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The Lenovo ThinkVision M14 is the best portable monitor for the MacBook Pro that we've tested if you're looking for a display to use on the go. Although you won't get a large screen, the 14 inch screen is small enough to carry around, almost like you're bringing a second laptop with you, just not as heavy.

The 1080p resolution results in a high pixel density, and the text looks very sharp. It has two USB-C inputs that you can use to power the monitor and display an image from it; you can connect it to a USB-C power source, and since it has a power passthrough, you can charge your MacBook Pro and display an image at the same time. The monitor comes with a kickstand that supports the screen and lets it tilt, but other than that, the ergonomics are limited. It's also fairly well-built, so you shouldn't have to worry about damaging it in your bag.

Sadly, the picture quality on most portable monitors isn't anything special. It doesn't support HDR, has limited Adobe RGB coverage, and has a slow response time that makes motion look blurry. Also, it doesn't get very bright, but it has decent reflection handling. If you're going to use it as a secondary display on the go, it's a great choice for the MacBook Pro.

The Lenovo ThinkVision M14 is the best portable monitor with USB-C support we've tested. Portable displays are different from the other monitors in this recommendation because they don't have ergonomic stands and are smaller, so they're meant for carrying around in a bag. They also have fewer connectivity options, but portable monitors usually have USB-C inputs, making them easy to connect to if you're on the road.

It has a 14 inch screen with a 1080p resolution, resulting in high pixel density and excellent text clarity. It has two USB-C ports, meaning you can use one to power up the display and the other to connect your device. Because the monitor supports power passthrough, you can charge your laptop at the same time. Your mouse movement will feel responsive thanks to the low input lag, and it has excellent gray uniformity with minimal dirty screen effect in the center.

Sadly, fast-moving content looks bad due to the slow response time, so you'll notice ghosting behind moving while scrolling through long web pages and documents. It also doesn't get bright enough to fight a ton of glare, but it has decent reflection handling if you use it in a room with a few lights around. Overall, it's the best portable USB-C monitor we've tested.

The best portable office monitor we've tested is the Lenovo ThinkVision M14. It's a low-cost portable monitor with a 1080p resolution and 14 inch screen, which is about the same as many laptops, so if your laptop has the same resolution and size, you'll get the same pixel density on both. Text is legible and clear, and your mouse movements will feel responsive thanks to the low input lag.

Like most portable monitors, it has two USB-C ports. You have to plug it in while working, and you can either power it from your laptop if it supports DisplayPort Alt Mode or connect it directly to a power source. If you do that, it also acts as a power passthrough, so you can plug the monitor into an outlet and connect your laptop to the monitor so that it will charge the laptop.

Sadly, it's not the best choice to use in a bright room. It has just okay SDR peak brightness, and the reflection handling is decent, so while it's enough for a few lights around, you can't use it opposite a bright window. It's well-built, and it comes with a foldable stand, meaning you can tilt it to your liking, and you can also raise the screen a bit with the kickstand if you prefer. Overall, it's the best choice for work purposes.

tom's Hardware

A lot of us are finding ourselves working in tight spaces these days. If you&rsquo;re looking to add another screen to your space, the Lenovo ThinkVision M14 is the best portable monitor. Its most standout feature is a critical one: a reliable, strong kickstand that&rsquo;s easy to use, thanks to two flip-out feet. While many portable monitors are stuck with flimsy sleeves that double as stands, you can intuitively prop up the ThinkVision M14 at a -5 to 90-degree tilt or even in portrait mode. Unfortunately, its travel case isn&rsquo;t as tough.
According to our benchmarks, with 244 nits max brightness and 98% coverage of the sRGB color space, the ThinkVision M14 is perfect for surfing the web or watching a movie in SDR. USB-C connectivity, meanwhile, means it won&rsquo;t run out of battery when plugged into a laptop. It can also deliver as much as 65W of power to a device if plugged into a wall adapter. But those whose PC or device, such as a Raspberry Pi, doesn&rsquo;t have a USB-C port with DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode and USB PD 2.0 or better will be out of luck.
If you prefer a portable touchscreen monitor, check out the touch version of the M14 via our Lenovo ThinkVision M14t review.
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If you're looking for something cheaper, the Lenovo ThinkVision M14 offers good value as a mid-range portable monitor. It's very similar to the Dell C1422H, with the main difference being that it's a step down in performance in a few areas, which is what you can expect if you want something cheaper. The main difference is that it doesn't have the same excellent accuracy as the Dell, so images don't look as life-like, but the overall picture quality is still good enough to use as a secondary display.

Although its SDR peak brightness is just okay and the reflection handling is decent, it's fine if you have a few lights around; just don't use it opposite a bright window. Text is legible and clear, and your mouse movements feel responsive thanks to the low input lag. There are two USB-C ports, and you can either power it from your laptop if it supports DisplayPort Alt Mode or connect it directly to a power source. The monitor also comes with a kickstand to raise the screen a bit, and you can tilt the display to your liking.

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