COOLHOOD 17.3 inch Portable Monitor for Laptop, 1080P FHD IPS Laptop Monitor USB C HDMI Gaming Ultra-Thin Display w/Invisible Stand & Speaker, External Monitor for Laptop PC Mac Xbox PS4/5 Switch

I actually ordered this to use with my iPhone, and while I couldnt figure out how to make it work (kept getting a no signal message) I was able to hook it up easily to my laptop and use it as a 2nd monitor. The kids can use it with their Switch and Nintendo as well, comes with multiple types of cables (usb, usbc, hdmi, etc) to hook up to just about anything. Im sure if I called Customer Support they could help me hook it up to my phone. Brightness is good, honestly it makes my old laptop monitor look dull! Comes with a nice carrying case and is boxed up nicely (similar to how Apple products are boxed). Nice and hefty, would like the stand to have more than one tilt option but you can just lean it on something so no big deal there. All in all its a good size, color and brightness are good, easy to hook up, a good buy.

This works amazing for when i need to work from home. Easily connects, electronic beginner friendly. Awesome for when multiple screens are needed.

PROS: High end monitor at a midrange price point Excellent resolution Excellent color quality/vibrant Excellent brightness for a USB monitor Great viewing angles Matte monitor Many options for connectivity Many adjustment options Comes with multiple cables and a USB 2 wall plug Comes with neoprene case Integrated stand All metal casing CONS: No touch screen capabilities Mediocre speakers The Coolhood 17.3 inch 1080P FHD IPS laptop monitor is an excellent, USB powered, non-touch, portable monitor. The monitor itself is well packaged in a resilient, cardboard box. Although not Apple-worthy, elite level packaging, it is more than adequate and not over-done. There is more than enough pockets and padding to send this monitor safely without excess waste. The monitor itself comes with two USB cords--a USB 2.0 to USB C, a USB C to USB C, and a conventional HDMI cord. There is also a USB 2.0 wall plug. This allows for a number of different combinations for connectivity with a device and with power. The wall plug is a nice bonus, as such things often have to be supplied by the buyer. As an added bonus, there is a padded neoprene sleeve for the monitor. (Of note, there is no pocket for cords or the wall plug in the sleeve.) There is also a sheet with startup instructions. The monitor itself has a vibrant, IPS, 17.3 inch screen with excellent brightness. The viewing angles are excellent side to side and up and down. You can view almost 90 degrees horizontally or vertically without any change in brightness and you still get an excellent view with a slight deterioration in brightness up to 180 degrees. This is superb. The monitor is framed with aluminum, giving it a more solid feel than your typical plastic housing on most of these kinds of monitors. I did not notice any abberations or out of place pixels. The brightness and resolution are excellent for a portable, USB powered monitor. The controls to adjust the monitor are simple--there is a rocker and a button below it on the right side of the monitor. The top rocker controls the brightness. When you hit the lower button, you go into system settings and have a wide variety of adjustments that can be made to the monitor. This monitor remembers all of the settings, except for brightness, when you disconnect and then reconnect the monitor. This is not a major issue, as you simply use the rocker to adjust the brightness. (I have a very similar type monitor in 14 FHD size where you have to go into settings to adjust the brightness each time you reconnect, which is frustrating.) The monitor is matte, not glossy. I prefer matte for office work as you dont have pesky reflections that make for difficult viewing. If you want to take advantage of the highest resolutions (for pictures or movie watching), however, glossy is usually better. That said, those of us who use a monitor for productivity purposes will appreciate the matte screen. Connectivity is excellent--there are two USB C ports, a USB 2.0 port, an HDMI port, and a headphone jack. As noted above, you can connect multiple ways to the monitor. If your device cannot supply sufficient power to the monitor, you can use the USB A to USB C cable to power the device and then connect via USB C or HDMI. A thunderbolt capable device can connect and power the screen using a single USB C cable. The sound from the monitor is serviceable. This is not high fidelity sound and will not do too much better than your native laptop speakers, but can work in a pinch. The monitor has an integrated kickstand that is stable and can position the monitor at a number of angles. Of note, the kickstand only works in landscape mode. You can configure the monitor to display in portrait mode, but will have to supply an external stand. All in all, the major features that separate this monitor for the competition are: excellent resolution, excellent picture at this price point, all metal casing, integrated stand (for landscape mode), and great brightness for a USB monitor. Highly recommended.

