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Computers find more uses every single day, and that means you'll have a ton of applications in use at any time
This is true whether you're at work or play. No matter if you're writing, doing graphic design work, coding or working as a call center
assistant, having a secondary monitor can let your desktop have some breathing room, spreading apps out in a more natural way. Now, getting
an extra monitor is easy if you're sitting at home or in an office, but what about when you're trying to get work done in your local coffee
shop? Well, monitor manufacturers far and wide have responded to the demand, putting out thin and light models that are just as good as
their full-sized brethren
Apple even lets you use an iPad as a portable monitor these days. So, ahead of Black Friday, we went ahead and picked out the best portable
monitors on the market right now, all using the latest display technology
And, because we've included our exclusive price comparison tool, you can find the best deal quick, because we know it's a busy world out
there. (Image credit: Packed Pixels)1
Packed PixelsRetina wingmirrors for your laptopPixel-resolution: 2,048 x 1,536Highly portable'Retina' resolutionCompletely lag-freeText is
tiny at higher resolutionsNo USB-C optionPacked Pixels is a wingmirror-style monitor that can be fixed to the left and right sides of your
laptop’s screen to give you two extra displays
While they can be used at their native 2,048 x 1,536 resolution for maximum screen real-estate, these 9.7-inch panels are best used in
‘Retina’ mode and with a single app maximised to fill the space in each.Essentially, it’s like bolting an iPad Air 2 onto your laptop,
and any app that you drag onto it – from Atom to Microsoft Word and Google Docs, Slack and Skype (you get the idea) – is rendered in
crisp detail.Because Packed Pixels uses DisplayPort (for video - USB-C also works using a converter) and a USB connection (for power),
it’s completely free of any noticeable lag and serves up a buttery smooth experience
Slim, light, bright and supremely portable, it also comes with a soft carrying case for transportation.(Image credit: Asus)2
Asus ZenScreen MB16AC Thin, portable and great lookingPixel-resolution: 1,920 x 1,080Thin and lightExcellent image qualityExpensiveLow
brightnessThe Asus ZenScreen MB16A Portable Monitor is one of the nicest-looking USB monitors we’ve seen, and it comes with a number of
features and design considerations that make it an incredibly handy device, and one of the best portable monitors of 2019
However, it comes at a price, with the ZenScreen proving to be more expensive than many of the other portable monitors on this list
However, the build and image quality of this screen makes it well worth the extra money
Fans of Asus' ZenBook laptops should be particularly interested in this device, as it has a design that compliments Asus' high-end laptops
nicely.(Image credit: Asus)3
Asus MB169C+The first USB-C portable monitor impressesPixel-resolution: 1,920 x 1,080Thin and lightGood viewing angles and pictureUses
single USB-CSlightly too dimFiddly menu control wheelThe Asus MB169C+ isn’t quite as portable as Packed Pixels, but its 15.6-inch size
makes using it feel more like using a regular monitor
It has a healthy pixel-resolution of 1,920 x 1,080, which is perfect for streaming full HD video, working with two applications side-by-side
and even gaming if you have a sufficiently powerful laptop.The MB169C+ is incredibly simple to use thanks to its USB-C connection, which
uses a single cable to transmit video, sound and power
It also comes in a handy protective sleeve that doubles up as a carrying case
Asus’ portable monitor uses an in-plane switching (IPS) display, which brings decent viewing angles making it perfect for watching video
Gechic 1101PA great portable monitor for photographersPixel-resolution: 1,920 x 1,080Great pictureMounts to
cameras/tripodsWell-connectedBland designAimed at photographers who need a monitor to take on shoots, the Gechic 1101P features an IPS
display like the Asus MB169C+
However, this one is smaller at 11.6 inches and more portable, allowing to be easily attached to a tripod or SLR camera while out in the
field.This full HD display supports 16.7 million colors which can easily be tweaked using the monitor’s onboard color temperature
settings, allowing you to get it as close to your camera’s display as possibleThe 1101P is also well-connected, featuring support for VGA,
micro HDMI and mini DisplayPort
These make it suitable for a number of different use cases – from previewing photos and videos shot on a camera to being used as a normal
portable monitor with your laptop.5
Asus MB168B+1080p goodness over regular USB-APixel-resolution: 1,920 x 1,080Thin and lightGood viewing angles and pictureCan hook up several
of themNeeds USB 3.0 for full benefitIf you like the sound of the Asus MB169C+ but don’t have a laptop with a USB-C connection, then the
Asus MB169B+ is what you need.This one also connects to your laptop with a single cable, except it uses a regular USB-A port instead
It works with both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0, though you’ll experience noticeably more latency with the former due to its slower data transfer
rate.Still, it features the same alluring slim and lightweight design
Thanks to Asus EzLink tech, which offloads the graphics processing from the PC to dedicated hardware in the monitor, you can even hook up
five of them if your laptop has enough USB ports.6
AOC E1759FWUA bigger portable monitor for streaming videoPixel-resolution: 1,600 x 900Large screen sizeBuilt-in kickstandAffordableNot full
HDAverage viewing anglesThis portable monitor from AOC isn’t going to beat either of the Asus models on our list due to its comparatively
lower pixel-resolution of 1,600 x 900.However, its lower resolution means that it’s going to be less taxing on your laptop’s battery
Taking that into account, and the fact that it’s the largest portable monitor on our list at 17.3 inches, and the E1759Fwu suddenly
becomes an interesting option if you’re into streaming video on the move.And, because it’s a few years old, you’ll pick it up for much
less than competing portable monitors
With its thin and light dimensions and glossy black frame, it doesn’t exactly look archaic – it just isn’t as multi-talented as newer
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