Is very-small second monitor a thing?

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pf100andahalf@reddit

To add to what others have mentioned, you can also use a tablet or a cell phone for playing videos/movies/whatever while using pc. That's what I do and it frees up my pc completely.

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I have 2 portable monitors that I use for work all the time, I haven't used them as secondary monitors on my desk because I have 3 of those already. The portable ones are nice because they pack up into my backpack along with my laptop and I can have a double or triple monitor setup on the road. The Asus one I have is 1080p 165hz at 15.6 inches and can be utilized as a single cord solution for 60hz or a USBc cable and HDMI for 165hz

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wryterra@reddit

Yes small second monitors are a thing. However...

I use steelseries arctis nova which works as a wifi headset for the pc and a bluetooth headset for my ipad at the same time. So not only is the sound coming from the same headset but I can also adjust the volume of both independently, which is great.

Before I got these I simply used airplay receiver as an app on my PC to stream my iPad audio to my PC, again, the audio comes from the same source that way.

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Megarboh@reddit (OP)

Good to know, will look into it

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frensacc@reddit

Do NOT buy the arctis series, or steelseries in general, bought one and replaced the wires 50x just for its (already infamous) static noises to stick arond

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Miserable_Return_764@reddit

I have Steelseries everything, including Arctis Nova 7 and like them because they work well and reliably. I think it is all personal. I would tell people not to buy something solely on my negative experience.

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Xeonnex@reddit

Did you or anyone else also experience the issue where the headset lowers its own volyme to 0 constantly?

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frensacc@reddit

Mine kinda does the opposite, its volume is almost unbearably loud at random times, I decided to chip in an extra 40$ or so and just get a white Razer barracuda that comes tonight and ship that back

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HerroKitty420@reddit

The barracuda sound quality is t that great for the price but they have a design flaw where the swivel is by the ear pieces. It's made of thin plastic instead of metal and it will crack over time. I'd return them while you still can

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frensacc@reddit

I just unboxxed it, sound quality isnt bad at all and the wuality feels more than good enough for everyday use headphones 😭

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HerroKitty420@reddit

Yeah it's brand new it should feel like that. Just telling you what's going to happen, I'm not the only one it's a known issue.

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frensacc@reddit

Eh i have a 2 year warranty ill js thug it out

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frensacc@reddit

Any recs for white headphones that double as casual headphones too? I got the barracuda mainly to wear out too

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eraguthorak@reddit

I've had the arctis 7 for about 5 years now and it still works beautifully. I just replaced the ear pads the other day because one of them was coming off, but absolutely no complaints about the audio or connectivity.

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CruelFish@reddit

So either they have some quality control issues or one of you is treating the headset like a baby.

Like for instance people complain about the build quality of hifiman headphones but Mine are identical to when they were bought due to treating mine like a baby with a brittle bone disorder.

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eraguthorak@reddit

I mean - I don't toss my headphones around, sit on them, or toss them in a backpack with a bunch of rocks then go for a mile run.

I have a headphone stand on my desk to keep them out of the way when I'm not wearing them, and then transition them from there to my head and back lol. Occasionally I'll take them to work (office job) whenever I have a high workload and need to focus, but then I usually just carry them with me.

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doobied@reddit

I've had mine for about the same have replaced headband and earpads.i love these headphones but when adjusting volume sometimes it will cut out on one side only .

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frensacc@reddit

Headphones glitching out asymmetrically is literally the biggest red flag to lazy manufacturing or corner cutting in design/programming 😭

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frensacc@reddit

Did you use them with 3.5mm? The arctis nova 1p for example only has 3.5mm aux cable and the provided cable has static noise and every cable with the headset does too, its a very common issue and theres like 50 forums on the lines of headsets, youre at best lucky and at worst just didnt use one of the provided connectivity tools 😭

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eraguthorak@reddit

Mine has a 3.5mm cable and a USB dongle that it connects to wirelessly. I usually use the dongle and never have any connection issues. I will occasionally use the cable when I need to plug into my phone for whatever reason but I don't recall any issues with it - though it's probably been a few months since I did that last.

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YeetedSloth@reddit

I’ve used the steel series software for about a year and ended up just deleting it. The software is a major hassle, the clipping software downright does not work half the time, and there’s a ton of extra bloatware to top it off. 3/10 their mixer is nice but when you spend as much time fixing audio inputs and outputs (because it adds 5) as you spend playing games it really detracts from the gaming experience.

