Portable Monitors·#3 in Portable Monitors

VisionOwl 15.6 Inch Portable Monitor

VisionOwl Portable Monitor 15.6 Inch 1080P FHD 85% sRGB Second Screen, USB-C HDMI HDR FreeSync Travel Monitor for Laptop PC MacBook PS5 Xbox, VESA Mountable, with Speakers, Cover Stand, Silver

By Visionowl

232mentions52%positive$99.99typicalr/SteamDeck+8pros/6cons

What one Redditor said

A larger screen and a controller that feels better reduces neck and eye strain because I can sit comfortably without holding a tiny screen up closer to my face.

r/SteamDeck204upvotes

What Reddit thinks

Pros

8
  • +1080p
  • +Folds up
  • +Thin (a little thicker than an ipad)
  • +Convenient to stuff in a bag with laptop
  • +nearly just as good as a normal monitor
  • +huge efficiency improvement over just the laptop screen
  • +more natural and comfortable for extended periods
  • +pretty easy to use

Cons

6
  • makes portable system less portable
  • heavy
  • not touchscreen
  • terrible experience
  • barely worked half the time
  • disconnect at random times

Where Reddit talks about it

232 comments · 29 subreddits

r/buildapcsales
46 mentions347
13%
r/digitalnomad
37 mentions96
19%
r/SteamDeck
35 mentions616
17%
r/Workspaces
13 mentions27
0%
r/SamsungDex
10 mentions14
0%
r/macmini
9 mentions44
0%

Reddit reviews

+ 30~ 18121
r/positive

Visionowl has nice portable monitors. It folds up and is just a little thicker than a iPad. Pretty convenient jsut to stuff in a bag with your laptop.

r/digitalnomadneutral2

I designed a 3d printed laptop and portable monitor stand since I prefer it above laptop and for laptop to be elevated I can bring it to cafes but I never got the point of doing actual work in a caf

r/digitalnomadneutral15

It's almost as if there are, like, so, literally, *tradeoffs* involved with having complete liberty of geography with remote work. What do you mean I need to can't have access to an industrial-grade p

r/digitalnomadneutral1

I've found the ergonomic foam back works well enough and with a vacuum bag is portable enough for a checked suitcase when flying. But a reasonable office chair is a much needed amenity when nomading.

r/digitalnomadpositive8

I set up my portable 4K monitor at a hotel or apartment or where-ever if I am spending more than around 4 working days. It then stays there for however long I am there.

r/digitalnomadneutral3

Portable projector? / hotel tv... or vr headset. some other options that could work for you? Also, an eReader tablet can dubble as a screen.

r/digitalnomadneutral6

Having a 20ft HDMI cable in the backpack often saves the day, yeah. Also loved hotel TVs that allowed connection as wireless monitors.

r/digitalnomadnegative2

When I lived in Colombia for a bit I ended up using a second portable. It was a terrible experience as described. Feel like it barely worked half the time.

r/digitalnomadneutral2

Get a better portable monitor and a protective sleeve for it. For positioning, consider something like a Flexsta. It does require a bit more setup, but I've found being able to put the monitor above m

r/digitalnomadpositive2

Arzopa + separate portable monitor stand = nearly just as good as a normal monitor, for me

r/digitalnomadpositive1

Laptop screen and portable isn't the same as two huge monitors but it's a huge efficiency improvement over just the laptop screen.

r/digitalnomadpositive1

I hate tilting my head to the side; looking up and down is much more natural and comfortable for extended periods.

r/digitalnomadpositive1

Have you ever looked at a Sotsu portable monitor? That is my bread and butter when traveling.

r/digitalnomadneutral1

Best decision I’ve ever made was to force myself into using only my 15” laptop screen. Now I don’t miss my giant monitors, or dual monitor setups from the past. I love being free and flexible, and pro

r/digitalnomadpositive1

Hmm, I’ve had a portable monitor for years and it’s pretty easy to use. It fits in an old, padded laptop sleeve and setting it up and taking it down takes all of 5 minutes.

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