ARZOPA Portable Monitor, 15.6'' 1080P FHD Laptop Monitor USB C HDMI Computer Display HDR Eye Care External Screen w/Smart Cover for Mac Phone Xbox Switch PS5-S1 Table

UPDATE 11/04/2023:After buying this monitor in April and using it HEAVILY - like, for 5+ hours every single day, carrying it with me everywhere from home to school to work - the monitor still works fantastic! I love this thing! It actually outlived the laptop I bought to use it with, lol (that laptop's hinge eventually broke).Given that my laptop died and this monitor didn't, I actually used this monitor along with the Dex mode on my Samsung phone as the ONLY "computer" I had access to either at work or at home for a little over a month. That solution was good enough for me to at least complete some basic research during that time, as well as completely re-writing my resume to an entirely new format, so the monitor saved me a month of lost productivity!My only recommendation is to buy a better high-end USB-C to USB-C cable if you plan to use this monitor extensively. I still use the USB-C cable included with this monitor to charge my phone - it's powerful enough to activate my Samsung's "Super Fast Charging Mode." But I now prefer to use this cable (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Y874X96/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) to connect my monitor to my PC, as it's a little thicker and less likely to be jostled.Nonetheless, I can't complain at all - my $1400 smartphone came with an even worse, and much shorter, USB-C cable, so I think 3rd-party USB cables are the way to go for all electronics now days. ORIGINAL REVIEW FOLLOWS:I love this little monitor! It's VERY light (lighter than my S23 Ultra!), and the case it comes in is cute, protective, feels good to hold (with a leather texture for better grip), and most importantly, does a good job holding up the screen when it's in use in landscape mode. I've never had the screen fall down on its own. The case also comes off fairly easily if you want to do that intentionally (just push it to the side so the magnets lose their grip).The screen is much thinner and lighter than I was expecting, which is great, because it's so thin it actually fits right inside my laptop bag along with my laptop, as you can see in the second image I uploaded. On the left is my laptop, on the right is the monitor.It's actually basically the exact same size as my HP Envy 360 15.6" screen, so it's quick and easy to look back and forth between the monitors. All I need to unfold a complete workstation on the go is the included USB-C cable - that cable both powers the monitor and conveys the image signal. Importantly, however, do NOT lose this cable, as no other USB-C cable I own, even my nicer ones, seems to be able to replicate the trick of carrying the power and image simultaneously. I marked the cable with some orange duct tape so I don't mistake it for my other USB-C to C cables.What's really cool is this monitor can actually work with my Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, immediately putting the phone into Dex mode, allowing me to basically replicate a workstation experience entirely off of my phone! Make sure if you do this, however, to plug a USB-C power cable into the second USB-C port of the monitor, as this will actually then begin to send power to your phone, charging it; otherwise, I tested it with Ampere, and running the monitor unpowered from your phone increases my S23 Ultra's power consumption from -320 mAh, meaning my phone should theoretically last for 15 hours on a full charge, to about 1000 mAh, meaning it would die in a little under 5 hours running the external monitor. When I connect my Samsung fast charger (which charges my S23 at a blistering 4,500-5,200 mAh) to the monitor when the monitor is plugged into my phone's USB-C port, my phone charges at a very fast 2,400 mAh - not as good as my special-made fast charger, but actually much, much faster than most cheap store-brand chargers, which I was honestly not expecting! So that's cool!The sound on this monitor is louder than my phone, but quieter than my laptop; nonetheless, it's not a portable speaker, if you care about audio get a Bluetooth speaker or headphones. The monitor is easily bright enough to read comfortably in a room where I'm getting direct sunlight, but I'm not sure how it would be trying to read it in, like, direct sunlight standing in a field or something unusual like that. (Then again, basically every electronic device I've owned, especially my Switch, has eaten dirt in that exact scenario).When I first got the monitor, I actually messed with the color settings considerably, then eventually realized I'd actually made it worse and returned it to the defaults, which are fairly true!I don't think I'd want to use this monitor as a dedicated monitor for trying to, like, play a graphics-intensive first-person shooter or the like, but for casual gaming, video streaming, and my intended use, as an office computer, it's great! With the addition of only a few extra ounces to my laptop bag, I now have a second monitor I can use to play Udemy videos fullscreen while I have an IDE or note-taking software open full screen on my laptop, which has increased my productivity considerably. And if I don't need to run an IDE and think I'll just be doing basic MS Office tasks for the day, I can ditch my laptop entirely and use the AZORPA monitor along with my Samsung Galaxy S23U and a bluetooth mouse + keyboard (or a 2.4ghz mouse/keyboard plugged into a USB hub) as my entire computer workstation!All in all, I honestly never even knew portable monitors had gotten to be this good, this cheap. If I had, I'd have bought one earlier! I'm honestly considering getting a second, so I can go full 1980s Hackerman in a Starbucks with a triple-screen setup, lol.All in all, very satisfied with my purchase, at least after 1 month of daily usage and carrying the screen around in a laptop bag!

I recently bought the ARZOPA Portable Monitor, and it proved to be an excellent addition to my setup. It is lightweight and highly portable making it easy to carry. Setting it up was straightforward. The screen quality is nice. Connecting it to my laptop was seamless; I plugged it in, and worked instantly. I appreciate it features both USB-C and HDMI ports. I also use it with my phone and my ROG Ally, and they display nicely on the monitor. Overall, I am thoroughly satisfied with the ARZOPA Portable Monitor. It provides exceptional value for its price of under 100 dollars, for those seeking convenience. I would recommend it to anyone in need of a portable display.

