Whether you’re editing your latest vlog for a YouTube video, downloading pictures from your latest freelance photo shoot, or working on your next big presentation in the office, sometimes a single laptop screen just won’t cut it. Especially if you’re doing any of these things away from home (or the office). You need the productivity boost of two screens allowing you to see multiple windows at the same time. That’s where portable monitors come in.
For this Dealspotr Top 5, we’re sharing our favorite portable monitors for whatever productivity needs you have, wherever you have them. Plus, won’t it be so much more fun to view this article (among other things) from dual screens?
SideTrak, $299
Working outside the office is all fun and games until you realize your small laptop screen just won’t cut it. You have presentations to create, deadlines to meet, content to create. The SideTrak portable monitor that easily slides behind your laptop gives you the extra space you need to complete any task in front of you. This portable monitor magnetically attaches to your computer and plugs into your laptop’s USB port. It’s 12.5 inches and weighs in at just 1.7 pounds. The SideTrak has universal compatibility, making it adaptable to any laptop, tablet, or phone you use for work or play.
Desklab Monitor, $700
The Desklab Monitor can sometimes feel more like a massive tablet than just a monitor — which is a good thing. Checking in at productivty-boosting 16.6 inches, the Desklab Monitor is still just 1.6 pounds and comes with an anti-glare, low blue light screen to shield you from headaches and potential vision damage. It's compatible with all operating systems and devices as well.
Mobile Pixels, $419
Multitask with ease with the Mobile Pixels portable monitor. The Mobile Pixels monitor is 13.3 inches and weighs about 1.3 pounds. The lightweight monitor is compatible with any laptop, the Nintendo Switch, and Samsung DeX supported devices. The Mobile Pixels portable monitor has eyecare mode, for those with sensitive eyes. This feature reduces the amount of potentially harmful blue light emitted by the display. If you’re going to be on your computer all hours of the day, at least let the Mobile Pixels low-light processor help you get rid of eye fatigue.
Uperfect, $899
If you hadn’t realized by now, portable monitors are all the rage. They fight distraction, they aid productivity, and depending on the one you get, they’re damn good to look at. The Uperfect is 17.3-inches with a sturdy feel at 2.5 pounds. This portable monitor is compatible with all laptops, as well as PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. If the 17.3-inch display is too big, Uperfect has seven other portable monitor sizes that can match your working or gaming needs.
Lumonitor, $899
While most portable monitors rely solely on their laptop counterpart to charge, the Lumonitor doesn’t. Coming in at 15.6 inches and 1.3 pounds, this is the one of the lightest, if not the most lightweight portable monitor for its size. And the best part? It comes equipped with a built-in charger, allowing for up to four hours of battery life. If it’s low on battery or dead, it can be easily plugged into your laptop for full connectivity. This portable monitor is compatible with all cables, operating systems, devices, and softwares.
