Portable monitors are handy devices to pair with your laptop, allowing you to create a multiple monitor setup away from your desk. They are also cool accessories for gaming consoles such as the Nintendo Switch. Whether you travel a lot or simply like to work in different spots in your home for a change of scenery, a portable monitor can be a good investment. After all, no one wants to disassemble a monitor to put in a suitcase or try to squeeze into a backpack. We've rounded up the five best portable monitors we've tried below. From high-end OLED monitors to unique multi-monitor options, there's a growing variety of options to consider.
Fop Triple Portable Monitor
A multiple monitor setup can be great for productivity. Rather than bouncing between tabs and windows repeatedly, you can simply glance left or right. While dual- or three-monitor setups are typically thought of for desk use and thus not very portable (no one wants to lug a monitor around with their laptop), there are some new and innovative options out there specifically designed for portable use. Fops Triple Portable Monitor is a great example. This attachment adds two 12-inch monitors to your laptop--one on each side--to give you a total of three screens, including your laptop display. This monitor system is compatible with laptops ranging from 13 to 16 inches and connects via mini-HDMI or USB-C. If you have a relatively thin laptop (such as a MacBook), you'll have to add some padding to make it fit securely and not wobble.
Inc 4K OLED 15.6"
While 4K OLED TVs are becoming more reasonably priced each year, monitors offering a similar experience are extremely expensive. Inc 15.6-inch 4K OLED monitor is a bargain compared to other options out there, and it offers stellar performance for the price. This is the sort of portable monitor that you may even want to use on your desk at home. It has a great touchscreen that is protected by an included cover when traveling. The display boasts a color range north of a billion and offers impressive contrast and blacks (a hallmark of OLED displays). It's truly compact and lightweight at just a quarter of an inch thick and two pounds. You can connect it via USB-C or mini-HDMI and can get up to four hours of battery life on a full charge.
Inc OLED 15.6"
Not everyone needs a 4K monitor for what they're doing--especially as a portable device. So if you want the high-end picture that comes with OLED monitors but are fine with 1080p resolution, Inc new 15.6-inch monitor is an excellent choice. Once again, it's reasonably priced compared to most OLED monitors. In addition to being great for use alongside a laptop, this monitor is ideal for gaming on the Nintendo Switch. If you travel frequently and aren't a fan of the usually mediocre TVs in hotel rooms, this monitor is a nice option. It boasts the same color gamut and contrast ratio as Inc 4K option. The only downside here is that it doesn't come with an internal battery--it has to be plugged in for power.
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