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Old-Resolve-6619@reddit

I use it and it’s been getting better. The extra stuff I leave off.

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wryterra@reddit

To be clear, having a wifi and bluetooth input on the headset is independent of software. You can have PC and iPad play on the same headset and adjust the volume of both without using steelseries software at all.

That said GG/Sonar has, historically been garbage. That's true. It's getting better though.

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lorimar@reddit

The higher end Bose headphones can do this too and it works really well

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TH3_Captn@reddit

I've been waiting for this technology for years. Actually game changing. Thank you!

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GayFish@reddit

I love my Steelseries for this reason. When I bought mine, I knew it had both but when I discovered I could have both operating, it was a game changer

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johnnnybravado@reddit

Yeah I've got a pair of LucidSound 50Xs, they can do the same thing.

I've got two monitors though, so rarely use them for the dual function. I do scare the crap out of myself with that feature quite often though; I'll forget they are connected to my phone and open a video at max volume. Usually while a game is loading or something, so my guard is completely down 🤣

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noodlesvonsoup@reddit

Why would you need two separate sound inputs? It just sounds like an unnecessary hassle.

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wryterra@reddit

So I can listen to two separate devices. It's really not a hassle at all.

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noodlesvonsoup@reddit

That's fair enough, you do you, I personally would just run everything I need to on my pc. But if you are happy with your way, that is all that counts.

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wryterra@reddit

Sure, running everything on the PC is a definite option. But for me I enjoy having a full screen game on the PC and a YouTube video on the iPad with touch screen controls and the ability to easily turn the video volume up or down depending on how it balances with the game.

Different strokes.

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noodlesvonsoup@reddit

Makes sense now that you have elaborated. And to be fair it sounds perfect if you haven't got a second monitor.

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wryterra@reddit

I used to do multi monitor but I got sick of constantly having my head turned very slightly one way or the other with two monitors and didn't have room for a third.

These days I use one 5120x1440 gives me the best of both. Lots of screen real estate when I'm working with windows. I use snap spaces to have a 'full' 2560x1440 window that's right in the center of my eyeline and space around the edges for chat clients / terminals / feeds that I want to keep an eye on or I can snap windows to have the equivalent of side by side 1440p screens if that's preferable for a given task.

When gaming, though, it's a full 32:9 and iPad as second screen.

It works for me. :)

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defferfora@reddit

At the same time?? That's awesome, I never knew such a thing was possible. I'm assuming it's because wifi + Bluetooth?

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BananasAreEverywhere@reddit

It's not technically Wi-Fi but yes, it does allow you to Bluetooth and a separate 2.4 GHz connection to the dock simultaneously.

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Naojirou@reddit

Corsair virtuoso is also capable of it

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beingfeminineisok@reddit

came here to write this comment

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Nexfero@reddit

You can also just use a Bluetooth transmitter on PC to tablet if you have a wired headset.

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cnedhhy24@reddit

at this point just use picture in picture (PiP)

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nurf90@reddit

i just bought a tiny monitor myself Setup with tiny monitor

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flameice87@reddit

Is the small monitor touch screen type?

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TH3_Captn@reddit

Whats the size of your main monitor and the size of the small one? I like this setup

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nurf90@reddit

big one is 32” and small one is 10.5”

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Bigfrie192@reddit

Link?

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nurf90@reddit

10.5 Inch off Amazon

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doobied@reddit

That looks great

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Reikix@reddit

I have something like that. I got a KYY portable monitor (15.6") and I use it as a third monitor for YouTube videos while I work.

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No_Act_2773@reddit

Amazon echo show...

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MangoAtrocity@reddit

I still haven’t found one I like. I want 2x 15.6” 1920x1080 displays to sit under my 32” 16:9, but I can’t find any that have rear inputs and a VESA mount. They’re all really low-brightness too. Super frustrsting

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danuser8@reddit

Look up laptop second monitors, they’ll cost you less than $100 bucks

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i_give_you_gum@reddit

I bought a used 24" regular monitor for $50, I had a smaller one, which you could probably buy for $25 now.

I don't understand OPs need for a smaller monitor?

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danuser8@reddit

OP states he got no room for a second monitor on the desk, so he wants it as small as possible

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i_give_you_gum@reddit

Gotcha, but the thing that takes up the room is the stand and base, the stand doesn't really change size that much if your monitor is 22 inches vs 18.

