G-STORY 14″ Portable Dual Monitor for Laptop Screen Extender
G-STORY 14″ Portable Dual Monitor for Laptop Screen Extender 1080P Full HD One USB-A Cable Connect for 11.6-16Inch Laptop Portable Workstation(Dual Screen)
| Weight: | 816 g |
| Dimensions: | 37.99 x 25 x 15 cm; 816.47 Grams |
| Brand: | G-STORY |
| Model: | GS140H0 |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | G-STORY |
| Dimensions: | 37.99 x 25 x 15 cm; 816.47 Grams |
Good travel monitor, but only has USB-c inpu
I bought two on sale – one for me and one for my wife. My laptop (Samsung) connects flawlessly – plug into one of the usb-c ports and you’re in business. Her Dell didn’t connect as easily. Probably due to being locked down from work. It would not connect until she was on the internet and connected to VPN. Then it finally connected.
It includes a couple of adapters, but having an HDMI in would be nice.
We did use them a lot on the road and the worked well. The kickstand is a bit flimsy, but with some care it isn’t a problem.
Works great for an extra monitor for my laptop. It's a little small, but that's ok. Also, if I don't have anything open on this monitor, the color is off. But that doesn't really matter. Everything I open on the monitor is crisp and clear.
Works great for an extra monitor for my laptop. It’s a little small, but that’s ok. Also, if I don’t have anything open on this monitor, the color is off. But that doesn’t really matter. Everything I open on the monitor is crisp and clear.
Loved this monitor. It worked immediately out of the box and it was nicely packaged. I think it’s a good clarity- I use it for excel and its office work so I don’t need super HD picture so that was a plus. Thin and portable
Loved this monitor. It worked immediately out of the box and it was nicely packaged. I think it’s a good clarity- I use it for excel and its office work so I don’t need super HD picture so that was a plus. Thin and portable
Mobile office must-have
Having this portable monitor has genuinely eased my work travel. The simplicity of its single cable setup means less clutter and more productivity, no matter where I am. Its lightweight design doesn’t weigh down my luggage yet provides a clear, expansive display that’s easy on the eyes for long stretches of work. While not without its quirks, the overall utility it brings to my mobile office setup is undeniable.
Excellent quality
This is a perfect accessory for whoever travels for work. My husband is a software developer and often needs to visit clients and he finds this screen is great. It is very thin and fits perfectly into his bag with his laptop. Easy to set up has great resolution.
Works well!
I really like this portable monitor a lot. It arrived exactly as described and feels well-made.
The monitor ran at the advertised resolution and refresh rate, while also looking very clear and sharp. The only issue I experienced was certain devices were not able to pick-up the display straight away, but after some testing it was largely down to my devices not not putting out enough voltage on some of the USB ports. (Check the manual, it lists the power requirements!).
The colours output the monitor are a tiny bit washed-out, but for a monitor of this nature it is to be expected.
Overall, if you need a decent portable monitor that is fairly easy to get going, this is a pretty good option!
Really good portable monito
I have experimented before with using tablets or e-ink devices connected as second monitors with mixed results. I am happy to report that this one worked flawlessly and was really easy to connect up to my laptop’s USB-C port.
It’s really easy to use and the picture quality is great. Really useful for me when I am working and require the use of a second monitor as it is so much more compact and portable than my full size desktop monitor. It means that not only is my computer portable but so is my second screen. Given the quality and reasonable price, I would highly recommend this portable monitor.
Mini PC and portable monitor combo
This is my idea of a compromise as I really didn’t want to get a laptop as they don’t really seem to be able to perform anywhere near as well as a PC but I also didn’t have the space to have a PC and wanted it to be a little bit portable as in I could move it around my house at will so I can have it one day downstairs and 1 day upstairs or even 1 day in my office so the idea came about to be able to have a portable monitor as well as a mini PC connected together which means that I could just lift them up and throw them into a bag if I needed to use them out on about or I could set them up as a fixed office when needed.
This works really well directly Connected to my mini PC, the cables are just plug and go and it works immediately as the main screen. A really bright and clear and the fact that it’s a full 14 inch screen means that I’ve got plenty of space to be able to see what I’m doing.