I use this for presentations, the only thing to keep in mind if you power the screen off of your laptop is it does use quite a bit of battery. There is a power cord though, so not much of an issue.

First of ill start by saying i got this portable monitor to hook up to ny samsung galaxy s10. It works perfectly! Super easy to use and the picture quality is fantastic. Everything has work flawlessly so far. I just ordered speakers to attach and the mouse i use by usb plugs in a works fantastic, so i would assume a keyboard would work just as easy. This monitor truly turns your phone into a laptop and comes with every cord and attachment necessary to connect your devices. It also comes with a protective sleeve to put it in, however the sleeve is pretty flimsy, so i ordered a more protective one from Amazon. So far ive connect my phone, and mouse as well as a power cord for the monitor with no issues. When i play Netflix through it, there was no lag between the picture on the monitor and sound coming from my phone (as i stated i just ordered a speaker for better sound quality) Overall i highly recommend this monitor as it works very well, and is high quality at a fraction of the price of some of the other monitors ive seen.

I was in the market for a nice thin monitor to use in a workstation Im building. Im setting up my laser and 3d printer room and needed something mounted to a wall that is EXTRA thin. this thing is perfect. The picture quality is fantastic, especially for its size. I havent used it for gaming or anything, but I dont expect it would have any issues handling your Xbox, PlayStation, or PC games. the built-in stand works fine, it holds the screen up in the position you set it in, although Im not currently using that feature in my setup. having it use USB c to power it up is extremely convenient too since I always have a spare cable laying around in case this one goes bad for some reason. overall, this screen is 100% exactly what I was looking for and, honestly, exceeded my expectations on quality by a large margin.

TLDR: This is an awesome travel monitor. Period. It is so thin and light and plug and play. I love the built in stand on the back and power delivery over USB-C. It supports multiple inputs and even sound as well. The whole point of this thing is that it is awesome for travel. I can definitely see a use if you had a couple of kids in the car with an XBOX or something like that. It comes with all the needed cables, which is a huge plus. WHAT I LIKE: -Incredibly Portable -It seems silly but it comes in premium packaging. I find that if a brand is willing to pay extra for nice packaging, then the product is usually of a far higher quality than competitors. -Supports multiple video imports -Built in kickstand is great. SUPER convenient. -Cables included -It is Plug and Play WHAT I DONT LIKE -When it comes to my monitors, be it a laptop or desktop, I ALWAYS buy at least 144Hz. I find that the smoothness of the screen is so noticeable that it is usually not something I will compromise on. BUT, I think that the portability of a 17 inch screen is enough to offset the lower refresh rate.

Exactly what I’ve been looking for. Great quality, simple and easy to use. Picture is great!! Absolutely recommend!

Ive owned many similar portable monitors, and this one is decent in terms of overall quality vs price at the time of this review, because the price has dropped since I first requested it. The 1080P FHD IPS display provides clear images, which has been great for my work (not sure if it will work well for gaming though). The monitor is thin and lightweight, which makes it easy to carry around and use on-the-go. The invisible stand is a great feature that allows for easy adjustment and positioning. Additionally, the built-in speakers provide decent sound quality for a monitor of this size in my standard (probably not for my brother who is an audiophile). The monitor works well with my laptop (Windows). It’s only been a month, but I am quite satisfied with its performance and would recommend it to anyone looking for a portable and high-quality monitor (but make sure to compare the prices of similar monitors because there could be a coupon or deal going on Amazon)

I recently ordered the OOLHOOD 17.3 inch Portable Monitor and I couldnt be happier with my decision. The first thing I noticed was how easy it was to set up and start using. The monitor was plug-and-play, meaning there was no complicated software to download or installations needed. After plugging it in, I was able to immediately begin using it. The display quality is top-notch. With a resolution of 1920x1080, the picture is crystal clear and the colors are incredibly vivid. The monitor is also adjustable, allowing me to adjust the brightness, contrast, and temperature to my liking. One of my favorite things about this monitor is how lightweight it is. Its incredibly portable and thin, making it easy for me to use it on-the-go. I didnt have to sacrifice quality for portability with this monitor, which was a major selling point for me. Overall, I highly recommend the OOLHOOD 17.3 inch Portable Monitor to anyone in need of an extra display. The quality and clarity of the display, combined with the portability and ease-of-use, make it a product that everyone should consider.