Humanscale M8.1 Single Monitor Arm
In today’s fast-paced, agile work environment, there’s no time for discomfort. M8.1, part of Humanscale’s revolutionary new monitor arm line, instantly improves the comfort, health and productivity of any workspace. The M8.1 supports a better working posture and creates more usable desktop space as well as helping maintain a clutter-free working environment. Its quick release, press and connect design makes assembly a breeze and eliminates the need for most Allen keys. It also has a revolutionary stop mechanism at 90° or 180° that prevents wall damage from over-rotation, or can be set for full 360° rotation.
Features & Benefits:
- Allows user to view their monitor(s) at an optimal position
- Rubberized Cable Management makes it simple to run cords through a modular system for a clean, sleek and organized aesthetic
- A patented, weight-compensating spring technology enables smooth and uniform height adjustment
- Built-in Counterbalance Indicator provides the ability to counterbalance the monitor weight before monitor installation to reduce expensive computer setup costs
- Patent-pending Smart Stop allows the user to customize the rotation of the arm, preventing overhang and protecting surrounding equipment
- Patent-pending Quick Release Joints instantly snap together for a secure and robust fit, simplifying installation.
- Only one tool is required, and it’s neatly concealed inside the arm base Can be configured to hold up to three monitors
- Compatible with M/Connect 2 and M/Power, the first-ever integrated monitor arm bases and docking stations of their kind
- Capable of holding up to a 12kg monitor
- Sturdy enough to come with a 15-year warranty
S E E™ - Visual Demand
Screen
Eye-line
Environment

What this means for you when the 4 elements are aligned
- Corrected screen alignment → reduced neck strain
- S E E™ - Better pelvic support → less lower back fatigue
- S E A T™ - Arm positioning → reduced shoulder load
- A R M S™ - Movement support → reduces static load
- S P A S™
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The core is R E P O S E™ - the natural, low-load comfort
achieved when Vision, Support, Reach and Movement are aligned.
- ARM REACH: 560MM
- HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT RANGE: 290MM
- HIDDEN CABLE MANAGEMENT
- DESK CLAMP
Humanscale M8.1 Single Monitor Arm
- ARM REACH: 560MM
- HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT RANGE: 290MM
- HIDDEN CABLE MANAGEMENT
- DESK CLAMP
Achieving Natural R E P O S E™
VISION
If vision is out of alignment, the whole posture system collapses.
Within the R E P O S E Framework™, S E E - Visual Demand is the starting point.
If the monitor is too low, too high, too far away, too close, off-centre or visually difficult to read, then the body will compensate and contort.
The user may lean forward, drop the head, round the shoulders,
twist the neck or move away from the chair’s support geometry.
Once that happens, the benefits of S E A T, A R M S and S P A S are reduced because the body is no longer working from an aligned, balanced visual reference point.
Vision governs posture.
If the screen is out of alignment, the user’s head, neck, shoulders and upper body will adapt to the screen - rather than the workstation supporting the user.
The M2.1 Monitor Arm applies S E E - Visual Demand by allowing the monitor to be positioned correctly, helping preserve the alignment required for Natural R E P O S E™.
By improving visual alignment, the M2.1 helps support a more balanced working posture, clearer desk organisation and reduced visual and postural strain — contributing to Natural R E P O S E™.
S E E™ - Visual Demand
Screen
Eye-line
Environment
Control visual input - screen position, eye-line alignment and surrounding visual environment to reduce strain and maintain neutral head posture.
In today’s fast-paced, agile work environment, there’s no time for discomfort. M8.1, part of Humanscale’s revolutionary new monitor arm line, instantly improves the comfort, health and productivity of any workspace. The M8.1 supports a better working posture and creates more usable desktop space as well as helping maintain a clutter-free working environment. Its quick release, press and connect design makes assembly a breeze and eliminates the need for most Allen keys. It also has a revolutionary stop mechanism at 90° or 180° that prevents wall damage from over-rotation, or can be set for full 360° rotation.
Features & Benefits:
- Allows user to view their monitor(s) at an optimal position
- Rubberized Cable Management makes it simple to run cords through a modular system for a clean, sleek and organized aesthetic
- A patented, weight-compensating spring technology enables smooth and uniform height adjustment
- Built-in Counterbalance Indicator provides the ability to counterbalance the monitor weight before monitor installation to reduce expensive computer setup costs
- Patent-pending Smart Stop allows the user to customize the rotation of the arm, preventing overhang and protecting surrounding equipment
- Patent-pending Quick Release Joints instantly snap together for a secure and robust fit, simplifying installation.
- Only one tool is required, and it’s neatly concealed inside the arm base Can be configured to hold up to three monitors
- Compatible with M/Connect 2 and M/Power, the first-ever integrated monitor arm bases and docking stations of their kind
- Capable of holding up to a 12kg monitor
- Sturdy enough to come with a 15-year warranty
S E E™ - Visual Demand
Screen
Eye-line
Environment

What this means for you when the 4 elements are aligned
- Corrected screen alignment → reduced neck strain
- S E E™ - Better pelvic support → less lower back fatigue
- S E A T™ - Arm positioning → reduced shoulder load
- A R M S™ - Movement support → reduces static load
- S P A S™
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The core is R E P O S E™ - the natural, low-load comfort
achieved when Vision, Support, Reach and Movement are aligned.
- ARM REACH: 560MM
- HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT RANGE: 290MM
- HIDDEN CABLE MANAGEMENT
- DESK CLAMP