I don’t usually leave reviews, but I had to for this one. The ARZOPA 15.6” 1080P Portable Monitor has been a game changer for me.Right out of the box, it was easy to set up — just one USB-C cable and it worked instantly with my laptop. The screen quality is excellent: sharp, clear, and vibrant. Whether I’m working remotely, streaming videos, or just using it as a second monitor, it performs flawlessly.It’s super lightweight and slim, which makes it easy to pack in my laptop bag. I’ve taken it to coffee shops, used it on flights, and even plugged it into my Nintendo Switch for gaming on the go. The built-in stand is sturdy and makes positioning the screen a breeze.This monitor has seriously improved my productivity and flexibility. For the price, it’s an amazing value. I honestly didn’t expect it to be this good, but it exceeded all my expectations.Highly recommend — if you’re thinking about it, just get it!

This is a review of two monitors:MNN Portable Monitor 15.6inch FHD 1080P (no model number listed) M156F01 is marked on the boxArzopa Portable Monitor, 15.6'' 1080P model number: “S1 Table”I ordered the Arzopa monitor first, as kind of an impulse buy. I was going to be traveling and wanted to take my mini Ryzen 9 PC with me, but it had no monitor. I found the Arzopa monitor had good reviews and the price was right so I ordered. Then later I discovered it was a MATTE panel. I’m not sure how I missed that earlier, but I would NOT have ordered it if I knew that it was matte.Matte finishes on monitors are supposed to be easier on eyes as the matte surface supposedly reduces glare. But in my experience, there is a problem with this feature. First, any monitor positioned properly should never have a problem with glare. For example, you don’t position a monitor facing a large window or another source of strong light. If your monitor is positioned correctly, glare should not be a possible problem to be solved. Second, the matte finish on most monitors I have seen tends to greatly distort the picture quality. Imagine you are standing outside at noon, but the area you are in is foggy. The view you have of your surroundings (through a light fog) is similar to the picture quality of any matte finish monitor. At least, in my experience.I was sitting in front of my two large (not portable) monitors, thinking about the mistake I made in ordering a matte finish portable monitor. And I realized…I was so used to using dual monitors that I would really want two monitors for travel, also.I read some reviews of the MNN monitor and someone described it as a GLOSSY panel. Perfect. I decided to order the MNN to use as my “primary” travel monitor with the Arzopa to be used as my “second” monitor for a dual monitor setup while traveling. That led to mistake number 2. They are both matte finish. When I realized this, they had both shipped. And they were delivered very quickly , both arriving on the same day.I decided to give these monitors a try, and I’m glad I did. While they are both described officially as “matte”, the picture qualify is closer to what I would expect from a true “glossy” surface computer monitor. And they both have much more than acceptable image quality.So to compare them:FEATURES:Their features are identical other than their physical controls. For adjusting these monitors, there is a difference between them, and I PREFER one over the other, as far as controls go.Arzopa has multi-function push buttons on the left to adjust settings like brightness/contrast.MNN has push-buttons and a teeny tiny joystick on the right to adjust settings like brightness/contrast. I think this is an odd design decision for a -portable- monitor.The Arzopa controls are both more intuitive and (I believe) probably more sturdy / more likely to be reliable over time. We’ll see if the tiny joystick of the MNN survives a few trips bouncing around in my checked bags.DISPLAY QUALITYI was very pleasantly surprised by the image quality of both of these monitors. I would rate them both a solid 9/10 on image quality. I’ve seen better, but only with OLED panels. Between the two if I had to pick a winner for image quality it would be the MNN. But the difference is so slight. I think they both deserve a “9”. While I can tell they are both matte (and I do not like that) the matte finish of these monitors is not as “foggy” as most matte monitors. It’s not matte enough to detract from the overall image quality, which is great.The factory settings of both monitors had the brightness (black lefel) set too high. Brightness is what controls how “black” black items will appear. If the Brightness is set too high, then something which should be color black will appear to be gray or (worse) even light gray. After I turned down the brightness a bit on both monitors, the black level of both was very satisfying.Speakers: I would never try to use speakers on a portable monitor, so I can’t comment on this. I don’t think the Arzopa even has speakers, but it doesn’t matter, as I would not use those.STAND:They have virtually identical magnetically attached pleather stands that can be used to support the monitors in vertical or horizontal orientation. The magnets on both are pretty weak. However, it should be adequate for use on a solid desk or table. You might not be happy on an airplane if you hit turbulence at all.Summary and suggestion for improvement:I would give both of these a 4-star rating on the Amazon scale. To earn a 5-star rating I would suggest:1) Replace the magnetic stand with something that attaches to the monitor more firmly.2) Include a USB-C cable with a right-angle connector on one end. For dual monitor use, these both have cables sticking out the left side. If you want to set them side by side, you need to keep them about 2” apart, because the cables interfere with setting them close together, like you want to. The most obvious solution would be a right-angle USB-C cable. I have ordered one. But it would cost nothing for Arzopa and MNN to include this.3) Make the above changes without increasing the price. If you could do that, I would rate these monitors a solid 5/5. There are better monitors for sale. But for the stated purpose and price? These are close to what I would want. Very close.FINAL THOUGHT: (Which One Should I Buy?)There are many portable monitors available with plenty of options in the same relative price range. The two I am reviewing here are a couple of the most highly rated. If you are trying to choose between these two specific monitors, I would recommend you buy the Arzopa. While the MNN has slightly better image quality, they both have really good image quality. I think the design of the Arzopa is just a bit more appropriate for the stated purpose of being portable. If you are leaning toward the MNN however, I would not discourage you from buying it. If you’ve narrowed down your decision to these two specific monitors, I don’t think you can possibly choose “wrong” if you buy only one of them. They both exceeded my expectations.