The Best Portable Monitors We've Tested for 2025 - PCMag

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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 the best portable monitors for a wide variety of uses, measuring essentials like screen brightness, contrast, and color coverage, and comparing models on the basis of ergonomics, connectivity, stand adjustability, and more. Our top budget pick is ViewSonic's VG, and our overall favorite, price regardless, is Lenovo's ThinkVision M14t Gen2. But one of our other picks here—backed by our testing and collective decades of review experience—could better fit your budget and needs. See the best we've tested, followed by our detailed shopping advice.

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Our Top Tested Picks

Best Budget Portable Monitor

ViewSonic VG

Jump To Details $199.99 at Amazon $219.99 Save $20.00 See It Best Portable Monitor for Gaming and Media Watching

Asus ROG Strix XG16AHPE

Jump To Details $445.55 at Amazon $469.00 Save $23.45 See It Best Portable Monitor for Creative Pros

ViewSonic VX-4K-OLED

Jump To Details $508.89 at Amazon $519.99 Save $11.10 See It Best Big-Screen Portable Touch Monitor

ViewSonic TD-2K

Jump To Details $399.99 at Amazon See It Best High-Refresh-Rate Portable Monitor for Esports

NexiGo NG17FGQ 17.3-Inch 300Hz Portable Monitor

Jump To Details $399.99 at Amazon $449.99 Save $50.00 See It Best Wireless Portable Monitor

Ricoh Portable Monitor 150BW

Jump To Details $512.53 at Amazon $569.98 Save $57.45 See It Best Portable Monitor for Glasses-Free 3D

Acer SpatialLabs View ASV15-1B

Jump To Details $1,099.99 at Acer See It

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EDITORS' NOTE

August 14, : With this update, our list of top picks remains unchanged. Our existing recommendations have been vetted for currency and availability. Since our last update, we tested and evaluated four new monitors for possible inclusion in this roundup and our other monitor roundups.

Best Portable Monitor Overall

Lenovo ThinkVision M14t Gen2

4.5 Outstanding

• Touch-sensitive panel responds to fingers or included stylus
• Full sRGB color coverage and good color accuracy
• High-resolution 16:10 display
• Great contrast
• High pixel density
• Sturdy, hinged stand

• Small screen
• Limited to USB-C connectivity

A touch-enabled portable monitor with a sturdy hinged stand, Lenovo's ThinkVision M14t packs a high-resolution IPS panel with great contrast and excellent color coverage. Its 16:10 aspect ratio gives you more vertical screen space than 16:9 widescreen panels do. The M14t Gen2 also comes in at a modest price for its capabilities.

The M14t Gen2 is a great choice as a secondary monitor for office, home, or road use. If you want a portable display mostly for movie watching, you may want to opt for a screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio to match the widescreen video format instead. Also, the M14t Gen 2's 14-inch screen size is small for a portable monitor, so it's best for use with laptops with screens between 13 and 15.6 inches.

Panel Size (Corner-to-Corner) 14 inches Native Resolution by Aspect Ratio 16:10 Screen Technology IPS Rated Screen Luminance 300 nits Rated Contrast Ratio :1 Pixel Refresh Rate 60 Hz Adaptive Sync NA Video Inputs USB-C USB Ports (Excluding Upstream) 1 VESA DisplayHDR Level NA Dimensions (HWD) 12.4 by 9.3 by 3.8 inches Weight 1.5 lb Height-Adjustable Stand? Tilting Stand? Swiveling Stand? Landscape/Portrait Pivot Warranty (Parts/Labor) 3 years GET IT NOW

Best Budget Portable Monitor

ViewSonic VG

4.0 Excellent

• Five-way mini-joystick controller
• Fully realized OSD
• Built-in stand allows for easy tilt
• Bright, with solid contrast ratio
• Good value for money

• Some colors dull in photos and video

The ViewSonic VG 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 p IPS panel makes it best for typical business tasks rather than color-sensitive workflows, but it shines brighter than most mobile panels.

The VG is a good portable monitor for business or personal use—, web surfing, or creating and editing office-type documents—for people on a budget.

Panel Size (Corner-to-Corner) 15.6 inches Native Resolution by Aspect Ratio 16:9 Screen Technology IPS Rated Screen Luminance 250 nits Rated Contrast Ratio 800:1 Pixel Refresh Rate 60 Hz Adaptive Sync NA Video Inputs USB-C, mini HDMI USB Ports (Excluding Upstream) 1 VESA DisplayHDR Level NA Dimensions (HWD) 8.8 by 14.0 by 0.6 inches Weight 1.8 lbs Height-Adjustable Stand? Tilting Stand? Swiveling Stand? Landscape/Portrait Pivot Warranty (Parts/Labor) 3 years GET IT NOW Learn More ViewSonic VG Review

Best Non-Touch Portable Productivity Monitor

Dell Pro 14 Plus Portable Monitor (P)

4.0 Excellent

• Very bright IPS screen
• Excellent contrast
• Covers the full sRGB color space
• Sturdy yet flexible hinged stand

• No OSD menus, and minimal control options
• Limited to USB-C connectivity

The Dell Pro 14 Plus Portable Monitor (P) is an excellent choice as a secondary productivity display, particularly for workers whose tasks include preparing art for the web. The P is easily the brightest non-OLED portable display we've tested, and its superb contrast and color accuracy cement its excellence. It doesn’t have quite the resolution of the Lenovo ThinkVision M14t Gen2, and it lacks that Editors’ Choice panel’s touch screen, but the P comes in at a somewhat lower price.

