Lepow Portable Monitor 15.6 Inch, FHD 1080P USB-C HDMI Gaming Ultra-Slim IPS Display Eye Care Screen with Speakers, External Monitor for Laptop PC PS4 Xbox Phone w/Smart Cover, Plug & Play Black

I'm an instructional designer and 3D jewelry artist, and I literally dreamed of having a second monitor for traveling. I had originally purchased my top-of-the-line MacBook Pro to make instructional ZBrush CAD videos, but the fan runs constantly and it's picked up on any external microphone. My idea to place my MacBook off the table and record from an external monitor seemed to be the right solution. I also found that the Retina display on the Mac causes Camtasia to record video at a much higher resolution that has to be downsampled, making the software interface blurry. I needed to record at a native 1920x1080 resolution.Unboxing was very "Apple-y." If you've ever bought an Apple product, the heavyweight box, the packaging reinforces that you've just bought something special. They include a nice instruction book that's got lots of pictures...sometimes when you buy something from a manufacturer in the Far East, the instructions are not well-written. Lepow's instruction manual feels familiar and is nicely done...it's very clear.Anyway, this portable monitor does the trick. I bought it on a whim for Black Friday because the price was in my budget, but even at full price it's a nice monitor. If I'd seen it before buying, I would have paid full price, but taking a chance on a new product and company I'm not familiar with, the price was worth taking a chance on. I also see that Amazon may have a coupon...look for that as well.I also LOVE that it's powered by the USB-C port on my MacBook Pro and doesn't require a power cord to run from the USB-C port, although I finally read the instructions, and they suggest plugging it in...if you don't, the monitor comes up not at full brightness, but at least on a MBP with USB-C, it does work. The folding cover makes it feel like I'm carrying a large iPad, and it seems to protect it well. The only thing that I'd like to see changed is the "roll" button for changing the settings. I cannot figure out how to jump from the main menu to the individual setting items...I've tried, but still trying to figure it out...there's got to be a trick that I'm missing. There is a left column of main settings, and it says to press the roll key to activate the menu, scroll the roll key up and down to choose a setting, then press the roll key to confirm. There needs to be a little more information about this in the little book, about how to change columns.I was WAY overcomplicating the stand, too. I was trying to fold it like an iPad...and I was overthinking it. It's attached magnetically to the back of the monitor, folded in an "L" configuration (kind of like a Lexus logo...), then the monitor sets in one of two grooves for two different viewing positions.Also, be aware that the two USB-C ports are not the same. One is a full-functioning USB-C port (on the left), and the one on the right is for power only. When I connect my MacBook Pro to the left USB-C port only, and the MBP is plugged in, it works just fine without external power. That is my experience with the MBP, so I don't know if that applies to a PC notebook. It comes with all of the cords that you'll need to connect, including a USB-C cable, HDMI cable, and a power source cable. If you were on your way to a hotel or conference and decided to have this delivered, you won't be searching around for a Best Buy at closing time to find cables.Overall, I'm extremely happy with this monitor...it's already making my life easier! I'd say if you're on the fence, give it a shot. You won't be disappointed. It's got a generous viewing area and the portability is perfect.

I have always worked with dual screens at all of my work places. But when I converted to WFH due to the pandemic, I am not sure why it took me so long to buy a second screen. This has been the best one of the best purchases I made to elevate my WFH set-up. I am working with a 13" Macbook Air 2020, and I primarily connect my Lepow screen via USB-C. Since I use the USB-C, I do not need to necessarily use the charge cord + charger to plug it in to an outlet, but I do on occasion so I don't drain my laptop battery. My laptop also has a pop-up that comes up when certain apps are open to note that I can move my speakers to the second screen so I don't blow out my laptop speakers. As you can see via my pictures, my screen is larger than my laptop screen, which is actually convenience where I can tile 2 documents/apps side by side on my second screen, and use my laptop as a 3rd screen.In addition to using it from WFH, I did also purchase it to use with my Nintendo Switch. I have used it both with the mini-HDMI/HDMI and USB-C, but i tend to default to USB-C as I wouldn't need to bring out my switch dock (which also requires the Switch's charge cord) and I do plug the screen into an outlet as my Switch's battery would not be able to support keeping the screen on. For gaming, this screen is great, it's obviously a lot larger than my Switch's screen and I do not notice much color different (if there is, its very minor and doesn't bother me). Picture quality is great!As for the screen itself, I usually leave the brightness at about 30%, and volume is usually around 25-30. I didn't necessarily buy this screen to use as a speaker (or for the sound), nor am I an audiophile, but sound is decent. I prefer to use my laptop speakers, or my bluetooth speaker for louder volumes. The screen did come with a screen protector, but I messed up applying it and ultimately left it off. There is very minimal glare regardless (you can see my light source bouncing off my laptop in my photo).Overall, this screen is a 4.755/5. I have just one minor complaint, and that is that this screen does not have a battery to remain keep it charged, so it does have to be plugged in via USB-C with charging capabilities, or into the outlet, and the charge cord it SO SHORT (~4ft!) Luckly I don't forsee taking my screen out anywhere or using it outside where I do not have easy access to an outlet, but you might want to consider an external battery if you plan on doing.