I had to return my initial order because one of the screws were unbelievably tight but pb tech promptly exchanged my product. This product is overall very sturdy with a nice finish. I've had this for more than a month. It can hold a 24 inch monitor very well and I don't doubt that it can hold much more than that steadily. My only problem with this is that the VESA bracket which connects the monitor to the arm is loose no matter how tight it is screwed on which makes the monitor wobble slightly before it starts moving when you try to move it.