A great medium-sized whiteboard for home or office.
The Quartet Magnetic Whiteboard is suitable for office, home, and school use. It’s a 17” x 23” board with strong magnets that can be installed both horizontally and vertically. It features a very smooth painted steel writing surface. Any color marker used will be vivid and have good visibility.
The surface of the board is even better when placed under direct light. You have a choice of a white or black frame, which may depend on your preferences and wall color. The frame is made of thin wooden strips that add a bit of weight to the board. Nevertheless, it’s as sturdy as they come at this price range.
All the mounting hardware pieces are included. The manufacturer also adds magnet accessories and a dry erase black marker to get you started.
Due to its smooth writing surface, the whiteboard allows for discernable complex formula writing. It’s also a good choice for creating freehand graphs and sketches. Kids should have an easy time using the board since it offers little to no resistance.
With the magnet accessories, you can also use the whiteboard as a classic bulletin board. Are there a few downsides? Maybe just the limited mounting options. While the board allows horizontal and vertical mounting, the board itself is not magnetic so you can’t use magnets to mount it on a metal surface.
This means that it’s designed for wall mounting with screws. Luckily, it’s not the heaviest dry erase whiteboard. So in theory, you can stick it to other mediums and objects. You can even mount it on a fridge with magnets or Velcro strips.
Alternatively, custom mounting can be accomplished with double-sided adhesive pads. Two quality adhesive pads should be enough to support the weight of the board.
One of the things that separate good whiteboards from the average models is how magnetic they are. This one is almost as magnetic as a refrigerator on the front. This is great because you can use smaller magnets on it and save a lot of writing or drawing space.
You may also appreciate the non-reflective surface and perhaps the overall elegant design of the board. It’s simple, yet it’ll work in any setting.
This whiteboard comes in two sizes – 8.5” x 11” and 11” x 14”. Both are among the most affordable whiteboards on the market that come with above-average surface quality and durability.
The writing surface is compatible with any dry erase marker. It also does an excellent job of minimizing ghosting and staining. The board isn’t easy to poke through, which makes it suitable for kids.
The manufacturer U Brands offers some customization options too. You can get this board with the company’s Gruv snap-in frame accessories. These can go into the sides of the frame. But, considering the board’s small size, they may not always be useful for organizing your daily activities.
What is especially nice is the pin-it cork magnet. This allows you to use push pins on the whiteboard to highlight certain things or simply make it your own. A marker and an eraser are also included with the magnet.
The mounting system is double-sided Velcro strips. The adhesive on the strips is not the best (but can always get more aftermarket Velcro). But that’s not something that you have to worry about until months after the board’s installation.
The plastic frame seems durable enough, but it’s not going to handle too many falls. All things considered, this is an affordable whiteboard for moderate levels of use around the house. It’s too small for an office space or a school classroom. But it’s great for leaving notes, keeping track of the weekly menu, or keeping score on family activities.
With a painted steel surface, the durability of the board itself is not in question. Only the frame and cardboard backing are at risk of any damage.
One of the best things about the U Brands whiteboard is the cork accessory. Between that and the snap-in frame accessories, you can create a range of sections on the board. It’s personalization at a level that few other whiteboards of its class offer.
Another thing that sets this model apart is that it comes in small sizes. This allows for more mounting options and makes the boards suitable for small rooms with a limited wall or furniture space.
OfficeLine makes a variety of office and home goods, which include high-quality whiteboards. This particular model comes in three sizes, among which the 24” x 36” board has the best price to quality ratio.
It’s big enough for home and office use, and its ultra-slim design makes it more appealing. The writing surface has impressive resistance to staining and ghosting. The slim build applies to the frame as well, which means that you lose minimal writing surface compared to other boards.
The board comes with two hangers and also accessories for wall mounting. Unfortunately, you can’t flip the board and mount it vertically, or at least not with the built-in mounting mechanisms. But this only means that you can do that with Velcro or some other adhesive strips of your own, especially since the board is lightweight enough. As built, the portrait hanging position isn’t feasible, mainly because of the location of the hangers.
The design has a tray for accessories and markers at the bottom – that’s another detail for mounting the other way. With that in mind, the manufacturer has given the board a scratch-resistant surface. This makes the board ideal for continuous daily use as it has a more durable writing surface. It’s also worth mentioning that the manufacturer’s sizing is very accurate so you get what you pay for in terms of writing surface area.
You’ll find two small to medium-sized magnets, a tray, marker, and an eraser among the included accessories. All are magnetic and stick to the board with ease. Both markers and magnets glide smoothly across the writing surface.
Note that the cost of the board is a bit higher than that of competing models. But you could say that the quality workmanship and durability make up for this. The board is perhaps more suitable for kids, despite its slim design. The frame doesn’t tell an accurate story of how rigid the board is, so just know that it’s not easy to crack or puncture overall.
Although this board has a painted steel surface, it’s not the most magnetic. Heavier magnets such as travel mementos need to be very strong to stick to the surface and stay there. Smaller magnets should work the best with the board.
Viz-Pro offers whiteboards in a staggering range of sizes. That said, the 36” x 24” whiteboard should be good enough for most applications, including for school use. The board is durable and has a thicker frame that gives it sufficient rigidity.
The silver finish on the aluminum frame looks appealing, and the plastic corners accept screws for wall mounting. The fixing kit is included so the installation shouldn’t be a problem. Since this is a screw-fixing board, you can install it vertically or horizontally.
A pen tray is also included. What’s great about it is that it’s a detachable model. So no matter how you position the board, the tray can sit on the bottom side. It’s also wide enough so it can hold both markers and erasers without a problem. The clip-on design makes it easy to use even for the young ones.
The frame doesn’t take up more than two inches from each side. As such, the total writing surface should be 34” x 22”. This is enough space for a bulletin board, giving lessons, or just organizing and planning your week. One thing to note is that the dimensions may sometimes be off.
If there’s one real issue, it is the clip-on tray. Instead of clipping to the front of the frame, the tray clips on the back. So, you can’t slide it or unclip it once the board is fixed to a wall. You have to decide on the tray’s position prior to mounting the board.
It’s also worth noting that the Viz-Pro dry erase board’s shipping weigh is a mere 5lbs – the board itself about half. The original mounting hardware is great, but if you don’t want to put holes in your wall, it’s good to know that there are alternatives.
The magnets do stick to the board and glide easily. But the board is not as magnetic as many competitor models. Some come close to a refrigerator in that regard but not this one.
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