The Dell P’s ideal role is as a portable display for workers involved in online art prep. It gets strong marks for performance; its panel is blazingly bright, with superior contrast for an IPS display, full sRGB color coverage, and the color accuracy we'd expect for a (basic) creator-centric monitor. Its 14-inch 16:10 aspect-ratio panel is taller for its screen size than widescreen models, giving you a couple of extra vertical inches to work with for photo editing or spreadsheets.

Panel Size (Corner-to-Corner) 14 inches Native Resolution by Aspect Ratio 16:10 Screen Technology IPS Rated Screen Luminance 400 nits Rated Contrast Ratio :1 Pixel Refresh Rate 60 Hz Adaptive Sync NA Video Inputs USB-C USB Ports (Excluding Upstream) 1 VESA DisplayHDR Level NA Dimensions (HWD) 8.8 by 12.4 by 6 inches Weight 1.4 lbs Height-Adjustable Stand? Tilting Stand? Swiveling Stand? Landscape/Portrait Pivot Warranty (Parts/Labor) 3 years GET IT NOW

Best Portable Monitor for Gaming and Media Watching

Asus ROG Strix XG16AHPE

4.5 Outstanding

• High refresh rate and low input lag
• Built-in battery and speakers
• Bright (272 nits) and colorful (97.7% of sRGB)
• Kickstand works in both landscape and portrait modes
• Includes soft carrying sleeve

• Expensive for a 15.6-inch portable monitor

The Asus ROG Strix XG16AHPE 15-inch mobile monitor has no critical omissions. The display packs in a wealth of gaming features, such as a high refresh rate, Nvidia G-Sync compatibility, and low input lag. The monitor also offers a built-in battery, speakers, and a kickstand. Good brightness and a relatively high contrast ratio round out its list of talents. Its excellent sRGB coverage is less critical for gamers, but just adds to its appeal as an all-around portable entertainment monitor.

The Asus ROG Strix XG16AHPE is a formidable, well-rounded portable display for gamers and multimedia buffs. Its excellent sRGB color coverage makes it a good choice for viewing photos and video.

Panel Size (Corner-to-Corner) 15.6 inches Native Resolution by Aspect Ratio 16:9 Screen Technology IPS Rated Screen Luminance 300 nits Rated Contrast Ratio :1 Pixel Refresh Rate 144 Hz Adaptive Sync Nvidia G-Sync Compatible Video Inputs USB-C USB Ports (Excluding Upstream) 1 VESA DisplayHDR Level NA Dimensions (HWD) 8.9 by 14.2 by 0.46 inches Weight 2 lbs Height-Adjustable Stand? Tilting Stand? Swiveling Stand? Landscape/Portrait Pivot Warranty (Parts/Labor) 3 years GET IT NOW

Best Portable Monitor for Creative Pros

ViewSonic VX-4K-OLED

4.5 Outstanding

• OLED screen with superb brightness, contrast, color coverage
• High pixel density makes for sharp images
• Sturdy hinged stand enables screen tilt
• Two USB-C ports, each with 60-watt power delivery

• A bit pricey
• Joystick and ports inconvenient to access

The ViewSonic VX-4K-OLED is perhaps the most impressive portable monitor we have encountered, by virtue of its 15.6-inch UHD (4K) OLED screen that has phenomenal brightness, contrast, and color coverage. The only major downside is a price commensurate with its elite performance and ultra-high resolution. It is particularly good for creative work, with a pixel density that exceeds that of Apple creator monitors. It’s also a fine choice for movie watching and light-duty gaming.

The VX-4K-OLED is good for creative pros and well-heeled entertainment junkies (movie watchers and casual gamers). For those who can’t afford it, the ViewSonic VP16-OLED is a more-than-adequate substitute—still bright, though not blindingly so, and with a pixel density suitable for graphic artists, even on its p screen.

Panel Size (Corner-to-Corner) 15.6 inches Native Resolution by Aspect Ratio 16:9 Screen Technology OLED Rated Screen Luminance 400 nits Rated Contrast Ratio :1 Pixel Refresh Rate 60 Hz Adaptive Sync NA Video Inputs mini HDMI, USB-C USB Ports (Excluding Upstream) 2 VESA DisplayHDR Level NA Dimensions (HWD) 8.8 by 13.9 by 0.6 inches Weight 1.5 lbs Height-Adjustable Stand? Tilting Stand? Swiveling Stand? Landscape/Portrait Pivot Warranty (Parts/Labor) 3 years Learn More ViewSonic VX-4K-OLED Review

Best Big-Screen Portable Touch Monitor

ViewSonic TD-2K

4.0 Excellent

• Good color range
• Excellent color accuracy
• Supports finger and stylus touch inputs
• Versatile cover/stand included
• Stylus included

• No headphone jack
• Stylus and sound quality could use improvement

This touch-enabled IPS display has a 2,560-by-1,600-pixel resolution at a 16:10 aspect ratio. At 16 inches measured diagonally, it is the perfect size to serve as an additional screen for those who have a large-screen laptop. Plus, the handy included cover and excellent color range make it one of ViewSonic’s best portable offerings.

