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Level up your productivity when traveling with these lightweight second screens.

Working From a Cafe with a Portable Monitor and Laptop

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Portable monitors are a remote workers best weapon to maximize productivity.

Plus, theyre great for watching movies or playing video games.

We wish it came with a carrying pouch for extra protection.

Arzopa Portable Monitor 15.6”

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Its screen is on the smaller side.

Simply attach a USB-C cable or mini-HDMI cable to your rig for an extended display and youre set.

Its especially featherlight at just 1.6 pounds, and weve brought this everywhere from coffee shops to friends houses.

Side by side comparison of ARZOPA Portable Monitor and a macbook pro.

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Its the priciest option on this list.

While this 17.3-inch monitor may be on the bigger side, its surprisingly lightweight at just 2.4 pounds.

Its on the bigger end and could be a bit cumbersome.

ARZOPA Portable Monitor

I mostly fly with it, but it’s been on a few road trips, too.

We wish the carrying pouch had a little more padding.

It also has a super clear and grain-free display.

Side view of ARZOPA Portable Monitor.

Best of all, it comes with its own carrying pouch.

We will continue using these products and collecting insights during future travels.

This will also help you better understand the markets various sizes and specs.

Above view of ARZOPA Portable Monitor.

Thats why prioritizing a monitor thats travel-friendly is essential to working when on the go.

She frequently tests out travel gear and accessories on trips home to Italy and around the world.

For this article, she compiled a list based on insights by her fellow T+L writers and editors.

Opened ARZOPA Portable Monitor next to an opened macbook pro.

Opened ARZOPA Portable Monitor next to an opened macbook pro with a coffee and muffin in front.

Side view of opened ARZOPA Portable Monitor next to an opened macbook pro.

Above view of ARZOPA Portable Monitor next to a closed macbook pro.

Above view of Portable Monitor next to a case.

Back view of opened ARZOPA Portable Monitor next to an opened macbook pro.

Opened ARZOPA Portable Monitor next to an opened macbook pro.

Opened ARZOPA Portable Monitor next to an opened macbook pro with a coffee and muffin in front.

Side by side comparison of ARZOPA Portable Monitor and a macbook pro.

ARZOPA Portable Monitor

Side view of ARZOPA Portable Monitor.

Above view of ARZOPA Portable Monitor.

Opened ARZOPA Portable Monitor next to an opened macbook pro.

Opened ARZOPA Portable Monitor next to an opened macbook pro with a coffee and muffin in front.

Side view of opened ARZOPA Portable Monitor next to an opened macbook pro.

Above view of ARZOPA Portable Monitor next to a closed macbook pro.

Above view of Portable Monitor next to a case.

Back view of opened ARZOPA Portable Monitor next to an opened macbook pro.

Opened ARZOPA Portable Monitor next to an opened macbook pro.

Opened ARZOPA Portable Monitor next to an opened macbook pro with a coffee and muffin in front.

SideTrak Solo Pro Touch FHD 13.3”

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The SideTrak Solo Pro Touch FHD 13.3” next to a laptop sitting on a cafe table

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SideTrak Solo Pro Touch FHD 13.3” next to a laptop on a marbled table

A hand zipping a laptop case containing the SideTrak Solo Pro Touch FHD 13.3”

The SideTrak Solo Pro Touch FHD 13.3” next to a laptop sitting on a cafe table

A person sitting at a table working on a laptop and using the The SideTrak Solo Pro Touch FHD 13.3”

The SideTrak Solo Pro Touch FHD 13.3” next to a laptop sitting on a cafe table

The SideTrak Solo Pro Touch FHD 13.3” next to a laptop sitting on a cafe table

SideTrak Solo Pro Touch FHD 13.3” next to a laptop on a marbled table

A hand zipping a laptop case containing the SideTrak Solo Pro Touch FHD 13.3”

The SideTrak Solo Pro Touch FHD 13.3” next to a laptop sitting on a cafe table

A person sitting at a table working on a laptop and using the The SideTrak Solo Pro Touch FHD 13.3”

The SideTrak Solo Pro Touch FHD 13.3” next to a laptop sitting on a cafe table

Espresso Pro 4K Portable Monitor and Stand

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Portable monitor and laptop on a desk

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Portable Monitor on Chair

Portable Monitor in Tote Bag

Portable Monitor Stand

USB-C Ports on a Portable Monitor

Portable monitor and laptop on a desk

Portable monitor and laptop on a desk

Portable Monitor on Chair

Portable Monitor in Tote Bag

Portable Monitor Stand

USB-C Ports on a Portable Monitor

Portable monitor and laptop on a desk

ARZOPA 16.1" Portable Monitor

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ARZOPA 16.1" Portable Monitor

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Side view of ARZOPA 16.1" Portable Monitor.

ARZOPA 16.1" Portable Monitor next to a laptop on a counter.

ARZOPA 16.1" Portable Monitor on a desk.

ARZOPA 16.1" Portable Monitor on a desk.

Side view of ARZOPA 16.1" Portable Monitor on a desk.

ARZOPA 16.1" Portable Monitor on a tbale.

Back of ARZOPA 16.1" Portable Monitor on a table.

ARZOPA 16.1" Portable Monitor on a desk.

ARZOPA 16.1" Portable Monitor

Side view of ARZOPA 16.1" Portable Monitor.

ARZOPA 16.1" Portable Monitor next to a laptop on a counter.

ARZOPA 16.1" Portable Monitor on a desk.

ARZOPA 16.1" Portable Monitor on a desk.

Side view of ARZOPA 16.1" Portable Monitor on a desk.

ARZOPA 16.1" Portable Monitor on a tbale.

Back of ARZOPA 16.1" Portable Monitor on a table.

ARZOPA 16.1" Portable Monitor on a desk.

MSI Pro MP161 E2 Portable Monitor, 15.6"

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Packaged MSI Pro MP161 E2 Portable Monitor.

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Clothed covering MSI Pro MP161 E2 Portable Monitor.

Clothed covering MSI Pro MP161 E2 Portable Monitor.

MSI Pro MP161 E2 Portable Monitor.

Clothed covering MSI Pro MP161 E2 Portable Monitor.

Packged MSI Pro MP161 E2 Portable Monitor.

MSI Pro MP161 E2 Portable Monitor next to macbook pro on a table.

MSI Pro MP161 E2 Portable Monitor on a shelf above the macbook pro.

MSI Pro MP161 E2 Portable Monitor on a shelf above the macbook pro.

MSI Pro MP161 E2 Portable Monitor next to macbook pro on a table.

Packaged MSI Pro MP161 E2 Portable Monitor.

Clothed covering MSI Pro MP161 E2 Portable Monitor.

Clothed covering MSI Pro MP161 E2 Portable Monitor.

MSI Pro MP161 E2 Portable Monitor.

Clothed covering MSI Pro MP161 E2 Portable Monitor.

Packged MSI Pro MP161 E2 Portable Monitor.

MSI Pro MP161 E2 Portable Monitor next to macbook pro on a table.

MSI Pro MP161 E2 Portable Monitor on a shelf above the macbook pro.

MSI Pro MP161 E2 Portable Monitor on a shelf above the macbook pro.

MSI Pro MP161 E2 Portable Monitor next to macbook pro on a table.