Wimaxit Wimaxit M1050CV4 10.5" HDR Portable Monitor Review

For $99, this portable monitor is a productivity powerhouse. Skip it if you game, but for everyone else, it's the best value on the market.

For a hundred bucks, the Wimaxit M1050CV4 is a shockingly good portable monitor. The one thing you need to know is that it punches way above its price tag in the areas that matter for a screen you'll throw in a bag. It's not a gaming powerhouse or a professional color grading tool, but as a second screen for your laptop or a bigger view for your phone, it's a no-brainer. The 3:2 aspect ratio is the secret sauce here, giving you more vertical space for documents and web pages than the typical 16:9 portable screen.

The biggest surprise is the display quality. For under a hundred dollars, you get a 410-nit IPS panel with 100% sRGB coverage, which lands it in the 93rd percentile for color in our database. That means it looks good. Text is sharp on the 1920x1280 resolution, and the brightness is more than enough for indoor use. The 60Hz refresh rate is fine for productivity, but it's squarely in the 21st percentile for performance, so don't expect buttery-smooth motion for gaming or fast-paced video.

At $99, this is an absolute steal. You're getting premium-level color and portability for less than half the price of many competitors. It's the kind of value that makes you wonder why you'd spend more for a basic travel screen.

Most portable monitors in this size are 16:9 and cost closer to $200. Compared to something like an ASUS ZenScreen, you're saving a ton of cash and getting a more productive aspect ratio, though you might give up a slightly sturdier build. Don't even look at the gaming-focused portable monitors like the ones from MSI or LG in the competitor list—those are in a completely different league (and price bracket) for high refresh rates. This Wimaxit is for getting work done, not for playing Cyberpunk on the go.

If you're looking for a portable gaming monitor, this isn't it. The 60Hz refresh rate will feel sluggish. Go look at higher-refresh-rate options from brands like ASUS or Lenovo instead, but be ready to pay three times as much.

If you need a portable second screen for your laptop or a way to turn your phone into a mini-workstation, buy this. The excellent color, smart 3:2 aspect ratio, and rock-bottom price make it an easy recommendation. Just pack a pair of headphones and maybe a more stable stand if you're picky.