{"id":523353,"date":"2022-12-08T15:00:54","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T12:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-is-a-laptop-screen-extender-and-should-you-buy-one\/"},"modified":"2022-12-08T15:00:54","modified_gmt":"2022-12-08T12:00:54","slug":"what-is-a-laptop-screen-extender-and-should-you-buy-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-a-laptop-screen-extender-and-should-you-buy-one\/","title":{"rendered":"#What Is a Laptop Screen Extender, and Should You Buy One?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af615ccc373f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-a-laptop-screen-extender-and-should-you-buy-one\/#A_Bulky_and_Inelegant_Solution\" >A Bulky and Inelegant Solution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-a-laptop-screen-extender-and-should-you-buy-one\/#What_Does_a_Laptop_Screen_Extender_Cost\" >What Does a Laptop Screen Extender Cost?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-a-laptop-screen-extender-and-should-you-buy-one\/#Kwumsy_P2_Pro\" >Kwumsy P2 Pro<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-a-laptop-screen-extender-and-should-you-buy-one\/#Alternatives_to_a_Laptop_Screen_Extender\" >Alternatives to a Laptop Screen Extender<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-a-laptop-screen-extender-and-should-you-buy-one\/#Asus_ProArt_Display_PA148CTV\" >Asus ProArt Display PA148CTV<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-a-laptop-screen-extender-and-should-you-buy-one\/#You_Might_Need_a_Laptop_Stand_Too\" >You Might Need a Laptop Stand Too<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWhat_Is_a_Laptop_Screen_Extender_and_Should_You_Buy_One%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;What Is a Laptop Screen Extender, and Should You Buy One?&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-852625\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fopo_featured.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Fopo Triple Laptop Screen Extender\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Marcus Mears III \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Laptop screen extenders improve productivity by adding one or two additional displays to your laptop. They may be an ideal solution if you find a laptop limiting and don&#8217;t mind the added weight, bulk, power drain, or cost a screen extender brings. Just confirm your laptop&#8217;s compatibility before buying.<\/p>\n<p>Your laptop gives you the freedom to work anywhere without needing to be shackled to a power outlet. This comes at the cost of a single display which can hamper productivity if you don\u2019t have the room or budget for a multi-monitor setup. A laptop screen extender can help solve that problem.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Laptop_Screen_Extender\"><\/span>What Is a Laptop Screen Extender?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A laptop screen extender clamps onto the lid of your laptop, extending your screen real estate by one or two monitors. Some models add a single display to the left or the right of your laptop\u2019s built-in monitor, while others go the whole hog and have a monitor on either side for maximum use of space.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re using a Windows laptop or MacBook, these monitors <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ear to the operating system as any other monitor would. Effectively, you\u2019re adding one or two external monitors on either side of your main display. You can do things like set unique wallpapers, assign apps, and calibrate them accordingly.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-852619\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fopo_laptop_screeen.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Fopo Triple Laptop Screen Extender\" width=\"650\" height=\"365\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Marcus Mears III \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The concept had a rocky start with a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/slidenjoy\/slidenjoy-double-or-triple-your-screens\">troubled Kickstarter launch<\/a> in 2015 and a later <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.razer.com%2Fconcepts%2Fproject-valerie&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Razer concept<\/a> that never materialized. However, it turns out the idea of a clip-on <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a>le-monitor setup for laptops is pretty solid, with third parties stepping in to make the dream a reality. Amazon is now awash with similar designs, with companies like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fkwumsy.com&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Kwumsy<\/a>\u00a0and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uperfectmonitor.com%2Fproducts%2Fuperfect-z-tri-screen&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">UPERFECT<\/a>\u00a0shipping real products into the hands of eager customers.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/114348\/fopo-triple-laptop-screen-extender-review\/\">Review Geek reviewed the Fopo Triple Laptop Screen Extender<\/a>\u00a0in mid-2022, which demonstrates that the laptop screen extender has already reached the \u201cno-name Amazon brand\u201d stage, where you can get your hands on one relatively cheaply. If that model is anything to go by you do indeed get what you pay for.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Monitors_More_Productivity\"><\/span>More Monitors, More Productivity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The main benefits should be obvious right out of the gate: more monitors means more screen real estate. Adding more monitors to your setup is one of the easiest ways of increasing productivity. You\u2019ll spend less time shuffling between desktops and flicking between apps. The information or app you need is only a glance or a swipe away at any single time.