Amazon Basics AM40A Tv Mount
- TV Mount
- Amazon Basics
- Black
- 6.8 pounds
- More reviewed than 97%
A lighter, house brand alternative to the Mounting Dream mounts here, rated a touch lower at 4.6 stars. Check TV size and weight compatibility before buying.
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How it ranks among the 119 tv mounts we track
4.6★ across 58,100 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
58,100 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 119 tv mounts we track - how the scorecard works · full tv mounts data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Amazon Basics' AM40A is a black TV wall mount weighing 6.8 pounds. It carries a 4.6 star rating across 58,100 reviews, the house brand option in this TV mount comparison.
At 6.8 pounds the AM40A is the lightest of the three mounts in this batch, though as with the others, screen size range and maximum TV weight are not part of the data provided. Its 4.6 star average sits just below the two Mounting Dream mounts here, and like them it shows no recent purchases in this record.
- Black finish
- 6.8 lb mount weight
- 4.6 star rating
- 58,100 ratings
Who it's for
Worth a look for buyers who prefer Amazon's own house brand over a third party mount, again pending confirmation of size and weight fit from the current listing.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Lightest mount of the three in this comparison
- Solid rating base, 58,100 reviews
- No screen size or weight capacity listed
- Rated slightly below the Mounting Dream mounts here
Performance notes
Its lighter build, 6.8 pounds against 11.2 for the MD2380, points to a smaller hardware kit, though tilt, swivel or full motion capability is not detailed in the data here.
Specifications
| Brand | Amazon Basics |
|---|---|
| Model | AM40A |
| Brand Tech | Amazon Basics |
| Color | Black |
| Weight | 6.8 pounds |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in tv mounts.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Basics AM40A Tv MountThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 58,100 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Mounting Dream MD2380 Tv MountMounting Dream | 4.8 / 5 | 74,800 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Perlesmith PSMF24B-US Tv MountPerlesmith | 4.7 / 5 | 30,300 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Echogear EGAV-RTVF1 Tv MountEchogear | 4.7 / 5 | 12,900 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Elived TV Wall Mount YD1003 Tv MountElived | 4.7 / 5 | 12,500 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Amazon Basics AM40A
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the AM40A heavier or lighter than the Mounting Dream mounts?
Lighter, 6.8 pounds versus 11.2 for the MD2380.
What color is the AM40A?
Black.
Does Amazon list a weight capacity for this mount?
Not in this data; check the current listing before buying.