How to choose a TV wall mount: VESA, weight and type

How to find your TV's VESA pattern and weight

VESA is the standard that defines where the four mounting holes sit on the back of a TV. The pattern is written as width × height in millimetres: 400 × 300 means the holes are 400 mm apart horizontally and 300 mm vertically. A mount fits if its supported VESA range includes your TV's pattern — most mounts are universal and cover several patterns at once.

• Manual or manufacturer's websiteLook for the line „VESA“ or „Wall mount“ in the specifications. The weight without stand and the screw size are listed there too.
• Tape measureMeasure the distance between hole centres horizontally and vertically. The result is always a round number: 100, 200, 300, 400 or 600 mm.
• ScrewsSmall screens use M4 screws, mid-size ones M6 and large TVs M8; Samsung uses M8 on everything from 43 inches up. Mount kits usually include several sizes.

The table shows common values, not a rule. Samsung uses 200 × 200 on 43–55-inch models and 400 × 300 on 65-inch ones, while LG OLED TVs from 55 to 77 inches use 300 × 300 or 300 × 200. TVs of the same size can differ in weight by half, so always check the data for your own model.

Fixed, tilting or full-motion: which one when

Wall mounts come in three types, and the difference is how much the TV moves once installed. More movement means the TV sits further from the wall, the fixings carry more load and the price goes up.

Our advice: if you do not know why you need full motion, you do not need it. A fixed bracket is the cheapest, the slimmest and the most forgiving of installation mistakes. A tilting one is worth the extra only when the screen centre ends up clearly above eye level — the tilt also cuts window glare.

Full-motion mounts: what to check before buying

An extended arm acts as a lever: a 20 kg TV held 50 cm from the wall loads the top screws several times more than the same TV flat against it. So give a full-motion mount a bigger margin and fix it only into concrete, brick or frame studs. A dual-arm model is more stable and keeps a large screen level; a single-arm one suits TVs up to 43–50 inches.

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Load rating: how much margin to leave

Manufacturers give a mount two limits: a screen-size range and a maximum weight. Weight is the one that counts. The size range is a recommendation — it tells you the mount will not stick out from behind the TV or be too narrow for a big screen.

• Use the weight without standThe TV goes on the wall without its feet — that figure has its own line in the specifications and is a few kilos lower.
• Add the soundbarIf the soundbar attaches to the TV on the same mount, add its weight to the TV's.
• Leave a 20% marginFor a 25 kg TV pick a mount rated for at least 30 kg. With full motion, a twofold margin is not excessive.
• Think about the next TVThe mount will outlive the TV. If you have a 55-inch on the wall now, choose a VESA range and load rating that will also take a 65-inch.

The wall: concrete, brick, lightweight block and plasterboard

A mount is only as strong as the wall and the plugs it hangs from. The plugs in the box are meant for concrete and solid brick; for any other wall, buy the right fixings separately.

A heavy TV is never hung from plasterboard alone — the board breaks, not the screw. If the studs are not where you want the TV, first fix a timber or plywood backing board across two studs, or choose a stand. Before drilling, run a cable detector over the spot to make sure there is no wiring or pipe behind it. If you are unsure how the wall is built, have a professional install it.

Mounting height and distance from the sofa

The most common mistake is hanging the TV too high. Viewing is comfortable when the centre of the screen is at the seated viewer's eye level — 100–120 cm from the floor for a typical sofa. Sit down, measure your eye height and mark it on the wall before you drill. If the TV has to go higher, pick a tilting mount.

The distance follows the rule of thumb from mount maker Vogel's: the diagonal of a 4K TV in centimetres times 1.5. That is the closest comfortable distance; from further away you simply stop seeing all the 4K detail. If your sofa is further back than the table suggests, a larger TV is worth considering.

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Floor stands and stands on wheels: when you cannot drill

In a rented flat, in front of a plasterboard wall or in a room where furniture moves often, a stand is simpler than a wall mount. The TV attaches through the same VESA holes, but the load goes into the floor. There are three kinds.

• Floor standSits on a solid base, often with a shelf for a set-top box or console. It looks like furniture and hides the cables inside the column.
• Stand on wheelsThe same, but on lockable castors: roll the TV from the living room to the bedroom, or between meeting rooms. Check that the height is adjustable.
• Table-top standReplaces the TV's original feet if they are lost, too wide for the cabinet, or if you want the screen higher and able to swivel.

The same rules apply as for a wall mount: the VESA pattern must match and the load rating needs a margin. Also look at the width of the base — the larger the TV, the wider the base must be so the stand cannot tip. Floor stands in Estonia cost approx. €110–220, table-top stands approx. €50–80. Larger stands are delivered by courier rather than to a parcel locker.

Cables, the socket and the soundbar

What most often spoils a wall-mounted TV is the cabling. Plan it before drilling, not after.

• Power socketThe best place is behind the TV, hidden by the screen. If the socket is near the floor, run the power and HDMI cables through surface-mounted trunking.
• Cable lengthWith a full-motion mount the cable must still reach when the TV is fully extended and turned. Leave 0.5–1 m of slack.
• Fixed mountOnly 2–4 cm remain between the TV and the wall, so rear-facing plugs may not fit. Use an HDMI cable with an angled plug or the side ports.
• SoundbarA soundbar can go on the wall under the TV on its own bracket, or on a holder that attaches to the TV's VESA holes — then it moves with the screen. Leave a couple of centimetres of air between the two.

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Which mount for which TV

A summary by screen size. The links lead to pages listing only the mounts and stands that fit that size.

Computer monitors have their own products: desk-clamp gas-spring arms for one to three screens are under monitor mounts. The TVs themselves are under TVs.

Verdict: how to pick the right mount

Choose in this order: VESA, weight, type, wall. Check your TV's VESA pattern and its weight without the stand, leave at least a 20% load margin and only then decide whether the screen needs to move. Most living rooms need nothing more than a fixed bracket; tilting is for a TV above eye level, full motion for several viewing spots.

A full-motion mount and a TV over 20 kg belong only in concrete, brick or frame studs. If the wall cannot offer that, or drilling is not allowed, a floor stand or a stand on wheels is safer than a compromise with plugs.