It's an okay overall display with good picture quality for a portable monitor. However, that doesn't make much of a difference if you aren't going to use those features anyway. Instead, it's very similar to the ASUS ProArt PA148CTV because it also has a 14-inch screen and 1080p resolution with two USB-C ports, but it doesn't have a touch screen or Micro-HDMI input. You don't get the same 144Hz refresh rate as on the ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHPE, which is why it isn't as good for gaming. If you aren't a gamer and want to save money on a portable monitor for work use, then the Dell C1422H is a good choice as a mid-range option. Lastly, the XG16AHPE supports FreeSync variable refresh rate technology with G-SYNC compatibility, ensuring a nearly tear-free gaming experience from almost any source. However, it costs more, so only consider it if you're going to take full advantage of the display.

It has a 144Hz refresh rate, which is high enough for casual gaming, but if you want something with a higher refresh rate, the ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE has a 240Hz refresh rate. It's a great gaming monitor because it has an excellent response time, resulting in crystal-clear motion with almost no noticeable blur behind fast-moving objects, and it has extremely low input lag for a responsive gaming experience. It's mainly designed for mobile gaming or if you need something on the side of your main monitor. If that's what you're interested in, the ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHPE is a great choice. Lastly, it's a well-built monitor with a kickstand that adjusts the angle of the screen.Īlthough portable gaming monitors aren't as common as portable monitors for work, you can still find some options if you want a higher refresh rate than the ASUS ProArt PA148CTV for gaming on the go. It also has a touch screen, but unfortunately, it isn't that useful because it doesn't feel responsive and doesn't work with macOS devices. It also has excellent accuracy before calibration, which is better than most portable monitors and good enough if your work requires accurate colors.Ĭonnecting to it is easy as it has two USB-C ports that each support DisplayPort Alt Mode, and it even has a Micro-HDMI input which is ideal if your laptop doesn't support USB-C. With a 1080p resolution and 14-inch screen, there's enough space to see a full window, and the text clarity is excellent due to the high pixel density. Luckily, it's still good enough overall to have as a second display for your laptop. It's an okay choice if you want to use it for productivity and office work, but like most portable monitors, it doesn't give you the same picture quality as a desktop monitor.

The best portable monitor we've tested is the ASUS ProArt PA148CTV.

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