STACK #232 February 2024

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continued Whether you’re studying at a desk at home or on the go, a good monitor is key for productivity. The beginning of the uni year is the perfect time to upgrade, but which type is right for you? Words Michael Irving Monitors

Why would you need a desktop monitor?

Why would you need a portable monitor?

If you’re doing much of your study at home, it’s important to set up a good workstation – and the core of that is a decent monitor. Regardless of whether you’re working on a desktop PC or Mac, a laptop, MacBook, Chromebook, 2-in-1, or tablet, being able to plug in your device and work on a larger screen can really help you spread out your work flow, multitask and see the bigger picture.

Some people never study in the same place twice. One day you might be in the library, the next a cafe, while alternating between home and classes. But why sacrifice the productivity that comes from a bigger screen or dual monitor setup? With a portable monitor, you won’t have to – these handy little things maximise screen size in a small, lightweight package, and can plug into a range of devices to expand your workspace, wherever it may be.

Our desktop monitor picks

Our portable monitor picks

Lenovo G27C-30 Curved Gaming Monitor Okay, so this one’s

Samsung M7 Smart Monitor

Lenovo ThinkVision M15 This affordable, freestanding

Asus ZenScreen MB16ACE Weighing just 710 grams and with a slim profile of just 8mm, this portable monitor provides stunning colour reproduction and contrast, with flicker-free and anti-glare technology. The foldable case can also prop the monitor up in either portrait or landscape mode, with the monitor automatically sensing and orienting the image depending on the content.

When Samsung say “smart,” they mean it – the M7 Smart Monitor is self-contained with work and entertainment apps, so you don’t even need to plug anything in to be productive. If you do have a device though, you have a wide choice of plugs or wireless connectivity options to use. This big, detailed display will really make your creative projects pop.

portable monitor plugs into devices via USB-C

technically a gaming monitor, but as they say, “work hard, play hard.” Whether you’re deep in focus on an essay or losing yourself in a game or movie when you need a break, the clear, sharp picture, smooth refresh rate and curved screen will provide total immersion.

to transmit both data and power. The large, Full HD display provides plenty of room for multi-screen multi tasking, while its thin profile of just 6mm will let you get more done anywhere. Built in Low Blue Light technology takes it easy on the eyes for those long study sessions. 15.6” Full HD portable display 60Hz refresh rate 6ms response time 2x USB-C 860g 6mm

27” Full HD curved display 165Hz refresh rate 1ms response time 2x HDMI/DisplayPort

32” 4K smart display 60Hz refresh rate 4ms response time 2x HDMI/3x USB-A/USB-C

15.6” Full HD portable display 60Hz refresh rate 5ms response time USB-C 710g 8mm

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