Yeah this is the type of extra screen that you're looking for, especially if you work from home or on the go with just a laptop. The screen can be, portrait or landscape. But the one thing that really sold it for me and when I was always looking for aside from just basic build quality and resolution was the fact that there is no power source. So there's no extra cable that needs to power the screen. The screen itself is powered from your device, so from your MacBook or your other laptop. They ship it with a travel cover as well. The cable is of great quality. Definitely recommend for the new work from home standard. Read more
As a university student, this monitor has been a lifesaver for my studies. Having research papers open on one screen and my coding projects on the other has boosted my work efficiency. When I only need one screen for studying, I use this monitor to relax with movies or shows, and the Full HD 1080p resolution is fantastic! Setting up the monitor with my 14” MacBook Pro was easy. The monitor is super portable and fits well in my laptop bag, so I can easily carry it to the library or a coffee shop. I absolutely love the rose-gold color. It adds a nice touch of style. The screen is bright and vibrant, making everything look great. The monitor's pivot hinge is a great feature; I usually turn it vertically when I'm coding and rotate it back when I'm watching videos. It's super convenient. Very satisfied! Read more
I really like it unfortunately I have to return it. It does not work well with Mac. The display resolution is wrong which is unfortunate. I’ve used much cheaper displays that worked fine and have proper display resolution. I’m not sure why they could not accomplish this on this high-quality display. Also one thing that the reviews brag on that is actually a fault is that the display is reflective. Well, this is a problem because any light in the room reflects right off the display and makes it hard to see. Perhaps the GEN2 is better but $500 is a little much for the GEN2. Read more
I’ll be honest: when I saw only 20 or so reviews, I was hesitant. However, I really loved the look and stand of this monitor, so I decided to give it a try. I use Macs and absolutely love having a second monitor, but Sidecar just doesn’t work that well for me. I first tried the Ingnok 15-inch monitor, which was fine. It was $70 cheaper and weighed less than 2 pounds, but it felt a bit cheap. Then I tried the ViewSonic, which cost almost $200 more but wasn’t much better. Both drained my laptop’s power super fast, and the screen quality was just okay. This monitor, however, exceeded my expectations. The build quality is top-notch, and the glossy screen perfectly matches my Mac. While the resolution isn’t as good as my MacBook Air M1, it’s still more than adequate. The built-in stand is fantastic—it puts the monitor at the exact height of my laptop and fits perfectly on small coffee shop tables alongside my laptop. My only complaints are minor. The provided USB-C cable is bulky, making it hard to plug into the stand. Also, the placement of the Sotsu logo on the bottom of the monitor is a bit awkward—if you flip the stand to the top position, the logo ends up upside down. Lastly, it would have been nice if the branding on the stand was placed on the back, so it’s not visible. What I love: Build Quality: Sturdy and well-designed. Battery Efficiency: I’ve been using it for an hour, and my laptop battery is still holding strong. Design: Compact and perfect for small spaces like coffee shop tables. Overall, I’m thrilled with this purchase! Read more
I truly appreciate the sleek design and portability of this monitor; it’s an attractive addition to my setup. However, I primarily use an M4 iPad Pro and was hoping for a seamless experience, particularly with the automatic rotation feature. Unfortunately, I’ve found that the auto-rotate functionality does not work with the iPad Pro, which has been disappointing While the monitor initially operates well, I've encountered issues with the controls becoming unresponsive after some time. For instance, I was scrolling through a webpage on the second monitor when I switched to my iPad screen. Upon returning to the portable monitor to scroll, it started behaving erratically—auto-scrolling and selecting items without my input. This forced me to disconnect the monitor entirely, which was frustrating On a positive note, the monitor does function well with my M1 MacBook Pro, but the touch features didn’t quite meet my expectations, and the auto-rotate issue persists. I configured it in portrait mode for a lengthy document and found that I could only move the mouse around rather than scroll through the document with my finger, which limited its usability Overall, while the portability and easy orientation adjustment are fantastic features, they alone may not justify the price tag. I’m hopeful that it will work better with my Dell tablet, although I predominantly use Apple devices. Read more
Sotsu is an excellent portable monitor for my Mac laptop. Great image, ease of use, plug in and go! The one caveat and why it loses a star for me... this order does NOT come with its compatible magnetic base.... which is what made me really want this monitor versus others on the market. I have now ordered the base, which is quite pricy on top of the monitor. Once I received the package, I realized my mistake. But the images for the monitor are misleading, showing the base even though that is not what you are receiving. No regrets, but it would have been nice to know that what I thought was a black friday deal of approximately $180 was more like $250. Read more
