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A mic arm is the cheapest way to sound better on stream: it puts the mic close to your mouth, frees up desk space and stops every keyboard thump travelling up a desk stand. Every arm here was listed at under £50 on Amazon UK when we shortlisted it (October 2026). Prices change, so use the buttons to check today’s price. (Here’s how we choose products.)
Budget arm reviews complain about the same two things over and over – the clamp doesn’t fit the desk and the arm sags under a heavy mic. So for each pick we’ve pulled the desk thickness and maximum load from the listing.
- Budget scissor arms: #1 to #5 (simple, budget-friendly spring arms)
- Low-profile arms: #6 to #10 (they sit below your monitor and stay out of shot)
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| # | Product | Best for | Key spec | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aokeo AK-35 Boom Scissor ArmBest overall budget | Most USB mics | Scissor arm · 1.8kg max · desks up to 6cm | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 2 | Amazon Basics Adjustable Mic Boom ArmBest cheap kit | Arm + pop filter in one | Scissor arm · 1.5kg max · pop filter included | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 3 | NEEWER NW-35 Suspension Boom Scissor ArmBest no-frills | Lightweight mics | Scissor arm · 1.5kg max · folding | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 4 | Oimlfus Boom Arm Mic Stand with Pop FilterBest complete kit | Everything in one box | Scissor arm · pop filter + mic cap · 1.5kg max | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 5 | FIFINE CS1 Microphone Arm StandBest for FIFINE mics | Pairing with a FIFINE mic | Scissor arm · triple-knob lock | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 6 | TONOR T20LP Low Profile Boom ArmBest low-profile value | Clean on-camera look | Low profile · 1.5kg max · cable ties | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 7 | Aokeo AK-55 Low Profile Mic ArmBest low-profile overall | Heavier mics, thick desks | Low profile · 2kg max · desks up to 7cm | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 8 | Aokeo AK-58i Low Profile Mic ArmStep-up low profile | The AK-55 design, updated | Low profile · 2kg max · desks up to 7cm | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 9 | TODI Rotatable Mic ArmBest compact / foldaway | Small desks, light mics | Low or high profile · 1.36kg max · no springs | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 10 | Yazoni Low Profile Mic ArmFits thick desks | Very thick desks | Low profile · desks 2–9cm · hidden cables | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
1. Aokeo AK-35 Boom Scissor Arm
by Aokeo
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Anyone with a standard USB mic – Blue Yeti, QuadCast, FIFINE – who wants a sturdy, cheap arm that holds its position.
Verdict: A budget scissor arm with real headroom: a listed load of about 1.8kg and a clamp for desks up to 6cm thick.
What we like
- Rated for about 1.8kg, enough for heavier mics like the Blue Yeti (per the listing)
- Desk clamp fits desks up to 6cm thick and rotates 360°
- 3/8 to 5/8-inch adapter included
- Steel with a powder-coat finish
Worth knowing
- Classic scissor design is visible on camera
- HyperX QuadCast needs an adapter fitted first (the listing explains how)
Key specs
- Type
- Scissor arm with springs
- Max load
- About 1.8kg (listing)
- Desk clamp
- Up to 6cm thick
- Thread
- 3/8-inch with 5/8-inch adapter
- In the box
- Arm, clamp, mic clip, cable ties
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 6 October 2026.
2. Amazon Basics Adjustable Mic Boom Arm
by Amazon Basics
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: First-time buyers who want an arm, pop filter and foam windscreen in one cheap box.
Verdict: A simple starter kit with the extras you’d otherwise buy separately.
What we like
- Pop filter, foam windscreen, screw adapter and mic clip included
- Adjustable tension to match your mic’s weight
- Clamp fits desks up to 5cm thick
Worth knowing
- Amazon’s own listing warns performance can vary with heavier mics and shock mounts
- Shorter reach than some arms here (listed at 35.6cm)
Key specs
- Type
- Scissor arm with springs
- Max load
- 1.5kg (listing)
- Desk clamp
- Up to 5cm thick
- In the box
- Arm, clamp, pop filter, windscreen, screw adapter, mic clip
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 6 October 2026.
