8 Best Portable Monitors for M6 Mac mini

A portable monitor gives the M6 Mac mini a second screen that fits in a bag. The mini has no display of its own, so these screens also work as a temporary monitor for setup or travel.

Every monitor below is between 14 and 16.1 inches and connects over USB-C. Full-size displays are in our best monitors for the M6 Mac mini, and the mini runs up to three external displays, covered in our M6 Mac mini three display limit.

The ASUS ZenScreen MB169CK is a 15.6 inch Full HD IPS monitor with an anti-glare surface, dual USB-C ports and a body that is 11.8 mm thin. A 360 degree kickstand and a tripod socket set the angle, and DisplayWidget software rotates the picture between horizontal and vertical layouts. Flicker-free and low blue light technology are built in, and ASUS includes a three-year warranty. Pick it if you carry a monitor in a backpack every day.

The ASUS ZenScreen MB16AHV is a 15.6 inch Full HD IPS monitor with two USB-C ports at 15W power delivery, a mini HDMI port and a body that is 10 mm thin and weighs 0.9 kg. It has a fold-out kickstand, a tripod socket and a protective sleeve, and an ionic silver coating inhibits 99.9% of bacteria. ASUS includes a three-year warranty. Pick it if you want an HDMI input as a second way to connect.

The ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACV is a 15.6 inch Full HD IPS monitor with an anti-glare surface and a kickstand that holds it vertical or horizontal. USB-C power delivery gives it a single-cable connection, and a hybrid-signal design also works with laptops that only have a USB-A port. TÜV Rheinland certified flicker-free and low blue light technology are included, along with a three-year warranty. Pick it if the same monitor also connects to an older laptop.

The Lenovo ThinkVision M14 is a 14 inch 1920 by 1080 IPS monitor with 300 nits of brightness, 16.7 million colors and a 60Hz refresh rate. Its two USB-C ports support DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode and power delivery, and low blue light technology is built in. It weighs 1.26 pounds, tilts on its stand and has a Kensington lock slot. Pick it if you want a small 14 inch screen that locks to a shared desk.

The Lenovo L15 is a 15.6 inch Full HD IPS monitor with 250 nits of brightness and a 60Hz refresh rate. It has two USB-C ports and flicker-free technology, and the stand adjusts for height. The whole monitor weighs just under two pounds. Pick it if you want a height-adjustable stand in place of a kickstand.

The ARZOPA Z1RC is a 16 inch 2.5K IPS monitor at 2560 by 1600 pixels with 123% sRGB coverage, a 1,200:1 contrast ratio and 350 nits of brightness. The 16:10 shape adds vertical room, and the monitor measures 14 by 9.3 by 0.36 inches with a built-in stand. It connects over USB-C or HDMI. Pick it if you want extra vertical room for documents and spreadsheets.

The ARZOPA Z1C is a 16.1 inch 1080p IPS monitor with 100% sRGB coverage, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio and 178 degree viewing angles. A metal stand switches between horizontal and vertical positions, and the monitor weighs 1.71 pounds at 0.35 inches thick. It has USB-C and mini HDMI ports and offers duplicate, extend and second screen modes. Pick it if you want a larger screen with a built-in metal stand.

The UPERFECT 4K QLED monitor is a 15.6 inch panel at 3840 by 2400 pixels with 600 nits of brightness, 100% Adobe RGB coverage and a 2,000:1 contrast ratio. It has USB-C and mini HDMI inputs, an aluminum body that weighs 1.5 pounds and a smart case that works as a stand. UPERFECT says the USB-C cable must be a fully functional one that supports USB 3.0 or above, and it suggests an external power source for the best results. Pick it if you want 4K sharpness and wide color in a portable screen.