SideTrak is a niche brand that focuses almost entirely on portable monitors designed to attach to your laptop. Their products are quite handy for people who often work remotely or in cafés, offering a bit of extra screen real estate without the bulk of a traditional monitor. The screens clip to the side of your laptop, powered through USB, and generally come with features like adjustable brightness and auto-rotation. They’re not for everyone, but if you’re someone who needs to juggle multiple windows or apps on the move, these things can be a surprisingly good fit.
Most buyers seem to be freelancers, remote workers, or anyone who’s tired of squinting at a tiny laptop screen. The quality is solid for the price, though the picture won’t match a dedicated desktop monitor. What’s nice is how portable they are – slim, light, and easy to carry alongside your laptop. A mild gripe is the USB-C connection can sometimes be picky depending on your laptop’s ports, so it’s worth double-checking compatibility before ordering. Customer service is decent enough, and their site is straightforward though not particularly flashy.
Overall, SideTrak fills a very specific need. If you want a bigger screen but don’t want to carry a bulky monitor or set up something complicated, their side-mounted monitors are worth a look. They’re not going to replace your home setup, but for working in tight spaces or when travelling, they do the job well enough.