<\/p>\n<p>Just about every type of computer user can benefit from more monitors. This includes students or writers who skip from tab to tab and source to source, coders who want to work on one display while consulting documentation or a preview on the other, video editors who need dedicated spaces for a project library or clip and project playback, or <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>rs who like to play on one screen and participate in a Discord on the other.<\/p>\n<p>Some are designed with multiple-user setups in mind, to make sharing ideas with colleagues, clients, or collaborators easier with huge angles of rotation.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-852621\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kwumsy2.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Kwumsy P2 Pro 207\u00ba of rotation\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kwumsy<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Multiple monitors have traditionally been reserved for desktop setups but with the arrival of laptop screen extenders, you can now have a triple-monitor portable workstation setup. This is a great productivity booster and solves one of the biggest laptop drawbacks, but it\u2019s not without its problems.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Bulky_and_Inelegant_Solution\"><\/span>A Bulky and Inelegant Solution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most people pick a laptop because it\u2019s a lightweight and portable way to get work done. When you add two additional monitors plus some method of mounting them, your setup becomes noticeably less portable. Depending on the screen extender you choose, you\u2019ll likely need to detach the mount, fold up the monitors, stow them safely for transport, then repeat the whole process in reverse when you reach your destination.<\/p>\n<p>This somewhat hampers the utility of the setup, but it doesn\u2019t remove it entirely. A laptop screen extender is a nice optional extra for times when you might need it. This could be a cramped home or dorm room desk, while studying for long hours in the library, or for use in a hotel room while traveling for work.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-852620\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fopo_laptop_fold.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Fopo Triple Laptop Screen Extender mounting bracket\" width=\"650\" height=\"365\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Marcus Mears III \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You probably won\u2019t want to use a laptop screen extender in a cozier setting, like when sitting on the sofa or a bed. Having one or two displays clamped onto your main display will introduce balance problems and make your laptop heavier than you might be comfortable with.<\/p>\n<p>The best screen extenders have a single plug for everything, which includes connecting and powering both displays. This is another mark against portability since these displays will place a significant drain on your laptop battery. Most depend on your laptop for power, which means you should ideally be connected to mains power while using a laptop screen extender.<\/p>\n<p>There are other things to consider, like the fact that you\u2019re not necessarily investing in the highest quality displays. We\u2019ve not (yet) seen a screen extender with a refresh rate that goes beyond 60Hz, and you may want to temper your expectations when it comes to color accuracy, brightness, and contrast ratio. Most extenders seem to use IPS panels\u00a0which provide good response times at the cost of contrast ratio.<\/p>\n<p>The success and popularity of the concept will likely dictate the types of improvements we see. If the product remains niche, we may never see screen extenders with 175Hz refresh rates or QD-OLED panels.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-852622\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kwumsy1.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Kwumsy P2 Pro connectivity\" width=\"650\" height=\"294\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kwumsy<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Compatibility is another concern. Some laptops may require additional adapters or HDMI hubs if the built-in USB-C connection that adorns most screen extenders doesn\u2019t cut it. Make sure you check the reviews or are confident that your laptop has the right type of ports (and enough of them) to get the job done before you buy.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_a_Laptop_Screen_Extender_Cost\"><\/span>What Does a Laptop Screen Extender Cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At the cheaper end of the market, you have products like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Triple-Laptop-Screen-Extender-Compatible\/dp\/B09NNF6KTV?tag=lsmedia-13326-20\">Fopo Triple Laptop Screen Extender<\/a>\u00a0we mentioned earlier, for around $470. Review Geek <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/114348\/fopo-triple-laptop-screen-extender-review\/\">noted<\/a> that the price was competitive and the 1080p displays were clear and did the job. On the downside, there was inadequate protection for the left display during transport and the lack of a locking mechanism when mounting.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box  \">\nBudget Laptop Screen Extender<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Triple-Laptop-Screen-Extender-Compatible\/dp\/B09NNF6KTV?tag=lsmedia-13326-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31wiL74t+DL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" width=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>A pricier solution would be something like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kwumsy-P2-Pro-Multi-Function-Compatible\/dp\/B097PWHYTF?tag=lsmedia-13326-20\">Kwumsy P2 Pro<\/a>\u00a0which promises single-cable connection for MacBook Pro (M1 or later) owners and larger 13.3-inch displays (but the same 1080p resolution). Customer reviews on the whole are very positive, with many noting that the Kwumsy P2 Pro was less prone to issues than other cheaper models.