The monitor itself can actually extend beyond the length of the desk, because it's a flat screen and not a crt

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Digital-Dinosaur@reddit

I've been thinking about getting a Google Nest Hub or similar

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PiersPlays@reddit

Just plug your phone into your PC and pipe the audio through. The exact cables and settings will vary based on your hardware but most configurations would allow you to do it cheaply.

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Megarboh@reddit (OP)

How to do that?

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PiersPlays@reddit

The exact cables and settings will vary based on your hardware but most configurations would allow you to do it cheaply.

I see in another comment you responded to that someone already gave you broad instructions.

If you want help with the specifics you'd need to explain what specific hardware you are using...

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Megarboh@reddit (OP)

What types of hardware is relevant here?

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PiersPlays@reddit

What phone do you have, what motherboard/PC do you have, what headset do you have?

Exactly how to connect your devices depends on what devices you have.

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Megarboh@reddit (OP)

Iphone/Ipad

Gigabyte z790 d ax wifi atx

Audeze maxwell

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PiersPlays@reddit

Great just grab your 40 pin ipod dock and we can get started...

Let's come at it from a different angle. Plug your 3.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable into the line-in port on the back of your PC and into the audio out 3.5mm audio port on the iPhone or iPad you're trying to connect to it.

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my_byte@reddit

I'm just using my iPad as a second screen

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GhostRiccy@reddit

adhd brothers unite use my upvote button

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chromalagann@reddit

I use a 16" portable monitor underneath my ultrawide. It has the ergonomics of having your laptop underneath the screen, but you free up all of the desk space and you can't spill your drink on it.

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ChimpGimpy@reddit

I use a 27” for my main screen and I have a small 7.5” mounted upside down beside it. I will upload a picture later and a link to the monitor I absolutely love it. I had the same situation wanted a second monitor for discord and Spotify but didn’t need a full size monitor

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Fantastic_Sympathy85@reddit

Small?

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RogerDoger72@reddit

Use a tablet!

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Mr_CJ_@reddit

Use your phone instead.

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theh0tt0pic@reddit

They have alot of very small monitors out there, I have a 7 inch monitor, that I use to monitor my temps and system stats and all that.

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Entire-Butterscotch2@reddit

I bought this 14 inch cheap monitor for like £40 from aliexpress and it works well for that type of thing.

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Entire-Butterscotch2@reddit

https://imgur.com/a/FbOEc2F this is what it looks like if yall are interested

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TheRedSteiner@reddit

Neat, does it come with the holes for screws so I can attach a flexible support?

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Entire-Butterscotch2@reddit

No holes unfortunately

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TheRedSteiner@reddit

Got it, thanks!

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po2gdHaeKaYk@reddit

Absolutely crazy that's £40. Can you share the seller link?

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Entire-Butterscotch2@reddit

It was this one: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006111326351.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.0.0.b812LQBXLQBXR0&mp=1

The only bad things about it is that the separate plastic stand it comes with sucks and the speakers sound really bad even for monitor speakers lol.

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jerryeight@reddit

Lol. But, how's the screen quality?

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Entire-Butterscotch2@reddit

I would say it's good but i have used bad displays all my life so i aint the best source.

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HatsuneM1ku@reddit

Is that shit really 2k? wth

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Entire-Butterscotch2@reddit

It has a weird resolution of 2160 x 1440 according to windows. I am pretty sure they repurpose laptop screens for this and that it's probably the Huawei Matebook 14 2022 display as the specs line up.

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NotRed_0@reddit

I'm planning to incorporate a portable monitor as my secondary, right under my primary as I too don't have the desk space and ergonomics for full sized side by side

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Disastrous-Body6034@reddit

they have many, easiest to find them by searching for portable monitors that use usb instead of hdmi or displayport

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coolkid42069911@reddit

Others have mentioned small monitors. However, another option that maybe could also work for you is a wall mounted monitor. You don't need to worry about desk space if it's not on the desk :)

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OwnZookeepergame6413@reddit

Personally I would go with some cheap second hand monitor on marketplace. If you use it verticle with a mount arm it takes very little space, leaves the surface usable and you can move it away if need be

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GodBearWasTaken@reddit

It’s a thing as people have said… but more seriously, if you brain has this issue, it won’t improve if you satisfy it. Being bored is actually a good thing in limited doses.