I really enjoy this monitor. It has a 14in display which is FHD 1920x1080. It uses an IPS panel and the colors are very vivid. The screen reminds me of an iPad with a flip cover that allows the monitor to stand on a desk. This monitor is great from adding a second screen you laptop on the go or for your desktop if you don’t have enough room on your desk for a second full sized monitor. It connects via usb c but comes with an adapter for usb c to usb a to allow the monitor to be used if you don’t have a usb c port. Overall I’m very satisfied with the monitor!
I really enjoy this monitor. It has a 14in display which is FHD 1920×1080. It uses an IPS panel and the colors are very vivid. The screen reminds me of an iPad with a flip cover that allows the monitor to stand on a desk. This monitor is great from adding a second screen you laptop on the go or for your desktop if you don’t have enough room on your desk for a second full sized monitor. It connects via usb c but comes with an adapter for usb c to usb a to allow the monitor to be used if you don’t have a usb c port. Overall I’m very satisfied with the monitor!
Very useful
I have found this 14 inch G-Story portable monitor to be easy to use alongside my laptop. It allows me to work a little more efficiently as it provides me to have two screens on at the same time. I can mirror the same set-up that I have with my desk top when away from the office. The screen is very portable and easily fits in my laptop carrier bag. You can see that it comes with it’s own integrated stand and effective screen protector. The picture quality is clear and bright enough. It is perfect for office working. For high definition videos and gaming you will lose some details.
Overall, for the price this is a decent portable monitor. I definitely don’t have any complaints with using it.
Good sized portable monito
As a digital designer, I do all of my work on my trusty MacBook Pro laptop which gives me the flexibility to work from anywhere. However, when working on a complex graphics or video editing project, the 16-inch screen doesn’t really cut it and often gets cluttered with menus and preference panels. However, this 14-inch portable monitor by G-Story, allows you to extend the screen to accommodate more panels making you more productive on the go.
It’s an extremely lightweight and portable 14-inch, 1080p HD monitor. It comes complete with a built-in PU leather screen cover with a soft inner fabric which also acts as a stand to set the monitor on. Conveniently it has an interchangeable cable module at the back meaning you can place the module at the top or on either side to make connection easy. Plus, it has a retractable USB-C cable for quick and easy connection without the clutter of cables.
It’s fully powered by the host laptop which means you don’t need an additional power supply to run the monitor and it features built-in speakers. The monitor only has 3 physical buttons, one for the power and the other to increase and decrease the screen brightness. But for some reason, the buttons are located at the base of the unit, which can be cumbersome to get to, especially when the monitor is in an upright position on the stand.
The monitor comes with a dongle that includes drivers if needed, a USB-A connector to USB-C port adaptor and an instruction booklet. Overall, the monitor has made working remotely much easier. I now don’t need to connect my laptop to my external 27-inch display but can set up my office anywhere.
Easy way to extend your laptop to multiple screens
Very useful device for travelling. I find it difficult on the go working off a single screen as I’m used to three screens on my desktop setup. The G-STORY screen is of good quality, it’s a decent size at 14″ and it’s got high quality 1080P display.
It’s simple and easy to setup, it was an automatically retracting cable for connecting to the laptop and it doesn’t require any independent power supply so runs off your laptop battery.
Price point is fair and reasonable, quality is good and for me it’s a great way to improve productivity when travelling.
Good for hot desking.
I keep this is a cupboard at work for co-working / hot desking.
Box not aesthetically pleasing, but don’t be fooled, item itself is great.
USB connection. Cable box can be attached at any side to suit, which is really smart.
Cable retraction is fun, but be careful it doesn’t scratch your computer.
Smart Cover, iPad style. Really nice looking unit.
1080p pictures look crisp.
Extra screen on the move and can also be used for gaming.
A portable monitor is so useful and can be used in so many situations. This is now in my laptop bag whenever travelling because it means I can work with a two monitor setup no matter where go. Also as an addition I can hook it up for some bigger screen gaming when away from home. This monitor has a few great features, the case/cover with inbuilt stand is a must, but the retractable cable is a genius idea as you are not searching for a cable its always attached.
The monitor isn’t the brightest but I guess this is due to the convenience of only needing a single cable, USBC to connect to your PC.
Picture quality is pretty good and at 1080p is detailed enough for pretty much all 2nd monitor needs.
