Lightweight and Portable: Keeping in mind the portability of the monitor, we havecreated a lightweight and easy to carry screen which weighs 1.7lbs and is 0.3-inch slim.Your work gets done efficiently while you are on the trip. In terms of viewing angles, I could see the monitor clearly enough to read as far to the side as around 60 degrees. The biggest issue with viewing the monitor from an angle is its potential to reflect light. Head on, the matte screen should be okay in most circumstances, but you could see significant glare if you're looking at it from the side. The cover doubling as a stand helps massively here. It's easy to adjust the monitor, so glare won't be an issue if you and some other people are using it as a screen for a games console or all watching an event on it. Similarly, it's easy to set it up so you're square on with it when using it as an auxiliary monitor, so you don't need to worry about its comfortable viewing range in that situation. Most portable monitors offer the option to connect over USB, a video input (usually HDMI), or both, but the number of ports available and the standards used vary widely. We look for monitors that offer a healthy selection of ports. We also prefer monitors that can be powered over USB-C by a connected desktop or laptop. Portability, size, and weight Most portable monitors link to laptops via a USB-C, HDMI, or Thunderbolt cable. Some portable monitors are powered by the laptop via the USB-C or Thunderbolt cable, while others require a separate power source like a wall outlet. Refresh rate, measured in hertz (Hz), refers to how many times your monitor can redraw an image each second. A higher refresh rate opens the door for a higher frame rate in games and smoother movement in menus and other software. All monitors on this list feature a 60Hz refresh rate, meaning the screen updates 60 times a second. That’s lower than we’d recommend for a standard monitor, but it is standard among portable monitors. That said, there is a 144Hz display, which stands out as an especially good choice for gaming and drawing. All IPS, all the time

The Arzopa A1 MAX 17.3” FHD Portable Monitor is simply a really nice monitor. The screen is surrounded by a thin bezel on 3 sides with a larger bezel on the bottom with the branding. It is lightweight and has all the connectivity I need. While it is not 4K, I don’t miss it because the size provides enough real estate for a very good experience. I am not a gamer, but it should be a fun monitor for many games. Well done Arzopa. So let’s find out how it works. First, if you are going to use it as a monitor for a device with a full-functioned Type-C port, all you need to do is connect the monitor directly with the included Type-C cable. While transferring audio and video signals, it can also output the power supplied from the device. Such a full-functioned Type-C port now is available on most new Laptops, so just make sure that your laptop supports the most convenient connectivity. Surprisingly, the A1 Gamut has an on-target default gamma curve of 2.2, which means the luminance of content appears as it should. The color temperature is also near ideal at 6600K, a hair off the target of 6500K. That means the image doesn’t appear too warm or too cool. Combined, these traits help provide an image that looks realistic and accurate.

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Like most speakers on portable monitors, the ones included in the G1 Game are more of an afterthought. They sound worse than laptop speakers, which is bad. There’s distortion as you pass 80 percent volume and there’s no base. I played “Canela” by Santana and it sounded like the song was recorded in a gas station bathroom. It was empty, lifeless and hollow. It also has a unique, versatile clip-on stand that adds stability and a wide range of tilt adjustments. Innocn doesn’t include a protective case, however, so shoppers should consider a third-party protective sleeve.

The Arzopa G1 Game is a 144Hz monitor but, unlike most gaming monitors, it doesn’t make specific claims about the display panel’s pixel response times. That’s probably because they’re nothing to brag about. I’m not aware of any portable monitor available in 2023 that provides a good HDR experience, so the G1 Game’s performance is to be expected. However, I’d rather see Arzopa drop HDR than implement it half-heartedly. Slapping HDR on the display is sure to disappoint gamers expecting an experience similar to a typical HDR television. How is the Arzopa G1 Game motion performance Why it made the cut: The Innocn PU15 PRE is expensive, but its 4K OLED display is incomparable among portable displays.Since working from home has become common for so many people, many new products have emerged that have tried to make your work-life easier at home. While portable monitors are not exactly one of the latest innovative products, their portability and ease of use can solve a lot of the users’ pain points. You don’t really have to settle for a heavy monitor in your small room. A portable monitor can be a better option in a lot of scenarios. The A1 Gamut series has been pretty popular in recent years, including its 15.6-inch versions and 13-inch mini variants. Apart from a Full-HD standard resolution, the 13-inch Mini version even offers 2K resolution as an option. But personally, I think the Slim Version has better value for money. And it could be a great option for those who are planning to have a second or even a third monitor, whether it’s for your laptop, smartphone, or game consoles like a switch. Items with signs of use, wear and tear, damage, dings, scrapes, without manuals (where applicable), warranties, accessories, etc. Arzopa designed the A1 Gamut with an FHD (1920 x 1080) resolution, which results in sharp, clear images and text. You can easily adjust the brightness on the side of the monitor. We found it plenty bright, even when working in rooms with lots of windows and light. And the IPS display makes it easier to see at a range of angles, even if there are windows directly behind you.The 1200:1 contrast ratio is higher than many portable monitors, resulting in a rich, attractive display. While it won’t provide perfectly accurate colors, it works for editing photos in a pinch—just be prepared to make adjustments if you plan on printing the images later.