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OwnZookeepergame6413@reddit

Well yes, but as he clearly explained he will just use his phone

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PsychologicalDay9538@reddit

You can use your phone.

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weebgaming666@reddit

Man, anything can be a thing, build as you want, have a giant tv as a monitor, or something small, its whatever you make it

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Niclasnight@reddit

There are small monitors like you described, but if your PC supports Bluetooth, you can just transfer audio from your phone to your PC using a small application called "Bluetooth Audio Receiver" on the Microsoft Store

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sops-sierra-19@reddit

I bought a $40 monitor mount off of amazon that allows me to "stack" both of my monitors on top of each other. Could be an option if you can't find a monitor in the size you're looking for.

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NewsofPE@reddit

would you happen to have a link to that? sounds very nice if you don't have much horizontal space

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Xenvar@reddit

I did this but i use a pretty weak ikea desktop so i had to buy a metal plate to sandwich the desk on top and bottom so the clamp would't crush the desk. Used for a 27 and 24 inch monitor.

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sops-sierra-19@reddit

here

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sops-sierra-19@reddit

https://a.co/d/h3dX0wa

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TheLothorse@reddit

Just vertically stack your monitors. I need two monitors for productivity and as long as your comfortable sitting a little bit lent back it works great. (I also recommend going on a few days youtube/social media detox, it will do wonders for your ability to focus, haha)

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zuko_thecat@reddit

Lemme guess the cpu. 7800x3d?...

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LieutenantDan_263@reddit

There is an app which is called "Super Display". It will turn your Tablet into a second monitor. You can use it wirelessly or wired and it is awesome. Windows will recognize it perfectly as a monitor.

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Demented1971@reddit

I have a 15inch LCD monitor that I mainly got for streaming to keep an eye on chat and stuff. Now I use it for just like you said.

I watch podcasts, longer videos and such while I game on my 27 inch 1440p monitor. Satisfies the media consumption addiction I have nicely.

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CoconutMochi@reddit

I always thought about using a short monitor w/ touchscreen like this one below my main monitor. It's rather expensive though

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYLQR8XC?ref=emc_s_m_5_i_atc

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eisenklad@reddit

Portable Monitors on Amazon/preferred online store.

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komeahko_kuontalo@reddit

Turn the second monitor by 90 degrees. It’s actually so good once you get used to it

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SendCatsNoDogs@reddit

Have you tried picture-in-picture mode? Chrome has extentions for it and Firefox has it by default. The only drawback is that the player covers a small part of the screen.

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Megarboh@reddit (OP)

Yes

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Shin_Ramyun@reddit

If desktop space is the primary concern, I would recommend a monitor arm and a regular sized monitor. The arm start around $30 but go up to $300 for the ultra heavy duty ones. I’ve been a PC gamer for over 20 years and I recently converted to monitor arms and let me tell you it is a game changer.

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Stooovie@reddit

Yes, and you definitely don't want a weak arm so every time you touch your table, the display wiggles around like crazy. Or, mount it on the wall.

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PainEverlasting@reddit

picture in picture mode is a thing that exists

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phoenix4ce@reddit

I've used software called spacedesk to turn my shitty Fire tablet into a monitor accessible over WiFi. You could use that with your phone.

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AMv8-1day@reddit

Yeah, they're called portable monitors. They are usually USB-C powered, 1080p, and 14-17". Pretty easy to find, but save yourself some time and just look into the Asus Zen screen line.

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Starkiller_0915@reddit

Yeah it works I ran like this for a while but tbh if you get the new a50xs you Audio problem goes away bc they connect to phone and pc at same time

Idk it’s a much more expensive option then a cheap monitor but I like my string have 1 monitor now instead of the 7 before

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brendan87na@reddit

yes, and you should see what the flight sim community does with them, it's insane...

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Nokin345@reddit

If you have a spare tablet, you can use it as a wireless monitor

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acewing905@reddit

I sometimes use my 13" laptop screen as a third monitor via spacedesk to watch videos on while I work on my proper monitors
You can even use a phone or tablet with Spacedesk and audio will come from your usual PC audio output

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the_duck17@reddit

I got a 15" portable Asus monitor I throw all my YouTube, Spotify and other streaming stuff onto. It's a USB-C monitor so it just does it own thing. Outside of that, I do use up the 3 video outs on my 3080 (27" 1440p 165Hz main screen, 24" 1080 144Hz secondary screen, 24" 1080 60Hz tertiary screen). I do a lot of web testing and spreadsheets for work so I use all my monitors and having one dedicated to just keeping me entertained is nice to have.