The TD-2K is an impressive portable monitor. It is useful for road warriors who like touch input (either with their fingers or with the included stylus) and are looking for a second screen when remote-working.

Panel Size (Corner-to-Corner) 16 inches Native Resolution by Aspect Ratio 16:9 Screen Technology IPS Rated Screen Luminance 400 nits Rated Contrast Ratio 1,500:1 Pixel Refresh Rate 60 Hz Adaptive Sync Video Inputs USB-C USB Ports (Excluding Upstream) 2 VESA DisplayHDR Level Dimensions (HWD) 9.3 by 14 by 0.4 inches Weight 2.3 lbs Height-Adjustable Stand? Tilting Stand? Swiveling Stand? Landscape/Portrait Pivot Warranty (Parts/Labor) 3 years GET IT NOW Learn More ViewSonic TD-2K Review

Best Dual-Screen Portable Monitor

Asus ZenScreen Duo OLED (MQ149CD)

4.0 Excellent

• Innovative dual-screen design
• Excellent color range
• Lightweight and slim

• Glossy finish catches glare easily
• Stand could be sturdier
• Expensive

The Asus ZenScreen Duo OLED’s signature feature is its pair of 16:10 full HD 14-inch OLED screens stacked atop one another. This lightweight, portable monitor is bright, offers impressive color coverage, and provides exquisite OLED contrast. It’s not perfect—its stand is a little too flimsy, and the glossy finish picks up some distracting glare—but it is a good choice for power users who need lots of extra screen spread but don’t have desk space to spare.

The ZenScreen Duo OLED is an exquisite, lightweight portable monitor that's best for people who need a pair of extra displays they can take practically anywhere, but there’s a catch: It comes at a price that makes it primarily for proficient power users with plenty of cash to spare. If you’re already used to having three displays arrayed on your desk, perhaps with some of them oriented in portrait mode, using the ZenScreen Duo will feel second nature, but the additional functionality might be overkill for on-the-go use for more casual users. At its price, you really have to ask yourself if you will employ that second extra screen to its fullest potential.

Panel Size (Corner-to-Corner) 14 inches Native Resolution by Aspect Ratio 16:10 Screen Technology OLED Rated Screen Luminance 400 nits Rated Contrast Ratio 1,000,000:1 Pixel Refresh Rate 60 Hz Adaptive Sync NA Video Inputs USB-C, mini HDMI USB Ports (Excluding Upstream) 2 VESA DisplayHDR Level DisplayHDR True Black 400 Dimensions (HWD) 8.35 by 12.56 by 0.59 inches Weight 2.36 lbs Height-Adjustable Stand? Tilting Stand? Swiveling Stand? Landscape/Portrait Pivot Warranty (Parts/Labor) 3 years

Best High-Refresh-Rate Portable Monitor for Esports

NexiGo NG17FGQ 17.3-Inch 300Hz Portable Monitor

4.0 Excellent

• High refresh rate
• Low measured input lag
• Impressive color accuracy
• Includes cover, carrying case, and cords for additional connections

• Flimsy build
• No internal battery
• Pricey

The NexiGo NG17FGQ 17.3-Inch 300Hz Portable Monitor goes for broke, appealing to hardcore gamers looking for a high-refresh-rate panel they can take with their gaming laptops. Boasting AMD FreeSync support and surprisingly good color accuracy, as well as a sky-high 300Hz peak refresh rate, the IPS panel performs admirably whether paired with lower-end hardware like the Nintendo Switch or a cutting-edge console like the PlayStation 5, or as an extra display for a home desktop or laptop. The premium price, lack of an internal battery, and so-so construction muddy the monitor's shine, but not enough to spoil its overall impressive showing.

Assuming that you match this portable monitor’s user profile (hardcore gamer!), the 17.3-inch NexiGo delivers on its promises of full HD with HDR coupled with an ultra-high refresh rate and minimum compromises. Its build feels a little cheap considering its price, but this monitor excels in performance. The NexiGo 300Hz is a strong companion for esports gamers seeking peak refresh rates on the go. Just make sure that your video source can actually push frame rates in the hundreds per second before diving in.

Panel Size (Corner-to-Corner) 17.3 inches Native Resolution by Aspect Ratio 16:9 Screen Technology IPS Rated Screen Luminance 300 nits Rated Contrast Ratio 1,000:1 Pixel Refresh Rate 300 Hz Adaptive Sync AMD FreeSync Video Inputs HDMI, USB-C USB Ports (Excluding Upstream) 1 VESA DisplayHDR Level NA Dimensions (HWD) 9.8 by 15.4 by 0.43 inches Weight 2.2 lbs Height-Adjustable Stand? Tilting Stand? Swiveling Stand? Landscape/Portrait Pivot Warranty (Parts/Labor) 1 year GET IT NOW

Best Wireless Portable Monitor

Ricoh Portable Monitor 150BW

4.0 Excellent

• OLED panel
• Wi-Fi and screen-casting ability
• 10-point touch screen
• Built-in battery

• Pricey
• No ports other than USB-C

Ricoh didn't bother dipping a toe into the water before entering the portable monitor market—it plunged straight into the deep end. Its Portable Monitor 150BW has the sort of high-end features you would expect from a panel at its rarified price: an OLED screen, touch sensitivity, Wi-Fi connectivity, and even a built-in battery. The screen's image quality is high, with good color coverage and the ultra-high contrast ratio typical of OLEDs. The 150BW is a tour de force of mobile display technology, all the more so because this is Ricoh's first foray into this product area. But unless you really need all its features—especially the full wireless capability—you can get well-equipped portable displays for considerably less money.

