Most monitors are designed to stay on a desk, limited in movement by their stand or mounting arm. We’ve already compiled a list of the best monitors for Mac users.

However, there are times when a more flexible, portable display is ideal—especially when your MacBook’s built-in screen isn’t sufficient. Portable displays generally fall into two categories: travel monitors that easily fit into a backpack; and mobile monitors that can be moved between rooms or tucked away when not in use.

Here are our top picks for the best portable displays to pair with your Mac.

1. Plugable 15.6-inch USB-C Portable Display: Lightweight USB-C 15.6-inch HD screen

Size: 15.6-inch
Resolution: 2K (1920×1080 pixels) aka HD
Connections: 3x USB-C
Webcam: No
Stand: Foldable
Orientation: Landscape

This 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display effectively doubles your laptop’s screen real estate. It's simple to connect and disconnect, and light enough to carry with ease.

Weighing just 1.85lb (840g) with its cover/stand or 1.35lb (615g) without, it adds minimal bulk to your laptop in a backpack or briefcase.

On the back, there's a detachable PU vinyl cover that protects the screen during transport and doubles as a foldable stand—quick and easy to set up.–Simon Jary

Read our full Plugable 15.6-inch USB-C Portable Display review

2. Asus ZenScreen MB249C: Large, mobile 24-inch HD screen

Size: 24-inch
Resolution: 2K (1920×1080 pixels) aka HD
Connections: USB-C or HDMI to host
Webcam: No
Stand: Foldable
Orientation: Landscape

While portable monitors are often linked with travel, most are actually used in a single location—home or office. People typically value their flexibility over true portability, using them to shift between workspaces or store out of sight when unused. At home, one monitor can serve two setups; in an office, it can be carried to meetings for presentations or detailed data analysis.

The Asus ZenScreen MB249C features a 24-inch display with multiple stand options, including a kickstand with a handle that makes it easy to carry around a house or office. It delivers strong image quality with good brightness, contrast, color gamut, and accuracy, without major flaws.

It’s also a solid choice as a second monitor, offering versatile mounting and orientation options to complement your main screen.–Matthew S. Smith

Read a full Asus ZenScreen MB249C review on PCWorld.

3. Limink LK14 Al Alloy Portable Triple Monitor: Best portable multi-screen extender

Size: 14-inch
Resolution: 2K (1920×1080 pixels) aka HD
Connections: USB-C or HDMI to host
Webcam: No
Stand: Connected
Orientation: Landscape

Need more screen space for your Mac? While you could use a large external monitor, a better option for mobility is a compact portable display. These are usually similar in size to your laptop screen but add minimal weight while significantly expanding your workspace.

The Limink LK14 is a unique triple-screen extender that holds your MacBook in the center and adds a 14-inch display on each side. It fits 13-16-inch MacBooks and connects via included USB-C or HDMI cables.

Setup takes about a minute—simple to attach and remove. While the resolution is HD, not 4K, it’s perfectly usable for spreadsheets, web browsing, and everyday tasks. It’s especially handy during video calls or presentations.

Priced at $699, it’s a premium product, but you’re paying for portability and two extra screens. The full package includes a leather protective cover, folds flat for storage, and weighs just 3.3lbs (1.5kg)—light enough to bring on the go.–Simon Jary

Read our full Limink LK14 Al Alloy Portable Triple Monitor review

4. Arovia Splay: Ultra-portable foldable monitor and projector

Size: 24.5-inch
Resolution: 2K (1920×1080 pixels) aka HD
Connections: HDMI to host
Webcam: No
Stand: Foldable
Orientation: Landscape

This innovative device is actually an LED Pico projector that transforms into a 24.5-inch fold-out monitor using a collapsible shroud that surrounds the projector as it displays your computer’s output via HDMI. The price is steep, but this versatile, all-in-one solution is ideal when you’re away from a traditional desk.

Setup is straightforward, with a helpful tutorial video available. When folded, it fits into a compact box slightly larger than an iPad mini or over-ear headphones case—though it’s quite thick at 9.5 x 9.5 x 3.5 inches. It weighs 2.5lbs (1.1kg), and its foldable design makes it far more portable than rigid monitors.

The 24.5-inch screen delivers a native 1920 x 1080 resolution in 16:9, with up to 760 nits brightness in display mode.

The nanomaterial screen is flexible yet taut and wrinkle-free. Focus and brightness are adjusted using controls on the projector body. While not ideal for reading fine text up close, it’s designed for viewing at a distance.

Marketed for on-the-go presentations and trade shows, it’s also great for home movie nights or outdoor use during camping trips when your laptop screen feels too small. The 44Wh battery lasts up to four hours and doubles as a power bank to charge your phone or laptop via USB-C. Built-in stereo speakers come with physical volume controls on the projector.

A 35-inch version of the Splay is expected to launch in August.

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