Plugable has launched its new 15.6-inch USB-C portable monitor, which features downstream USB-C ports and 85W pass-through charging, designed to be use with a mobile, connected set-up.
The Plugable 15.6” USB-C Portable Display (USBC-PDMON) boasts 1,920 x 1,080 Full HD IPS screen with 60Hz refresh rate. It’s lightweight at just under 2 lbs. with an integrated folding travel cover that doubles as a stand, making it ideal for travel and use on the go. Alongside 85W pass-through charging is a pair of downstream 10Gbps USB-C ports for creating a mobile desk.
Unlike traditional portable monitors that rely on mini-HDMI connections, the USBC-PDMON connects solely via USB-C, offering seamless integration with laptops, smartphones, and tablets that support USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode, including Thunderbolt and USB4.
Equipped with one upstream and two downstream 10Gbps USB-C ports, the USBC-PDMON not only offers USB-C hub functionality but also supports 85W pass-through charging on one of the ports. This multifunctional design allows the monitor to serve as a hub for connecting additional peripherals while keeping your computer charged up.
The monitor’s IPS panel offers a 170° viewing angle with clear and vibrant visuals from almost any direction, says Plugable, while also reducing the eyestrain associated with the VA panels used in other portable monitors. With a brightness of 300 nits, the display provides sufficient illumination for indoor environments, maintaining clarity and colour accuracy. Three buttons are accessible on the monitor’s side to control screen brightness and quick colour mode toggling.
Two can be connected to a Thunderbolt hub like the Plugable TBT4-HUB3C to enable three total monitors while charging the Thunderbolt PC laptop. This is all done via USB-C, and with just a single cable back to the laptop. This also works for Apple systems with Pro and Max chips, which enable two external displays on Mac.
At home, its wide compatibility makes it ideal for remote workers, parents, and school-age kids to share when anyone needs extra-screen real estate for a video call or project. It is perfect for hybrid workers transitioning between home and office environments as well, says the company.
Depending on your setting, power the monitor by connecting it to a USB-C charging block (not included) and take advantage of 100W pass-through charging (85W to host), or rely on bus power directly from the laptop when connecting on the go.
The Plugable 15.6” USB-C Portable Display (USBC-PDMON) is now available for US$199.95.