Apple's MacBook Air and MacBook Pro are some of the best laptops money can buy, especially since the introduction of Apple Silicon. The MacBook Pro is the best Mac for professionals who need monster power, while the MacBook Air is much better for those who are always on the move. These laptops have fantastic built-in screens, but one display often isn't enough for multitaskers who are taking full advantage of macOS Sonoma. Fortunately, you can invest in a portable monitor, which accompanies you and your Mac wherever you go, and to help you out, we've rounded up some of the best you can buy right now.
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Lenovo ThinkVision M14d
Editor's choice$348 $366 Save $18Lenovo's ThinkVision M14d is a 14-inch portable monitor with taller 16:10 aspect ratio, crisp 2240x1400 resolution, 100% sRGB color, and decent contrast. It has a built-in stand and comes with dual USB-C ports for easy connectivity to your Mac.
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Arzopa S1 Table
Best value$100 $130 Save $30If you want an extra monitor on the cheap, the Arzopa S1 Table gives you a large 15.6-inch display with Full HD resolution. It works using a single USB-C cable and it even has built-in stereo speakers, useful if you're pairing it with a Mac mini or Studio.
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Asus ZenScreen OLED MQ16AH
Premium pickThis FHD OLED monitor offers multiple viewing options, including kickstand and tripod support, along with various connectivity ports, such as USB-C and Mini HDMI. You can pick between 13.3-inch and 15.6-inch variants.
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LG Gram +View
Best 16-inch monitor$332 $349 Save $17The LG gram +View may be a recent entry on portable monitors, but it's easily one of the best. Its large 16-inch panel has a 16:10 aspect ratio and it looks fantastic with its 99% coverage of DCI-P3. It's not cheap, but it's an excellent screen for just about anyone.
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ASUS ProArt PA148CTV 14-inch Portable Monitor
Great color accuracyThe Asus ProArt PA148CTV is one of the best portable monitors for creatives thanks to its 100% sRGB and Rec.709 color reproduction with Calman certification. The 14-inch IPS panel has a 1920x1080 (FHD) resolution, there's a built-in stand for horizontal or vertical use, and you can easily connect with USB-C.
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UPERFECT 4K Portable Monitor
4K pickPortable 4K monitors are rare, but those who want to cram in as many pixels as possible will want to check out this options from Uperfect. It's a 15.6-inch IPS display with 3840x2160 resolution, 100% AdobeRGB coverage, up to a brilliant 600 nits brightness, and even HDR support. A fold-out stand makes it easy to set up, and it comes with USB-C connectivity.
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ASUS ZenSCreen MB16AHP
Best with battery$279 $299 Save $20Portable monitors are generally powered by the USB-C connection to the laptop (or external power source), but the Asus ZenScreen MB16AHP has its own built-in 7,800mAh battery for a much longer combined runtime. It's a 15.6-inch screen with an included folio stand that works in portrait and landscape modes.
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ViewSonic TD1655
Best touchscreenApple refuses to put touchscreens on itsd Macs, so if you want a display with touch support, the ViewSonic TD1655 is a great choice. It's a 15.6-inch Full HD panel that weighs less than two pounds, and it supports 10-point multi-touch. Plus, it works with a single USB-C cable and can even support power pasthrough.
Our favorite portable monitors for Mac
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Sometimes one screen just isn't enough, but sitting at a desk with a permanent display setup doesn't work for everyone. Especially if you need to multitask when you're on the move. That's where a portable display comes into play. These screens largely include many of the same great features as full-size desktop monitors, yet they're small enough to slip into a bag alongside your MacBook.
Our top recommendation is the Lenovo ThinkVision M14d. In our ThinkVision M14d review, XDA's own Arif Bacchus said, "It's a great portable display thanks to the 16:10 aspect ratio and 2240x1440 resolution." It looks good, and comes with a foldable kickstand, and dual USB-C ports make for easy connectivity. If you don't want to spend as much on an extra display, be sure to check out the Arzopa S1 Table that usually runs between $100 and $130.
Don't forget to check out more of the best MacBook Pro accessories to help you complete the setup for your laptop.
