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InnoView PM408 $170 at Amazon Pros Sharp and smooth for gaming
Wide color gamut
Single-cable connection Cons Low-quality speakers
Max settings require auxiliary power
The InnoView PM408 promises a clear and sharp picture for gaming, and it delivers. This portable monitor has a fast refresh rate, it's slim and lightweight, and it can run entirely off a single cable. It has two USB-C ports, in case you need auxiliary power, and there's an HDMI port for wider compatibility. It's priced at $230, but I've seen it discounted as low as $160.
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A solid screen for work and play
The 16-inch screen's image quality is solid, particularly for a monitor of its price. Its brightness only peaks at about 275 nits, but with a matte finish it's generally easy to see the screen. The contrast ratio is also typical for an IPS screen, narrowly exceeding 1,000:1. And the 2,560x1,600-pixel resolution offers great pixel density.
This screen can run off a single cable, but you might need auxiliary power. Mark Knapp/CNET
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