The Ricoh Portable Monitor 150BW doesn't come cheap, but it's an awesome piece of kit. If money is no object, or if you really need its triumvirate of features—the wireless connectivity, the touch input, and the quality of an OLED panel—the 150BW should be a satisfying purchase. Otherwise, turn to other fine portable monitors listed here with many of the Ricoh's features—including touch screens and batteries—at more affordable prices.

Panel Size (Corner-to-Corner) 15.6 inches Native Resolution by Aspect Ratio 16:9 Screen Technology OLED Rated Screen Luminance 300 nits Rated Contrast Ratio :1 Pixel Refresh Rate 60 Hz Adaptive Sync N/A Video Inputs USB-C USB Ports (Excluding Upstream) VESA DisplayHDR Level NA Dimensions (HWD) 8.7 by 14 by 0.4 inches Weight 1.6 lbs Height-Adjustable Stand? Tilting Stand? Swiveling Stand? Landscape/Portrait Pivot Warranty (Parts/Labor) 3 years

Best Portable Monitor for Glasses-Free 3D

Acer SpatialLabs View ASV15-1B

3.5 Good

• Bright UHD panel with strong contrast
• Supports glasses-free 3D viewing
• Nearly full sRGB color coverage
• Built-in battery

• Pricey
• Uneven 3D performance

The Acer SpatialLabs View ASV15-1B can display images, videos, models, and games in three dimensions without 3D glasses, in addition to having some atypical elements such as a built-in battery and an SD card slot. The ASV15-1B works perfectly well as a traditional portable monitor, thanks to its bright UHD screen with excellent contrast and near-complete sRGB color coverage, but its real forte is glasses-free 3D. It works best with content such as games with built-in 3D elements, but finding the sweet spot for 3D viewing by centering yourself in front of the screen and remaining relatively still can be cumbersome. Still, the SpatialLabs View is worth consideration by gamers who have money to spare for trying out 3D.

If you have a relatively recent gaming laptop and a little over a grand to spare, you can add another dimension to your viewing experience with the Acer SpatialLabs View ASV15-1B, and throw out those old 3D glasses while you're at it. Imperfect as it is, the Acer SpatialLabs View ASV15-1B is a viable system for viewing three-dimensional content, such as the games that the SpatialLabs TrueGame app supports.

Panel Size (Corner-to-Corner) 15.6 inches Native Resolution by Aspect Ratio 16:9 Screen Technology IPS Rated Screen Luminance 380 nits Rated Contrast Ratio :1 Pixel Refresh Rate 60 Hz Adaptive Sync NA Video Inputs HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C USB Ports (Excluding Upstream) 1 VESA DisplayHDR Level NA Dimensions (HWD) 9.6 by 14.9 by 1 inches Weight 3.3 lbs Height-Adjustable Stand? Tilting Stand? Swiveling Stand? Landscape/Portrait Pivot Warranty (Parts/Labor) 3 years GET IT NOW Get Our Best Stories!

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The Best Portable Monitors for Compare Specs

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Tilting Stand? Swiveling Stand? Landscape/Portrait Pivot Warranty (Parts/Labor) 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 1 year 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 1 year 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 1 year 3 years 3 years Buying Guide: The Best Portable Monitors for

You could lug around some smaller desktop displays on the road in a pinch, but "true" portable monitors are those specifically sold as such. Even those range quite a bit in size: from 3.5 inches to 22 inches. Portable displays run the gamut from personal, business, and general-purpose models to panels for artists and gamers.

The sweet spot for use with a laptop, though, and our focus here, is screens between 12 and 17 inches. Many users match their portable display with the screen size of their laptop. But you'll also see a handful of models on the market at 10 inches (primarily for use with gaming consoles) and at 7 inches (for use with the Raspberry Pi).

Many portable displays, especially toward the budget end, use a stand consisting of a thin but stiff plastic board, with several grooves or creases on which it folds. At one end is a magnetic strip, which adheres to the back of the monitor at its top. Folding the sheet in the middle, with the angle pointing away from the user, props up the monitor. The bottom of the monitor inserts into a groove, securing it and tilting the device upward. (Some portable displays have several grooves, and you can alter the monitor's tilt angle by placing the base in a different one.)

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These foldable stands, often referred to as origami-style stands, can double as protective covers for the display when it's not in use. Some protect just the front of the monitor, while others are larger wraparound covers that sandwich the entire monitor.

Another common stand design, particularly on higher-end models, consists of a rigid, flat base, containing the ports, to which the screen is attached via hinges. You can set the screen at any angle you like simply by tilting it. Also, a few designs use the laptop itself as the support, fastening to its back or its side and sliding or swinging out for use.

Although most mobile monitors lack the height, pivot, or swivel adjustability of their desktop counterparts, they are small and light enough that they are easy to adjust manually. Some monitors can be pivoted by hand, though not all stands can support a monitor in portrait mode. In those cases, you could always prop the monitor against a wall or other surface. Most portable monitors can automatically correct the image so it is always right side up, whether you're in landscape or portrait mode. (Even in those without such automatic image rotation, you can change the orientation in Windows display settings.)

