"A 100Hz IPS panel for under $100; you're paying for the screen, not the stand."
The '100Hz refresh rate' means the on-screen image redraws 100 times per second, resulting in visibly smoother cursor movement, window dragging, and scrolling compared to a standard 60Hz or 75Hz display.
This is for a budget-first buyer who wants a smoother-than-basic experience for productivity and casual use. It's also a logical choice as a secondary display for a user who already owns a VESA arm, making the poor stand irrelevant.
Anyone who requires an adjustable stand for proper ergonomics should look elsewhere, or budget an extra $30 for a VESA mount. Gamers seeking low input lag and fast response times will be underserved, as will anyone doing color-sensitive creative work.