UPERFECT - 15.6" 4K Portable Monitor

Not much. My 17.3" [portable monitor](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHVGWFGP?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder_k0_1_8&=&crid=1XQ1FVLNV3GTQ&sprefix=caperave&th=1) runs off USB 4.0 connected to my [mini PC](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4MVYW4G?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1) and it provides both power and video via USB-C. I also have a secondary [UPERFECT 4K monitor](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDBNFVSS?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1) as well for a dual monitor setup for the lesser things (could care less about screen size as long as it's portable). I don't use full brightness due to my astigmatism though. It's nice not having to connect a separate power adapter to the monitors like a traditional monitor.

Yeah I was running a litttle 13" laptop for a while. The biggest improvement was getting a portable monitor + stand so the screen can be mounted in a better position I recently upgraded my portable monitor to this 15.6" 4k one [https://www.amazon.co.uk/UPERFECT-Portable-3840x2160-AdobeRGB-External/dp/B0CYBMKFWM](https://www.amazon.co.uk/UPERFECT-Portable-3840x2160-AdobeRGB-External/dp/B0CYBMKFWM) and I use this stand [https://www.flexsta.com/products/flexsta-flex-1-portable-monitor-stand](https://www.flexsta.com/products/flexsta-flex-1-portable-monitor-stand)

As an owner of 15.6 4K - I fully agree with you. Even FHD will be good for 15.6.

I can give you an advice - stay away from 4K 16" monitor. I have one (4K 15.6") and it's sitting somewhere in the drawer. Not used anyore. Although IPS matrix was great (from uperfectmonitor, their first 4K 15.6" product), I can no longer find any use for it now. For a text - it's too small, if you increate font size...you have big font on small screen. uperfect released some 22/24 4K recently, and that's the size I would recommend for 4K, so you can saely go with 15.6 but only up to FHD/QHD, not 4K.

I use a uperfect 15.6 4K and it's a great second monitor for my ipad pro. Charges my ipad, quite a bit more resolution than the one you linked.  Currently running the updated ipados 26.1 which has some bugs but makes the combo very productive. 

Yes its single cable and powered by my ipad. But I usually use the second usb c port to add external power so it charges my ipad instead of draining it.

I use a vertical monitor daily for code and documents, and getting the right size makes a huge difference. For a dedicated vertical display, the [Dell P2422H](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Dell+P2422H+24+1080p+monitor&language=en_US&tag=bestdeals202f-20&ref=as_li_ss_tl) at 24 inches is practically made for this - great stand with full rotation and height adjustment. If you want to try portable, the [Uperfect 15.6" 4K](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Uperfect+15.6+4K+portable+monitor&language=en_US&tag=bestdeals202f-20&ref=as_li_ss_tl) models are surprisingly good for text, though at 15.6 inches they're smaller than your range. Honestly for a permanent vertical setup, a standard monitor with a good ergonomic stand will serve you better than a portable one long term.

espresso but is going to be expensive; or lg gram view+ or the uperfect and get some desk tripod? There's a few refurbished units on ebay selling for 100 bucks for the uperfect 4k 15.6". Kind of a gamble but at that price might as well try one. I ordered two this week waiting on them

I bought the Uperfect M156A18 3 years ago and it still works just like the first day. Prices have dropped so now they are under $€100

I currently have a cheap 15.6 UPERFECT portable monitor which works fine, but I'm wondering if there are any cheap portable monitors around that same size that don't need to be plugged into a battery bank? I've seen portable monitors with built in batteries which is cool, but are above my preferred price range ($100). Maybe something slightly smaller? I really just use Dex on my couch on a lap desk for basic productivity (email, WhatsApp, Google Docs and Sheets, etc.) so pretty 4k HDR specs aren't necessary. Trying to optimize set up and have the least number of cords possible. For reference, I'm running my Dex setup off of a Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus Thanks in advance! UPDATE: Thanks so much everyone for the input! I ended up purchasing the same cheap portable monitor as u/Franky_Mars & u/TheWalkingZen (KYY Portable Monitor) and it arrived this morning (Amazon ftw), and it's exactly what I needed. The 50% brightness is fine for working while on the couch in short spurts and was in my price range. Maybe I can convince my wife to let me get them fancy XREALs or a Sotsu monitor one day when our kids aren't burning holes in our wallets!

bro how do you reduce the clamping force on your portable monitor? i got this uperfect 15inch and it broke down after 2months of clamping like that :( i wanna try to get it fixed, but i dont want to repeat the same mistake, also i dont have the desk depth

I used a uperfect usb c monitor for about a minute and it worked. I don't know more than that as the monitor had a fault and I'm waiting on a replacement. I'd choose on Ali express, the 16inch 120hz portable OLED or the 13 inch 1080p 60hz OLED at around £200 and £100.