The Best Portable Monitor for a Laptop: How to Evaluate the Screen

When we evaluate mobile monitor panels, the main factors we consider are the screen size and aspect ratio, the native resolution, the brightness range, the technology the panel uses, and the maker's claims for color-gamut coverage.

Many users prefer to use a mobile monitor that has the same screen size and native resolution as the laptop screen they are using it with. That said, I have found these panels to be forgiving and have had no trouble running portable displays that are slightly larger than my laptop's own screen. As long as you don't mismatch the mobile monitor's and laptop's screen aspect ratio (which, until the last few years, was almost always a 16:9 widescreen ratio but is now increasingly often 16:10), you are unlikely to experience much trouble in matching them up.

The native resolution on panels suitable for use with a laptop ranges from 1,366 by 768 pixels (too coarse for modern laptops) up to 3,840 by 2,160 pixels (UHD, aka 4K). Most recent laptop-appropriate screens sport a native resolution of 1,920 by 1,080 pixels (aka p, or "full HD"), but a few go higher.

Mobile monitors tend to be dimmer, at their maximum brightness levels, than their desktop counterparts. What is commonly called brightness is actually luminance, or brightness per unit area. Portable monitors tend to cluster around 180 nits (also expressed as "candelas per meter squared") in our testing, even though many are rated between 230 and 300 nits, which is acceptable for typical use. The recent arrival of portable OLED panels has given a huge boost to monitor luminance, with the brightest we have tested measuring more than 550 nits.

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Monitors that make use of in-plane switching (IPS) technology are generally preferred for general use over vertical alignment (VA) and twisted-nematic (TN) panels due to their wider off-axis viewing angles and good color accuracy. Many recent mobile monitors are IPS, but there's a catch, especially if such displays were made before . When we test a panel for its color gamut, we first test the sRGB color space, the default color space for the web and many other applications. This color space comprises essentially all the colors that can be made by mixing red, green, and blue. Most desktop monitors cover at least 95% of sRGB, and we have seen portable monitors attain similar coverage.

However, until a few years ago, most mobile IPS monitors we reviewed showed much more limited overall color coverage (60% to 72% of sRGB) and very similar color profiles—indicating poor red and purple coverage and slightly enhanced blue-greens. Because of their nearly identical "color signatures," these core panels likely came from the same or similar sources, although they are on monitors made by various manufacturers.

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These measured results were borne out in our experiential testing, where red and purple areas tended to look dull and washed out in photos and videos. Although screens with this issue are fine for most business and productivity use, they are subpar for videophiles or photo enthusiasts. In our monitor reviews, we include a chromaticity chart that maps our readings against the ideal readings for the color space being tested, and we provide an analysis of the panel's color coverage. Most recent portable IPS monitors have shown much better color-gamut coverage, but we occasionally review one with the same poor color profile.

The few portable OLED panels we've reviewed have extraordinarily high contrast due to their ability to display true blacks by turning off groups of pixels. They have contrast ratios in the neighborhood of 100,000:1, while VA panels have contrast ratios of about 3,000:1, IPS Black screens 2,000:1, and standard IPS around 1,000:1. Even those lower ratios are still fine for many artists and gamers, however.

What Ports Should I Look for in a Portable Monitor?

As I alluded to earlier, the mobile-monitor world is undergoing a convergence of power and connectivity thanks to USB Type-C connectivity. Many USB-C ports support both DisplayPort over USB and USB power delivery, letting both data/video and power flow through the port from a computer over a single USB cable. Most new mobile monitors have at least one USB-C port, and some connect solely via USB-C. While this simplicity has appeal, be sure your laptop's USB-C port supports data, video, and power transfer, because some early-generation USB-C ports don't. (Thunderbolt ports should also work fine; their functionality encompasses all that of USB-C.)

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A few mobile monitors use traditional power adapters. This is particularly true of models that work with sketch pens and are intended for artists; they are, in effect, interactive monitors. In a common configuration with older panels that don't support DisplayPort over USB and USB power delivery, the display draws power through an adapter, while two cables connect to the computer. One is HDMI, to transfer the image to be displayed on the device from the PC, and the other is USB (through a USB-A port), to record the user's pen motions when drawing on the interactive display. HDMI (usually in the form of mini-HDMI) is also a common port (the most common other than USB-C) on more conventional portable displays.

A few older portable display models draw their power from a laptop over a separate USB 3.0 connection, but USB-C has made this kind of connection passé.

Portable Monitor Software and the On-Screen Display

Nearly all portable displays are plug-and-play and require no software to operate. Any utilities offered will be for specific functions, such as enabling the screen image to remain upright when you switch between landscape and portrait orientation. Sometimes, the display may have a utility that lets you change monitor settings from your computer screen rather than through the secondary panel's on-screen display (OSD) controls.

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The OSD is the monitor's menu system, governing user-controllable settings such as brightness, contrast, color levels, picture mode, and aspect ratio. It is often arranged in several submenus. Although a few models include several buttons to navigate the OSD, a single button or switch to control it is more common.

