14'' Laptop Monitor Extender FHD 1080P IPS Dual Portable Monitor for 13"-17" Laptops, Plug and Play Compatible with Windows, Switch, PS5

The media could not be loaded. I’m here reviewing the S3 Laptop Screen Extender, 14'' Triple Portable Monitor for Laptop Plug and Play, 1080P FHD IPS Laptop Monitor Extender for 13’’-17''Let’s quickly go over all of that tech babble.First, I have to slightly disagree with the wording of the title. It is NOT a Triple Monitor - it only has 2 monitors, and of course, counting your laptop screen, you get the full 3 screens.Secondly, the 1080p FHD, stands for Full High Definition. This means the aspect ratio is 16:9, which is a really nice format to work with. At this size monitor, the resolution remains tight, and images sharp. There are a full 3 resolutions each monitor wing is capable of: The highest resolution is 1920x 1080p, followed by 1600x900, then 1344x756. If your eyesight is aging, you might want to try the smaller resolutions as this will “magnify” the elements you are seeing.Finally, I’ve used it with my 2020 13” MacBook Pro. My setup uses the USB C cables that came with the product - they have multiple cable variations for most setups one can imagine. And all the cables seem to be of good quality. The right angle USB C’s are a great idea and helps keep the setup nice and compact. If anything, the cables are *too* long, but better to have length and not need it than to need it and not have it.Also included in the package is the extender itself. It looks to be of carbon fiber make, but I’m thinking that’s just a plastic pattern effect they’ve achieved in the making of the product. Despite that, it seems to be really sturdy and well made, with some definite heft to it. It just feels solid.The extender seems to have plenty of travel going from a closed position 11” to a full 14.5”, so this should be able to accommodate most 13” laptops. In fact, it almost seems custom made for MacBooks like mine.Read the instructions carefully to make sure you extend, and collapse the “wings” smoothly. If you push the top part faster than the bottom, because of sheer engineering principles, you may damage the extender. On the left and right edges of the extender, there are small nubs of plastic that serve as grippers to grab onto and hold the laptop. As I say above, my MacBooks’s monitor fits perfectly underneath these plastic nibs, so when you close the extender fully seated against the monitor sides, it literally turns the extender into a “piggy-back”. By doing it properly, now, when you raise and lower the monitor, the side monitors moves with the laptop. I’m wondering how this will hold up over time, but for now, the effect is very good.I used the two USB C -> USB C cables (1 is right angle), and then turned the laptop on. Instantly, the monitors were recognized by the MacBook, and I was off and running. Of course, you have to go in and setup the monitors in whatever way you want. I wanted the left monitor to literally be to the left of the MacBook monitor and the right to the right, with the mouse extending into either monitor from the center.I have to say, and this is to complement the monitors, they look really good for 1080p monitors. From the view, they almost look like they are more in a higher resolution with same aspect 16:9 ratio range. The colors look to be very similar to the Retina colors on my MacBook, not that that is even expected. I’m guessing most users will be business users and not photographers or videographers, but it’s good to know their colors look good. I’ll leave the color experts to test these out, but these are rated as IPS (In-Plane Switching) and the colors look great. How they compare, again, with reference images will require a fully, highly technical review with tools beyond those I have here. If you are interested in photography, I would use the jogwheel to go into the monitor settings and choose sRGB. By going into USER, you can set each individual value of Red Green or Blue and so can use it to match your center monitor to a high degree of accuracy.In my side by side comparisons, comparing photos of my daughter on the Retina and the extended monitor, the colors came close, after some finagling with the color settings. Each screen has a thumbwheel on the top of the monitor where the user can access the brightness, contrast, and other settings found in most monitors. I wouldn’t go too vivid, but a Natural setting will do good for business graphics and family pictures.So how is the sound? Well, these clearly don’t have the engineering team of Apple, and so it lacks a bit. I have intention of using the side monitors for sound output, so this is a moot point, but it’s interesting to know it is there for people who need.On the back of each monitor are 3 USB-C plugs. 2 are straight out USB-C’s and the 3rd is for running it to HDMI. Note that these are not pass-through charging ports and so you can’t plug in your iPhone and expect it to be charged. Which makes me wonder why they have a full 3 outputs for video. I suppose you could have two laptops hooked up to this setup, with only 1 using the extender? An odd, rare setup but who knows.It takes a couple trial setups, but eventually, one can put this together and have it ready to go in under a minute. The more I worked with it, the more I liked it, and this is coming from a user who runs a M2 Mac Studio with 2 large full monitors - 1) 34” (3440x1440) and 27” (2560x1440). It’s not quite wraparound like, but you’re almost enveloped in screens and with the right angle, this would really boost my productivity. I’m already thinking of additional ways to put this product’s strength’s to good use.All in all, I’m quite impressed with the quality, portability and expandability of this excellent screen extender. And it will most likely prove to be a VERY low cost way to boost one’s productivity and overall comfort level. 5 out of 5 stars.My overall summaryThis is a Great laptop Screen extender and with the right laptop, it becomes a seamless whole. The two wings that hold the 2 monitors are sturdy and well constructed with good quality materials. This is important because the extender has the important role to play of the “framing” behind the setup. In particular, it works extremely well with the 13” line of MacBooks (newer, thinner models). It almost seems to have been designed for it. The color is decent, the device instantly recognized, and it works perfectly with Apple desktops, or what they are calling “Spaces”. WIth these extra monitors, and using multiple spaces, the possibilities are endless and especially benefit users like myself. I love working on multiple projects at once and being able to quickly toggle back and forth makes this laptop extender the icing on the cake. I give it, 5 out of+ 5 stars.

