3 weeks ago
Three charts, no alt-tab
I run three charts, a news feed and Slack simultaneously now. The thing I did not expect is how much less tired I am at 6pm — the tab switching was costing more than I realised.
Marcus T. · Options trader
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- 1.6 lb with two 12.5-inch panels — the travel one
- One USB-C cable, no driver install
- Fits 13–15 inch laptops and the smallest backpacks
Edition
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In stock — order before 3pm ET and it ships today.
- Free 2-day shipping, dispatched within 24 hours
- 60-day trial — we pay the return shipping
- 2-year warranty on panels, hinge and cable
Frequently added
Triad Dock
Seven-port USB-C hub that passes 100W through
$89
Why it works
Designed for the bag you already carry.
- 1.6 lb with two 12.5-inch panels — the travel one
- One USB-C cable, no driver install
- Fits 13–15 inch laptops and the smallest backpacks
- Fold one panel flat when the tray table is tight
In the box
- Two panels and the aluminium frame
- 0.5 m USB-C cable
- USB-C to USB-A adapter for older laptops
- Spare clamp pads
- Felt sleeve
- Quick-start card — there is nothing to install
Complete the kit
The gear that makes three screens actually work.
Every piece below earns its place in the same bag: power, height and a pointer for a desk that moves. Add it now and it ships with your extender as one order.
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Triad Shield
★ 4.9
Hard-shell travel case with a moulded accessory bay
- Shell
- Moulded EVA
- Drop rating
- 1.5 m
- Fits
- Pro + Go
$59$79
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Triad Glide
★ 4.6
Slim wireless mouse built for moving between three screens
- Sensor
- 4000 DPI
- Battery
- 6 months
- Link
- 2.4 GHz / BT
$39$49
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Triad Charger 100W
★ 4.8
Compact 100W USB-C charger — powers the laptop and both panels
- Output
- 100W
- Ports
- 2C + 1A
- Size
- GaN, 68 g
$49$65
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Triad Stand
★ 4.7
Folding aluminium stand that lifts the whole setup to eye level
- Material
- Anodised alloy
- Folded
- 12 mm
- Fits
- 13–17"
$45$59
Free 2-day shipping on the whole order. Everything here shares the extender’s 60-day trial and two-year warranty.
Compatibility
If your laptop has USB-C, it almost certainly works.
Triad needs USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode — standard on nearly every laptop sold since 2018. The clamp adjusts to lids between 13 and 17 inches and up to 0.7 inches thick.
| Device | Connection | Works |
|---|---|---|
| MacBook Pro 13"–16" (2017 or later)USB-C | USB-C | |
| MacBook Air 13" / 15" (2018 or later)USB-C | USB-C | |
| Windows ultrabooks and gaming laptops 13"–17"USB-C with DP Alt Mode | USB-C with DP Alt Mode | |
| Linux and ChromeOS laptopsUSB-C, no drivers | USB-C, no drivers | |
| iPad Pro / Air with USB-CMirrored, one panel | Mirrored, one panel | |
| Laptops with USB-A onlyVia the included adapter | Via the included adapter | |
| Laptops without DisplayPort Alt ModeNot supported | Not supported |
Compared
Cheaper than a desk setup. Lighter than a second monitor.
| Triad Pro 14 | Portable monitor | Desk monitors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screens you end up with | 3 | 2 | 2–3 |
| Setup time | 2 seconds | 40 seconds | 15 minutes |
| Desk required | No | No | Yes |
| Packed weight | 2.2 lb | 4.5 lb | Not portable |
| Extra cables | None | Video + power | Video + power |
| Up-front cost | $399 | $250 + stand | $600+ |
Reviews
1,104 verified buyers
4.7 / 5
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1 month ago
Lives in my laptop sleeve
I was sceptical about the weight and the clamp. Both are non-issues. It folds flat enough that I genuinely forget it is in the bag until I open it on a client site.
Priya S. · Management consultant
1 month ago
The clamp is the whole product
I had a cheaper extender that slid off mid-standup twice. This one has not moved once in eight weeks. Docked a star only because the case is sold separately.
Daniel R. · Backend developer
2 months ago
Six weeks of hotels
I did not fight anyone for the desk with the monitor for six weeks straight. Colour on the standard panels is fine for Figma; if you grade video, get the 4K.
Elena M. · Product designer
Questions
The things people ask before buying.
Still unsure? Send us your laptop model from the contact form and we will confirm before you order.
Will it work with my laptop?
If your laptop has USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode — which covers nearly everything sold since 2018 — yes. The clamp fits 13 to 17 inch lids up to 0.7 inches thick. The compatibility table above lists the common exceptions.
Do I have to install anything?
No. There is no driver, no companion app and no firmware to update. Plug the single USB-C cable in and the panels appear as two ordinary displays in your system settings.
How much battery does it use?
Each panel draws about 4.2W, so a three-screen setup costs most laptops roughly 60 to 90 minutes of runtime. Everything runs off the same cable — there is no second charger to carry.
What does it weigh, folded?
2.2 lb (1.0 kg) for the 14 inch model, and 1.1 inches thick when closed. That is roughly the weight of a hardback book, and it slips into the laptop sleeve of most backpacks.
Can I use only one extra screen?
Yes. Fold the second panel behind the laptop and it stays out of the way. Both panels also rotate independently, so you can run one portrait for documents and one landscape for video calls.
Does it work on a plane or train?
That is the main reason people buy it. Fold one panel out on a tray table and keep the other closed — you still get a second screen without needing elbow room for both.
What if I don't like it?
Use it for up to 60 days. If it does not earn its place in your bag, request a return and we send you a prepaid label — full refund, no restocking fee.
What does the warranty cover?
Two years on the panels, hinge, frame and cable. Where a part can be replaced we ship the part with a guide rather than asking you to return the whole unit.
Specifications
Triad Go 12.5
- Category
- Triad accessory
- Compatibility
- All Triad Pro and Triad Go models
- Warranty
- 2 years
- Returns
- 60 days, free return shipping
Triad Go 12.5
$329$399