Lepow Portable Monitor 15.6 Inch, FHD 1080P USB-C HDMI Gaming Ultra-Slim IPS Display Eye Care Screen with Speakers, External Monitor for Laptop PC PS4 Xbox Phone w/Smart Cover, Plug & Play Black

I'm an instructional designer and 3D jewelry artist, and I literally dreamed of having a second monitor for traveling. I had originally purchased my top-of-the-line MacBook Pro to make instructional ZBrush CAD videos, but the fan runs constantly and it's picked up on any external microphone. My idea to place my MacBook off the table and record from an external monitor seemed to be the right solution. I also found that the Retina display on the Mac causes Camtasia to record video at a much higher resolution that has to be downsampled, making the software interface blurry. I needed to record at a native 1920x1080 resolution. Unboxing was very "Apple-y." If you've ever bought an Apple product, the heavyweight box, the packaging reinforces that you've just bought something special. They include a nice instruction book that's got lots of pictures...sometimes when you buy something from a manufacturer in the Far East, the instructions are not well-written. Lepow's instruction manual feels familiar and is nicely done...it's very clear. Anyway, this portable monitor does the trick. I bought it on a whim for Black Friday because the price was in my budget, but even at full price it's a nice monitor. If I'd seen it before buying, I would have paid full price, but taking a chance on a new product and company I'm not familiar with, the price was worth taking a chance on. I also see that Amazon may have a coupon...look for that as well. I also LOVE that it's powered by the USB-C port on my MacBook Pro and doesn't require a power cord to run from the USB-C port, although I finally read the instructions, and they suggest plugging it in...if you don't, the monitor comes up not at full brightness, but at least on a MBP with USB-C, it does work. The folding cover makes it feel like I'm carrying a large iPad, and it seems to protect it well. The only thing that I'd like to see changed is the "roll" button for changing the settings. I cannot figure out how to jump from the main menu to the individual setting items...I've tried, but still trying to figure it out...there's got to be a trick that I'm missing. There is a left column of main settings, and it says to press the roll key to activate the menu, scroll the roll key up and down to choose a setting, then press the roll key to confirm. There needs to be a little more information about this in the little book, about how to change columns. I was WAY overcomplicating the stand, too. I was trying to fold it like an iPad...and I was overthinking it. It's attached magnetically to the back of the monitor, folded in an "L" configuration (kind of like a Lexus logo...), then the monitor sets in one of two grooves for two different viewing positions. Also, be aware that the two USB-C ports are not the same. One is a full-functioning USB-C port (on the left), and the one on the right is for power only. When I connect my MacBook Pro to the left USB-C port only, and the MBP is plugged in, it works just fine without external power. That is my experience with the MBP, so I don't know if that applies to a PC notebook. It comes with all of the cords that you'll need to connect, including a USB-C cable, HDMI cable, and a power source cable. If you were on your way to a hotel or conference and decided to have this delivered, you won't be searching around for a Best Buy at closing time to find cables. Overall, I'm extremely happy with this monitor...it's already making my life easier! I'd say if you're on the fence, give it a shot. You won't be disappointed. It's got a generous viewing area and the portability is perfect.

I am currently managing a project that uses portable monitor with HDMI based action cams (similar to the GoPro), and needed something portable, lightweight and easy to set up. This Lepow monitor was one of several different models that I have tested out, and using. By far, it is the one that looks the best in terms of quality, and the feel of it is high quality, as well. There were some other models that didn't work with Micro-HDMI to Mini-HDMI (the input I used with this monitor), but this one connected without any issues. I also tried it with a USB-C video output on my Dell laptop to the USB-C input on the monitor, and it once again passed with flying colors! What I like most with this connection, is that it didn't need a separate power cable. I do not use it for gaming, but I did connect it to an Amazon FireStick, and the video was good, as well as the sound (not booming, but decent....but with wired headphones, it was a really good viewing experience). My only issue with the system was trying to place the protective screen cover, and avoiding air bubbles (kind of my pet peeve). If if drives you crazy, then I will say to forego the experience, and make sure to use the nice foldable protective cover at all times. Or just try to place it and accept the fact that there will be bubbles (which, when turned on, won't even be noticeable...it's only when it's turned off will you notice them). One last bit of feedback is that the brightness maximum level is not as high as the laptop or some regular monitor screens. It's not dark though, just noticeable when side by side with those other types of screens. It is totally acceptable. Overall, I am happy with the monitor, mostly the design, weight and feel.

