VILVA Portable-Monitor-for-Laptop - 15.6'' 1080P FHD IPS Display USB-C HDMI Portable Monitor for Laptop with Cover and Speakers External Monitor for Laptop/PC/Mac/Phone/Xbox Switch/PS4/

I had a different external monitor that took a crap with my laptop (my laptop only -- I know, just odd) so it must have been fate that I had to get another one. Well this monitor works every single time -- so I know the issue with the old one just could not have had just an issue with my laptop. AND, this one was half the price of the laptop hating one I replaced this one with. The color, sharpness is just like having another top of the line laptop or monitor and the size that I purchased was the exact same size as my laptop monitor so this is and was my intent when purchasing. The only issue and this is a me issue (as I had the same issue with the last one) was getting the damn kickstand to hold up monitor up -- how it was supposed to hold it in my head, was not at all how it was supposed to work and even though I got it to work, in my head it should not be holding it up; but who am I to argue since it's doing what it is supposed to be doing. So in the end, this was worth every penny and every headache (replacement) of my last monitor.

This monitor works great for travel. Picture looks nice. I'll say that the stand seems a little flimsy and it has almost fallen a few times, so I may need to find a better way to prop it up, but otherwise I'm pretty satisfied.

recently purchased this monitor to extend my laptop display. It’s like having an extra brain that just happens to be a screen! Here’s why this monitor has turned my workspace into a tech wonderland and my life into a sitcom:The display is so crisp that I can finally see every pore on my coworkers’ faces during video calls (not necessarily something I needed to see). My laptop screen now looks like it’s wearing glasses. Watching Netflix on this monitor is like upgrading from a flip phone to a smartphone—no more squinting at tiny pixels! I feel like I’m in a movie theater, minus the overpriced popcorn and the dude who won’t stop talking.This monitor is portable in a way that makes it feel like I’m carrying around a secret weapon. It’s lightweight and slim, so I can easily slide it into my bag and take it anywhere—coffee shops, parks, or even the bathroom for those “urgent” work moments (don't judge).Setting it up was easier than deciding what to have for breakfast—though I still managed to get some toast burnt in the process. Just plug it in and voilà! It’s like magic! I felt like a tech wizard casting spells with my HDMI cable. The one-cable connection feature had me dancing with joy. No more tangled wires or searching for the right charger. It’s practically a fairy tale for tech lovers!This monitor works with everything! My laptop, my tablet, even my grandma’s ancient desktop (I’m pretty sure it’s a relic). It’s like the Swiss Army knife of screens—ready for any challenge! I can have Zoom calls on one screen while watching cat videos on the other. Multitasking has never been more entertaining!The sleek design is so stylish that even my cat looked impressed. I caught him staring at it like it was a new member of the family. I might have to get him a little monitor of his own for his YouTube career! It has a sturdy stand, so I don’t have to worry about it toppling over during heated gaming sessions. You know, for those moments when I might have a mini freak-out after losing to a 12-year-old online.

When my 2-yr-old laptop fell off my bed and the touch screen was smashed, I was lost. What was I going to do with all the data on my hard-drive? After getting quite upset and learning it'll cost me between 1 and 2 hundred bucks for a new one touch screen - even though I could replace it and save some money - it was still a lot. I did some research and figured I'd buy a monitor but I didn't know they sold monitors like this until looking through Amazon.This monitor was the exact size of the OEM and I figured that it would work just fine for me. Shipping was quick and it was packaged VERY well and secure. I didn't know it came with a mini-HDMI to HDMI cable and power cord, but was surprised to learn they were in the box. It couldn't have been easier to hook everything up (they included easy to follow animated directions) and after handling that business I flipped the switch - BOOM - my laptop was back! I could do everything I used to do - except no touch screen! Clearly, this was my fault. They do make monitors that are touch screen, but I didn't order one of those, I got this guy!Resolution isn't the same as my OEM monitor and the colors aren't as sharp, but it works. Everything is VERY easy to setup and get rolling. Use the included HDMI to mini HDMI cable and plug the HDMI side into my laptop and the mini-HDMI to the monitor and then a USB-C power cord to the monitor. All is great and the monitor works well.I was even able to hook up and connect DeX from my Galaxy smartphone to the monitor. VERY easy to do by hooking up a usb-C to mini HDMI cable (not included) to monitor and I was off and rolling. THAT is a cool feature!I'm happy to recommend this monitor - it's solid for the price and will get the job done. It's certainly not a high-priced - high resolution monitor, but it's capable of getting your laptop up and running. Or - connecting your XBox Series X to as well. (Tried that, and it works.) Have fun!