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clare416@reddit

Either you buy a cheap portable monitor or buy a cheap tablet (Amazon Fire HD 8/10 is fine, I'm using 8 currently)

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HumbleCucumber@reddit

https://www.keebmonkey.com/products/ajazz-akp846-smart-display-mechanical-keyboard?variant=45378476998871

This keyboard comes with a tiny display.

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Puk3s@reddit

Seems fine. One thing I will say is when I have a 4k and 1080p monitor moving windows across each screen isn't always the greatest experience.

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b1gb0n312@reddit

Can you put a dual monitor mount on your desk? That will allow you maximize space on your desk

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Metalman96@reddit

My second monitor is a 19 inch 900p I got at Best Buy years ago for maybe $60-70.

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porcomaster@reddit

https://old.reddit.com/r/TheFirstDescendant/comments/1eka1r5/42k_shield_with_enzo_ask_me_how/

don't have a better picture right now. but i use a 7" screen that i had to monitor my PC, but it work as any other screen on the market, actually i am not sure if it's a 7" or 10.7" but it's quite cheap on amazon

50-100 dollars

https://www.amazon.com/Raspberry-ROADOM-Touchscreen-Responsive-Compatible/dp/B09XDK2FRR/ref=sr_1_4?crid=312DYFDG6ZA29&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hbPzMluAyfoZrN-hTI0Du-M9Ng9TGAN_eg_grlKnlunpsNI6e3ZVLwAnKePs_SDijEVzUA--ERhCdKZRfPzQdir5kudQ_bo_Dv6ReKKabBw9zrBuJG27CsSII0iHePmmwEtqfE0rSB6pLqzrIpNc2nrGJRVkzoaBLeagIDdFDME4_CtrYWLi2DK2QbS7hMMzX7IOCScgPdhIVoEfn5JNrgNclccACZ00AmgtNKHKsIc.EkTKvBhLAVDyB2YZejzqeiI9X4k1tjhuc4PuCrLsGU4&dib_tag=se&keywords=screen+10%22&qid=1725766351&sprefix=screen+10+%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-4

https://www.amazon.com/GeeekPi-10-1-Inch-Screen-Raspberry/dp/B0CPLYD5GD/ref=sr_1_5?crid=312DYFDG6ZA29&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hbPzMluAyfoZrN-hTI0Du-M9Ng9TGAN_eg_grlKnlunpsNI6e3ZVLwAnKePs_SDijEVzUA--ERhCdKZRfPzQdir5kudQ_bo_Dv6ReKKabBw9zrBuJG27CsSII0iHePmmwEtqfE0rSB6pLqzrIpNc2nrGJRVkzoaBLeagIDdFDME4_CtrYWLi2DK2QbS7hMMzX7IOCScgPdhIVoEfn5JNrgNclccACZ00AmgtNKHKsIc.EkTKvBhLAVDyB2YZejzqeiI9X4k1tjhuc4PuCrLsGU4&dib_tag=se&keywords=screen+10%22&qid=1725766351&sprefix=screen+10+%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-5

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=screen+10%22&crid=312DYFDG6ZA29&sprefix=screen+10+%2Caps%2C121&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

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KFC_Junior@reddit

you could get a galaxy tab and use its second screen feature or even just vertically mount

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Warcraft_Fan@reddit

Used POS displays can be as small as 9" but they are often 4:3 and VGA only.

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Cardboard_Android@reddit

I do exactly this...with a cheap tablet I got off Gumtree/Craigs List/ebay. I paid £30 for a 10.4" Samsung Galaxy Tab A7. I have it on a mag stand just below my main monitor and use it for Discord/Spotify/browser while Im gaming. I can do it natively on my Tablet (https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00088544/), although there plenty of apps that will let you do the same thing.

