Maxfree T2 Triple Portable Monitor for Laptop, 13.3 1080P FHD Dual Monitor, One Cable Plug and Play Laptop Screen Extender for Mac/Windows, Support M1/M2 Chip MacBook Monitor for 13.3”-17” Laptops

If you don’t want to read the whole review the bottom line is I still think it’s much easier and elegant to buy two separate portable monitors that stand up by themselves but fold very flat and are less bulky and easier to carry. You will have to plug two things in instead of one but there’s a good chance you’ll need to cables anyway. My laptop wasn’t able to supply enough power to both monitors so I had to use both USB cables. The image quality just isn’t there. I found myself being much more distracted by the difference and the screen brightness and saturation and image quality then really being able to focus on what I was doing on the computer. They are clearly using very low in panels for each side of this thing because they look exactly like the entry-level portable monitors that look like tablets that you can buy. As opposed to a higher end portable monitor, which is much more likely to match your laptops screen. And even at that higher price, purchasing two of them will come in about the same price as this thing . I spent a lot of time fiddling with the adjustments and I just couldn’t get a picture that would come close to the native image that my laptop produces. The thing is heavier weighs about 4 pounds and that’s a lot of weight to put on your fragile laptop hinges. So unless you have a huge beefy thing I really wouldn’t want these monitors hanging off my laptop screen. Once you set up there’s very little difference between just setting them on the table and having them mounted to the side of your laptop. As an overall package this thing is more bulky than to slim portable monitors. So given the price I find it hard to justify this even if it was comparable in image quality. A set up with portable monitors and comparable viewing quality would cost you half of what they charge for this. Even less than half. The one advantage this has is that you can power and send the signal to both monitors if you have a very new laptop. But I think it only works on windows and it doesn’t run through the GPU. So if you have a gaming rig or some thing you’re not going to get the advantage of your GP as graphics processing, as this is software driven that goes through USB. In the end it’s a very expensive solution that I think causes more issues than it solves. And the ones it does solve, you can solve for much less money. It may not be as flashy looking but you still end up with three monitors on the table. And significantly less bulky to carry around. This thing is quite clunky. With my portable monitors it’s just like carrying two large tablets with my laptop. If you are determined to get a one piece solution then I guess this could work for you. It does work although it uses a software solution that I am unfamiliar with. They include the driver. But for me this includes unnecessary weight and bulk and potential risk to your laptop screen.

This dual monitor add on for laptops is REALLY cool. So far, the only complaint I have is about the weight of the item, but I understand this is mostly due to the battery. I had no troubles hanging it on the back of my precision laptop - Im incredibly thankful that it has a kickstand to keep the monitor up from the extra weight. The battery lasts for a good amount of time - gets even better if the brightness is lowered a bit.

Overall it is a great product. It is super easy to connect with my Windows laptop. I was able to connect it to my laptop using a double-ended type-C cable, which was included with the product. It also comes with three data cables, which are compatible with different notebooks, which is very convenient. The driver installation process was automatic, and I was able to start using the monitor right away after plugging in the cable. The screen quality is very good, with excellent clarity, although the brightness could be a bit better. One thing that I found slightly concerning was the stability of the support at the back of the monitor. It didnt feel particularly stable on my desktop, which I found to be a bit slippery. However, I was able to resolve this by putting a mouse pad under the support, which made it much more stable. It also comes with a protector cover, I can use it to carry the screen and it provides some kind of protection. The product is not that heavy as I expect, I can put it with my laptop in the backpack and the overall weight is still acceptable. Just the packaging is a bit too luxurious. There were multiple layers of cardboard boxes, and a cardboard sleeve outside the product box, which seemed excessive. However, this did not detract from my overall satisfaction with the product itself.

