Quick tech specs
- The Monitor That Doubles as a Hub; plug it in and get to work, no driver downloads required
- Named Editor’s Choice by ZDNET, WIRED and MacWorld
- 3x USB-C ports
- Works with Mac Windows Chrome USB-C equipped iPads and phones
- The portable laptop monitor will work with most USB-C USB4 Thunderbolt hosts and with 2x 10Gbps USB-C ports
- 100W pass-through (85W charging) and 10Gbps transfer speeds
- IPS screen with 300 nits provides a clear picture at multiple viewing angles
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The Plugable USBC-PDMON is a TAA-compliant USB-C portable monitor designed for everyday productivity in home offices, business travel, hot-desking, classrooms, and IT deployments. It’s built to add a second screen quickly without complicated setup so you can stay productive with email, spreadsheets, admin dashboards, presentations, and remote work anywhere
USB-C video requirement (important): This monitor requires a video-capable USB-C port on your device: USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode (DP Alt Mode), USB4, or Thunderbolt. Charging-only or data-only USB-C ports will NOT output video and will show a black/no-signal screen. For best results, connect directly to your device’s USB-C/USB4/Thunderbolt port—USB-C ports on some hubs/docks may not pass DP Alt Mode video
Not compatible with Nintendo Switch
Power + pass-through charging: Many laptops can power the monitor over the same USB-C cable used for video. Phones/tablets may need extra power. Connect a USB-C power adapter (not included) to enable USB-C PD pass-through: powers the monitor and can charge your device (up to 100W PD input, up to 85W to host).
Cable guidance: Includes a 1.0 m (3.3 ft) USB-C cable that carries video/power with compatible hosts. If replacing/going longer, choose a cable that explicitly supports DP Alt Mode + Power Delivery + 10Gbps (or higher). Many identical-looking USB-C cables are charge-only and won’t carry video.
Brightness tips: Optimized for indoor productivity. If the display looks dim, adjust the monitor’s hardware brightness and color modes. Direct sunlight can reduce perceived brightness.
Protected streaming: Supports HDCP playback when your device/port/apps support HDCP output.
What’s included: the USBC-PDMON 15.6"""" portable monitor, folding travel cover/stand, USB-C to USB-C cable (1.0 m/3.3 ft), and a Quick Start Guide. Designed with reliability at its core for IT deployments and home offices, and backed by lifetime support from Plugable’s North American team of connectivity experts.
-Why Choose this Award-Winning Monitor - The TAA-compliant Plugable USB-C portable monitor for laptop (USBC-PDMON) offers premium features like 2x 10Gbps USB-C ports for data or connecting peripherals, 100W PD pass-through (85W charging), a crisp 15.6” IPS display, and a cover/stand. It’s no wonder this portable monitor was named Editor’s Choice by ZDNET, WIRED and MacWorld.
-Why Choose this Award-Winning Monitor - The TAA-compliant Plugable USB-C portable monitor for laptop (USBC-PDMON) offers premium features like 2x 10Gbps USB-C ports for data or connecting peripherals, 100W PD pass-through (85W charging), a crisp 15.6” IPS display, and a cover/stand. It’s no wonder this portable monitor was named Editor’s Choice by ZDNET, WIRED and MacWorld.
-The Monitor That Doubles as a Hub - Plug it in and get to work, no driver downloads required. The TAA-compliant portable laptop monitor will work with most USB-C, USB4, Thunderbolt hosts , and with 2x 10Gbps USB-C ports, the monitor also acts as a hub with 100W pass-through (85W charging) and 10Gbps transfer speeds. Features an IPS panel with up to 300 nits and wide viewing angles; use the monitor’s hardware brightness controls for best results.
-100W Charging + Cable Compatibility - Use a 100W USB-C charger (sold separately) to charge your host device with up to 85W while you use the portable monitor. For best results, connect the monitor directly to a video-capable USB-C (DP Alt Mode)/USB4/Thunderbolt port. Need a longer cable? Use a certified USB-C cable that explicitly supports DisplayPort Alt Mode + 100W PD + 10Gbps (or higher).
-Universal Compatibility - Portable display monitor works with Mac, Windows, Chrome, iPad, iPhone, and Android devices equipped with full-featured video-capable USB-C or Thunderbolt ports. Important: Host device and USB-C cable must support DP Alt Mode. Smartphones and Tablets may require supplemental power for display to function.
