The main drawback of this Cheetah mount is its weight, which makes installation rather difficult. Hanging the TV will prove to be a tedious job, for maybe three solid people. The instructions inside the pack are detailed enough to be easy to understand, yet it would have been better if some pictures were also included. The tilting mechanism can be also tricky to get installed and working properly, but once you get it done, it’s very nice to be able to adjust the viewing angle just the way you like it, as the range of movement is really impressive. If you make sure to attach it firmly to the wall, there’s nothing to worry about, as it would support the weight of your big plasma TV without any problem. Just check thoroughly the screws and accessories that come with the mount and buy new ones in case you think those ones won’t be suitable for your walls.

See more details or buy CHEETAH MOUNTS PLASMA LCD TV ARTICULATING DUAL ARM WALL MOUNT FOR 32-63″ DISPLAYS UP TO 165LBS BLACK

Well, things are not quite that simple, because a bigger screen size means a bigger weight, therefore a higher strain on the wall mount parts, which have to resist that. Wall mounts are dimensioned starting from resistance considerations, therefore if they are subject to a force bigger than the one they can face, they’d collapse and you’ll end up with your beautiful and pricey flat panel TV, be it LCD or plasma, laying on the floor in many pieces. This is why you need to follow the instructions on the box and buy a mount that matches your TV weight.

Here’s the follow up of the last article: reviews of several articulating wall mounts for screens bigger than 22″:

Peerless PA740 Articulating Wall Mount for 22″ to 40″ Displays

This mount is compatible with VESA 75, 100, 200×100 and 200×200 TV sets and it can support up to 80 pounds, not considering it’s own weight of 4.62 pounds. The arm extends at maximum 15.6″ from the wall and the one-touch tilt system allows +15 / -5 degrees adjustment, with no tools needed for changing the TV set angle. The mount comes with an integrated cable management feature which will save you some money, because you won’t have to buy a special track for hiding those cables. The Peerless mount has a solid construction and it comes with everything that’s needed for installation such as screws, spacers and adapter plate. Of course, like for any other wall mount, it’s always indicated that you use a stud finder, so you make sure you have a solid installation. See more details or buy the Peerless PA740 Articulating Wall Mount for 22″ to 40″ Displays (Black).

Cheetah LCD TV Articulating Arm Mount for 23″ – 37″ Displays

This wall mount can hold up to 65 lbs weight and it is compatible with VESA 100 and 200 systems. It features 180 degrees swivel, +/- 30 degrees tilt and an arm extension of maximum 19.5″. This makes it a very flexible choice, suitable for those of you who may need to adjust the viewing position quite frequently. Because the mounting plate has center vertical holes, it is suitable for single stud installation. Attaching the TV set is a very simple operation, so you don’t need a specialist to do it for you. All required hardware, plus a level and metric hex wrenches are included with your purchase. Besides, the customer service has a great reputation, they seem to be really customer-oriented, so in case you encounter troubles, you can ask them for support. Here you can find more details or order the CHEETAH MOUNTS LCD TV ARTICULATING ARM WALL MOUNT FOR 23-37″ DISPLAYS BLACK

Sanus VMAA18S Articulating Wall Mount for 30″ to 50″ Displays

This is a system that provides a weight capacity of up to 130 lbs. It’s bigger than in the previously presented products, as this one is meant to hold larger, therefore heavier screens. The extension arm can get at only 3 1/4″ from the wall when fully collapsed and up to 19 1/2″ when fully extended. The mount features a virtual axis tilt adjustment and it also allows the TV set to swivel and roll. It is a universal mount, which means it theoretically should fit any type of mounting system. The brackets offer a very good flexibility, which recommends this product as an excellent choice and a very good value for money. Beware, if you want to install it on a brick wall, as the installation kit includes only the lag bolts for stud mounting. For brick walls, you’ll have to buy some mason anchor bolts or other similar items. Moreover, in case your TV screen is big, make sure you have one or two solid friends or neighbors come to help you, because you won’t be able to lift such weights and handle tools in the same time. See other people’s reviews or order the Sanus VMAA18S Articulating Wall Mount for 30″ to 50″ Displays (Silver) here.

Prices vary with the display size, and that’s normal, since bigger displays are much heavier, therefore the mounts need to be sturdier, so the materials used are perhaps more expensive, adding to the final cost of the product. We are going to see a few examples from each category of screens:

Articulating Wall Mounts for Up To 22″ Display

Here are our choices for today:

Peerless

The Peerless articulated arm mount for small screens features a great flexibility and it’s quite affordable, compared to other similar products. In terms of design, however, we’ve got only one word: ugly. Be it that you buy the black version or the silver one, they are equally unaesthetic, with rough edges and with visible screws, not only on the back panel of the TV set, but also on the wall support. The functionality is great, with 180 degrees swivel possibility, which makes it a good choice for public places such as conference rooms or hotel lobbies, or for in-store merchandising displays. It’s expandable up to 15.25 inches and when it’s folded flat, it’s only 2″ deep. It comes pre-assembled, so you don’t need lots of tools and skills to have it installed. It fits VESA 75/100 mm back panels. If you’re not too picky on details, it can go very well in any of your rooms. I’m picky, so I’d place it in bedroom, where I don’t have the occasion to see it all day long. Buy the Peerless PA730 Articulating Wall Mount for 10″ to 22″ Displays (Black) or see what other people think about it.

Sanus VisionMount SF213B

This mount can support flat TVs up to 27″. The arm can extend up to 13″ away from the wall. Additionally from the Peerless presented above, this one can not only swivel 180 degrees, but also tilt up and down the TV set, for even more flexibility. The tilt range is +15 degrees to – 15 degrees. When the arm is completely flexed, it’s 3″ in depth. Although it’s not state-of-the-art in design, this mount looks much better than the previous one. However, it’s almost double the price, so you have to put all details in balance and see if it’s worth paying the extra money.

Tomorrow we are going to see what you can buy for bigger screen TVs.