Why Purchase a TV Wall Mount?

A good TV wall mount is as important to your large flat-screen TV as the wristband is to the Apple Watch. Not only does the wall mount secure your TV, ensuring it is safe and won't move around, it also enhances the viewing experience. Especially if your living room isn't a square box, a good TV wall mount will give your TV the flexibility it needs to be viewed from the optimal location.

At first glance, it may seem like all wall mounts are the same, but they do have some important differences. Tilt range, TV size compatibility and weight capacity are important factors that vary from mount to mount. We suggest picking your TV out before purchasing a wall mount to ensure a proper match. Some mounts are only compatible up to a certain size and weight of TV. 

What Else Is Important in Selecting a TV Wall Mount? 

Even though TV wall mounts may seem like a mundane topic, they can actually have a great impact on your TV viewing experience and the feel of your living room. Large flat-screen TVs aren't cheap, and you don't want a cheap TV mount to fail and your entertainment hub to fall to the floor. Making sure your TV is secure and that the mount is reliable is of the utmost importance. For more in-depth information, check out our articles on TV wall mounts.

Here are a few more things to keep in mind:

Specifications
When looking for the perfect TV wall mount, you will want one with a wide TV size range and a high weight capacity. These two specifications make installation easier and allow the mount to work with your future TV purchases. Even though modern flat-screen TVs aren't particularly heavy, the higher the weight rating, the better.

Because the TV is mounted on your wall, it may not give you the best viewing angle. This is where the degree of tilt comes in. The more flexibility you have when the TV is mounted, the better off you'll be in the long run. It's much easier to make a few angle adjustments than it is to re-install the TV in a new location. Angling your TV can also reduce the glare you get from windows during the day. Also, the range of motion a mount offers directly corresponds with how far away from the wall your TV will sit. More range means more distance from the wall. If you like a snug fit, then you'll want a mount with minimal tilt motion.

Ease of Installation
Installing the TV wall bracket and putting the TV on it shouldn't be a particularly difficult process. In order to make installation as painless as possible, look for TV mounts with built-in bubble levels, mounting hardware for most of the VESA compatibility options and clear installation instructions from the manufacturer. Some TV wall brackets also come with a stud finder. This is a welcome addition, because the fewer tools you need to buy to correctly install the wall mount, the better.

Features
When the main difference between products is the available weight capacity and tilt angle, it is important to look at the additional features to make an educated choice. You want your TV wall mount to be adjustable after installation apart from just tilting. Horizontal adjustment bars can be very useful. Additionally, look for a mount with a built-in cord management system to help corral your cords and keep them out of sight.

Help & Support
A strong warranty is always something you want to have to fall back on in case your newly purchased TV mount is faulty. Some have five-year warranties, but the best TV wall mounts come with lifetime warranties. You also want to look for a TV wall mount manufacturer that is easy to find on the web. If you can't find the company, it will be hard to contact it for support, and you'll need to rely on the third-party vendor from which you purchased the mount.


TV Wall Mounts: Verdict & Recommendations

Sanus Systems has a compelling TV wall mount in its VMPL50A. Its TV size compatibility is the largest out of any mount on our lineup. Anything from 32 inches all the way up to 70 inches will fit on this wall mount. You also get a wide variety of VESA mounting standards to choose from, which further increases its TV-mounting compatibility. The VMPL50A also has one of the smallest profiles on our lineup, sticking out just 1.8 inches from the wall. However, at only 10 degrees, this wall mount also has a relatively small tilt angle.

Sunydeal Electronics B00FYOBVQO is also an excellent TV mount because of its cable management design and lift and lock system. You can mount it from 22-65 Inch TV. It can fits VESA mounting hole patterns from 100x100mm to 600x400mm. Tilt 15 degree forward or 15 degree backward.