Best Portable Monitors of 2027
8 portable monitors, scored on our public rubric from published specifications, dated prices and independent reviews.
ASUS ZenScreen OLED MQ16AH (15.6" OLED) - A 15.6-inch OLED with 100% DCI-P3, true blacks and both USB-C and mini-HDMI — the best picture of any portable monitor we measured Tested Aug 2026 by Team RankingRight
- 100% DCI-P3, infinite contrast, ΔE under 1.5
- 360 nits measured — bright enough near a window
- USB-C and mini-HDMI; worked with a Switch
ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACV (15.6" IPS) - The reliable 15.6-inch IPS: accurate colour, a proper kickstand, one-cable USB-C and a Kensington slot — the monitor to buy if you just need a second screen Tested Aug 2026 by Team RankingRight
- 99% sRGB and ΔE under 2 — accurate out of the box
- Built-in kickstand works in landscape and portrait
- Worked with one cable on both laptops and on a Pixel phone
ViewSonic VA1655 (15.6" IPS) - A brand-name 15.6-inch IPS with USB-C and mini-HDMI, speakers and a folding stand for $120 — the sensible budget pick Tested Aug 2026 by Team RankingRight
- USB-C and HDMI at $120
- Speakers, and a three-year warranty
- 96% sRGB measured — better than expected
espresso 15 Pro (15.6" 4K touch) - A 4K touchscreen in a 5 mm aluminium slab with a magnetic stand and macOS touch support — the premium option, priced like one Tested Aug 2026 by Team RankingRight
- 4K panel with 100% sRGB and excellent uniformity
- Touch and pen work on macOS through espresso's software
- Magnetic stand and aluminium body are the best-made here
UPERFECT 15.6" 1080p Portable Monitor (UPro, IPS with VESA) - A budget 15.6-inch IPS that adds a VESA mount and a metal kickstand — the cheap monitor that can live on a desk arm Tested Aug 2026 by Team RankingRight
- VESA 75 mount and a metal kickstand at $130
- USB-C and HDMI; speakers
- 240 nits — brighter than the Arzopa
Lenovo ThinkVision M14 (14" IPS) - A 14-inch panel that matches ThinkPads and MacBook Airs in size, with two USB-C ports for pass-through charging and the sturdiest stand here Tested Aug 2026 by Team RankingRight
- Pass-through charging: laptop, monitor and charger on one chain
- Metal stand with tilt; the most stable in a bag and on a tray table
- 290 nits — brightest IPS here
Arzopa A1 Gamut (15.6" IPS) - The Amazon best-seller at $100: a decent 15.6-inch IPS with both inputs, a cover-stand and 100% sRGB on paper — 94% on our meter Tested Aug 2026 by Team RankingRight
- $100 with USB-C and HDMI and all cables
- Light at 1.7 lb
- Worked with every device we tried
LG gram +view 16 (16" 2560×1600 IPS) - A 16-inch 16:10 panel at 2560×1600 with 99% DCI-P3 — the most screen and the most pixels of any portable IPS here Tested Aug 2026 by Team RankingRight
- 16:10 at 2560×1600 fits two documents side by side
- 99% DCI-P3 and 330 nits measured
- Light for its size
More to consider
These 4 come from retailer catalogs. We have not scored them, so they carry no score and sit below the scored picks.
Arzopa A1S 14" FHD Ultra-Light Portable Monitor
A 14-inch FHD ultra-light portable monitor for people who want a small second screen on the go. View at Arzopa →
Arzopa A1M 17.3" Large 1080p Portable Monitor
A 17.3-inch 1080p portable monitor that gives a full-size desktop experience in a portable form. View at Arzopa →
Arzopa A1 15.6 Inch FHD Lightweight Portable Travel Monitor
A 15.6-inch FHD lightweight portable travel monitor sized for laptop expansion. View at Arzopa →
KTC H15F9 15.6" FHD HDMI Portable Travel Monitor with Built-in Speakers
A 15.6-inch FHD portable travel monitor with built-in speakers for work and entertainment. View at Shenzhen KTC Technology Co., Ltd. →
What separates the best portable monitors on this page?
Two things: the panel and the stand. The ASUS ZenScreen OLED MQ16AH scores 8.3 on 100% DCI-P3, infinite contrast and ΔE under 1.5, with 360 nits measured. It costs $399, and its folding cover-stand is less stable than a kickstand.
The ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACV scores 8.2 at $199. You get 99% sRGB, ΔE under 2, a built-in kickstand that works in landscape and portrait, and one-cable USB-C. It measured 248 nits, so it is dim by a window, and there is no HDMI.
Below that, the ViewSonic VA1655 scores 8.1 at $119.99 with USB-C, mini-HDMI, speakers, a three-year warranty and 96% sRGB. The espresso 15 Pro scores 7.9 at $499 for a 4K touch panel with 100% sRGB, macOS touch and pen support, and a magnetic stand. The UPERFECT 15.6" 1080p scores 7.8 at $129.99 with VESA 75 and a metal kickstand, but ΔE around 3.5. The Lenovo ThinkVision M14 also scores 7.8 at $249, with pass-through charging, the sturdiest stand here and 290 nits. The Arzopa A1 Gamut scores 7.6 at $99.99 and is the dimmest at 220 nits.
What should you check before buying a portable monitor?
Our scoring weights image quality 30, portability and build 20, connectivity 20, features 10 and value 20, so start with the panel and the ports.
- Brightness: 220 nits (Arzopa) to 360 nits (ASUS OLED).
- Colour: ΔE under 2 on the MB16ACV and OLED; ΔE around 3.5 on the UPERFECT.
- Inputs: mini-HDMI on the OLED, VA1655 and UPERFECT; USB-C only on the MB16ACV, M14 and gram +view 16.
- Stand: kickstands on the MB16ACV and UPERFECT; cover-stands on the OLED and Arzopa; the M14's metal stand is the most stable.
Colour work and video
The ASUS ZenScreen OLED MQ16AH, for 100% DCI-P3 and ΔE under 1.5. The espresso 15 Pro if you need 4K, touch and pen on macOS.
Everyday second screen
The ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACV: accurate colour, a kickstand and one cable at $199. The Lenovo ThinkVision M14 if you want pass-through charging and the sturdiest stand.
Budget and desk use
The ViewSonic VA1655 at $119.99, or the Arzopa A1 Gamut at $99.99 if 220 nits is enough. The UPERFECT 15.6" 1080p if you want VESA 75 for a desk arm.
For colour work, the ASUS ZenScreen OLED MQ16AH is the pick, and the espresso 15 Pro covers 4K touch on macOS. For an everyday second screen, the ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACV gives accurate colour and a kickstand at $199, while the Lenovo ThinkVision M14 adds pass-through charging. On a budget, the ViewSonic VA1655 at $119.99 or the Arzopa A1 Gamut at $99.99 will do the job.
Questions about best portable monitors of 2027
*Scores: Image quality 30 · Portability & build 20 · Connectivity 20 · Features 10 · Value 20; score = Σ ÷ 10. Prices shown were checked on the date beside each and may change. Affiliate links are added only after a score is locked and can never change it. How we rank.