In general, audio is not a consideration with mobile monitors, as these devices tend to lack built-in speakers or audio jacks. The few portable displays (often gaming models) that do include speakers, in our experience, have weak ones and are most valuable when paired with a portable gaming console or a smartphone. When the monitor is connected to a laptop, you can always switch from the display's speakers to your laptop's speakers by clicking (in Windows) the speaker icon in the taskbar and changing to your laptop's audio.

Ready to Buy the Right Portable Monitor for You?

Whatever your needs or budget, there's a model out there that fits; the key thing is to consider the primary display panel you'll be using alongside it, and that the two match up well. Check out our product picks above, as well as our detailed spec list, for the best current portable displays we've tested. We update this story regularly, but for the latest monitor reviews we've posted, also see our overall best monitor guide.

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If you frequently take your work on the go, a portable monitor can help you multitask with a large, bright display that easily connects to your computer’s software and extends your laptop’s work area. The best portable monitors have a smooth refresh rate and bright display so you can not only multitask, but can also game and stream in your downtime. Our panel team of Forbes Vetted testers, including our tech editor, put 15 portable monitors through their paces; ultimately, we chose the SideTrak Solo 4K as the best portable monitor overall.

But there are other options available that may suit your individual needs better. For those who need a portable monitor for creative work, the Asus ProArt Display PA148CTV offers Delta E < 2 and more; otherwise, if you’re seeking the lightest portable monitor available, you can’t go wrong with the Dell Pro 14 Plus Portable Monitor. After rigorous testing, here are our recommendations for all of the best portable monitors.

Best for:

• Multitasking and daily, general tasks
• Media streaming—the 4K makes movies look great

Skip if:

• You don’t want to drop $400 on a portable monitor
• You need a carry case

The SideTrak Solo 4K ticked plenty of boxes for me. The monitor has a large, 15.6-inch 4K display. I had mixed feelings on its sheer size. On one hand, I loved having this big, bright display available for multitasking, but on the other hand, it’s large enough that it doesn’t toss casually into my on-the-go bag.

When I worked at my kitchen countertop, its 340 nits brightness left me impressed. The monitor offers a suite of display settings, including contrast, brightness and modes. You adjust these settings using a switch and button setup on the back, which was pretty intuitive to use. You get four ports—2 USB-C, one USB-A and one HDMI. You can use the settings wheel to set which you’re using.

Multitasking was easy, and if you’re working with spreadsheets and documents, the SideTrak Solo 4K works just fine. Modern Family looked good enough while streaming, and the only setting I adjusted was brightness, as it feels like the monitor comes (mostly) pre-calibrated. It has just a 60Hz refresh rate, but unless you’re doing serious gaming, you’re not going to notice that much. Regarding sound, it does have speakers, but don’t expect to use them for much. It’s rare for a portable monitor to have speakers, but these don’t pack the same power as a laptop speaker.

The matte screen made it easy to see all my work during sunny afternoons, too, which was important for getting work done. It feels like a do-it-all portable monitor—but that comes with the major caveat that it’s $430 when not on sale. If you can stomach that price, it’s a great monitor that is perfect for most needs.

Best for:

• Those who aren’t worried about display resolution or color saturation
• Media streaming—the 4K makes movies look great

Skip if:

• You want a crisper picture with better contrast

For a portable monitor that’s just over $100, the MSI Pro MP161 E2 has a simple design and features only two buttons on the entire device. While that may be a boon for some, that comes with a tradeoff. Our tester noted it’s not really possible to make any display adjustments. Its connection options are also limited; it only sports two USB-C and a mini HDMI port.

Our tester appreciated its lightweight, 1.7-pound build as she moves between a coworking space and travel frequently. She finds it easy to tuck the device into her bag in addition to her laptop, keyboard and mouse. Its rotating kickstand is also useful to prop it vertically or horizontally, making it, “great for reading and coding,” she says. When it’s set up horizontally, it’s “not as great for spreadsheet viewing,” our tester said, but it can still get the job done.

Because it’s a monitor that’s just over $100, there are some drawbacks. Our tester noted that, “it had a warmer, slightly orange cast to it and it seemed like the resolution was a little fuzzier and more pixelated than on my laptop or regular monitor.” There are brightness adjustments that can change the display just a hair. “I was easily able to figure out how to adjust the brightness, but it didn’t help much,” our tester said, and added that the contrast could be better, too. During streaming movies and YouTube videos, the picture looked clear with little to no saturation.

One distinction that helps cement its spot on our list: The monitor comes with a convenient carry case, something that not all portable monitors we tested offer. If you just need a second monitor for working and aren’t planning on using graphics-intensive applications, this is a great choice.

Best for:

• Travelling for business, thanks to its lightweight build and durable carry case
• Never worrying about the display settings, since it’s a plug-and-play

Skip if:

• You want to do any gaming or streaming
• You need an HDMI port

Of all the portable monitors I tested, the Dell Pro 14 Plus Portable Monitor was my favorite. It has a simple foldable stand that rests flush against the back of the device. Unfold it, and it creates a large, flat stand for the monitor. If you’re using a small table, the stand may be an issue, but it keeps the monitor sturdy and houses its two USB-C ports. You can use either of these USB-C ports to connect the monitor, but it has one major drawback: It has no HDMI port.

