Max. weight
The maximum weight of the TV that can be installed on the mount/stand; more specifically, it is the maximum weight that the mount/stand can support for an indefinitely long time without any negative consequences. Unlike the screen size described above, this parameter is accurate and should not be exceeded: perhaps the stand/mount will not break immediately under excess weight, but this can happen at any time, and such a breakdown is not covered by the warranty.
It is worth considering that for classic stands with several shelves (see "Type"), the maximum wheight is usually indicated for the entire structure as a whole and is the sum of the loads for each individual shelf. Thus, the maximum weight of the TV is not limited by the total maximum wheight, but by the maximum wheight for one shelf. This does not apply to stands with mounts; they usually list the maximum wheight on the mount, in which case it corresponds to the maximum weight of the TV.
The screen size is directly related to the maximum wheight (after all, a large TV weighs more). Typically, for screens up to 24", structures with a maximum wheight of about 5-6 kg are usually quite enough, for a 32" device, about 12 kg may be needed, large 55" screens reach a maximum weight of about 25-30 kg, and in the case of plasma panels, these figures increase by 1.5-2 times However, anyway, before choosing, you should clarify the weight of the specific TV model for which the stand/mount is selected.
Number of shelves
The number of open shelves provided in the design of the stand/mount. These shelves can be used both for additional electronics (media centers, game consoles, satellite receivers, sound systems…), as well as for other items, from movies on discs to decorative items, souvenirs, etc. And in the classic stands, the TV itself is installed on the shelf. Most often there are
stands with 3 open shelves, less often with
2 shelves and
1 shelf, but such options are usually supplemented with closed compartments and drawers. There are also
stands with many shelves(4 or more).
Max. weight for one shelf
The maximum weight that one shelf of a stand/mount can support for an indefinitely long time without negative consequences. In stands (see "Type"), this parameter limits the maximum weight of the installed TV; see "Maximum weight" for details.
Cable management
Possibility
of placing the cables connected to the TV inside the rod or support of the mount(for ceiling and floor structures, respectively, see "Type"). This placement gives the whole structure a neat appearance, because cables, often of different sizes and colours, and even tangled with each other, are hidden from view and do not spoil the aesthetics.
Shelf thickness
The thickness of the shelves provided in the stand. With the same material (see above), thicker shelves have more strength, but weigh more and cost more.