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cheesyweiner420@reddit

Could you not just use an ultrawide monitor and use some sort of window separating app to split it into a 16:9 on one side and use the rest as a small browser/youtube

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HandmadeMaker043@reddit

Arzopa sells a small monitor for like 60/70 bucks. I have the high refresh one just cuz but if it’s just for side tasks then it’s amazing

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momasf@reddit

I use a pen display pad (pad for art). Maybe you have a spare one lying around

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Miraculous_Unguent@reddit

I got one of these, works like a charm. Have it down between my keyboard and main monitor.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806581177438.html

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Zorminster@reddit

I got a cheap 14" ultrawide panel and then 3d printed a couple brackets that clip on my keyboard. This lets me run the short wide secondary between my keyboard and main monitor. It's also touchscreen- originally this was so i could try and setup some flight sim touch panels on this secondary but i'm really happy using it for discord and/or YT videos while I game. it's also fine for keeping a buildguide or soemthing open while playing something like POE.

note mine, but here's a decent representation of what i'm talking about: https://screenrant.com/lukos-ultra-wide-portable-4k-monitor-kickstarter/

Wisecoco 14 Inch 4K 3840X1100 DIY IPS LCD Monitor Gaming Console Panel Dengan 60Hz Controller Board Raspberry pi Display

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MattScopes@reddit

I know they make such things for raspberry pis. Maybe that will help in googling

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ToThePillory@reddit

Yes, you can get small monitors, Google will reveal good places to buy them.

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LSD_tripper@reddit

Yes alot of people have them they also make monitor mounts so you can stack them vertically if you dont have the space in length

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Antti5@reddit

I'm very happy with a 34" ultrawide paired with a 16" second monitor.

The small monitor gets the secondary stuff like a music player, Discord or whatever it is. The big monitor has the work, or when I play game I want the game full screen on a big display.

In my use, I have no need for the second monitor to be a big. Small saves desk space and is also helpful with my speaker placement, because a 16" monitor is very low.

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netscorer1@reddit

Why don’t you use your fckng phone?

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nanonan@reddit

There are cases with a built in monitor like the Jonsbo D31 or D41 Screen version.

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MisterGrimes@reddit

I do the same thing.

I sandwich my phone between my keyboards so it stands up (i keep two keyboards on my desk for work/gaming). That way I can watch videos in the background while i do other stuff.

I've considered getting a laptop stand/arm rig for my work desk for my personal laptop so i can have that 3rd screen.

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notafakeaccounnt@reddit

I've just got to say

You know "picture in picture" is a thing right?

It pops the video/Livestream/Serie/movie/whatever you are watching into a small stay-on-top window.

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XiTzCriZx@reddit

It can be annoying with first person games on mouse and keyboard where you can't see your cursor and accidentally grab the window or something in it, I constantly skip around on videos when I don't mean to.

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Megarboh@reddit (OP)

Yes

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nimbusnacho@reddit

You could always get something like an on-camera monitor that people would use for filming, like a portkeys or ninja. I use them for filming and sometimes when I travel they work as a second screen for editing in a pinch.

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r3con_ops@reddit

I use an iPad as my Netflix/youtube screen. Connected to pc with usb-c, and then using the app Duet (also can connect with just WiFi)

Works very well for me

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AC2BHAPPY@reddit

I think my monitor has a pip option that i can make a tiny window its own monitor and use it as such

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WhySoSadCZ@reddit

I've got one and absolutely love it.

https://imgur.com/a/lY2IVXg

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f3xjc@reddit

What aspect ratio is that? It is sold as vertical?

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WhySoSadCZ@reddit

It's a classic small sized 16:9 1080p monitor. Connected through HDMI. I just put it at an angle vertically next to my main monitor.

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BossGamerDK@reddit

You could also get a small tripod and use your phone with an app called Spacedesk. Does the job fine. I still use it now with an All in one chromebook for a second monitor for the time being until I get a real second monitor

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sailedtoclosetodasun@reddit

Another option is to just buy an ipad, even a cheap used one a few years old.

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Blaze999@reddit

Small monitors are definitely a thing but have you considered using a vertical monitor mount? Takes up no more space and you can get a regular size monitor.

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Ace-Venturaa@reddit

Reposting because comment was deleted due to amazon link

So I used to always have a second monitor but haven’t for about 3-4 years because I rarely ever used it and a single monitor just looks cleaner imo. However, recently, I’ve been playing a game that has lots of grinding / AFKish stuff to do, and I thought how nice it would be to have a dedicated smaller monitor for youtube, spotify, discord, etc.

