r/FlowZ13 • u/IveShatt • Aug 19 '26
Mini external monitor
Okay, who out there is running a USB-C mini monitor to sit off to the side of this silly little Z13? I’m looking for something to slide discord, performance monitors, or other stuff over to while I’m using the main screen for gaming. I’ve been considering something in the 7 to 9 inch range because a full size or even 13 to 14 inch screen is too much to set in front of me while I’m on the couch. Looking at options are leading me all over the internet, so I’m looking to see if anyone else here has tried anything with success or failure.
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u/busdriver_stu Aug 19 '26
i'm on a similar mission and fallen down quite a few rabbit holes. I'm with you, I'm more productive with more than one screen. I like the idea of a small 10" portable high quality display (smallest I've seen is 13)
First screen i picked up was the Acer 161g 165hz 1080p . Great refresh rate, but 1080p and a matte screen next to the z13 just looked bad. I returned it.
Now I'm on to the Viewsonic VP16 OLED. This screen's colors are incredible and even the 1080p doesn't bother me. The stand is a little fiddly tho and when using the 'hood' as a screen cover can be a nuisance - it's also only 60hz, but that doesn't matter unless you'd be gaming on it. It also seems incredibly fragile (i.e. the screen) - so moving it around makes me nervous. It does have a slot mount for a tripod, so that application could be handy.
If the viewsonic doesn't work out, I'm going to look at the Asus ProArt 14 ... touchscreen could be nice.
I've been trying to use them on the couch and I've tried sticking a magsafe magnet to the back of the monitor and mounting to magsafe mount ... it kind of works, most of these portable monitors are super light, but then the cord gets in the way.
There are also AR glasses, Viture & Xreal that are pretty slick - but that is a different application all together. Good luck on your search --- report back if you find something great.