being that tv was under the weight limit I figured it

However, the ad also lists a weight limit of 22 lbs, so I'm under that limit by a healthy margin

Just make sure your TV has the 100 x 100 Vesa mount and should work fine if its under the weight limit

Works great for a lighter monitor/display but do not purchase if you're closer to the upper weight limit

My guess is that weight limit was intended to be distributed evenly across the length of the pole between multiple monitors rather than all concentrated at the very top, since although it held it in place without sagging, the actual pole itself looked like it was giving a little bit, so I ended up giving it a little extra support by sitting it on top of a second shorter VESA mounting pole, which worked out perfectly

I purchased this extra tall stand in order to mount a 43" smart TV to my desk, which clocked in just below this stand's maximum weight limit at 18 pounds