Why Are We Still Putting Up with Reduced Screen Space?

You’re traveling for work, setting up in a hotel, airport lounge, or co-working space. You open your laptop to settle into a block of focused work. At first, it’s fine… you’ve got your usual setup: keyboard, maybe a mouse, and your laptop screen. Then, reality sets in when tasks mount up.

Where do I put everything?

Your spreadsheet overlaps your video call. You’re flipping between Chrome tabs, notes, Slack, email, and back again. That one tab you need? Lost somewhere in a sea of windows. You’re constantly resizing, toggling, rearranging. Focus drains. Frustration creeps in. That’s exactly the scenario we see happen with our customers, and it’s probably happening for you.

“I work a remote job and my home setup has multiple monitors, but when I travel for work I dread doing all my work out of just one laptop screen. Espresso is so nice and large enough that you forget it’s a portable monitor.”

— Jessica (US), ★★★★★ Trustpilot

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This is the silent tax of working from a single screen, and for most professionals on the move, compromising on less screen space has become the norm. But it doesn’t need to be that way.

The illusion of “good enough”

Laptop screens have found their sweet spot between 13–15 inches. They’re light, they travel well, and they’re efficient, but only to a point. Because in truth, they were never designed to support the kind of complex, multi-app workflows we all live in today. 

When you’re trying to manage multiple tasks, apps, and communication channels simultaneously, a single laptop screen becomes a bottleneck. You end up doing mental gymnastics just to stay organized, which increases your cognitive load and slows your output. 

It's not about working harder, it's about working smarter and with less friction.

“I am doing a course that requires me to have many multiple references open in class, and the espresso is a lifesaver! I love how portable it is. It certainly makes studying easier.”

— Aileen (AU), ★★★★★ Trustpilot

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You’ve upgraded your desk setup. Why not your mobile one?

During the shift to remote work, many of us invested in great home setups: dual monitors, proper stands, desk chairs. But on the road? Most are still stuck working off a single screen.

Here’s the truth: just because you’re working remotely doesn’t mean your workflow should take a hit.

And that’s where espresso Displays comes in.

“My 15″ espresso display helps me be even more mobile. It’s thin and lightweight making it easy to pack… I can set it up in a co-working space in minutes and move around easily if needed.”

— CM (AU), ★★★★★ Trustpilot

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More screen. Less clutter. Anywhere.

We created espresso to give people the freedom to work at their best, wherever they are. Our range of premium portable monitors offers everything from slim 13-inch displays for lightweight travel to the 15 Pro and 17 Pro for those who want the full dual-screen experience on the go.

Each display is engineered with premium materials, simple single-cable setup, and accessories that make it easy to recreate your ideal workspace from anywhere — without compromise.

“The espresso 17 Pro… effortlessly fits into a backpack… ideal for graphic designers and creatives who require a high-quality display on the go… positions it as the best portable screen available.”

— AK Design (US), ★★★★★ Trustpilot

So the next time you open your laptop on the go, ask yourself:  Why settle for less screen, when more is finally possible?

“Love this screen – makes traveling a breeze and increases productivity. Easy to connect and use, change screen dimensions for different work experiences… works every time.”

— Andrew (NZ), ★★★★★ Trustpilot