Portable Second Screen Monitor

At an event last year, I saw one of my colleagues using a thin, portable second screen. She was working on her laptop with a document open on the second screen—simple, clean, efficient. I’d never seen one before. I immediately wanted one. 

This is the one I picked up — and why I picked it.

At an event last year, I saw one of my colleagues using a thin, portable second screen. She was working on her laptop with a document open on the second screen—simple, clean, efficient. I’d never seen one before. I immediately wanted one.

The one I got is lightweight, fits in a padded sleeve in my backpack, and plugs in via USB‑C. It features physical buttons for brightness, an adjustable stand that supports both portrait and landscape modes, and a crisp resolution.

I travel with a 15-inch MacBook Pro, and even that’s not enough real estate sometimes. This second monitor gives me the same joyful efficiency I have at home with two screens—presentation on one, notes on the other; email and calendar on one, documents on the other—but now I can do it anywhere: airport lounges, client offices, coffee shops, hotel desks, meeting rooms, mother’s dining room table, and on and on.

I purchased a higher-end model for around $100 because I use it frequently and wanted better image quality. I also got my wife a mid-tier version for around $75. Both work beautifully.

(Amazon — my model + mid-tier model)

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$100.00 when purchased
in November 2024

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  • 16.1″ 144Hz Display: Arzopa Z1FC 16.1″ portable monitor has 144Hz ultra-high refresh rate for higher motion clarity and smoother gaming visuals. The 144Hz high refresh rate brings lower input latency and higher videos, work and game screen quality(no adaptive sync or freesync)

  • Portable Monitor with Kickstand: The portable gaming monitor comes with a built-in stand that allows for easy adjustment of the tilt angle to accommodate different usage needs. Lightweight and easier to carry

  • 106% sRGB IPS Screen: The 16.1″ portable monitor features 1080P FHD high-definition resolution and 106% sRGB gamut brings clear picture quality, immerse yourself in vibrant colors and crisp details

  • Second Monitor for Your Laptop: The ARZOPA portable monitor can very well act as your second screen and improve your work efficiency. You can work and perform multiple tasks simultaneously while using this monitor. You can also switch the screen view between horizontal and vertical modes for the perspective you prefer

  • Plug-and-play Monitor: With two fully functional USB Type‑C connections and a Mini HDMI port, can used with laptop, Mac, Xbox, PS5, Steam Deck, etc. No setup or downloads are required. Perfect for gamers to enjoy gaming, also for business people to train others or work from home(Please refer to the detailed steps on the manual for connecting your gaming console)

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