TV Mounts / ECHOGEAR EGLT1 Tilting Mount vs ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount
ECHOGEAR EGLT1 Tilting Mount vs ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount
ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount
130 degrees of swivel and 22 inches of reach at a quarter of premium pricing.
Wins overall by 0.5 points
Quick Verdict
The ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount is the stronger all-round pick, ahead by 0.5 points. 130 degrees of swivel and 22 inches of reach at a quarter of premium pricing.
The ECHOGEAR EGLT1 Tilting Mount and ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount are both closely matched TV Mount models, and the ECHOGEAR EGLT1 Tilting Mount is $78 cheaper than the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount ($36.99 vs $114.99). On Adjustability, the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount leads (9.0 vs 5.5/10) — tilt, swivel and extension range once the TV is on the wall. On TV Compatibility, the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount leads (9.0 vs 7.5/10) — breadth of screen sizes and VESA patterns supported. On Cable Management, the ECHOGEAR EGLT1 Tilting Mount leads (4.5 vs 4.0/10) — built-in routing and how easy it is to reach ports afterwards. Overall, the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount scores 7.9/10 across our 8 scoring categories versus 7.4/10 for the ECHOGEAR EGLT1 Tilting 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 EGLT1 Tilting Mount | ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $36.99 | $114.99 |
| Release Year | 2015 | 2017 |
| Mount Type | Tilting | Full-motion |
| Screen Size Range | 32-75 inches | 42-90 inches |
| Max Weight Capacity (lbs) | 125 | 125 |
| Max VESA Pattern | ECHOGEAR publishes only that it accommodates almost all VESA patterns, with no numeric maximum — do not assume 600x400 | 600x400, minimum 200x100 |
| Tilt Range | 15 degrees downward | 15 degrees down and 5 degrees up |
| Swivel Range | None | 130 degrees |
| Extension from Wall | Not applicable | 2.4 to 22 inches |
| Profile Depth | 2.5 inches | 2.4 inches |
| Stud Spacing | 16 or 24-inch wood studs | 16 and 24-inch studs |
| Post-Install Levelling | Not published by the manufacturer | Plus or minus 3 degrees post-install |
| Cable Management | No dedicated system; the mount tilts up for cable and port access | Not published by the manufacturer |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
| Colors | Black | Black |
Category Scores
Stability & Capacity
The ECHOGEAR EGLT1 Tilting Mount and ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount are level here, at 8.5/10 each. weight rating, certification and how solidly it holds a large TV is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Adjustability
The ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount leads clearly here, 9.0 against 5.5 — a 3.5-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 EGLT1 Tilting Mount does not close the gap elsewhere.
Installation
The ECHOGEAR EGLT1 Tilting Mount and ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion 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 ECHOGEAR EGLT1 Tilting Mount and ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount are level here, at 8.5/10 each. materials, finish and certification is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Cable Management
The ECHOGEAR EGLT1 Tilting Mount leads clearly here, 4.5 against 4.0 — a 0.5-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 ECHOGEAR EGLT1 Tilting Mount and ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount are level here, at 7.5/10 each. how close to the wall the TV sits when flush is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
TV Compatibility
The ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount leads clearly here, 9.0 against 7.5 — a 1.5-point margin on breadth of screen sizes and VESA patterns supported. If that is what you are buying for, the ECHOGEAR EGLT1 Tilting Mount does not close the gap elsewhere.
Value
The ECHOGEAR EGLT1 Tilting Mount leads clearly here, 9.0 against 8.5 — a 0.5-point margin on capability and build relative to price. If that is what you are buying for, the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount does not close the gap elsewhere.
Best For
Choose the ECHOGEAR EGLT1 Tilting Mount if…
- • Cable Management matters most to you — the ECHOGEAR EGLT1 Tilting Mount scores 4.5/10 here (built-in routing and how easy it is to reach ports afterwards).
- • Value matters most to you — the ECHOGEAR EGLT1 Tilting Mount scores 9.0/10 here (capability and build relative to price).
- • You want to spend less — it's $78 cheaper.
- • Your main use case is tilting or above-fireplace.
Choose the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount if…
- • Adjustability matters most to you — the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount scores 9.0/10 here (tilt, swivel and extension range once the TV is on the wall).
- • TV Compatibility matters most to you — the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount scores 9.0/10 here (breadth of screen sizes and VESA patterns supported).
- • Your main use case is full-motion or large-tv.
Pros & Cons
ECHOGEAR EGLT1 Tilting Mount
Pros
- +15 degrees of tilt is enough for genuine above-fireplace use, unlike shallower rivals
- +UL certified with public documentation and load testing to four times its rating
- +Tilting forward for port access solves the main annoyance of a flush mount
- +Hardware arrives pre-divided by TV type, which speeds up installation
Cons
- −ECHOGEAR publishes no numeric VESA maximum, which is a real gap when you are checking fit
- −Concrete installations need hardware bought separately
- −No post-install height adjustment
- −No cable management raceway
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
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FAQs
Is the ECHOGEAR EGLT1 Tilting Mount or ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount better overall?+
Based on our 8-category scoring, the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion 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 Adjustability, the ECHOGEAR EGLT1 Tilting Mount or the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount?+
The ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount scores higher on Adjustability (9.0/10 vs 5.5/10) — tilt, swivel and extension range once the TV is on the wall.
Which is better for TV Compatibility, the ECHOGEAR EGLT1 Tilting Mount or the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount?+
The ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount scores higher on TV Compatibility (9.0/10 vs 7.5/10) — breadth of screen sizes and VESA patterns supported.
Which is better for Cable Management, the ECHOGEAR EGLT1 Tilting Mount or the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount?+
The ECHOGEAR EGLT1 Tilting Mount scores higher on Cable Management (4.5/10 vs 4.0/10) — built-in routing and how easy it is to reach ports afterwards.
Which is better for Value, the ECHOGEAR EGLT1 Tilting Mount or the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount?+
The ECHOGEAR EGLT1 Tilting Mount scores higher on Value (9.0/10 vs 8.5/10) — capability and build relative to price.
Is the ECHOGEAR EGLT1 Tilting Mount worth the price difference over the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount?+
The ECHOGEAR EGLT1 Tilting Mount is the cheaper option at $36.99 versus $114.99. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Adjustability.
Which is better suited to my use case?+
The ECHOGEAR EGLT1 Tilting Mount is the better fit if you mainly care about tilting or above-fireplace. The ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount is the better fit for full-motion or large-tv.
What's the warranty on the ECHOGEAR EGLT1 Tilting Mount vs the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion Mount?+
The ECHOGEAR EGLT1 Tilting Mount ships with a 12-month warranty; the ECHOGEAR EGLF2 MaxMotion Full Motion 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
ECHOGEAR EGLL2 Low Profile Fixed Mount — $34.99
Premium Option
SANUS VLF728 Advanced Full-Motion Premium Mount — $429.99
Specifications and prices for both products last verified . Scores are calculated from published specifications — see how we compare products.