3. NEEWER NW-35 Suspension Boom Scissor Arm
by NEEWER
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Anyone with a light mic who just wants the arm itself, as cheaply as possible.
Verdict: A long-running budget staple: steel arm, clamp and clip, nothing else.
What we like
- Steel frame; folds down for storage or travel
- Table clamp and mic clip included
- Rated for up to 1.5kg (per the listing)
Worth knowing
- Arm only – no pop filter or windscreen (the listing is explicit)
- Plastic mic clip
- No desk thickness given on the listing – measure your desk edge
Key specs
- Type
- Scissor arm with springs
- Max load
- 1.5kg (listing)
- In the box
- Arm, table clamp, mic clip
- Material
- Steel frame, plastic clip
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 6 October 2026.
4. Oimlfus Boom Arm Mic Stand with Pop Filter
by Oimlfus
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Buyers who want an arm, pop filter, foam cap and both common screw adapters without shopping around.
Verdict: A really complete budget kit – arm, pop filter, mic cap and adapters in one box – from a lesser-known brand.
What we like
- Double-layer pop filter and foam mic cap included
- Both 3/8 to 5/8-inch and 3/8 to 1/4-inch adapters in the box
- Rubber pad on the clamp to protect your desk; fits desks up to about 5.3cm (2.1 inches)
Worth knowing
- Lesser-known brand
- Scissor design is visible on camera
Key specs
- Type
- Scissor arm with springs
- Max load
- 1.5kg (listing)
- Desk clamp
- Up to about 5.3cm (2.1 inches)
- In the box
- Arm, clamp, mic clip, pop filter, mic cap, 2 screw adapters, cable ties
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 6 October 2026.
5. FIFINE CS1 Microphone Arm Stand
by FIFINE
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Anyone who bought a FIFINE mic (like the K669B) and wants an arm from the same brand.
Verdict: A budget arm from a mic brand, designed to pair with its own USB mics.
What we like
- Listed as working with FIFINE mics such as the K669B
- Two springs plus three locking knobs for stability (per the listing)
- 3/8 or 5/8-inch adapter
Worth knowing
- No maximum load or desk thickness given on the listing
- Listing carries an ‘international product, sold from abroad’ notice – check delivery details
Key specs
- Type
- Scissor arm with springs
- Thread
- 3/8 or 5/8-inch adapter
- Weight
- 500g (listing)
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 6 October 2026.
6. TONOR T20LP Low Profile Boom Arm
by TONOR
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Streamers who want the arm out of shot, running under the monitor instead of looming over the desk.
Verdict: The low-profile look for much less than the streamer-brand arms.
What we like
- Low-profile design that runs below your monitor
- Full metal body, rated for 1.5kg (per the listing)
- 360° horizontal rotation; reaches up to 74cm wide and 35cm high
- 3/8-inch screw with 5/8-inch adapter, four cable ties
Worth knowing
- Only 90° of vertical adjustment, less than the Aokeo low-profile arms
- Cable ties rather than hidden cable channels
Key specs
- Type
- Low-profile arm
- Max load
- 1.5kg (listing)
- Reach
- Up to 74cm wide, 35cm high (listing)
- Thread
- 3/8-inch with 5/8-inch adapter
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 6 October 2026.
7. Aokeo AK-55 Low Profile Mic Arm
by Aokeo
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Anyone who wants a low-profile arm that copes with heavier mics and thick desks.
Verdict: Our pick of the low-profile arms: higher weight limit, thick-desk clamp and a hidden cable route.
What we like
- Rated for up to 2kg (per the listing)
- Clamp fits desks under 7cm thick
- Cable hides along the underside of the arm
- Both 3/8 to 1/4-inch and 3/8 to 5/8-inch adapters included
Worth knowing
- Heavier arm (2kg per the listing) – make sure your desk edge is solid
Key specs
- Type
- Low-profile arm
- Max load
- 2kg (listing)
- Desk clamp
- Under 7cm thick
- Thread
- 3/8-inch with 1/4 and 5/8-inch adapters
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 6 October 2026.