I ended up buying a small 16” portable monitor and amazon (the exact model here - REMOVED LINK ((search up AZOPA portable 15.6” monitor on amazon)) - on sale for only $60 bucks) and it’s been great! I will say, if you go this route, do yourself a favor and also buy yourself a 10 foot mini HDMI to HDMI cable.

It exactly what I needed at a very short price and sounds like what you may want too!

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Nathan1506@reddit

I have a tiny monitor under my others that I use for chats, cost about £30 on Amazon. Bad resolution but good for what I use it for

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Aliothale@reddit

Multi monitors setups died the day our smartphones and tablets became powerful enough to do these types of things during regular computing.

What you're looking for is one of the cheap 8" Amazon tablets which you can get for like $35-50 on sale.

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an_achronist@reddit

Yeah you can get small monitors. I have a 10.5 inch 1280p usb monitor, as well as a 14" 1440. If you're already using the hdmi socket in your GPU you might wanna get a displayport to hdmi adapter for it, as most mini displays use mini-hdmi or display over usb, but only a few motherboards support display over usb.

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DasPike@reddit

I used a 14" portable display for the years I was WFH. Perfect for background media and/or extra desktop estate that I can easily pack up when my day is done.

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nonowords@reddit

There are solutions for using a phone/tablet as a monitor. https://www.spacedesk.net/?

One of the big downsides though is scaling, you ideally want the ppi to be somewhat similar if you plan to do absolutely anything other than put a video stream on it. But there are some solutions to get around that. https://github.com/mgth/LittleBigMouse

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polmeeee@reddit

I have it, but tbh it costs just about as much as a regular monitor. I have since switched the tiny monitor with a regular monitor but in vertical orientation. So in a way it is 2 tiny monitors stacked on top of each other.

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LouDiamond@reddit

i have my 2nd monitor above my main monitor to make up for small desk space

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turtleship_2006@reddit

Look at spacedesk or any similar software that lets you use your phone as an extra monitor, the audio will be output from the same headset and everything.
There are loads of options, including free ones like this, and this one lets you connect a variety of devices (iPhone/iPad, android, other PCs, anything with a web browser) over WiFi or USB so you can see if meets your needs or if it's easier to buy a second screen.

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noodlesvonsoup@reddit

Two monitors are the way to go, I have 50" main monitor for gaming on and a 32" secondary monitor for watching stuff on.

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Redacted_Reason@reddit

I like a vertical side monitor. Would that fit your bill?

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vdfritz@reddit

i used to have a 24" second monitor but bought an ARZOPA 15.6" portable monitor and loved it so much i got rid of the old 24" side monitor and use that instead

so main 24" 144hz monitor in front of me, 15.6" portable monitor on the left (turns on with any usbc charger, has usbc and mini hdmi inputs

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Zeptheboss@reddit

If you have a ipad you can use software like easycanvas to use it as a second mini monitor.

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SoundlessScream@reddit

Look for a small second monitor that would attach to the top of your current monitor and do a vertical dual monitor setup. I was able to find horizontal oriented monitors by searching "clip on second monitor" that would attach to your already existing monitor. With a little more looking through those keywords you can probably find that the ones that show up first or maybe a few can be attached to the top.

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devildaggers@reddit

Try spacedesk

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SodaFloatzel@reddit

Grab a small widescreen TV or monitor - I'm talking 22" or less, 720 \~ 1080p, but with decent DPI and VESA mounting points - plus a VESA mounting arm. In my case I've got a Visio M220VA fitting this role.

Now, hear me out: rotate it 90 degrees. You can do that. You can also Extend your Desktop to it and orient the TV position on the arm, so the bottom edges of both displays are aligned.

In practice it takes up a lot less horizontal space to maintain the same amount of available video real estate - I can watch videos and have Discord open stacked vertically off to the side while I'm also gaming fullscreen on my main monitor.

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Ariiawa_@reddit

you said using your phone is adequate, spacedesk is a free program that let's you use your phone as a second monitor through either usb or wifi (usb obviously works better)

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Significant_Apple904@reddit

If you want to keep your phone as the small monitor, you can potentially get an audio splitter that would allow multiple sources of audio connect to the same output device (headphone)

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FreeVoldemort@reddit

My second monitor is small. My primary is 32 inch 4k 144hz. Secondary is some old tiny one that works perfectly for what you want to do. I do the same. Especially love it when someone gets grumpy and stalls on MTG Arena like I'm not entertaining myself on the second screen.

