Lenovo - ThinkVision M15

I use a [Lenovo ThinkVision](https://www.lenovo.com/ca/en/p/accessories-and-software/monitors/office/61dduar6us?orgRef=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.google.com%252F&srsltid=AfmBOoq3ETpQis3HANie1jTKtJ1RKaqeDWMEpEjFuXzv5EjtrcLRx6nK) \- it works great and it's light and thin which makes it super portable. Really good for working out of my hotel at conferences and other travel. I also use a wireless mouse (generally; not just for travel). I really like the [Logitech MX Anywhere line](https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/mice/mx-anywhere-3s.910-006926.html?srsltid=AfmBOooZNOok2D0JnX40Jr5JBkf_y2HaZ6v6ZgoSNRbyrL8oG-amG5DT) but there are of course cheaper alternatives.

You should search for an USB-C Monitor with Power passthrough both ways. So you only need 2 USB-Cables (one can be very short), the monitor and the phone. You connect the power source to the USB-C monitor, may it be a powerbank or a power adapter. Then you connect the monitor (by the monitors other USB-C Port) with the short USB-C cable to the phone and that's it. This way your phone gets even charged while using DEX. These monitors can be somewhat hard to find. They need two USB-C ports (and nothing more). You need to read the description of the monitor carefully. The monitor must be able to power the phone, not only the other way round. I'm using a Lenovo M15 portable USBC monitor. It's relativly cheap and light. [https://www.lenovo.com/de/de/p/accessories-and-software/monitors/office/62cauat1wl](https://www.lenovo.com/de/de/p/accessories-and-software/monitors/office/62cauat1wl)

what i use : [https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/accessories-and-software/monitors/office/62cauar1us](https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/accessories-and-software/monitors/office/62cauar1us) got it a few years ago and it has held up like a tank. the only downside is that it is 1080. if buying one today i would go for the 1440p or 4k. edit: i just noticed that i linked to the non-touchscreen version i have the touch screen version so i dont need to pack a keyboard or mouse, ( i have a mini pc & mac mini that i use often with the touchscreen for simple vjing gigs )

Seconding this recommendation. It's great. Lives in my briefcase.

Not sure they were ever seen as a gimmick. I’ve used Lenovo Think vision for over four years now. Light is a feather and goes right next to my laptop in my backpack when I travel. I use it every day when I’m on the road and out of my home office.

I have a thinkvision from my last job. Super thin and the perfect sized travel monitor. I rarely use it though for the same reason you mentioned. It only gets pulled out of my bag if something is urgent and it’d be quicker with multiple monitors

This is what I use too. My wife sometimes uses mine as well. Yes, get an external mouse.