Best Monitors under CA$200 for portable use

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ASUS VP229Q 21.5" Black 2020

37.4 Portable Score
21.5"1920 x 1080IPS75Hz
Why we recommend this

The 21.5-inch IPS panel with a 75Hz refresh rate and FreeSync support delivers smooth, tear-free visuals for mixed use, while its frameless design and VESA compatibility offer flexible mounting. Integrated 1.5W speakers and a VGA port provide legacy connectivity and desk clutter reduction at a budget-friendly price. This monitor is best for office workers and students who need an eye-care-focused display for documents, web browsing, and light entertainment.

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24"1920 x 1080IPS100Hz
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The 23.8-inch IPS panel delivers 178-degree viewing angles and a 100Hz refresh rate with 1ms MPRT, making motion look fluid in everyday tasks and casual games. Adaptive-Sync eliminates screen tearing, while TÜV Rheinland-certified Flicker-Free and Low Blue Light tech reduce eye strain during long sessions. Best for office workers and casual gamers who want a budget-friendly, wall-mountable monitor that prioritizes comfort over color accuracy.

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Best Monitors under CA$400 for portable use

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12.3"1920 x 720IPS75Hz
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The 12.3-inch 24:9 IPS panel with 1920 x 720 resolution provides a wider vertical view with fewer black bars, ideal for stacking under a primary monitor. Its 10-point touch control and bundled AIDA64 Extreme subscription with ROG SensorPanel offer real-time hardware stats and intuitive interaction. Best for portable productivity users who need a secondary touch display for monitoring and multitasking, not for gaming.

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15.6"1920 x 1080IPS60Hz
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A 15.6-inch IPS panel with 1920x1080 resolution and 220 nits brightness makes this a clear, portable secondary screen. It weighs just 710g, draws power and video from a single USB-C cable, and includes a Smart Case that doubles as a stand. Best for mobile professionals who need a lightweight, plug-and-play external display for spreadsheets and documents on the go.

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ASUS VT169HE 15.6" Black 2024

70.5 Portable Score
15.6"1920 x 1080IPS60Hz
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The 15.6-inch IPS panel delivers 1920x1080 resolution with 220 nits brightness and a 10-point multi-touch layer, making direct interaction with Windows 11 straightforward. Its 1461g weight, tilt ergonomics, and VESA 75x75 mount allow easy repositioning on a desk or arm. This monitor suits a Windows user who needs a compact, touch-enabled secondary screen for point-of-sale, kiosk, or light interactive tasks.

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24"1920 x 1080IPS240Hz
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A 240Hz Fast IPS panel, 0.3ms response, and ELMB SYNC eliminate ghosting for tear-free G-Sync-compatible gaming at 1080p. DisplayWidget Center allows intuitive mouse-based OSD control, while 99% sRGB coverage supports color-accurate work. Competitive FPS and esports players who demand fluid motion with minimal input lag will find this monitor a precise fit.

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15.6"3840 x 2160IPS60Hz
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The world's first portable display with dual PANTONE and Calman verification, featuring Wacom EMR pen technology with 4096 pressure levels and a Delta E < 2 for precise color work on a 15.6-inch 4K IPS panel. Its fully-laminated, fingerprint-resistant screen minimizes parallax for a natural drawing feel, while tilt and pivot ergonomics adapt to different workflows. This display is best for digital illustrators and photo retouchers who require a pen-enabled, color-accurate secondary screen for mobile proofing and editing.

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Price CA$981