I’m looking for the perfect portable monitor for my MacBook Air

Hi there Raelinmonet22,

We understand you're looking to purchase an external monitor for your MacBook Air.

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Raelinmonet22 Said:

"I need 2 monitor screens for work and I’m looking for the best portable monitor for my MacBook Air?"

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Use a Small Projector:

I'm using a small a projector, and project it off a small screen (30" Diagonally). Works like a charm. You'd find a small projector and small screen on Amazon.

First, if your MacBook Air is one of the new M1 models, you are out of luck as the M1 only supports a single display natively.

If it is an Intel model, I came across this in another thread here today and you may find it of interest:

https://www.ofiyaa.net/?spm=..product.header_plus_1.1&spm_prev=..index.feature_columns_1.1

I am sure there are other offerings if you take the time to Google it.

ASSUMING that you're talking about using this set up at home and office....I'd just buy two monitors and docks/dongles. I've never even heard of a 'portable' monitor.

And if you're talking two monitors IN ADDITION TO your laptop screen, then you need to check and see whether or not your operating system and hardware will support TWO extra monitors. I remember seeing where the latest MBA will only support ONE monitor.

Raelinmonet22 Said:

"Interesting. Someone else said it won’t work if I have the new M1 MacBook Air and that’s what I have. Idk :("

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About the Connection:

It uses an HDMI cable, which I use off of this adapter: USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter - Apple

What exactly are your requirements for a "portable" monitor? How portable? At what price point? Etc.?

Raelinmonet22 Said:

"I’m looking for the perfect portable monitor for my MacBook Air: Perfect! Ok thanks!!"

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You are welcome. Let us know how this setting this all up ends up working out.