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

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.

Works great as a 2nd screen for my laptop! Nice and portable, and the case works very well as a stand. As others have said, with default settings the colours are a bit washed out. I've changed the settings to those listed below and now I'm very happy with the display: - HDR Mode: 2084 - Brightness: 7 - Contrast: 2 It seems you have to modify contrast last, and you have to modify contrast every time you use the monitor which is a little frustrating and the reason why I've knocked a star off.

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.

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.

[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 for the price, screen quality isn’t amazing but acceptable great just a second screen for teams, zoom etc. no regrets.

- Lightweight, easy to set up - I was able to connect it using a single USB C cable to a Mac and Mac powered it - Good size for portable screen. Decent picture quality, colours seem bright too - As a portable monitor when you’re working at a desk or table it’s really good. It’s quite lightweight too so doesn’t feel cumbersome when having to move around and will fit in laptop bag alongside the laptop - Has a matte finish to the screen so should prevent glare. Also has a blue light filter setting so you can adjust that to your preference - I connected it to a PS5 using the Micro HDMI cable and a USB-C to USB-C cable to power it. Initially the colours seemed washed out and it didn’t look nice to play on but then I switched on the HDR mode and it looked great. It was brighter, sharper, and the colours were richer. Was quite impressed. It will never replace a proper 4k or UHD screen but if you were traveling a lot and needed a gaming fix it would do the trick - It’s A energy rated so didn’t feel like it was pulling too much power from my laptop

I ordered this portable monitor to have a dual-screen setup while working on the go, and it has been fantastic! It connects effortlessly via a single USB-C cable and has worked seamlessly on both Windows and macOS. After comparing options, this monitor offered the best price and great value for money. It comes with a protective flip case, which keeps it safe while traveling. I also kept the original box for extra protection when storing it. One thing to note is that it does consume quite a bit of my laptop’s battery life, but I expected this. I simply keep my laptop plugged in or use a power bank to work around it. Overall, a great portable monitor that delivers convenience and reliability!

je ne suis pas du tout satisfaite car il manque les câbles pour faire la connection et je n'en trouve nul part !! GRRRRRRRRRR