8. Aokeo AK-58i Low Profile Mic Arm
by Aokeo
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Buyers who like the AK-55’s spec but want Aokeo’s newer model.
Verdict: Same core spec as the AK-55 on the listing – 2kg load, thick-desk clamp, hidden cable.
What we like
- Rated for up to 2kg (per the listing)
- Clamp fits desks under 7cm thick
- Hidden cable route under the arm
- Both 1/4 and 5/8-inch adapters included
Worth knowing
- The listing’s spec is near-identical to the cheaper AK-55, so check what you’re paying extra for
Key specs
- Type
- Low-profile arm
- Max load
- 2kg (listing)
- Desk clamp
- Under 7cm thick
- Thread
- 3/8-inch with 1/4 and 5/8-inch adapters
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 6 October 2026.
9. TODI Rotatable Mic Arm
by TODI
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: People with small desks who want an arm that folds away neatly and can run low or high.
Verdict: A compact, spring-free arm that tucks away when you’re not streaming – for light mics only.
What we like
- Can be set up low-profile or as a higher arm
- Folds away small; reaches up to 29 inches (about 74cm)
- Cable management built in; 3/8 and 5/8-inch threads
Worth knowing
- For light mics only – the listing says it isn’t for heavy-duty mics
- Listing says it doesn’t fit a few mics with a 1/4-inch thread, naming the Yeti Orb, Yeti X and Shure MV7i
- Adjusted with a hex key rather than springs
Key specs
- Type
- Low/high-profile arm, no springs
- Max load
- 1.36kg (listing)
- Reach
- Up to 29 inches (listing)
- Thread
- 3/8 and 5/8-inch
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 6 October 2026.
10. Yazoni Low Profile Mic Arm
by Yazoni
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Anyone with an unusually thick desk who wants a low-profile arm with hidden cable channels.
Verdict: A clamp listed for desks from about 2cm to 9cm thick, plus hidden cable channels – but a newer listing with far fewer reviews.
What we like
- Clamp fits desks from about 2cm to 9cm (0.8–3.54 inches)
- Hidden cable channels
- 360° rotation and 220° vertical tilt; extends to about 42cm
- Rotatable ball-head; 3/8 and 5/8-inch adapters
Worth knowing
- Newer listing with few reviews so far
- Lower weight limit than the Aokeo low-profile arms (1.1kg per the listing)
Key specs
- Type
- Low-profile arm
- Max load
- 1.1kg (listing)
- Desk clamp
- About 2cm to 9cm
- Reach
- Up to 16.54 inches (listing)
- In the box
- Arm, clamp, ball-head, hex key
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 6 October 2026.
FAQ
Will a mic arm fit my desk?
Measure the thickness of your desk edge. Where the listings give a clamp range, it goes from up to 5cm (Amazon Basics) to about 9cm (Yazoni). Glass desks and desks with a lip underneath can be a problem for any clamp.
Will it hold a Blue Yeti?
Yes, if you leave some headroom. Logitech lists the original Yeti at 0.55kg for the mic alone, so arms rated well above that, like the Aokeo AK-35 (about 1.8kg) or AK-55 (2kg), are the safe picks. If you have a Yeti Orb or Yeti X, skip the TODI: its listing says it doesn’t fit them. More detail in the Blue Yeti section below.
Scissor arm or low-profile arm?
Scissor arms are cheaper and reach over the desk from above. Low-profile arms cost more but run under your monitor, so they stay out of your webcam shot and look tidier on stream.
What's the 3/8 vs 5/8-inch thing?
Those are the two common screw sizes for mics and mounts. Most arms here come with an adapter for both, so you’re usually covered – but check if your mic uses an unusual thread.
Are these prices guaranteed to be under £50?
No. Everything here was listed at under £50 on Amazon UK when we shortlisted it, but Amazon prices change constantly. Always check the current price on Amazon before you buy – that’s why we don’t print prices on the page.