Still, it nabs the most lightweight portable monitor because it only weighs 1.3 pounds. Comparatively, the best overall pick, the SideTrak Solo 4K, weighs 2.9 pounds, which can feel cumbersome if you’re hauling it around all day. The lightweight build means there are tradeoffs. You don’t get robust display tuning, for starters, as the monitor only offers brightness adjustments, but it looks significantly better out of the box than our budget pick, the MSI Pro MP161 E2. Those adjustments come in handy, as it can get bright and it also has an anti-glare matte finish.

It can also be adjusted horizontally or vertically, and you can lock the display into place thanks to a button located on the stand. The picture when watching Modern Family was a little pixelated, and the audio was delayed, almost like it was buffering slightly. It’s built as a work display for viewing spreadsheets and documents, but for gamers and streamers, this monitor simply doesn’t suffice. If that’s you, look elsewhere.

Another perk to this display? It comes with a felted envelope carry case to protect it from bumps and scrapes. Considering how many travel accidents I’ve had in the past, this feels like a massive perk for this portable monitor.

Best for:

• Creative tasks on any machine
• Those who need a range of ports

Skip if:

• You don’t need features like Delta E < 2
• You need a touchscreen for MacBooks

For photographers and videographers, it’s worth considering the Asus ProArt Display PA148CTV, one of the few monitors on this list that feels designed specifically for creatives. Its design also allows you to mount the monitor to a tripod thanks to a triple socket, and you get access to a good number of ports, including a micro HDMI and a 3.5mm audio jack. There’s an Asus dial on the back to help you adjust settings.

While it has a solid build, it’s the software extras that make this a worthwhile choice for creatives. The colors look good—and that’s because it comes with 100% sRGB and 100% Rec. 709 color gamut. It’s also Calman Verified and its Delta E < 2 is factory-calibrated for vivid, lifelike colors. For context, Delta E measures color accuracy—the lower that number, the stronger a monitor can achieve accurate colors that are imperceptible to the eye. Ideally, you’re aiming to hit a Delta E < 2 or lower.

Our tester used it for photography and graphics design and noted its, “color-matching capabilities,” which came very close to matching his laptop’s display settings. This came in handy for editing photos in Lightroom and Photoshop, as they require this color precision to produce accurate, rich colors.

The display also handles fast-paced Nintendo Switch gaming well, but keep in mind that it’s still 60Hz—not 120Hz. It’s also a bit lighter than other monitors on this list at 1.6 pounds. The display offers a 10-point touchscreen to work directly with touch photography software, and you can also set it up as an extension and work directly off the anti-glare matte display.

Best for:

• Playing all different game genres, thanks to multiple gaming modes
• Streaming and gaming with a smooth 240Hz refresh rate
• Those who need a built-in battery for your monitor

Skip if:

• You don’t want to drop over $400 on a monitor
• You don’t want to deal with finnicky settings

The Asus ROG Strix XG17AHPE is the largest portable monitor we tested. It’s a 17.3-inch display, which our tester noted is larger than most laptops, so it can be difficult to toss in a commuter bag. It’s a tradeoff to get some pretty raw power here: The display can hit a 240Hz and can make action games and movies feel beautifully smooth. It can also hit a 100% sRGB, and our tester noted that while Asus stays it comes factory pre-calibrated, she found, “the greens and yellows to be more apparent than other colors in the spectrum, even when dialing down the saturation and choosing the cool tone. Overall, the display felt really warm—almost too warm.” In other words, you may need to make some minor adjustments on the display to fit your color saturation and temperature preferences.

For gamers, it offers a 3ms response time. The monitor also has eight different screen modes, including scenery, racing, FPS and more, and it offers the option to save your favorites so you can pull them up quickly. Its display settings also can accommodate deeper contrasts for your gaming needs, too.

For those who don’t want to or can’t connect to a power source, the monitor has a built-in battery. We put this battery through multiple rounds of testing, from gaming to streaming and general office work to check its life. Asus claimed that it could get four hours, but our tester found 2.5 to three hours was more realistic. Keep a close eye on the battery life, too—our tester shared that she, “got a 5% battery life alert, and then the monitor died about 30 seconds later.”

Our tester noted the settings are finnicky and annoying since you, “toggle through the settings via three buttons on the side of the machine. If you’re not active for about ten seconds, it automatically shuts the menu down so you have to navigate back to where you were.” Keep in mind that this model does not offer a protective carry case, either.

Best for:

• Those who need a rugged, durable all-metal build
• Multiscreen users who need three displays for heavy work

Skip if:

• You don’t want a heavy portable monitor
• You use an older-gen MacBook or specific brand models

If you work best with more than two displays to read spreadsheets or coding, the Cevaton Dual-Screen Portable Monitor can increase your laptop’s display to up to three different screens. The center frame slides in and out from behind your laptop, and, “you, ‘squeeze’ the frame to affix it to the laptop, but there’s no automatic tensioner, clip or lock,” our tester noted. Flip out its tri-fold design hinges which, “are stiff enough that the displays stay where you put them, regardless of the angle.”

Each monitor offers three USB-C ports, and make sure you pay attention to them: two are marked as type C, and one is marked HDMI to connect it to your laptop. Make sure you use the ones marked type C, as our tester noted the HDMI port doesn’t function with the included cables. It’s durable, with an, “all-metal construction and weighs in at just about 4.6 pounds,” which gave our tester confidence that it was a rugged, durable monitor. Just keep in mind that when you’re carrying that 4.6 pounds around, you’ll feel it.

