The best portable monitors you can buy for work, play, and everyday use - Android
If you want to be super-productive, the ideal scenario is connecting two or more screens to your desktop or laptop. You can have a spreadsheet open on one screen, edit a document on another, and chat with work colleagues in Skype or Slack on a third. But then you find yourself stuck in a hotel room with just a laptop and you can’t remember how to function with a single display. In order to ease those travel woes, we list the best portable monitors you can buy right now for work, play, and general use.
Editor’s note: We’ll be updating this list of the best portable monitors regularly as new ones launch. This update includes the NexiGo PM4K15 4k monitor, and the Acer OM161Q.
Before we get started, you’ll need to understand the difference between USB-C and USB-A connections in terms of video output. Your PC’s USB-C port may support the DisplayPort protocol, which is an alternative to HDMI. That’s not a guarantee, however, as manufacturers may limit USB-C connectivity to power, data, or a combination of both. Check your PC’s specifications before purchasing a USB-C-based portable monitor.
If your USB-C port does support the DisplayPort protocol, then you can simply plug a portable monitor into your PC without installing additional software. That’s not the case for USB-A connections, as they do not support video output. To connect your display via USB-A, you’ll need DisplayLink drivers installed on your PC. Moreover, if your USB-C port supports data but not DisplayPort, you’ll still need the DisplayLink drivers.
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Many portable monitors listed below rely on a single USB-A or USB-C connection. You’ll also find standard DisplayPort and HDMI connections on several units along with their Micro and Mini variants. You’ll even see units requiring a separate power supply while others draw power straight from the parent PC.
One display on our list relies on a TN panel while all others feature an IPS display. Short for Twisted Nematic, TN technology is the oldest of the two, serving as the first LCD panel type replacing CRT monitors. The benefits are short response times, high brightness levels, and super-high refresh rates, making TN panels ideal for gaming. However, they don’t provide wide viewing angles or support large color palates.
IPS, short for In-Plane Switching, serves as the successor to TN technology. IPS panels are ideal for color-accurate content creation and general use due to their support for over 16 million colors and wide viewing angles. Refresh rates and response times have improved over the years, but gamers may be better off using TN displays if color depth isn’t a requirement.
Our first portable monitor is the only unit with touch input. It’s also the largest with a 22-inch diagonal viewing area, making it quite not-so-portable compared to the others on our list. But if you’re participating in a tradeshow and need a highly interactive display, ViewSonic’s TD2230 should be a great, inexpensive solution.
Thanks to its size, this portable ViewSonic panel provides plenty of connectivity: HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, two USB-A (5Gbps), a 3.5mm audio output jack, a 3.5mm audio input jack, and a dedicated USB-B port (5Gbps) that connects to your PC. This monitor requires a power adapter (included), thus it can’t run on USB connectivity alone.
On the hardware side, ViewSonic’s display sports an IPS panel with a 1,920 x 1,080 resolution at 60Hz. It has a maximum brightness of 250 nits, 178-degree viewing angles, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, a 14ms response time, and a pair of integrated three-watt speakers. It includes a built-in kickstand but supports VESA mounting.
This portable display weighs 7.9 pounds and measures 5.1 inches thick.
The NexiGo PM4K15-AM02 is a brand new 15.6-inch monitor in May, 2020. It does not even have reviews on the Amazon listing while we write this. It launches to nearly the top of our list for a few great reasons, first, it is a 4K monitor, second, it has speakers, and third, it offers flexible power and connectivity options.
You may connect via HDMI or USB Type-C, and there is a pass-through USB PD port so that you can power the monitor externally, if your device cannot provide enough juice. The 4K panel is the expected 3840 x 2160 resolution, and it pumps out 300cd/m² at 100% SRGB.
There are two on-board speakers, as well as a headphone jack. The included smart cover can be used as a stand, or you can take advantage of the VESA mount for a more permanent installation.
This 15.6-inch display packs a larger feature set than its AOC rival. For starters, it includes an integrated 7,800mAh battery promising up to four hours on a single charge. It also ships with a foldable “smart case” that protects the screen and serves as a prop in landscape and portrait modes. Don’t want the cover? You can still prop the display using the included ZenScreen pen that slides into a hole located in the screen’s bottom right corner (landscape).
The Asus ZenScreen GO relies on an IPS panel with a 1,920 x 1,080 resolution at 60Hz. It has a maximum brightness of 220 nits, an 800:1 contrast ratio, and Asus “Eye Care” technology consisting of a blue light filter, flicker reduction, and nine video preset modes. There’s even a built-in timer and crosshair for gamers.
Finally, the Asus ZenScreen GO relies on a single USB-C connection. The package includes a power adapter, a USB-C cable supporting DisplayPort, and a USB-C to USB-A adapter. It measures 3.14 thick and weighs 1.87 pounds.
HP’s portable display relies on a 14-inch IPS panel with a 1,920 x 1,080 resolution at 60Hz. It doesn’t pack a huge list of features like the larger Asus unit, but you’ll find notable tidbits like on-screen controls, a low blue light mode, and USB-C connectivity that pulls both data and power from the parent PC or tablet. The wraparound easel cover serves as a built-in prop in landscape mode only.
This portable display has a maximum brightness of 200 nits, 178-degree viewing angles, a 700:1 contrast ratio, and a 5ms response time. It does not have any additional outputs, integrated speakers, or touch input capability. HP’s Amazon listing targets business though anyone can use this display for gaming and general productivity.
The HP EliteDisplay S14 measures 3.4 inches thick and weighs 2.20 pounds.
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