-What’s in the Box + Lifetime Support - This portable travel monitor for laptop ships with everything you need: USBC-PDMON 15.6" portable monitor, folding travel cover/stand, 1 meter (3.3ft) USB-C to USB-C cable,and Quick Start Guide. Designed with reliability at its core for IT deployments and home offices, and backed by lifetime support from our North American team of connectivity experts.
USB-C video requirement (important): This monitor requires a video-capable USB-C port on your device: USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode (DP Alt Mode), USB4, or Thunderbolt. Charging-only or data-only USB-C ports will NOT output video and will show a black/no-signal screen. For best results, connect directly to your device’s USB-C/USB4/Thunderbolt port—USB-C ports on some hubs/docks may not pass DP Alt Mode video
Not compatible with Nintendo Switch
Power + pass-through charging: Many laptops can power the monitor over the same USB-C cable used for video. Phones/tablets may need extra power. Connect a USB-C power adapter (not included) to enable USB-C PD pass-through: powers the monitor and can charge your device (up to 100W PD input, up to 85W to host).
Cable guidance: Includes a 1.0 m (3.3 ft) USB-C cable that carries video/power with compatible hosts. If replacing/going longer, choose a cable that explicitly supports DP Alt Mode + Power Delivery + 10Gbps (or higher). Many identical-looking USB-C cables are charge-only and won’t carry video.
Brightness tips: Optimized for indoor productivity. If the display looks dim, adjust the monitor’s hardware brightness and color modes. Direct sunlight can reduce perceived brightness.
Protected streaming: Supports HDCP playback when your device/port/apps support HDCP output.
What’s included: the USBC-PDMON 15.6"""" portable monitor, folding travel cover/stand, USB-C to USB-C cable (1.0 m/3.3 ft), and a Quick Start Guide. Designed with reliability at its core for IT deployments and home offices, and backed by lifetime support from Plugable’s North American team of connectivity experts.
-Why Choose this Award-Winning Monitor - The TAA-compliant Plugable USB-C portable monitor for laptop (USBC-PDMON) offers premium features like 2x 10Gbps USB-C ports for data or connecting peripherals, 100W PD pass-through (85W charging), a crisp 15.6” IPS display, and a cover/stand. It’s no wonder this portable monitor was named Editor’s Choice by ZDNET, WIRED and MacWorld.
-Why Choose this Award-Winning Monitor - The TAA-compliant Plugable USB-C portable monitor for laptop (USBC-PDMON) offers premium features like 2x 10Gbps USB-C ports for data or connecting peripherals, 100W PD pass-through (85W charging), a crisp 15.6” IPS display, and a cover/stand. It’s no wonder this portable monitor was named Editor’s Choice by ZDNET, WIRED and MacWorld.
-The Monitor That Doubles as a Hub - Plug it in and get to work, no driver downloads required. The TAA-compliant portable laptop monitor will work with most USB-C, USB4, Thunderbolt hosts , and with 2x 10Gbps USB-C ports, the monitor also acts as a hub with 100W pass-through (85W charging) and 10Gbps transfer speeds. Features an IPS panel with up to 300 nits and wide viewing angles; use the monitor’s hardware brightness controls for best results.
-100W Charging + Cable Compatibility - Use a 100W USB-C charger (sold separately) to charge your host device with up to 85W while you use the portable monitor. For best results, connect the monitor directly to a video-capable USB-C (DP Alt Mode)/USB4/Thunderbolt port. Need a longer cable? Use a certified USB-C cable that explicitly supports DisplayPort Alt Mode + 100W PD + 10Gbps (or higher).
-Universal Compatibility - Portable display monitor works with Mac, Windows, Chrome, iPad, iPhone, and Android devices equipped with full-featured video-capable USB-C or Thunderbolt ports. Important: Host device and USB-C cable must support DP Alt Mode. Smartphones and Tablets may require supplemental power for display to function.
-What’s in the Box + Lifetime Support - This portable travel monitor for laptop ships with everything you need: USBC-PDMON 15.6" portable monitor, folding travel cover/stand, 1 meter (3.3ft) USB-C to USB-C cable,and Quick Start Guide. Designed with reliability at its core for IT deployments and home offices, and backed by lifetime support from our North American team of connectivity experts.
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