Small screens on laptops or handheld consoles (like the Switch) are fine for most things but they can be hard to see when you’re trying to find enemies in competitive games or edit spreadsheets with small text that hurts your eyes. A portable monitor fixes this by giving you a full-sized screen wherever you need one.

The 15.6-inch screen size matches up to typical laptop displays, offering a well-balanced dual-screen setup without one display overshadowing the other. Text remains readable without scaling adjustments, and windows snap to each screen proportionally. This size strikes the right balance between usable screen real estate and portability.

You need not be limited by your laptop's single small screen if you're drafting a proposal in your hotel room or presenting to a small group anymore: The age of the truly mobile monitor is here. You can boost your screen area with a portable display such ...

AOC announced a portable new USB monitor that is perfect for mobile users who want an extra display for their laptop. This lightweight monitor uses its USB port for both power and connectivity to your laptop, no separate power cord or VGA cable is necessary.

AOC announces the new AOC E1659FWU, a sleek and portable 16-inch monitor that receives both power and signal through a single USB 3.0 cable. The monitor easily connects to laptop and desktop computers to provide a quick, simple solution for dual monitor ...

When we reviewed the AOC E1759Fwu USB monitor last year, it earned our Editors' Choice for its color accuracy, portability, and sharp 1,600-by-900 image quality. With the E1659Fwux ($199.99) AOC ups the ante with a Full HD (1,920-by-1,080) USB display that ...

AOC introduced a new portable USB monitor that uses the DisplayLink DL-125 chip. The new e1649fwu portable USB 2.0 monitor features a 15.6-inch display that supports a resolution of 1366 x 768 at 60 Hz. This monitor also has a built-in stand that supports ...

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