Monitor stands and risers can both adjust the vertical position of your monitor. The difference is that monitor stands replace the stand or feet that came with your monitor, while your monitor sits on a riser using the stand or feet that it came with. The key feature of all the best monitor stands is that they let you adjust the height and angle of your monitor instead of just lifting the monitor a set amount the way a riser does. “In terms of monitor orientation and adjustability, a dual monitor system will allow users to switch between portrait and landscape monitor positions while allowing the user to tilt each monitor up or down and make subtle adjustments in height,” says Jaremey. “This is especially useful if the user frequently switches between portrait and landscape monitor positions or frequently moves between sitting and standing with a sit-stand adjustable desk.” Monitor stands also have other benefits, according to Jaremey. “Dual monitor systems make more of the working surface available to the user so that they can place documents, etc., directly in front of them. In many cases, the dual monitor system will improve workplace aesthetics, which can be important for many users and workplaces alike.”