However, don't go thinking this will give you a larger preview area relative to toolbars and pallets alongside - the display resolution is still Full HD 1920 x 1080, so compared to a 15.6-inch portable monitor with the same resolution, the ROG Strix simply displays everything a little bit bigger.īut raw size isn't the only feature here. This also makes it less restrictive and easier to view when image or video editing. Who says portable monitors have to be small? Asus' ROG Strix is built primarily for gaming on the go, with its larger than average 17.3-inch screen size designed to give a more immersive gaming experience. The gloss black casing and slightly large screen bezels don't exactly scream quality, but you can't have everything at this price point.
Downsides? a 220 cd/m2 peak brightness is fairly weak if you're viewing under direct sunlight. A USB-C connection provides a simultaneous video and power feed to the monitor the almost identical AOC I1659FWUX model uses an older USB 3.0 socket, and it's heavier at 1.2kg as well as being bulkier, so the 820g I1601FWUX is definitely the model to go for unless you just don't have a USB-C port. Although it's worth noting AOC quotes the latter as 160/160 degrees horizontal/vertical, rather than the usual, wider 178/178 degrees usually associated with an IPS screen. Despite the low price tag, its 15.6-inch display still boasts a Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution, and it uses IPS display tech, so you can expect consistent color and contrast, along with wide viewing angles. So whether you're working from home or image editing on the go, don't be confined to the display area of your laptop, tablet or phone screen - add a portable monitor and see the bigger picture while still maintaining total portability.ĪOC is renowned for producing well-specced monitors at bargain prices, and it's latest portable offering is no exception.
All the monitors on this list are IPS displays, so whichever screen takes your fancy, you can be assured of a satisfying viewing experience. The majority of portable monitors also use IPS screen technology to give you the best possible color and contrast accuracy, as well as consistent image quality regardless of your viewing angle. Portable monitors range in size from around 14 inches up to 17 inches, though most have a maximum Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, so going for a bigger screen won't necessarily get you more screen space for image editing pallets and toolbars. A self-powered portable monitor is also ideal if you want to extend the screen space of your camera phone.
What's more, if you don't fancy putting extra demand on your laptop's battery, some portable monitors even pack their own built-in rechargeable battery that can power the display for around 3-4 hours. Thanks to the incredible power efficiency of modern LCD panels, a portable monitor can be powered from your laptop via a single USB-C connection, and this also carries the display data, so there are no other wires to clutter your work area. But what makes a portable monitor really special is it doesn't need to be plugged into an AC wall outlet.