Gram 16" IPS Portable USB-C Monitor (16MR70) - 16 Inch

I bought this because it was recommended by the New York Times Wirecutters. I had some concerns about my 2022 Macbook Air M2 not displaying correctly on this portable display, because of Apple's Retina display scaling that can render text and images fuzzy on non-Apple displays, but I am beyond impressed with the picture quality on this display using my M2 Air with the default USB C cable the display came with. The color and clarity are fantastic. (Check out the Wirecutters article "The Best Portable Monitor," By Dave Gershgorn, Updated May 12, 2023, for more details about Mac fuzziness and a possible fix if you have this experience.) The resolution settings defaulted to 1280x800 (image/text were still nice at crisp at this resolution) but that was easy enough to change in my display settings. I just had to go into Display settings, select the external monitor, turn on the "See All Resolutions" settings to show all possible resolutions. The text is a little too small when the display is set to 2000x1600, but it's just right for my eyes on 1920x1200. Putting this here in case it's helpful to someone else. Annoyingly, the resolution seems to reset whenever I reboot my laptop... but that's a Mac issue, not a problem with the monitor. Setting the display to portrait (vertical) orientation using a Mac was super easy. Just go into the Display settings, click on the external display, and look for the Rotation setting. Set this to 90° and you're done. I was also concerned about my M2 Air not powering this portable display adequately, but digging around for the wattage requirements gave me hope. (This display requires USB PD with 7.5W.) I plugged the display into my Air and it powered up flawlessly, though that's using the burly USB C cable the display came with. Not sure if it will work with a different USB C cable... that's a test for another day. Not a super fan of the weird magnetic stand/cover hybrid, which does not feel terribly stable, but the display is so lightweight it doesn't stress the magnet at all. Still, I'll potentially hang it on the wall over my laptop instead. I do appreciate the two USB C ports and the brightness button. Would be nice if the button also controlled contrast, color, etc, as it seems that you need special Windows software to control all of that. Womp womp. But other than this one caveat, I've very happy with my purchase. It's a pretty sweet display. It's much more expensive than the others I considered, such as the ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACV, which was also mentioned in Wirecutters. If you're looking for a cheaper option, check that one out... but I couldn't find any clear details on how well it would work with a Mac, which is why I ended up buying this LG model.

I bought this for my Chromebook to have two monitors, and it was plug-and-play. It also works with my MS Surface and MacBook! It has amazing clarity and size with great detail, and it is perfect for working remotely in my RV and vacation hotel rooms. I bought a second one for my partner because he had to have one for working remotely as well. I also can't believe how light this is! It added almost no more weight to my computer carry bag.

This LG monitor is as described. It is light weight and it has a great resolution. I think it is a bit expensive even with the discount that I got, for it was on sale; however, one gets what one pays for, and in this case, one gets a great quality monitor. I would definitely buy it again and highly recommend it to friends and family. By the way, delivery was as scheduled and it came well packaged in its own box. One could also have it pack in an amazon’s box if one wants the item’s identity hidden. For me, it is definitely 5 stars (*****).

This portable monitor works really well overall. Connectivity is quick and responsive with true plug-and-play, and it’s great as an extra screen for working on the go. The brightness is solid, and I like that it runs directly from USB-C without needing another power source. It is a bit expensive, but the sleek design and size balance that out. The only drawback is the 60Hz refresh rate — not ideal for gaming, though perfectly fine for office work.

This is a great monitor with a couple of difficulties. If you have ways to overcome them, then it is a great value for the money.1. There is no workable way to stand it up, the cover is a great screen protector, terrible stand. 2. This USB C ONLY. The only way to use a computer HDMI out is with a very specific $25 adapter cable which i have linked here https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNX61QNV?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 Regular C > HDMI adapter cables will not work HDMI > C.