Short version: this does work on macOS over a single cable, it uses Silicon Motions Instant View (its basically display output over USB, and is similar to DisplayLink) so it does need a driver for it to work. I was able to test this with a 2016 Macbook Pro 15 and a 2016 Dell XPS 13; this thing is too large for 13in laptops, but 14in should be okay. It includes a microSD card reader that out of the box comes with a small microSD card that contains the Instant View drivers. The display themselves are okay for 1080p60hz, just keep in mind the angles I have in the picture is as far as they will go towards the keyboard. I wouldnt call this thing portable however, it takes some time to deploy and honestly just get a larger (16in 4k) portable monitor and save yourself some money while youre at it Long version: I got this since I was expecting to be more on-the-go for work, and I always need extra screen space. I was aware that it would use Silicon Motions Instant View for macOS compatibility over a single cable (macOS doesnt support Displayport MST, which means that it needs software solutions to support 2 displays over a single cable; in this case, Instant View is a competing implementation similar to how DisplayLink works, which is display output over USB). The build quality is good. The whole thing comes with a faux leather wrap, and the plastic itself despite feeling a bit light, doesnt feel too flimsy with a pretty durable ratchet to adjust width. This thing is too big for a 13in laptop like the 2016 Dell XPS 13 I tested this with, but for 14in laptops and larger it should have no problems; the 2016 15in Macbook Pro has no problems. Theres a small stand that leans on the back because otherwise any laptop (except something like a super heavy mobile workstation/gaming laptop) would tip over from the weight. The viewing angles actually work okay, but doesnt lean together towards the keyboard too much. In terms of practical use, it aint good. Its very cumbersome to deploy, and youre only getting 2 small 1080p displays. In comparison, you can just get a 15in or 16in portable monitor and just have an easier time; this is actually what I was using before (I have a 16in 16:10 4k portable monitor), and in fact it is far more easier to use and is far more portable than this thing. Maybe say if youre always going to different places but sit at a single spot in the place for an extended period of time, maybe this will work, because setting it up and then packing it up is quite the task. It does come with 2 USB-C to USB-C (one end is 90-degree angled) cable, a USB-C to USB-A cable, and a 5V3A charger; this is for if youre connecting to a laptop over the USB-A cable, or if the USB-C port on the host laptop doesnt provide enough power for the 2 displays. Because this uses Instant View, it doesnt count towards a GPUs supported number of displays count. So say if youre connecting this to a M1 Macbook Air thats normally limited to a single display output, you can use this, and then still have that 1 display output for something else. This also means that for Macbooks with dGPUs, because the display output is over USB instead of DisplayPort, it doesnt activate the dGPU (which might have some power savings advantages despite having to run the Instant View drivers) The price of this is quite an issue. At the time of this review, its $600 with a $100 discount. A 16in 4k monitor can be had for around $200 to $250; you can get 2 of those for the price of this thing. Its not very easy to pack/unpack, its quite heavy, the size is awkward to carry around in a backpack (its very square). However by using Instant View, you can use this in macOS with a single cable. If I remember these dual-monitor laptop things are subject to some lawsuits on the original manufacturer that created the design, so to some extent I also doubt the legitimacy of this product. At the end of the day, it has its flaws, but it does work. Just keep in mind of your use case, a portable monitor is probably 99% of the time a superior solution and a better use for your money.

I like it very much, the packaging is very beautiful, of course, the most important thing is that the screen is very easy to use, the pixels are very high-definition, and there is no lag at all

If you need multiple monitors with a portable option these do work nicely. They install quickly and quite securely, you will need to use the kickstand on a MacBook, but my laptop can support the added weight just fine. Setup is quick and the monitors come online quickly they work well mirrored or extended, and so far when disconnected and reconnected my devices remember my settings, I am not sure I would count on that but it seems to be the case the few times I have used them.

I love this triple screen. I have had one before, but that one needs 4 connectors to my computer (2 chargers, and 2 HDMI cables). It was annoying. But this one, OMG, one cable for charging and connecting.. Because of my work, I need to open multiple files and refer to each other, so this is a time saver for my work. Whats better is that it comes with a travel cover, which makes it more portable to travel with. So you wont worry the screen will get scratched. And its light, so you wont worry too much when traveling. And all you need is a C-type outlet to plug in. I cannot wait to show it to my friends.

I love having multiple screens when I work; my laptop screen just isnt big enough. It is so convenient not having to toggle back and forth so much. At first I thought no way are tiny screens going to work, however after following the setup instructions and adjusting the resolution, it was truly amazing. Now when I travel and work I have the ability to work as if I was in my office with multiple monitors. It does add a little weight that can pull down the screen if not correctly balanced but an easy thing to manage.

This almost fit my 17” laptop. But fits my daughter’s MacBook Pro perfectly. It’s exceptionally well made and comes with all the cables you might need. Great picture quality, and has capabilities of changing brightness and other screen features. Very portable with a nice protective sleeve.

I love having multiple screens when I work; my laptop screen just isnt big enough. It is so convenient not having to toggle back and forth so much. At first I thought no way are tiny screens going to work, however after following the setup instructions and adjusting the resolution, it was truly amazing. Now when I travel and work I have the ability to work as if I was in my office with multiple monitors. It does add a little weight that can pull down the screen if not correctly balanced but an easy thing to manage.