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IKEA Desk Guide for Monitor Setups
The LAGKAPTEN 120x60 fits a single 34-inch ultrawide but not dual 27s. This guide maps every IKEA desk in the planner to compatible monitor configurations with real measurements.
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March 21, 2026
The IKEA LAGKAPTEN 120x60 fits a single 34-inch ultrawide (81 cm panel width, 19 cm clearance per side) or dual 24-inch monitors, but dual 27-inch screens need the 140 cm version. The 60 cm depth works for monitors up to 27 inches on a stock stand. Go bigger than that and you need a monitor arm or a BEKANT.
This guide maps seven IKEA desktops to specific monitor configurations using real panel widths and stand footprints. Every recommendation comes from measurements in our desk setup planner, not guesswork.
LAGKAPTEN: The Budget Pick (and Its Limits)
IKEA sells the LAGKAPTEN in three widths: 100 cm, 120 cm, and 140 cm. All three are 60 cm deep. At 0-30 for the tabletop alone, they're the cheapest way to get a desk surface that doesn't look terrible.
The 100x60 is a single-monitor desk. A 27-inch monitor (roughly 62 cm wide) leaves 19 cm on each side, which is enough for a mouse and keyboard but nothing else. Don't try to fit dual monitors here. A 24-inch panel (55 cm wide) is the practical maximum if you want any elbow room.
The 120x60 is where most people land. A 34-inch ultrawide fits with 19.5 cm of clearance per side.
Two 24-inch monitors (110 cm combined) leave 5 cm on each edge. Two 27-inch monitors (124 cm combined) technically fit, but you'll have minus-2 cm of clearance once you account for stand bases, and zero room for speakers or a desk lamp. We don't recommend it.
The 140x60 opens up dual 27-inch monitors properly. 140 cm minus 124 cm of panel gives you 8 cm per side. Tight, but workable. A 49-inch super ultrawide (120 cm panel width) fits with 10 cm to spare on each side, though the 60 cm depth puts the screen uncomfortably close without an arm. For full desk size breakdowns, see the desk size guide.
The LAGKAPTEN Clamp Problem
Every LAGKAPTEN uses a hollow honeycomb particleboard core. It weighs almost nothing, which is great for shipping, but monitor arm clamps can crush right through it. A heavy dual-arm clamp concentrates 10-15 kg of force onto a 5 cm square of cardboard honeycomb. The desk surface dimples, then cracks.
The fix is a reinforcement plate: a piece of 6 mm plywood or MDF cut to about 15x15 cm, placed between the clamp and the desk surface on both sides. This spreads the load across more area.
A hardware store will cut one for , or you can buy pre-made "monitor arm desk plates" on Amazon for -12. Do this before you mount anything. Repairing a crushed LAGKAPTEN means replacing the whole tabletop.
BEKANT: The Extra 20 cm That Matters
IKEA's BEKANT comes in 120x80 and 160x80 sizes (a sit/stand version exists too). The 80 cm depth is the real selling point. OSHA recommends 50-76 cm from your eyes to the screen, and a 60 cm desk barely achieves the minimum with a stock stand eating 20-25 cm of depth. The BEKANT's extra 20 cm gives you proper viewing distance for 32-inch monitors without needing a monitor arm.
The 120x80 handles the same monitor configurations as the LAGKAPTEN 120x60, but the deeper surface means a 32-inch panel (roughly 72 cm wide) sits at a comfortable 70-85 cm viewing distance. That's the BEKANT's real advantage over the LAGKAPTEN: it makes bigger monitors ergonomically viable on a stock stand.
The 160x80 is the workhorse. Triple 24-inch monitors (165 cm combined with minimal gaps) fit with room for peripherals.
Dual 27-inch monitors leave 16 cm of clearance per side. You could run a 49-inch super ultrawide with 20 cm of breathing room on each side and still have keyboard space in front. The solid-core tabletop handles monitor arm clamps without reinforcement plates.
MITTZON: The Middle Ground
The MITTZON line sits between LAGKAPTEN and BEKANT in both price and depth. Available in 120x68 and 140x68, the 68 cm depth is 8 cm deeper than a LAGKAPTEN and 12 cm shallower than a BEKANT. It's a solid-core top, so monitor arm clamps aren't a concern.
The 120x68 works well for a single 27-inch or 34-inch ultrawide with a stock stand. The extra 8 cm of depth over a LAGKAPTEN gives you roughly 68 cm of eye-to-screen distance with a standard stand, which puts you in OSHA's recommended range. Dual 24s fit; dual 27s are still too tight at 120 cm wide.
The 140x68 is the sweet spot for dual 27-inch monitors if you don't want to commit to a full BEKANT. Same width math as the LAGKAPTEN 140 (8 cm clearance per side), but the deeper surface gives your keyboard and mouse proper breathing room.
The LAGKAPTEN + ALEX Combo
Reddit's favorite budget battlestation is a LAGKAPTEN 140x60 sitting on two ALEX drawer units. Total cost is about 00: 0 for the tabletop, 5 per ALEX unit. The ALEX drawers are 36 cm wide, 58 cm deep, and 70 cm tall, which puts the desk surface at a comfortable sitting height.
The drawers double as storage and legs, but they eat into your usable width. Two ALEX units take 72 cm of the 140 cm span, leaving 68 cm of open legroom. That's enough, but not generous. If you find yourself bumping your knees, shift one ALEX to the far end and use a single ADILS leg () on the other side.
The 120 cm LAGKAPTEN + two ALEX units is a tighter fit. 120 minus 72 cm of drawers leaves 48 cm of legroom, which will feel cramped for anyone above average height. Use the 140 if you're doing the ALEX combo.
Quick Reference: IKEA Desk to Monitor Fit
LAGKAPTEN 100x60: Single 24" or single 27". No dual setups.
LAGKAPTEN 120x60: Single 34" ultrawide, dual 24". Dual 27" won't fit properly.
LAGKAPTEN 140x60: Dual 27", single 49" super ultrawide (with arm). Depth limits 32"+ on stock stands.
BEKANT 120x80: Single 32" on stock stand, 34" ultrawide, dual 24". The depth makes bigger screens comfortable.
BEKANT 160x80: Triple 24", dual 27" with peripherals, 49" super ultrawide with room to spare. The big one.
MITTZON 120x68: Single 27" or 34" ultrawide. Better depth than LAGKAPTEN 120, same width limits.
MITTZON 140x68: Dual 27" with proper depth for keyboard space. The balanced pick.
Which IKEA Desk Should You Buy?
If you're running a single monitor up to 27 inches and want to spend as little as possible, the LAGKAPTEN 120x60 does the job. Pair it with ALEX drawers if you want storage. Just buy a reinforcement plate before you clamp a monitor arm to it.
For dual 27-inch monitors, skip straight to the LAGKAPTEN 140 or MITTZON 140x68. The MITTZON costs more but gives you 8 cm of extra depth and a solid-core surface. If your budget allows, the BEKANT 160x80 is the desk you won't outgrow.
For 32-inch monitors or larger, depth is more important than width. The BEKANT 120x80 at 80 cm deep beats the LAGKAPTEN 140x60 for big-screen ergonomics, even though it's 20 cm narrower. Plug your exact setup into the desk setup planner to see the clearances before you order.
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