Best Portable Monitors for Mac iMore 2020

Portable monitors are an excellent option for your MacBook if you're looking for a second screen solution or if you're interested in buying a primary monitor that's easy to move. Whether for work or play, the monitors we've recommended below are available in different styles and price points. There's something for everyone.

Multi-use: GeChic 1503H 15.6-inch IPS 1080p Portable Monitor

Staff Pick

Offering an LED backlight, the 15.6-inch portable monitor from GeChic includes built-in speakers. The best part - it only weighs 1.75 pounds!

Gamers take note: G-STORY Gaming Monitor

The 15.6-inch G-STORY monitor has been designed for FPS/FTS gaming and features eye-care technology with flicker-free backlighting and blue-light filtering.

$329 at Amazon

Budget choice: Acer K202HQL 20-inch Monitor

With a maximum resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels, this monitor is a less flashy option, but the price is right. What's more, it provides multiple viewing angles and input options, so it's versatile to your needs.

Hefty portal solution: HP Pavilion 22CWA

Another budget choice, this 21.5-inch monitor boasts full HD (1920x1080 pixels). The only drawback is its weight - 6.6 pounds - which impedes portability.

$100 at Amazon

Hybrid choice: Asus MB16AP Zenscreen Go

Allowing both USB Type-C and Type-A sources, this impressive portable monitor with HD resolution works in landscape and portrait orientations.

Large display: ViewSonic TD2230

The ViewSonic offers a 22-inch HD monitor with USB 3.0 compatibility. It's heavy (8 lbs), but provides a freestanding slim bezel tablet-like design.

A growing number of choices

The portable monitor market remains relatively small. Despite this, there are a few high-quality products available that work brilliantly with Macs. When deciding on a monitor, you should factor in the price, resolution, and what you will need to connect it to your computer. Perhaps most importantly, look at its weight.

Our favorite portable monitor is the GeChic 1503H, which is lightweight, easy to take on the go, and includes its own built-in speakers. Gamers will want to consider the G-STORY Gaming Monitor that offers a large display and excellent refresh rate while those with a smaller budget should take a look at the Acer K202HQL.

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