ViewSonic debuts 14-inch dual-monitor external display for laptops

ViewSonic VG1457 adds two screens to a portable setup (Image source: ViewSonic)

ViewSonic has combined two 14-inch screens with a hinge, enabling a portable triple-monitor setup when the external display is paired with a conventional laptop. However, the company has opted for IPS panels instead of OLED to keep costs down.

Hannes Brecher (translated by Zhiwei Zhuang), Published 01/07/2026 🇩🇪 🇪🇸 ...

Launch Monitor

The ViewSonic VG1457 resembles a 14-inch laptop in size when closed and also weighs about the same as some notebooks at roughly 1.36 kg (3.00 lb). Opening the device reveals two 14-inch screens that can transform a laptop into a triple-monitor workstation.

Both screens share a 16:10 aspect ratio. ViewSonic has chosen to use two 60 Hz IPS panels, each with a resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 pixels. Although the VG1457 likely can’t match the image quality of a dual-OLED solution such as the Asus ZenScreen Duo (approx. $550 on Amazon), it is considerably more affordable. The portable display features a kickstand that lets you position the screens at your preferred angle, either stacked or side-by-side.

An integrated sensor automatically detects whether the unit is in portrait or landscape orientation and rotates the screens accordingly. The ViewSonic VG1457 is fitted with two USB-C ports – one for linking to a laptop and the other for connecting a USB-C charger. When plugged into external power, it can deliver up to 65 watts of passthrough charging to a laptop via its second USB port. However, because it lacks an internal battery, it has to draw power from the laptop if no external power source is available.

Price and availability

The ViewSonic VG1457 Dual 14-inch Portable Monitor is officially priced at US$349.99. Pricing and availability for other regions have yet to be announced.

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Editor of the original article: Hannes Brecher - Senior Tech Writer - 19593 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2018

Since 2009 I have written for different publications with a focus on consumer electronics. I joined the Notebookcheck news team in 2018 and have combined my many years of experience with laptops and smartphones with my lifelong passion for technology to create informative content for our readers about new developments in this sphere. In addition, my design background as an art director at an ad agency has allowed me to have deeper insights into the peculiarities of this industry.

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Translator: Zhiwei Zhuang - Translator - 534 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2022

After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, I moved from Singapore to Cologne in 2014 and began pursuing a career as a freelance translator. Much of my translation work focuses on science, engineering and technology. My fascination with computers and mobile electronics began when I was young. And I have fond memories reading countless tech and gaming magazines. Working with Notebookcheck gives me the opportunity to incorporate my personal interests into my professional work.

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