MSI - Pro MP161 E2
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Last updated: Oct 1, 2025 Scoring
i use a 21inch asus portable monitor $300 as my second monitor. if i could go back in time i would have gotten the 24inch. i started with cheaper $60 16inch you dont want that. the brightness was an issue. every time i shutdown i had to manually adjust the monitor menu to get the right brightness [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CSRKR767/](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CSRKR767/) this is probably the cheapest portable monitor i would consider. it has software to control brightness settings. the portable monitors needs USB c power delivery. I ended up with a motherboard that i could add a thunderbolt usb c card that can deliver up to 100watts. that card was $130.. i think most usb c ports only do 15watts which might result is 50% monitor brightness. might need 30watts minimum for max brightness. going the portable monitor route will probably cost you more than just buying a standard monitor. id only recommend portable monitor if you have the money i went portable cause i wanted less cables. power and video signal is all sent via one cable thunderbolt usb c.
r/PcBuild • Portable Monitor for permanent setup? ->How much power needed for the laptop? I am using MSI Pro161 E2, which can do what you want, however the USB-C PD power for laptop is only roughly 39W, it's enough for my Chromebook (45W max, while most of the time anything> 30W works fine)
r/UsbCHardware • Looking for a Portable Monitor that has one USB-C wire to the device, but also be able to provide charging to that device if receiving its own USB-C charge ->As I mentioned, I own this monitor, and it has been travelling with me quite a few times, one side plugging into power source with it works well.
r/UsbCHardware • Looking for a Portable Monitor that has one USB-C wire to the device, but also be able to provide charging to that device if receiving its own USB-C charge ->My monitor has mentioned PD output 15W in specifications, however quite a few people tested it can deliver 39W
r/UsbCHardware • Looking for a Portable Monitor that has one USB-C wire to the device, but also be able to provide charging to that device if receiving its own USB-C charge ->I’ve got this one. Runs off a single cable and as a lightweight portable display I can’t fault it. [MSI Pro MP161](https://amzn.eu/d/fLbbGrW)
r/mac • Portable screen to make my Mac mini portable ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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