The media could not be loaded. First Impressions - Plug and SlayEver wish you had more screens but your desk is already bursting at the seams? This Laptop Screen Extender - my laptop’s new best friend! With not just one, but two extra 14" monitors, my laptop has gone from 'meh' to 'multi-tasking maniac' in minutes.Display Delight - Crisp and ClearPlug and play? More like plug and slay. Setting up was as easy as ordering takeout, and the 1080P FHD IPS display is crisp enough to make your Zoom meetings feel like HD blockbusters. Whether I'm working, gaming, or pretending to do both, this triple setup handles it all like a pro.ConnectionsAnd talk about options - this thing comes with every cable you could dream of: 2 USB-C to USB-C cables, 2 USB-C to HDMI cables, and 2 USB-C to traditional USB cables. A full tech arsenal to meet the varying connection needs of my M2 and HP laptop.Secure Setup - Built to FitBoth monitors come equipped with USB-C and Thunderbolt ports, making connectivity a breeze no matter what laptop you’ve got. The best part? Your laptop sits securely in the center of both monitors, opening up to fit laptops up to 17 inches. When you’re done, it all folds up neatly, ready for the next on-the-go productivity marathon. Oh, and there is a carrying case!The Thunderbolt SurpriseBut here's the kicker - I only just discovered that my M2, despite its dual external display support, needs a special Thunderbolt adapter to run both monitors at once. Checked with a popular YouTube content creator (because, of course, they know everything), and promptly ordered the adapter. Once my order arrives, I will be all set to use this mobile monitor on those long school days when I need all the screen space I can get.Final VerdictSo, if you’re tired of flipping between tabs and want to bring some serious screen real estate to your life, this monitor extender is the way to go. Just remember the Thunderbolt! Warning: May cause extreme levels of productivity and screen-envy from colleagues.

I recently got my hands on the S3 14-inch Portable Monitor, and I must say, it’s a solid companion for anyone needing extra screen real estate. Here's why! It has excellent and crisp 1080P Full HD resolution with vibrant colors and sharp details. Whether I'm working with spreadsheets or streaming videos, everything looks clear and smooth on this monitor. Portability? It's perfect. It’s light enough to easily carry around, but still offers enough screen space to enhance productivity, especially when paired with my 13-17" laptop. It's slim and fits comfortably in my laptop bag without adding much bulk.Best of all, it's extremely easy to get going! Setup was a breeze—just plug it in, and you're good to go. The monitor supports USB-C, so there's no need for additional power cords or complex installations, which is perfect when you’re on the move. It also works with HDMI, so I had no trouble connecting it to different devices.