My wife bought this monitor for me because I like to sit on my deck, have a cigar and watch sports. Normally, I use my old iPad for this, but the screen is a little small for viewing sports and the picture isn't up to today's standards. This monitor is so much better. The screen size is great and the picture is really good. It works great for what I'm going to use it for, but also works great as an extra monitor for my Macbook Air. There are a couple downsides though. First, the volume isn’t loud enough. You can set it using the settings scroll wheel on the side, but even when set to 100, it’s still not very loud. At least there are speakers on both sides, so it is stereo. Second, the monitor doesn't have an internal battery. You can power it from a PC/Macbook, but my iPhone XS Max could not power it. It does come with a USB-C power cord and plugin adapter, but the cord is only 1M, so you need to be close to a power outlet, use an extension cord, or purchase a longer USB-C cord. A larger portable battery might do the job, but my older Mophie couldn’t hack it. The primary reason for this review is to let you iPhone/iPad users know what you need to get this to work. It will not work using only the included cables. You will need to purchase the Apple Digital AV to Lightening adapter ($49 from Apple. Note: Buy the Apple manufactured adapter, so you don't run into compatibility issues). This has the female HDMI and Lightening ports on one end and a male Lightening port on the other. Don't buy the Apple USB-C to Lightening adapter. That was a $20 mistake for me; it won't work for this. Once you have that Apple adapter, plug in the HDMI to mini-HDMI cable (Included with the monitor) into the Apple adapter, then plug the Lightening connector into your iPhone or iPad. Connect your power USB-C cord to a power outlet and you're in business. Note: The power cord has to use the right-hand side USB-C port. Connecting to a PC or Macbook uses the included USB-C to USB-C or HDMI to mini-HDMI cables. Nothing else is required. Finally, I've seen differing comments on compatible streaming services. I use the following apps and they all worked: Hulu Live TV, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube (regular YT app. I don't have YouTube TV). It will also mirror your phone for apps like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc. It's not full monitor size, but is larger than the iPhone display. Hopefully this will be helpful for some of you. I just got the cable scheme figured out yesterday, so I haven't had a lot of time to use it, but so far I'm very happy with it and would recommend it.

Se sigue probando pero me ha ayudado mucho a la hora de viajar o salir de casa para poder seguir siendo mas productivo

The screen resolution is good. So far using it as a external monitor thru HDMI. No success in using it thru usb-c connection. Maybe because i am using older model of laptop. So far it do perform well to my needs

The USB-C cable does not work on this. If that is what you bought it for- to connect to a Mac etc. then DO NOT buy this product. The HDMI Cable is fault and i've spent money buying multiple HDMI/USB-C cables to see if it would work. That did not happen. The customer service is terrible- i have been going back and forth, spending hours on the phone line to receive some sort of technical help or replacement, or anything to make this better as it was an expensive purchase. Wish I had returned it within the first two weeks. the problems start to occur only a week or two after the purchase and it only gets worse from there. if your setup is not perfect, move it slightly then you will lose connectivity. This product has been more of a burden then help and don't have the funds currently to purchase something different and would not sell this to someone else to deal with this problem

Quiero agradecer el servicio por parte del equipo de sosporte de Lepow ya que me ayudaron con preguntas que tuve durante la instalación del monitor. Con la ayuda de un cable usb-c un poco más largo (dan varios cables con la entrega para que no tengas que buscarlos, que es un plus), todo marcha muy bien. Está fenomenal el monitor.

This monitor is easy to use just plug in your device to USB C slot and it works! I use this as my Note 10 Dex monitor. Works perfectly.