Since the pandemic, remote working has become a part of many people’s lives. With that, the manufacturers started developing new gadgets to improve your working-from-home setup and raise your productivity levels.
Mobile Pixels offers its solution to people who do most of their work on a laptop and need an extra screen without using a separate full-sized monitor. Duex Max – a portable monitor attaches to your computer’s back via magnets. This sounds almost too good to be true. Check out our 14.1″ Duex Max monitor review to see whether you should buy one as your next portable monitor.
Mobile Pixels Duex Max Portable Monitor: First Impressions & Specs
If you’re used to multiple monitor setups, switching to work from a single laptop may be a nightmare. Luckily, there’s no shortage of portable monitors on the market. Mobile Pixels alone has multiple series of portable monitors, including the Glance series (a separate portable monitor that connects to your laptop via a USB-C cable), Duex series (for a double monitor setup), and Trio series (for a triple monitor setup).
The Duex series comprises 12.5″ Duex Lite, 13.3″ Duex Plus, and 14.1″ Duex Max monitors. I’ve been testing the 14.1″ Duex Max portable monitor suitable for 14″ and larger laptops. While you can use the Duex Max with a smaller laptop as a separate portable monitor, you won’t be able to mount it onto your laptop properly because of the size of the panel construction.
Mobile Pixels also sells different accessories with Duex Max. You can buy the monitor on its own, Productivity Bundle ($305.97) that includes the Duex Max monitor, monitor kickstand, and extra laptop magnets, and an extensive Mobility Bundle ($390.95) with the Duex Max monitor, privacy filter, levstand, mini mouse, foldable keyboard, and a sleeve for your laptop.
Before we move on to discussing the monitor’s design and the setup process, here’s the full list of the Duex Max’s tech specs: * Dimensions: 12.6 x 8.9 x 0.25 in (32 x 22.6 x 0.6 cm)
- Weight: 1.8 lbs (816g)
- Material: PC-ABS plastic & robust aluminum alloy
- Display: 1080p full HD dual-screen display
- Screen size: 14.1″
- Connectivity: two USB-C ports
- Signal type: hybrid, DisplayPort Alt, and USB video signals can be used
- Compatibility: Windows, macOS, Nintendo Switch, Dex, select Android phones
- Colors: gunmetal grey, rio rouge, mallard green, set sail blue
- Warranty: one-year limited warranty
- Price: $279.99 on