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box  \">\nMid-Range Laptop Screen Extender<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kwumsy-P2-Pro-Multi-Function-Compatible\/dp\/B097PWHYTF?tag=lsmedia-13326-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31UrE6runqL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" width=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Kwumsy P2 Pro\" aria-label=\"Shop for Kwumsy P2 Pro\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kwumsy-P2-Pro-Multi-Function-Compatible\/dp\/B097PWHYTF?tag=lsmedia-13326-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kwumsy_P2_Pro\"><\/span>Kwumsy P2 Pro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">A higher-end laptop screen extender from Kwumsy features dual 13.3-inch displays at 1080p, a USB-C with USB-PD, and a single cable connection for supported M1 or later MacBooks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-add\">\n<div class=\"product-add-button\">\n<div class=\"product-share-links\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Kwumsy P2 Pro\" aria-label=\"Kwumsy P2 Pro - Amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kwumsy-P2-Pro-Multi-Function-Compatible\/dp\/B097PWHYTF?tag=lsmedia-13326-20\" style=\"text-decoration:none\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\">Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-price\">$599.00 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"12\" width=\"42\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/themes\/htg-responsive\/img\/amazon-prime.png\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/><small><del>$629.00<\/del> Save 5%<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>There are plenty of other choices of screen extenders to choose from online. You can go slightly larger with the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/15-Inch-Triple-Portable-Monitor\/dp\/B09X1FDYNX?tag=lsmedia-13326-20\">FOPO 15-inch Triple Laptop Screen Extender<\/a>\u00a0(but still wrestle with the same 1080p resolution), or save some money with a single <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ZTGD-14-1-Laptop-Screen-Extender\/dp\/B0BJVZ8L65?tag=lsmedia-13326-20\">14.1\u2033 ZTGD Screen Extender<\/a>\u00a0if you don\u2019t need three monitors.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternatives_to_a_Laptop_Screen_Extender\"><\/span>Alternatives to a Laptop Screen Extender<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most obvious alternative to a laptop screen extender is a portable monitor. We\u2019ve already covered our top portable monitor picks, with known brands like ASUS and ViewSonic featuring alongside budget choices. <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General<\/a>ly speaking, you\u2019ll get more choices, better quality displays, a far greater range of resolutions (including 4K), and more freedom.<\/p>\n<p>You can connect most laptop screen extenders to a source that isn\u2019t a laptop, but why would you? These displays are designed to be clamped to your laptop in use. This isn\u2019t the case with a portable monitor, which usually includes its stand, a built-in battery, and in some cases speakers. Some are factory calibrated for accuracy, like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ASUS-Display-Portable-Touchscreen-PA148CTV\/dp\/B091D4CRTP?tag=lsmedia-13326-20\">Asus ProArt Display PA148CTV<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box  \">\nBest Overall Portable Monitor<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ASUS-Display-Portable-Touchscreen-PA148CTV\/dp\/B091D4CRTP?tag=lsmedia-13326-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/412xp5a2mBL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" width=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Asus ProArt Display PA148CTV\" aria-label=\"Shop for Asus ProArt Display PA148CTV\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ASUS-Display-Portable-Touchscreen-PA148CTV\/dp\/B091D4CRTP?tag=lsmedia-13326-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Asus_ProArt_Display_PA148CTV\"><\/span>Asus ProArt Display PA148CTV<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">The Asus ProArt Display PA148CTV is a fantastic monitor for pretty much everything except gaming. If you want a dual-screen setup on the go for productivity, you can&#8217;t go wrong with it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>These are an ideal choice if you don\u2019t mind carrying them around with you. They\u2019re often lighter and easier to carry than a screen extender, instead mimicking the form factor of a tablet. The drawback is that they don\u2019t sit as close to your main display, and will need to be positioned slightly to the left or right of your laptop (on a desk) to be useful.<\/p>\n<p>If you have the desk space and the budget, you can\u2019t go wrong with a \u201creal\u201d multiple-monitor setup. The best solution is to build a dockable desk with a single point of connection (like a USB-C hub) for all your monitors. With the right combination of hub and laptop, you can charge and output to monitors with a single USB-C connection.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Might_Need_a_Laptop_Stand_Too\"><\/span>You Might Need a Laptop Stand Too<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A laptop screen extender can greatly improve productivity, but craning your neck can cause problems in the longterm. 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