HONGO Portable Monitor 15.6" 1080P FHD Laptop Screen Extender IPS, Plug&Play Laptop Monitor Extender Built-in Dual Speakers, Second Screen for Laptop/PC/Mac/Phones/Games with USB C HDMI & Smart Cover

After several weeks of assessing various monitors, screen extenders and display ports and then reviewing the pros and cons of each with the use of a laptop stand, I opted for the Hongo Portable monitor based on price, monitor stand and review. I bought 1 initially as I wanted to assess how it worked and fitted on my very small stand up desk and whether the size and weight of the monitor would be when travelling with a single portable monitor. I was extremely surprised with the light weight of all items included with this monitor, so much so, I bought another one immediately and had it delivered. Having two portable monitors instead of a single package screen extender allows flexibility with working from home, travelling and to boot, they come with a light weight compact laptop stand so I can leave my existing one at home. The image quality is perfect for my needs in terms of my employment , the monitors are connected via HDMI and USB C and A ports for power from my existing mini display port adapter which is great as there is no additional power source required outside of the laptop power and everything is plug and play. Cleaner, lighter and more functional than the previous 22 inch desktop monitor which was bulky, heavy and used most of the very small desk's space. If you are looking for a budget friendly, convenient solution with flexibility, I would recommend this product. I'll reserve my full decision on quality as it I would need to assess the longevity of these monitors over the next few months.

you know what, for a portable display with stand, its not bad at all. it is 15.6 inch screen but its a wide screen if that makes sense, total screen size measures 350mm X 195 mm, its is very light, very thin (4mm at its thinnest, 9mm at its thickest) and pretty bright. i use it vertically ad it works great, connected to macbook pro wiith a single usb-c cable provided, no issues, just worked, set rotation to 270 degrees and tightened the bolts on te included arm, it doesnt move an inch, it has a ball joint behind the screen on the mount so you can adjust it to suit, can see this being pretty useful for the future if i need to travel. it came with 1 x 15.6' screen 1 x case with built in stand, 1 x desk mounted arm 3 x various cables including usb-c to usb-c, usb-a to useb-c, hdmi to mini-hdmi, supports HDR, nice clean text, no blurring at 60hz and did i mentioned how light it is, the stand uses a tension grip to hold the screen which is basically a spring clamp, its pretty strong and means it can be used to hold other things if you need like a phone, tablet, etc. overall very nice, i got the black one but i think the white one would have looked really smart.

I ordered this largely to play on an Xbox Seires S and Firestick whilst away from home and also my Steam Deck. I will also use it as an extra monitor for my work laptop. The product is pretty slim and the cover is of good quality for the price. It comes with 3 cables - USB C to USB C, USB A to USB C (for charging only), HDMI to Mini HDMI. There are 2 USB C sockets. I've managed to run the display directly from some devices directly without an extra power supply - eg my laptop or my Steamdeck. I assume the steam deck wont last too long on battery doing this, but haven't checked. However, the USB slots can act as a passthrough, so I can run power in a the USB C on the display and carry the power through the other UBC socket in to my Steam Deck and it powers both. Initially the display looked a little washed out, however there is a setting in the display's own menue to turn on HDR. It can be set to 'Auto' and 'Always ON'. Turning it to Auto brightened up the display massively and coloured popped out so much better. If you dont do this, you may be a little underwhelmed with the colour and contrast. The display did occasionally come on as non-HDR and needed resetting, so I've set it to 'always on' and that seems to keep it on all the time. My laptop and the OG Steamdeck both to output to HDR, so I dont know if this setting would work with non-HDR devices (I dont know if it is real HDR or just a built-in setting that makes the display far more vivid). To my surprise, the display also supports Freesync through a toggle in the display menu. I dont know what refresh rates this supports down to (but the max is 60fps). The menu toggle is a little tricky to use, and sometimes scrolling it changes volume and sometimes brightness. I've not read the instructions properly, so it is probably user error. The display case is pretty rigid when supporting the screen, more so than many others I have seen. As you would expect, the sound is tinny, but there is a 3.5mm audio jack on the side. If you are using with the Steamdeck, to get 1080p you need to ensure that the game properties are set to 1080p in the steam menu and also in the game menu. A couple of games stayed at 800p, but most upgraded and the deck ran them fine, usually after a slight drop in quality settings. The deck will default back to 800p if playing without the screen. Viewing angles are good, there is some drop off at wide angles, but not as much as many screens. Brightness is good, especially with the HDR on, although I've not tried it outside. This is possibly a good solution to watch the likes of Netflix etc on a 16" screen away from home without taking a full laptop. If you have a Firestick you will need to get an HDMI to Mini HDMI converter (female HDMI to male Mini HDMI) - ideally with a short cable rather than a solid item. If you want to pass through the power rather than have 2 seperate power plugs, you would also need a Micro USB to USC C converter/cable (both male ends). These converters cost around £3-4 each. Plug the power in to the display and use the other cable to pass power through to the Firestick. I think both USB C sockets on the device can be used to pass power through, but I tend to input power to the bottom one and pass through from the upper one - no idea why or if it makes a difference. If you are running a device with a USB A scoket (standard olde worlde USB), the included cable can be used to powere the screen. The cable is clearly marked "power only". The USB C sockets can be used for peripherals such as keyboards and mice to pass back to your device (I've only tried this for USB C to USB C, not the USB A to USB C cable. I suspect the USB A cable wont do this, but you could maybe use another cable ? I used a cheap USB multiport to add a keyboard and mouse to the Steamdeck and my Surface Go. This was set up with power going in to the multiport USBC power slot, which passed through to the display via USB C. The periferals were plugged in to the multiport and worked the signal back to the deck. I guess I could have plugged in further displays in to my multi-port for the Surface Go, but didnt try this. Overall I am very happy with this screen, especially once the HDR toggle is enabled.