For me the only negative is there is no option of HDMI and a additional USB connection for separate power would be nice to allow for a brighter picture.
Value (109.99 with 50 voucher at time of review) I would say is average if it wasn’t for the voucher I would have said it was a tad expensive considering its lacking hdmi, but with the voucher seems pretty good value.
great for work at home
so it came very fast, packed nicely, already with a case, has integrated C type cable witch is hidden on the side, and is very easily portable around. nice resolution on screen. became more easy to work.
Easy to install
Got to say I’m mighty impressed with this little monitor.
Set it up on my mini PC in the lounge.
Installed without issues, image nice and clear.
Like the inbuilt protective cover that doubles as a stand. Ability to relocate the cable to and side is great if you want to use it at a non standard orientation. Retractable cable keeps things neat and tidy
No complaints.
14" Portable monito
The G-STORY 14″ Portable Dual Monitor for Laptop Screen Extender is super handy. You just plug it into your laptop with a USB cable and boom, you’ve got two screens. The picture is really clear, and it’s great for getting more stuff done at once. Plus, it’s not too big, so you can take it with you wherever you go. If you need more space to work or play, this is a great choice.
Good portable scree
This is a very useful portable screen for a laptop or something like a Microsoft Surface. It connects via USB and is simple plug-and-play operation. I tried it with my 2023 HP Pavilion laptop and was very impressed with the brightness and clarity of the screen, which was far better than the built in screen on my laptop.
The screen doesn’t need a separate power supply, it works through the USB (and presumably will leach power from your laptop battery if you’re not plugged into the mains).
For me, the main drawback of the screen is that it isn’t a touchscreen, and for that reason I have docked one star. I think at the current price (129.99), it should have a touchscreen. Other than that, I am really pleased with it and would heartily recommend it.
Compact but mighty
I was on the fence about getting a portable monitor, but this has thoroughly impressed me. Its ultra-thin design and lightweight build make it an ideal companion for my laptop during travels. The 1080P resolution on a 14-inch screen is perfect for my design work, offering vivid colours and sharp images. The smart protective cover is a thoughtful addition, providing not just safety but also doubling as a stand. That said, I do wish the built-in speakers offered better sound quality; they’re passable for casual use but lack depth for anything more.
Portable laptop scree
This portable screen already comes with a storage case which can also be angled and set up for good viewing. The connection cable is retractable within the case. The screen resolution is not the best, however it is good for the price. It is not very bright but still easy to view. The screen is lightweight and convenient for travelling.
Great portable scree
This instantly gets picked up in windows 10, which is the main use I will be using this for. The screen did fail to be picked up with my Linux box and Steam Deck, but I assume it is driver related, as there is no Linux driver on the supplied USB stick, which has drivers and instructions for windows, android and mac use.
The screen itself is 60hz IPS, which is a decent enough panel to do some light gaming and as it’s 1080p, it gives a very pleasing image.
The colours are sharp and don’t get saturated, which for this kind of product is a big plus.
I would have loved for this to have an HDMI input, which would have been superb, but it was known beforehand that it didn’t so I can’t realistically deduct a star or complain about it.
It folds down fairly flat but not as flat as others of this type due to the USB block on the back, which you can move to either side or to the top easily.
I do like this, but buyers should be aware of the limitations that not having an HDMI input brings.
5 Stars for doing what it does, perfectly well.
An extremely good chain screen extende
I like this screen a lot. Simple and easy plug-in via USB (C, but works with an A-adapter) and the screen itself allows for others to be chained from it via its USB A sockets
The screen is easy to setup first time out the box. As with good USB devices it’s plug and play so it’s a case of sitting back and letting Windows do the work. And when its up and running the picture and colour quality is good given that it draws its power from the USB cable via your computer as opposed to having its own separate power supply
Cable management is handled by the screen itself, with the cable retracting back into the monitor casing. The bezel on the monitor itself is nice and thin, something I always like in a design
All in all I like this screen. It does what it needs to do while keeping itself nicely portable and self-contained, which is exactly what I’m looking for in a travel screen extende
Incomplete instructions could make this a disappointment, otherwise a good monito
The monitor is very compact, lightweight and in fact gives a great image. It is however only compatible through USB2, so I would not use this for UHD or gaming. However, for portability and having an extra screen it’s ideal and a good buy.
