What Are The Different Types Of TV Wall Mounts?

Low-profile TV brackets

Low-profile brackets are the easiest to install and lowest-cost type of wall mounts. The brackets can hold heavy TVs. The TV is parallel to the wall, and it's positioned closely.

This type of bracket are perfect if you're planning to sit straight against the TV because the mount is fixed, it doesn't have angle adjustments, and you can't tilt it. That's why you need to plan the exact position carefully before installing. Mount it in a way that you'll feel comfortable looking at the TV without bending your neck.

On the other hand, the inability of the mount to be moved makes access to the TV ports hard if they're located on the back of the TV. You have to physically remove the TV every time to plug or unplug cables.

Tilting TV brackets

The tilting TV brackets are a bit expensive compared to the low-profile brackets. The wall mount is easy to install, and the TV is positioned further from the wall, making it easy to reach ports and cables on the back.

The main difference between the two types of brackets is that the tilt mount allows you to adjust the TV vertically and adjust the viewing angle. This is the perfect solution if the TV is positioned higher on the wall. You can also tilt the TV down to avoid screen glare and reduce reflections.

Full-motion TV brackets

The full-motion wall brackets offer great flexibility in changing the position of the screen. It allows the TV to be angled vertically and horizontally to provide the optimal viewing angle. To move the TV horizontally, you need to move the TV away from the wall. You can also pull the TV closer by moving its arm. The cords are easily reachable, so this is the best choice if you have other devices such as consoles, sound systems etc.

These types of brackets are perfect for rooms with more than one viewing angle. Full-motion mounts are the most expensive option and are more complicated to install. This type of bracket has moving parts, and it's impossible to be mounted by just one person.

Ceiling TV brackets

Ceiling brackets offer the best solution if you don't have free wall space or if the wall material doesn't allow you to mount a TV. The brackets are mounted on the ceiling, and the TV hangs from it. This type of bracket allows the screen to be easily adjustable and moved around 360-degree horizontally.

You should consider the weight of the TV and check the specification on the manual instruction of the brackets to make sure they can hold the heaviness of the TV.