Dual Screen Monitor Review This is a relatively decent product. I purchased this dual-screen monitor because working from home (WFH) made me realise I needed three screens for better productivity. Setup Process The setup is straightforward, but you will need a **USB-C hub** to get both screens working. I’m using a standard corporate laptop (Lenovo ThinkPad T14), and I can confirm that no additional drivers are required. Your Windows laptop should have **at least two USB-C ports**. **Edited** Regarding the setup instructions below, I have since found out and can confirm you truly do only need one cable!! Which is great!! Laptop (USB-C) → **Plug into** → Dual Screen Monitor I wanted an A → B → C screen arrangement, and here’s the setup that worked for me: 1. Hub (USB-C cable) → **Plug into** → Laptop (USB-C port) 2. Laptop charger (USB-C) → **Plug into** → Hub (Look for the USB-C PD port on the hub, often marked with a lightning icon for power delivery.) 3. Laptop (USB-C cable) → **Plug into** → Dual Screen Monitor (Use the bottom USB-C port on the lower display.) 4. Hub (USB-C cable)** → **Plug into** → Dual Screen Monitor (Use the top USB-C port on the lower display.) **Note:** The dual-screen monitor has an additional USB-C port at the top of the lower display. This seems to be for power because when you try to increase the brightness on the top display, it prompts you to connect power. The lower display brightness can be adjusted freely. Display Settings Once connected, you may need to adjust your display settings in Windows: * Go to **Display Settings** and click **Detect Display** if the screens don’t appear automatically. * You should see **three boxes** representing your monitors. Drag and position them so that monitor 3 sits below monitor 2 for the correct layout. This completes the setup. Performance The screens are functional and well-suited for work tasks such as: * Microsoft Teams * Email * Remote desktops * Coding environments For productivity, it does the job well. However, if you’re considering this for gaming, you’ll likely be disappointed—it’s not designed for that. That said, it might be acceptable for retro gaming. *Pros * Easy setup (with a hub) * No drivers required * Good for multitasking and productivity Cons * Requires multiple USB-C ports and a hub * Limited brightness on the top display without extra power * Not suitable for modern gaming I still give it 5 starts because it fulfils my requirements. Most importantly not needing drivers.

Excellent value for money. Very lightweight and portable. Exactly what I wanted for extending my laptop screen. There are 3 cables for connecting the laptop, including standard size HDMI to miniature HDMI which my laptop has. I can highly recommend this product.

[update] discolouration is getting worse please be aware of this when purchasing. I bought a second one and it appears to be ok. My Hongo portable monitor arrived today, and overall I’m really impressed. The display is crisp, the colors are vibrant, and it’s lightweight enough to carry around easily in my laptop bag, making it perfect for travel or working remotely. Setting it up with my laptop was simple, and the extra screen space has been a huge productivity boost. One small downside I’ve noticed is a slight discoloration in the bottom corner of the screen. It’s not too distracting and doesn’t affect day-to-day use, but it’s there if you look closely. Aside from that, performance so far has been smooth, and it’s great value for the price. If you’re looking for a reliable portable monitor, this is definitely worth considering, just be aware of the minor display quirk.

Good monitor, easy to set up and use, the only con is the sound quality is really bad, other than that it’s a good portable monitor

Comes with all the wires you need to connect any device. Came quickly and was well packaged. Love this screen it’s bright easy to use and the added case just makes it value for money.

je ne suis pas du tout satisfaite car l'écran de gauche ne fonctionne pas !!! est-il possible de vous le retourner

I dislike the fact I can't find a plug to go from my phone to this device. Micro USB to HDMI mini. Anyway so far it's great and I'm happy with it. Putting screen protector on without very few air bubbles was rough. It comes with a magnetic case. So the screen sticks to it. The case allows for you to prop it open and acts like a stand 3 adjustments. Speakers are good but haven't used much. Has a dial to change brightness. Once screen detects input you can click on dial and it pops up options. I use this for a replacement for a gaming monitor I use to have. I wanted to down size and this came with case and had the cords and plugs in needed. I use it for my Xbox and PC and I want to use it for my phone if I find the core. Playing on Xbox is pretty good I like it. When I travel this will be perfect. HDMI mini plug C-Type plug Data transfer micro USB I think. Headphone jack Dial for brightness or volume or click for options if it's detected. Most be powered. If you have a laptop or computer with a C-Type plug you should be able to power monitor.

Nice size. Very thin, great picture quality.

Got this screen to be a secondary work monitor and it works pretty great. It's bright: I have to keep the brightness level down below the default of 5 to around 2, so this can get pretty bright if you crank it Mostly color accurate: I don't have a color meter but the colors look pleasing with fairly good contrast. There are also multiple input options like USB C display, and Mini HDMI. Cons- The speakers aren't great, but I didn't have high expectations anyways. I also like the subtle way the display fades on when you turn it on that lends it a bit of class.

Great for what I bought it for which was to be a second monitor that’s super light weight but with decent resolution. Audio is very tinny and borderline unusable, also not super bright. So may not be that great for gaming. No issues after 3 months of daily use, totally happy with it and wound recommend.