The setup was a bit difficult and I’ve made a series of images here to explain the missing part of setting the screen up if you don’t get ant results, just by plugging it in . I’m using a Windows 11 device and this will be the screen number 4, as I already have 3 monitors connected.
Step-1 was to connect the monitor to a USB-C input on the computer. This could be an USB-A, as there is an adaptor included in the kit. When connected, all I could see was a blue screen with the message waiting for computer to connect. (image-1) This won’t go away in some instances, or a blank desktop will be shown (image-2) This blank desktop means the computer has installed the required driver for this screen.
Step-2. Right click on a blank area on your normal desktop and select ‘display settings’ This brings up a dialogue box (image-3) ON my setup, it indicated that the G_STORY screen was connected as monitor 4. I checked this by clicking the IDENTIFY button on the dialogue box. (image-4)
Step-3 I scrolled own the display settings page and selected ‘duplicate desktop 1 and 4’ (image-5) This then reproduced my monitor 1 display on the G-STORY screen, as you will see from my final (image-6) here.
This also allows the mouse access to this G-STORY screen. I could of course select different settings in the ‘display settings’ on my original desktop dialogue screen. You can experiment here with resolution, screen orientation, extend, etc.
So yes, it works, and works well. Easy to setup, when you get this extra information, as I detailed above. The included manual does not detail these settings, that maybe required, so hopefully this will be useful as an instructional review. I have deducted 1 star, as the manual should really detail these steps more fully for good customer satisfaction.
Neat, compact and good picture quality but....
This is a nice portable monitor with good brightness, colour and a tidy setup. It looks smart and is easy to safely transport, a very handy monitor for those that travel.
I tested this on a Windows PC, it worked immediately and flawlessly, Im very happy in that regard, however, I have not been able to get it working on my Macbook and that is a problem for me as thats where I would use it.
My other portable laptop monitor works immediately with Windows or Mac, this issue has cost it 1 star. If you are intending to use it with Windows, do not hesitate, if youre wanting it for Mac then think twice.
Good little monito
This 14″ IPS panel monitor was very easy to set up. It simply plugged in via USB (A or C) and worked straight away with Windows.
Picture quality is good, and the bezel is thin. The base/cover works very nicely.
I’m not so keen in the cables being in a box attached to the unit, and a separate cable would have been better. Black reproduction was not as good as the very best monitors.
These minor gripes aside, though, this is a really good little monitor, and being so easy to set up is a real advantage. Multiple displays can be daisy-chained via the unit’s built-in USB (A) ports.
The current price is listed at 129.99, but there is a 20 voucher on the product page, making the price a much nicer 110 or so. I’m very happy to recommend it for that sort of money.
Versatile, clear and lightweight monito
The G-Storey 14″ portable monitor has a permanently attached protective cover which can also double as a stand in landscape mode, it is a lot less effective in portrait mode and actually gets in the way if you want to use the monitor on an external stand.
The monitor has a plug in cable box that has a captive retractable USB-C lead which is used to connect it to your computer or laptop. This box can be plugged into the 2 USB type A sockets on the left or right side or on the top of the monitor. The cable box only uses one of the 2 USB sockets, the other socket is an output socket that is used for daisy chaining monitors together, however that would require purchasing the appropriate connection boxes.
The monitor only uses USB 2 for the video signals, so it is compatible with a lot of older computers and a USB-C to USB-A adapter is included for those people that don’t have a USB-C socket on their computer or laptop. A USB flash drive is also included which contains drivers for Android, Mac, Windows 7 and Windows 10 as well as a quick guide for connecting multiple monitors.
I had no problems getting the monitor to work with my Windows 10 laptop using the supplied adapter, I also managed to get it to work with my Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra phone after installing the App and update that was on the USB flash drive, but I had to bypass the normal Android protection in order to do that. I have Avast virus protection on my phone and fortunately it didn’t flag any problems. It should work on most Android phones since it does not require video over USB-C (Alt Mode) support.
The picture quality is quite good, as are the viewing angles and colour gamut, however despite what it states on the website, the monitor does not have speakers.
I measured the power taken from my laptop when the portable monitor was set to full brightness and I was watching an HD video on it, it was around 4.6W, it is about 1W less if you have the brightness set at 50%.
