Today, we’ll be taking a quick look at the the Mobile Pixels Duex Plus 13.3-inch Portable Laptop Monitor.
The monitor has a maximum resolution of 1920×1080 @ 60Hz with a brightness of 300 nits, and comes with 2 x USB-C Ports.
It’s ideal for professionals and those who wants to multi-task with ease using a dual monitor setup. Whether you’re gaming, teaching, multitasking, or presenting a slide … the Duex Plus is a simple to use, plug-and-play solution, that allows you to add a second monitor to your laptop, giving you dual displays.
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Weighing in at only 1.3 lbs and with a thickness of 0.25-inches, the Deux Plus is a perfectly sized for laptop screens between 13 to 14 inches.
It’s compatible withe Windows, Mac, Linux, ChromeOS, Switch, and Android (Samsung Dex).
And if your laptop features a DisplayPort-enabled USB-C port, then you can experience easy plug-n-play operation with the Duex Plus, for ultra-fast video connectivity using just a single USB-C cable.
You can also seamlessly switch between the left-side setup and the right-side, or use it in portrait mode.
You can buy the Mobile Pixels Duex Plus 13.3-inch 1080p Portable Laptop Monitor for around USD $199 from Amazon – https://amzn.to/3VZbfw8
Features
- 13.3-inch 1080p FHD display
- Only 1.3lbs for its size
- Perfect for 13-14″ laptops
- Auto-rotation and eye-care mode
- Plug and play via USB-C port
- Compatible with macOS/ Windows/ Nintendo Switch/ Samsung Dex
Overview
The Duex Plus portable laptop monitor offers a slightly larger display screen at 13.3” and is ideal for professionals and those who wish to multi-task with ease. Whether you’re presenting, gaming, teaching, or multitasking, Duex Plus is a clean, simple to use, plug-and-play solution. The Duex Plus is a perfectly sized monitor for laptop screens between 13 to 14 inches
Plug in, Power On
With DisplayPort enabled USB-C port, the Duex Plus dual monitor laptop attachment allows ultra-fast video transmission and plug-n-play experience packed into a single cable.
Left or right, always by your side
Want to seamlessly switch between the left-side setup and the right-side setup? The Duex Plus lets you do just that, with flexible mounting system and auto-orientation sensor. Automatically sense its orientation and switch the monitor upside down or attach it as either a left-side or right-side second monitor for laptop screens.
Easy to carry wherever you go
Offer a sleek way to carry a laptop second monitor around with this Duex Plus, which is 1.3 lbs and 0.25-inch thickness. Sophisticated design and adhesive mechanism make it easy to toss it into any bag together with your device without weighing you down.
Ensure optimal eye comfort
Turn Eye-care Mode ON for optimal color temperature and brightness to effectively reduces the amount of potentially harmful blue light emitted by the display. When you are reading, word processing or in a low-light environment, it can help you to get rid of eyes fatigue and keep your eyes feeling comfortable.
Landscape mode
Use it as your secondary monitor as a extended display or mirrored display. Say goodbye to toggling between windows and tabs.
Presentation mode
You can also flip the screen 180-degree to the front of your laptop and present the screen to anyone sitting across from you, whether it’s a presentation to your team at work.
Portrait Mode
Detach and set it up vertically, perfect for coding. The portrait mode allows for increased font size, making it super convenient for you to read through the text. The portrait mode best serve web developers, content editors, content writers, proofreaders and programmers.
Gaming on the go
Take your favourite Nintendo Switch games with you on the go. With a Duex Plus, you can experience entertainment everywhere.
Enjoy a larger canvas for your phone apps
With USB-C connectivity, Duex Plus delivers additional screen space for your Android* phone. In addition to providing a more comfortable view of any content, this larger scale is perfect for complex tasks such as editing documents, photos, and video.
*For Samsung DeX supported devices
For More information, please visit Mobile Pixel’s webiste.
Specifications
The Box and Packaging
Inside the boox, you’ll find a user guide, USB-C cable (with USB-A adapter) , 4 x laptop magnets, and the Duex Plus monitor itself.
The Monitor Itself
The monitor screen type is LCD, with a size of 13.3-inches. It offers a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels at 60Hz with a brightness of 300 nits. The casing is made from ABS plastic which gives it its lightness, and weighs in at around 1.3 lbs.
There are 2 x USB-C ports on the side of the monitor, and you’ll also find monitor controls on the back near those USB-C ports. You can adjust brightness, contrast etc.
The Monitor in Action
The Duex Plus monitor was surpringly easy to setup and use. We had to use the magnet locations template to align the magnets to the laptop lid.
Once the magnets are attached (one side of the magnet contain adhesive), the Duex Plus monitor can be attached. Next, use the included USB-C cable to connect the monitor to your laptop.
You can attach the monitor to the left or right side of your laptop. You could even detach the monitor from your laptop and use it as a standalone portable monitor in portrait mode. Fantastic!
Windows 11 Display Settings
During normal Windows 11 operation, you can see the maximum resolution offered is 192×1080 which is full HD resolution. No issues here. For refresh rate, I went in to “Advance Display” settings and as you can see, it shows 60Hz as advertised.
AIDA64 Monitor Display Info
UFO Screen Refresh Rate Test
During our UFO refresh rate test, it fully passed at 60Hz
Verdict and Conclusion
In 2022, I bought an portable 13-inch 4K touch-screen monitor for around USD $400. It was a good investment at the time, as I needed it during my travels. However after a while, I found it to be a little cumbersome to use, as it’s only does one orientation at any given time, plus I had to carry it separately.
With the Mobile Pixels Duex Plus however, you can attach it together with any laptop, plus you can seamlessly switch between the left-side or the right-side. And what’s more, you could even detach it from your laptop, and use it as a standalone portable monitor in portrait mode. Fantastic!
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Although the resolution is only 1920 x 1080 with a refresh rate at 60Hz, it’s more than enough for most office use. It’s NOT really designed for gaming. But it will work fine if you want to use it with a Nintendo Switch A brightness of 300 nits is nice, and should be good enough for working outdoors.
You have 3 modes of display which makes the Duex Plus super versatile … Landscape (default use), Presentation (flip the screen 180 degrees) or Portrait mode (standalone – not attached to laptop lid).
You can buy the Mobile Pixels Duex Plus 13.3-inch 1080p Portable Laptop Monitor for around USD $199 from Amazon – https://amzn.to/3VZbfw8
Final Words
If you need a portable 13.3-inch (1920×1080) monitor for your laptop that’s light-weight, easy to use, and can attached to the laptop lid … then take a look at the Mobile Pixels Duex Plus. You won’t find a more versatile portable monitor for your laptop out there.
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