Review on 📺 Kanto PDX680W: Efficient Full Motion Articulating TV Wall Mount for 39"-80" TVs, up to 125lbs, Integrated Cable Management, Low Profile, 24in Extension - White by Doug Layman

I really wanted to be satisfied with this mount because it is powerful and easy to install, but there are some CONS that need to be identified.1. There is no simple and stable mechanism to adjust screen height (horizontal tilt). Basically, the TV hangs on just 3 screws, 2 of which determine how easily you can control the screen orientation. Tightening the screws to prevent the screen from accidentally tilting when you move the swing arms makes it difficult to adjust the TV when it's fully turned sideways (another common problem). I would have preferred an easily accessible micro-level adjustment, not that "pull on side of TV to get direction, approximate range of motion" solution. Do you want those screws to be tight? Well to set it up you need to find the ratchet wrench and socket #13 each time and be prepared to play around with the TV's output for some time, then the input, then the output, then the input etc. D 2 The mount suffers from the common horizontal alignment problem common to most full-range mounts. ie the TV will tilt horizontally when panned and turned sideways (not perpendicular to the mounting wall).3. Forward/backward tilt is another axis which is controlled by a set of clamp screws and there is no micro-adjustment. Simply pull the TV to tilt it. if you left those screws loose enough to do this. If not, take the ratchet again.4. CAUTION - Incorrect wiring. Do not attempt to use the center cut out window for cable entry/holes in the wall. A rack pushed against a wall will usually crush your cables. There just isn't enough room to safely route cables through this area. The best tip for the port/cable hole is to place it directly under that rack mount (should still be obscured by the TV). The wiring guide shows how to route cables around the ends of the swing arms. If you follow this guide, allow thicker cables, such. Unfortunately, an HDMI or TV power cable does not allow the mounting brackets to move back to be flush with the wall. and the TV isn't as far from the wall as it otherwise would be. Subtracting another star for the lack of improved cable management/wiring options. The design of the mount just doesn't allow for many useful options in the rack itself. The cable management instructions show how to route cables around the ends of the articulating arms. Unfortunately, if you follow this guide, thicker cables like HDMI or TV power cords won't allow the brackets to move back to be flush with the wall, and the TV won't sit as far from the wall as it normally would the case would be . . . Subtracting another star for the lack of improved cable management/wiring options. The design of the mount just doesn't allow for many useful options in the rack itself. The cable management instructions show how to route cables around the ends of the articulating arms. Unfortunately, if you follow this guide, thicker cables like HDMI or TV power cords won't allow the brackets to move back to be flush with the wall, and the TV won't sit as far from the wall as it does would do otherwise. . Subtracting another star for the lack of improved cable management/wiring options. The design of the mount just doesn't allow for many useful options in the rack itself. thicker cables, such as HDMI or TV power cables, do not allow the mounts to move back, to be flush with the wall, and the TV doesn't sit as far from the wall as it otherwise would. Subtracting another star for the lack of improved cable management/wiring options. The design of the mount just doesn't allow for many useful options in the rack itself. thicker cables, like HDMI or TV power cables, don't allow the mounts to move back to be flush with the wall, and the TV doesn't sit as far from the wall as it would otherwise. Subtracting another star for the lack of improved cable management/wiring options. The design of the mount just doesn't allow for many useful options in the rack itself. Subtracting another star for the lack of improved cable management/wiring options. The design of the mount just doesn't allow for many useful options in the rack itself. thicker cables, like HDMI or TV power cables, don't allow the mounts to move back to be flush with the wall, and the TV doesn't sit as far from the wall as it would otherwise. Subtracting another star for the lack of improved cable management/wiring options. The design of the mount just doesn't allow for many useful options in the rack itself. Subtracting another star for the lack of improved cable management/wiring options. The design of the mount just doesn't allow for many useful options in the rack itself. thicker cables, like HDMI or TV power cables, don't allow the mounts to move back to be flush with the wall, and the TV doesn't sit as far from the wall as it would otherwise. Subtracting another star for the lack of improved cable management/wiring options. The design of the mount just doesn't allow for many useful options in the rack itself. to be flush with the wall, and the TV doesn't sit as far from the wall as it otherwise would. Subtracting another star for the lack of improved cable management/wiring options. The design of the mount just doesn't allow for many useful options in the rack itself. to be flush with the wall, and the TV doesn't sit as far from the wall as it otherwise would. Subtracting another star for the lack of improved cable management/wiring options. The design of the mount just doesn't allow for many useful options in the rack itself.