There is a USB-C input socket at the back for powering the monitor from an external 5V source, this 5V then appears at every USB connection, so if you connect your phone to the monitor, it will charge it, although not very well and it may complain about a very low charging current. You also have to plug your phone in last, otherwise your phone will output power to the monitor instead of receiving power from it, at least mine did!
According to the included paper manual, you can power this from 12V as well as 5V, but on back of unit it says 5V 2A, I would stick with using a 5V only supply to be on the safe side in case there is a mistake in the manual.
There are things that I don’t like about the monitor, as mentioned above the unremovable cover makes it very difficult to use the monitor in portrait mode, the power switch, power LED and controls are on the bottom of the unit and are inaccessible when using this in landscape mode and accessibility to the USB-C power input socket is also difficult due to the cover/stand. The Android drivers should be available from the Playstore instead of as an external App and the App also needs to be fully translated into the target language.
Making the cover/stand removable by attaching it to the monitor with strong magnets and repositioning the controls would possibly fix most of the issues.
Excellent extrenal monitor that is really easy to set up and use - no Apple device support though
This is a superb external monitor for use when out and about. The unit itself is extremely light, and it’s amazingly easy to connect to a Windows 11 laptop. I have a Yoga 6, I plugged this monitor into the USB C port and I was off and running – the screen showed one of my windows desktops. I right clicked on the desktop to take display settings, identified the screens, shuffled them around until the layout on screen relected my physical layout, clicked OK, and I was able to open programs / copy and paste between windows and everything else you’d expect of a multi monitor setup.
I also tried it on a mini-PC and it worked well from the USB C port of that device, so if push comes to shove, I can take a ridiculously pwerful PC out on the road with me and not worry about the hotel room in which I stay having a TV that can be used as a monitor.
The cover of the monitor is a nice looking black sleeve that allows you to take full advantage of the fact that connectvity is so flexible – you can feed the output cable from left, right or above. It’s a bit weird that they used self adhesive strips to fasten the cover to the monitor, given that they have VESA mountability at the back which is compromised by the cover, but I teased the cover off and just put a couple of strips of self adhesive velcro on the back – loops on the cover, hooks on the back ofd the monitor so now it’s very easy to detach and re-attach the cover.
It’s disappointing that it doesn’t work with IOS, but I knew that when I sent off for the product. If it ever becomes feasible to use it with IOS, I’ll be an EXTREMELY happy person, but for now it does everything I expected of it and more. Very happy to recommend it.
I recently purchased 14 Inch Laptop Monitor and I'm extremely impressed with its performance. The FHD 1080P resolution and IPS display provide sharp, vibrant visuals, making it perfect for both work and entertainment. The USB-C and USB-A connectivity options make it versatile and easy to use with various devices. The portability is a huge plus, allowing me to set up a dual monitor display anywhere. Overall, I highly recommend this portable monitor for anyone in need of a reliable and high-quality secondary display.
I recently purchased 14 Inch Laptop Monitor and I’m extremely impressed with its performance. The FHD 1080P resolution and IPS display provide sharp, vibrant visuals, making it perfect for both work and entertainment. The USB-C and USB-A connectivity options make it versatile and easy to use with various devices. The portability is a huge plus, allowing me to set up a dual monitor display anywhere. Overall, I highly recommend this portable monitor for anyone in need of a reliable and high-quality secondary display.
G-STORY Portable Monitor 14 Inch
(4.5 Stars rounded up)
The portable monitor was delivered defected – and promptly replaced with next day shipment! A one-star potential disaster redress by excellent customer service.
Plug and play! Out of the box, it seamlessly connects to my Windows laptop, no complicated configurations needed. The lightweight design adds minimal weight as I slip it into my laptop backpack. Its clever design stows the retractable USB-C cable in a small compartment at the rear.
While the monitor doesn’t deliver a refresh rate high enough for an edge in gaming, it’s quite perfect for spreadsheets, charts, videos or browsing. Clarity and color reproduction at 1920 x 1080 are crisp for its size.
Con.
Couldn’t get it to connect to any of my devises in the Apple ecosystem. Need to delve into troubleshooting. I’m certain there is a quick fix, but I feel this should have been included as a note inside the box.
Overall, good portable monitor, excellent customer service, may need some tweaking for Apple users.