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ASUS ZenScreen Portable Monitor 15.6" 1080P FHD Laptop Monitor (MB16ACE) - IPS USB-C & USB 3.0Travel Monitor, Flicker-free and Blue Light Filter w/Smart Cover, External Monitor For Laptop & Macbook

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Car Parts and Accessories, Bike Parts and Accessories, Helmets and other Protective Gear, Vehicle Electronics 30 Days Returnable Colour reproduction is disappointing with sRGB coverage of 57.5% but otherwise, this is a fantastic solution for those who don’t have space for a full-size desktop monitor. The MB16ACE's crimped color-gamut coverage translated, in our photo and video testing, to slightly dull colors, particularly reds and purples. Overall, this issue shouldn't affect the MB16ACE's use as a business monitor, and it's okay for light entertainment use. But it's not a good choice for videophiles or photo editors, who would do better with the Lenovo ThinkVision M14 despite its smaller screen. In our color testing in Standard mode, the MB16ACE covered 69.8 percent of the sRGB color space, with nearly identical results (69.7 percent) in sRGB mode. (See the chromaticity chart below.). That effectively matches what we saw from the Asus ZenScreen Touch, which hit 69.1 percent of sRGB in Standard mode.

Key specs – Screen size: 17in; Resolution: 2,560 x 1,600; Screen technology: IPS; Video inputs: USB-C; Refresh rate: 60Hz; Weight (with case): 990g Ports: Most modern portable monitors use USB-C for power and video transmission, so if your laptop, PC, smartphone or tablet relies on other forms of connector, you’ll have to take that into account. If not USB-C, the monitor may have microUSB or even mini-HDMI ports for video and power transmission. However, with this monitor as long as you have the DisplayLink Driver installed it WILL work. Just as it does on a regular TYPE A USB 3 port which requires DisplayLink driver. I just tested it on my laptop and the extra display came right up! See pic attached....monitor #5 is THIS monitor on a USB Type C port that does NOT have DP capability. Normally the USB 3 Type C port on your computer needs to support Video (DisplayPort) or it will not work. Like many portable monitors, the Acer PM161Q isn’t much to look at, but this one happens to deliver where it counts. It connects to your devices via USB-C and has a micro-USB port for additional power delivery if you’re connecting to an older phone. Both cables are included in the box alongside a USB-A power adapter.

The magnetic folio case (which covers the screen and a portion of the rear when closed) doubles as a stand that can be angled at either 105° or 120°. This monitor can also be propped either horizontally or vertically, although you’ll need to install the LG OnScreen Control app to access vertical orientation mode.

Key specs – Screen size: 15.6in; Resolution: 1,920 x 1,080; Screen technology: IPS; Video inputs: Mini-HDMI, USB-C; Refresh rate: 60Hz; Weight (with case): 800g This color chart shows a pattern that's quite similar to most of the mobile monitors PC Labs has tested since late 2018. The ZenScreen Go had slightly better sRGB coverage (72.7 percent), while the ZenScreen Go turned in 69.1 percent. The Asus monitors were better than the AOC I1601FWUX, which covered only 61.4 percent of the sRGB space, and slightly better than the Lepow 15.6-Inch Portable USB-C Monitor, which covered 65.4 percent. The only portable monitor we've tested lately that did substantially better is the Lenovo ThinkVision M14, which covered 97 percent of sRGB. (We generally look for at least 95 percent sRGB coverage in desktop monitors.) All the models use the same 15.6in 60Hz 1080p IPS panel, too, so you’re not missing out on image quality. Peak brightness isn’t amazing, but you don’t really need a lot of brightness on an office screen. It has excellent viewing angles and the anti-glare coating means reflections are kept to an absolute minimum. It even comes with an orientation sensor so you can use it in portrait mode as well as landscape.

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So it has support for both USB 3 Type C and USB Type A. Comes with 2 x USB Type C cables. It comes with a USB 3 Type C Female to USB 3 Type A Male ADAPTER. Works great. Even grabbing it with one hand and putting pressure on the screen doesn't seem to bother it (although probably not a good idea)

The Asus MB16ACE connects to your laptop via USB-C or HDMI (both cables and a mains adapter are supplied in the box) and comes with a case that props it up at various angles, a bit like an iPad case. The MB16ACE's single video-input port is located on its left side, near the bottom. It's a USB Type-C port supporting DisplayPort over USB; it can receive data, video, and power from the computer you are using it with. In the box with the ZenScreen is a USB Type-C cable, as well as a USB-C-to-USB-A adapter. (You can run the monitor from a computer's USB 3.0 port, but you will have to install a DisplayLink driver for full compatibility.) Taking a Menu Drivethrough The panel itself is an older TFT IPS number but it’s pretty good, delivering decent colours and colour accuracy when tested. It’s bright enough for most use cases but might struggle with direct sunlight. On the whole, though, using the PM161Q was a perfectly pleasant experience, and given the mid-range price tag and the feature set, it’s hard to ignore.Pet Habitats and Supplies, Apparel and Leashes, Training and Behavior Aids, Toys, Aquarium Supplies such as Pumps, Filters and Lights 15 Days Returnable

That said, install the DisplayLink Driver and you can connect to EITHER USB 3 Type A, or USB 3 Type C (with or without DPort capability) ..as long as DisplayLink driver is installed. It has a 15.6in, 60Hz 1080p IPS panel with good viewing angles and an anti-glare, matte finish to keep reflections at bay. And although it doesn’t come with a fully protective folio case, the supplied folding stand can be attached to the front to protect the screen while it’s stowed away.

Portable monitors are usually 14in-17in in size (that’s measured diagonally across the screen). You might want to match the screen size to that of your laptop/tablet, if you’re using one, but otherwise it’s just a question of budget and requirements. Even 17in is small enough to work on the go, however. What other specifications should I look out for? Digital Cameras, camera lenses, Headsets, Speakers, Projectors, Home Entertainment (new and certified refurbished) 15 Days Returnable Asus provides a three-year warranty for the ZenScreen (MB16ACE), which is typical of mobile-monitor warranties. Performance, Features, Price: A Good Blend Refresh rate: This is unimportant for portable monitors (as you won’t be gaming on them) but you should expect a refresh rate of 60Hz.

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