TV Mounts / ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount vs SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount
ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount
$114.99
VSSANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount
$429.99
ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount vs SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount
SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount
28 inches of reach with cable management — the premium full-motion mount.
Wins overall by 0.8 points
Quick Verdict
A 0.8-point gap makes the SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount the straightforward choice here. 28 inches of reach with cable management — the premium full-motion mount.
The ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount and SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount are both closely matched TV Mount models, and the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount is $315 cheaper than the SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount ($114.99 vs $429.99). On Cable Management, the SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount leads (9.0 vs 4.0/10) — built-in routing and how easy it is to reach ports afterwards. On Value, the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount leads (8.5 vs 6.5/10) — capability and build relative to price. On Stability & Capacity, the SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount leads (9.5 vs 8.5/10) — weight rating, certification and how solidly it holds a large TV. Overall, the SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount scores 8.7/10 across our 8 scoring categories versus 7.9/10 for the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount. Below, we break down the full spec sheet, category-by-category scores, and exactly who should buy which one.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Spec | ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount | SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $114.99 | $429.99 |
| Release Year | 2017 | 2019 |
| Mount Type | Full-motion | Full-motion |
| Screen Size Range | 42-90 inches | 42-90 inches |
| Max Weight Capacity (lbs) | 125 | 125 |
| Max VESA Pattern | 600x400, minimum 200x100 | 600x400, with 12 published patterns from 200x200 upward |
| Tilt Range | 15 degrees down and 5 degrees up | 15 degrees per SANUS; retailer spec tables publish 20 degrees total, from -15 to +5 |
| Swivel Range | 130 degrees | 57 degrees per side, 114 degrees total |
| Extension from Wall | 2.4 to 22 inches | 2.15 to 28 inches |
| Profile Depth | 2.4 inches | 2.15 inches |
| Stud Spacing | 16 and 24-inch studs | Wood stud or solid concrete and block, with up to 16 inches of lateral shift to centre the TV |
| Post-Install Levelling | Plus or minus 3 degrees post-install | Minor levelling by loosening and retightening the TV bracket screws; SANUS does not publish a figure in degrees |
| Cable Management | Not published by the manufacturer | Yes — integrated, with cables routed through the arms |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
| Colors | Black | Black, Brushed Steel |
Category Scores
Stability & Capacity
The SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount leads clearly here, 9.5 against 8.5 — a 1.0-point margin on weight rating, certification and how solidly it holds a large TV. If that is what you are buying for, the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount does not close the gap elsewhere.
Adjustability
The SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount leads clearly here, 9.5 against 9.0 — a 0.5-point margin on tilt, swivel and extension range once the TV is on the wall. If that is what you are buying for, the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount does not close the gap elsewhere.
Installation
The ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount and SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount are level here, at 8.5/10 each. templates, hardware organisation and how straightforward a single-person install is is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Build Quality
The SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount leads clearly here, 9.5 against 8.5 — a 1.0-point margin on materials, finish and certification. If that is what you are buying for, the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount does not close the gap elsewhere.
Cable Management
The SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount leads clearly here, 9.0 against 4.0 — a 5.0-point margin on built-in routing and how easy it is to reach ports afterwards. If that is what you are buying for, the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount does not close the gap elsewhere.
Low Profile
The SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount leads clearly here, 8.0 against 7.5 — a 0.5-point margin on how close to the wall the TV sits when flush. If that is what you are buying for, the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount does not close the gap elsewhere.
TV Compatibility
The ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount and SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount are level here, at 9.0/10 each. breadth of screen sizes and VESA patterns supported is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Value
The ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount leads clearly here, 8.5 against 6.5 — a 2.0-point margin on capability and build relative to price. If that is what you are buying for, the SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount does not close the gap elsewhere.
Best For
Choose the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount if…
- • Value matters most to you — the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount scores 8.5/10 here (capability and build relative to price).
- • You want to spend less — it's $315 cheaper.
Choose the SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount if…
- • Cable Management matters most to you — the SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount scores 9.0/10 here (built-in routing and how easy it is to reach ports afterwards).
- • Stability & Capacity matters most to you — the SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount scores 9.5/10 here (weight rating, certification and how solidly it holds a large TV).
- • Build Quality matters most to you — the SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount scores 9.5/10 here (materials, finish and certification).
- • Adjustability matters most to you — the SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount scores 9.5/10 here (tilt, swivel and extension range once the TV is on the wall).
Pros & Cons
ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount
Pros
- +130 degrees of swivel and 22 inches of extension for around a quarter of the SANUS price
- +Publishes an actual post-install levelling figure of plus or minus 3 degrees, which most brands do not
- +Tool-free tilt adjustment
- +5-year warranty and real manufacturer documentation
Cons
- −Requires dual studs at 16 or 24 inches — there is no single-stud option
- −Neither the product page nor the fact sheet mentions any cable management system
- −ECHOGEAR's own site and its own fact sheet disagree on both the price and the screen size range
- −A second Amazon listing also reports model EGLF2 but carries a different part number, so confirm which you are buying
SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount
Pros
- +28 inches of extension is the longest reach here — it will genuinely pull a TV into the middle of a room
- +FluidMotion and SteadySet mean it moves easily but does not drift afterwards
- +Integrated cable management through the arms, which most full-motion mounts skip
- +The best-documented mount here — manufacturer page, sell sheet, manual and retailer spec tables all agree
Cons
- −The $429.99 list price is dramatically above street price — do not treat the MSRP as what you will pay
- −125lb capacity is lower than several cheaper mounts here
- −SANUS publishes no levelling range in degrees
- −SANUS and retailer spec tables state the tilt range differently
Shop by Need
FAQs
Is the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount or SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount better overall?+
Based on our 8-category scoring, the SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount comes out ahead overall. See the full breakdown in the scores section above — the right pick still depends on which categories matter most for your use case.
Which is better for Cable Management, the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount or the SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount?+
The SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount scores higher on Cable Management (9.0/10 vs 4.0/10) — built-in routing and how easy it is to reach ports afterwards.
Which is better for Value, the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount or the SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount?+
The ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount scores higher on Value (8.5/10 vs 6.5/10) — capability and build relative to price.
Which is better for Stability & Capacity, the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount or the SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount?+
The SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount scores higher on Stability & Capacity (9.5/10 vs 8.5/10) — weight rating, certification and how solidly it holds a large TV.
Which is better for Build Quality, the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount or the SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount?+
The SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount scores higher on Build Quality (9.5/10 vs 8.5/10) — materials, finish and certification.
Is the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount worth the price difference over the SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount?+
The ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount is the cheaper option at $114.99 versus $429.99. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Cable Management.
What's the warranty on the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount vs the SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount?+
The ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount ships with a 12-month warranty; the SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount ships with a 12-month warranty. Always confirm current terms on the manufacturer's site before buying.
Should I wait for the next model instead of buying either of these?+
If either model is more than two years old, a successor may be close — check the "Latest Model" link on each product page. Otherwise, both are current, well-supported options and there's no strong reason to wait.
Cheaper Option
USX MOUNT XML019 Full Motion Mount — $59.99
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