It’s worth noting that the monitor has a slew of models it’s incompatible with, including MacBooks M3 and older and specific models from Lenovo, HP, Samsung and more. Make sure you cross-check your laptop model against what’s compatible before you spring for this monitor set.

Outside of some software compatibility issues and its egregiously heavy weight, our tester loved how easy the control settings are—you can adjust brightness, contrast, backlight, color temp and you can opt for the Eco mode to preserve battery life. While our tester reported that the visuals were always warmer and he could never color-match a Dell XPS 14’s display, he “frequently watched videos and surfed the web on the Dell, and it really didn’t matter which of the three screens had the windows; the visuals were good and relatively similar no matter which,” he said.

Other Portable Monitors We Tested

We put 15 portable monitors to the test. While the ones we chose stood out from the pack, we tested others that are worth mentioning. These range from affordable models to dual-screen extenders to give you more than one extra display. Here are our honorable mentions.

Kefeya P5 Portable Monitor ($140 at Amazon): The P5 is a great choice for those who want a portable monitor on a budget. I really liked how images looked on the display, and its 300 nits felt really bright and easy on my eyes. The portable monitor offers speakers, but they’re very weak. Also, while you can adjust the display settings via a switch on the back, it’s a little difficult to reach. Still, it’s nice that it’s available when you need to turn on the HDR, which you’ll need to smooth out even casual viewing like Modern Family reruns. One impressive design choice: It can attach to your laptop via the included display magnets, or you can use the (also included) 360-degree kickstand for flexibility.

Lenovo ThinkVision M14t Gen 2 ($400 at Amazon): The Lenovo ThinkVision M14t Gen 2 monitor has a touchscreen interface on the 14-inch display. We really liked its sturdy base, and the colors looked accurate and vivid. It’s a plug-and-play device, and it comes with a handy stylus if you’re using an Android or Windows device. Apple products or devices running on any iOS system won’t be able to use the touchscreen, and it gets slightly less bright than the top pick, the SideTrak Solo 4K. The Lenovo clocks 300 nits brightness versus the SideTrak’s 340 nits.

Ricoh 150BW Portable Monitor ($570 at Amazon): The Ricoh 150BW stands out from the pack for being an OLED monitor, whereas all of our recommendations are LED. It has gorgeous, rich colors, and our tester felt it was easy to adjust the values. There was a slight color disparity, but our tester didn’t find it unbearable. It has a touchscreen, but it doesn’t offer compatibility for Mac users. It’s also very high in price, so if you’re seeking a splurge, this device would be a great option.

Asus ZenScreen Touch (MB16AMT) ($349 At Asus): The Asus ZenScreen Touch has great colors for working, but when we tested for video streaming, it was a little darker compared to a laptop’s brightness. It comes with a great envelope case to carry it safely in a backpack, and it weighs just under two pounds.

ViewSonic VG ($220 at Amazon): The ViewSonic VG is a lightweight, 1.8-pound IPS monitor that has a sturdy aluminum frame with a magnetic case cover for carrying. Our tester felt that the QR code system for setup was subpar. They also felt it was difficult to adjust the monitor into a snug position both horizontally and vertically, and while it could connect to a 10th-generation iPad, the monitor refused to shift to a vertical alignment. Our tester felt it could be good for work and some light entertainment, but not much more than that.

Arzopa Z1RC ($130 at Arzopa): The Arzopa Z1RC has a lovely 2.5K QHD display, and our tester appreciated that the monitor comes with three different cables for HDMI, USB-A and USB-C connections. It’s slightly larger than other monitors we tested and has a 16-inch display. It’s also easy to adjust display settings, but our tester noted some color inaccuracies, particularly in darker colors including blacks. The speakers were also a little weak, but it’s nice that Arzopa included them. Our tester noted that it would be great for casual use, including streaming.

Why Trust Forbes Vetted

The Forbes Vetted team has published hundreds of tech and electronic guides, including home office essentials like the best home printers and Wi-Fi extenders.

• Author of this guide and Forbes Vetted consumer tech and electronics editor Rebecca Isaacs has spent the past six years testing and reviewing the latest in consumer technology.
• In addition to Isaacs’ personal testing, the Forbes Vetted team panel tested all of the monitors on this list firsthand. We put each portable monitor through its paces, using them to work and game for at least two hours and stream at least two movies to see how each performed.
• We evaluated each monitor for its portability, affordability and ease of use, noting display settings and setup. We made note if a portable monitor came with a carrying case, too.
• Isaacs has also tested products for related guides, like the best laptops for working from home, Android phones and writing tablets.
• To gain additional insight into what to look for in the best portable monitors, we sought the opinion of unbiased display experts. In particular, we spoke with Leon Huang, CEO of RapidDirect, and Dr. Jon McHenry, Professor of Computer Science at Oklahoma City Community College.
• To ensure our recommendations are up to date with the latest offerings, we frequently review this guide. It was last updated in May to retest all of our potential picks with new insights and add new FAQs.

How We Tested The Best Portable Monitors

To find the best portable monitors to recommend, the Forbes Vetted team put 15 portable monitors to the test. We considered the following features during testing:

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