Are budget monitor arms sturdy enough for a 34-inch ultrawide?

Mixed signals here. Specialist ultrawide community threads we read are split: some owners report multi-year success with budget arms on 34-inch ultrawides, while others, especially with curved 49-inch or 57-inch panels, recommend stepping up to a heavy-duty arm specifically rated for that size. If your monitor is over 34 inches or particularly heavy, the consensus leans toward purpose-built ultrawide arms.