Portable monitors that you pair with a laptop are nothing new, but in the past few years, they have exploded in number. (Most display makers now have

The Best Portable Monitors for 2024

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2024-11-15 16:30:07

Portable monitors that you pair with a laptop are nothing new, but in the past few years, they have exploded in number. (Most display makers now have several in their product lines.) Whether you want to add a second display to give small-group presentations, view two programs full-screen side by side, or touch up designs with a stylus, you can find a mobile monitor ready to serve. That's where PCMag comes in: We've tested for the best portable monitors for a wide variety of uses. Our top overall pick for most people is the ViewSonic VG1655, but one of our other picks below—backed by our detailed testing methodology and collective decades of review experience—could be a better fit for your specific budget and needs. We stand behind them all. Read on for the best portable monitors on the market, followed by our detailed shopping advice.

The ViewSonic VG1655 offers some uncommon features for a budget portable monitor. A built-in, fold-out stand offers a wide tilt range. A five-way mini-joystick controller lets you access a full-fledged, sophisticated onscreen display (OSD) menu system. And you'll also find two USB-C ports—one for power and one for data/video transfer—plus a mini HDMI connector, and a pair of built-in speakers. The relatively low sRGB color-gamut coverage of its 15.6-inch 1080p IPS panel makes it best for typical business tasks rather than color-sensitive workflows, but it shines brighter than most mobile panels.