Dell Dell Pro 14 Plus 14" Portable Monitor (2-Pack) Review

The Dell Pro 14 Plus is a reliable, no-nonsense portable monitor for work. It scores an 86/100 for portability. It's worth buying if you find it under $300 and just need a simple second screen on the go.

The Dell Pro 14 Plus is a straightforward, no-fuss portable monitor. It's built for one thing: giving you a second screen on the go without any extra cables or adapters.

And it does that job well. The 14-inch 16:10 IPS panel is sharp enough for work, the dual USB-C ports handle video and power in one cable, and it's light enough to toss in a bag. It's a productivity tool, not a feature-packed showpiece.

Performance is exactly what you'd expect from a 60Hz, 7ms IPS panel. It's fine for spreadsheets, documents, and video calls. The 400-nit brightness and 100% sRGB color coverage mean it looks decent, even in brighter rooms. But don't expect miracles. Our data puts its overall performance in the 5th percentile against all monitors, which just means it's not built for speed. It's a workhorse, not a racehorse.

Here's the tricky part. The price swings from $265 to $680 depending on where you look. At the lower end of that range, it's a solid value for a reliable, name-brand portable screen. At the high end, you're paying a premium for the Dell logo when other options might offer more features. Shop around. If you can snag it near $300, it's a fair deal.

Compared to something like the Asus ZenScreen or a Lenovo portable monitor, the Dell Pro 14 Plus is more basic. It lacks a built-in battery or a fancy folding cover/stand. But that simplicity is its strength—fewer parts to break. It trades flashy features for reliable plug-and-play functionality. Against gaming portables, it's not even in the same league, and that's okay. It's for work, not play.

Skip this if you're a gamer or a video editor needing high refresh rates or perfect color accuracy. Also, if you want a monitor that doubles as a tablet cover or has a built-in battery, you'll find the Dell's tilt-only stand and cable-dependent design too basic. Look at Asus or ViewSonic models instead.

Buy this if you're a business traveler, remote worker, or student who just needs a dependable second screen for your laptop. The one-cable setup is a game-saver at coffee shops and airports. It's the monitor you forget about because it just works.