These TV Mounts Show Off Your Screen and Save Space All at Once

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If you’re looking to upgrade your entertainment area with a new smart TV, a TV mount is a great way to do it. While a mounted TV is sleek and removes yet another surface for clutter to accumulate, putting new holes in the wall is never fun. Finding the right TV mount for your space and your screen—both in sturdiness and in ergonomics—is well worth the better viewing experience.

Mounting your TV means you can tilt the screen to avoid glare or accommodate variable seating, and it frees up more space for storing your game consoles and sound bars. Here’s everything you need to know to select the best TV wall mount for your home.

For more great additions to your viewing setup, check out our picks for the best Amazon Fire TVs and Fire TV sticks, the best OLED TVs, and the best fireplace TV stands.

The Best TV Mounts

• Best Overall: Pipishell Full-Motion Wall Mount

• Best for Large TVs: Echogear Full Motion TV Wall Mount

• Best Premium Option: Sanus Premium Full-Motion TV Mount

• Best Tilt-Only Option: Sanus Tilt TV Mount

• Best Fixed Option: Mounting Dream Flat Screen TV Mount

What to Consider

Mount Type

Most modern TVs are compatible with VESA mounts—a standard mounting system from the Video Electronics Standards Association that lines up perfectly with the mounting holes on the back of your TV or monitor. To be clear, this is the system that attaches your TV to your mount and not the system that attaches your mount to the wall. More on that later.

If your TV isn’t VESA-compatible, which is extremely rare, you may need to buy a proprietary mount from the company that made your TV.

Within the realm of VESA-compatible mounts, you’ll see TV mounts that are stationary and hold the TV as flush with the wall as possible, as well as dynamic options that let you tilt, rotate, or otherwise articulate your display. While movable options are handy for smaller TVs in kitchens, for instance, the maneuverability might not be as handy as it seems for very large TVs.

That said, if you have a lot of glare in your living room or frequently move between a few seating areas, the ability to tilt the TV back and forth can be helpful.

Weight Capacity and TV Size

All of the TV mounts we recommend have trustworthy weight ratings on the product descriptions. Keep in mind that the mount is only as strong as its connection to the wall—always make sure you use a stud finder to find wall studs, especially if you opt for a cantilevered option that puts added weight on the TV mount arm when it’s fully extended.

While most TV mounts list both the weight capacity and the TV size limit, not all 65-inch TVs weigh the same. Instead of wasting time trying to weigh your TV, refer to the product specs for your TV to find the exact weight—look for the product weight, not the packaged weight.

How We Selected

We used our knowledge of mounting, as well as our understanding of trustworthy tech companies, to recommend several reliable TV mounts. While we recommend getting help if you’ve never done it before, we did our best to find TV mounts that are relatively easy to install and include all the necessary hardware. We prioritized VESA mounts, offering options that accommodate TVs as large as 90 inches so you can achieve that sleek living room you’ve been striving for.

Full-Motion Wall Mount

If you want a solid TV wall mount that can do it all, the Pipishell Full-Motion Wall Mount should check just about every box. This is a full-motion mount, so you can swivel, tilt, and more. It also supports a wide range of TV sizes and weights. It even comes with hardware so you can mount it on concrete and brick if you choose. It doesn’t hurt that the price is pretty affordable, too.

Full Motion TV Wall Mount

If you have a huge TV, you’re going to need a mount that can support its size and the weight. Luckily, the Echogear Full Motion TV Wall Mount has you covered. This mount can handle TVs up to 90 inches and 125 pounds with ease.

The full range of motion allows you to pull the TV out up to 22 inches from the wall and swivel it up to 130 degrees. The built-in cable management also helps you to keep things neat and tidy.

Premium Full-Motion TV Mount

If you’re looking for a top-of-the-line mount for your top-of-the-line TV, the Sanus Premium Full-Motion Mount would fit the bill. This mount will certainly cost you a pretty penny, but it comes with a variety of features to justify it.

For one, it can hold huge TVs and quite a bit of weight. It also has some of the widest range of motion out of any of our picks, with 28 inches of extension from the wall, as well as swivel and tilt capabilities. It’s designed to be easy to move and stay in place once it’s adjusted and it also has cable management and a slim design for a clean look.

Tilt TV Mount

Sometimes you just need a TV mount with a little bit of tilt. This is perfect for those who like to mount their TV in the bedroom or if you have a couch that is lower to the ground.

If you’re looking for a great tilt mount, the Sanus Tilt TV Mount is our top pick. It holds a wide range of sizes and supports plenty of weight, so there’s a good chance your TV is compatible. It also tilts easily up to 10 degrees, so you can adjust it to best fit your room.

Flat Screen TV Mount

If you’re someone who knows where they want their TV to be and don’t feel the need for any sort of range of motion, then a fixed mount will be perfect. The best fixed mount we found is the Mounting Dream TV Mount.

This supports a wide range of TV sizes, lies very flush to the wall so you hardly notice it, and is simple to install. In short, it’s a TV mount if you don’t want to notice a TV mount being there.

Tilting TV Wall Mount

The PERLESMITH Tilting TV Wall Mount is extremely affordable, but despite its low price, it can still support TVs up to 60 inches and 115 pounds. The tilting mount is able to angle your TV forward up to 7 degrees, and it comes with the hardware needed for installation into 16-inch wood studs or a concrete wall.

It holds the TV just 1.2 inches away from the wall, for a sleek appearance, and the brand claims installation takes just 15 minutes.

TV Wall Mount

If you just want a simple TV mount that doesn’t cost you much, try the Mount-It! TV Wall Mount. It can support a decent range of sizes and will cost you less than 20 bucks. It even has a full range of motion, though that range might be limited compared to some of our other full-motion options. But for the price, this one is definitely hard to beat.

Full-Motion Wall Mount

If you’re looking for a full-motion mount that works well and looks great, then Vogel’s Full Motion Wall Mount is a great option. It comes in both black and white styles, so it can be easily matched to your décor and it also has an attractive ultra-thin profile.

This is a great mount for those who want something low-profile with high functionality. This mount allows you to tilt your TV 20 degrees, swivel 180 degrees, and extend it up to 20 inches away from the wall. It even comes with an AR app to help you with installation.

TV Ceiling Mount

Sometimes you don’t want to hang your TV on the wall. Sometimes the best spot is the ceiling. This is especially the case if you need a mount for your bar, dentist’s office, or gym. Of course, it also looks great in the home.

This ceiling-mount system can easily be installed on flat, sloped, and vaulted ceilings. It can also support a wide range of TV sizes and hold up to 110 pounds. The ability to tilt, rotate, and swivel the TV lets you set it up however you need.

Small TV Wall Mount

For a small TV or computer monitor, the Mount-It! Wall Mount is a budget-friendly option. It can support screens up to 32 inches, and it has a low-profile design that allows your TV to sit less than 2 inches away from the wall for a clean look. The mount has a quick-release bracket that lets you remove the TV or monitor easily, and it’s able to tilt your screen up or down to optimize the viewing angle.

Studless Wall Mount for TV

TV mounts are great to have, but if you're a renter or live somewhere with drywall without a lot of studs, it’s going to be hard to hang your TV up on the wall. But with the Aentgiu Studless Wall Mount, you don’t have to worry about messing up the walls or not having enough studs to support your set.

This TV wall mount can support TVs up to 80 pounds in drywall alone. It even offers you a little bit of tilt, so you can adjust it slightly. If you want easy installation without having to worry about your walls, this stand is a great pick.

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