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Epic_Allay@reddit

Oh totally. I have an ancient 600x800 HP15 something that uses VGA and is like 15 years old but i use it for twitch chat

just look on ebay or facebook marketplace or smth I'm sure you can find a cheap monitor that works if you're just playing videos

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Targetm12@reddit

You could get something like this so you can get a normal monitor with vesa mounting. They also make them side by side if that works too.

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NV-Nautilus@reddit

Depending on the space you have it might be worth using a small mixer for your headset. Otherwise you could use just about any "portable" monitor or maybe a used 4:3 panel.

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Prodigy_of_Bobo@reddit

Get a phone stand homie

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Psychobillycadillac1@reddit

anything is a "thing" when you're custom building.

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sydekix@reddit

I used Spacedesk to transform my iPad or phone into a secondary display before I got another monitor. Pretty easy to use

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chibicascade2@reddit

I got a 19" 900p monitor from goodwill. It was like $10. I have had it around forever, but I finally hooked it up last night to watch TV while I was gaming.

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FarmingJediPokemon@reddit

I highly recommend getting a cheap small TV with HDMI and just using that as your second monitor. That’s what I did and I do the same thing you’re wanting to do. I’m not sure where you’re located but Walmart has some small TVs for like $50, but you could also see if anyone in your area is selling or getting rid of one and maybe pay even less (if anything).

Before I got my second “monitor” I just got a cheap phone stand and used my earbuds with my headset over them. Worked just fine until I wanted a screen to bring Discord over to while I’m playing with friends.

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Mallevs_m@reddit

If all you’re going to do is play youtube videos just get a tablet

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fuzzynyanko@reddit

Definitely. If you are monitoring logs in a PC, a small 15" monitor can work great, especially in portrait. However, it might be unsexy to sell them in a store. Also look for HDTVs

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Admiral_peck@reddit

I'm running 24's for my secondaries

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Sol33t303@reddit

Theres small portable monitors you can get the size of like a small laptop screen, they are great for when you need to work from a laptop on the go.

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MagicPistol@reddit

Even if the desk is small, you could just get a dual monitor arm and turn the 2nd monitor sideways to use in portrait mode.

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Ok_Seaworthiness6534@reddit

i used to have a monitor that was like , 14'' ( not sure ) Just to have my dm open all time at work and often used it to watch videos withou an issue ;D helped me a lot, today i got a 720p one 19''

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beearghpea@reddit

I used to use a 15.6" monitor in portrait next to a 27" monitor in landscape. They aligned almost perfectly, I'm always surprised I don't see many / if any examples of others doing this. I 3D printed a vesa bracket that let me connect it to a lightweight tablet arm so I could rotate it for vids if I wanted. I found it really useful!

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Iflail@reddit

Maybe look into OnTopReplica, free program that you can set up to whatever you have running I usually use it with YouTube to set up the screen in a corner that won’t cover any game UI elements I need to see, then change the window size and opacity to 75% in the off chance there’s something I need to see in that corner.

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tekkn0@reddit

21.5" is the best size for 2nd screen imo. Perfect to watch movies while grinding your favorite game.

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TheDialupNinja@reddit

Monitor arm?

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majds1@reddit

Depends how small. I mean you can go with whatever monitor you want, i personally have a 27 inch 1440p screen as my primary monitor, and a 22 inch 1080p secondary screen for youtube, discord, or guides for some games. To me that's perfect, but if it was any smaller i wouldn't like it very much.

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Inevitable-Gur-3013@reddit

Try spacedesk app to make the phone a second monitor.

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littleemp@reddit

You seriously didnt even try to search amazon for portable monitors.

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Megarboh@reddit (OP)

oh that’s the word for it, been searching with other words and just been seeing regular monitors. Will check that out

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Felice3004@reddit

Basically all laptop mointors are also available as portable monitors and most monitors below 20" is a portable one

You can easily find 13-15" monitors that are fhd with 60hz for 100$ and less, best producers imo are arzopa and uperfect but there are a lot (especially on aliexpress and amazon)

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jiltanen@reddit

I have been using tablet to that.

If you want sound to come through same speakers you can connect tablet to pc’s line in and use windows mixer to passthrough the sound.

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