ARZOPA - 16" 2.5K Portable Monitor - Z1RC

Also Arzopa like OP. I've got the Z1RC but there are a range of other models varying in size, resolution and refresh rate. https://global.arzopa.com/products/arzopa-z1rc-2k-portable-monitor-brilliant-qhd-500nits-8bit-display

I´m using an arzopa z1rc with my base model m4 mini. It just needs to connect the usb c cable to one of the TB4 ports in the back of the mini to work. I have no issues at all.

Yes, good price/features ratio. It was the only 2.5 K monitor in their price range (Others were only FHD). The only caveat is that it has an arm stand, but it doesn't include a sleeve bag or hard case. It works with iPhone and iPad too, only using the included USB C cable.

Arzopa Z1RC

2.5K! It's crisp as hell and comes color accurate out of the box. Arzopa Z1RC - Can't recommend enough especially at the price point.

Op nag portable monitor din ako and 2 weeks ago lang ako nag research. Lumalabas na ang maganda ngayon na pwede sa shopee ay Arzopa Z1RC. Ang original plan ko ay yung Asus zenscreen pero sa specs daw sabi sa research ko di sya competitive sa price at ngayong 2025. Ang isa ko pang tinignan ay si AOC. Touch screen sya pero below specs din kay Z1RC. Si Z1RC more on productivity, meron syang counterpart sa Arzopa nakalimutan ko yung model. Anyway few things to ask lang Saan mo gagamitin? Oo like pairing sa gaming rig pero like what exactly? Supported ba ng pc mo yung USB A to C? If sa GPU mo isa lang ang HDMI mo kailangan mo ng converter. Anong device pang gagamit mo?

I bought myself the 16" Arzopa Z1RC and for the price it's a remarkable addition to my setup

I have had a few. Had a couple Asus models, when my last ones screen cracked during travel I bought the ARZOPA 16" 2.5K Portable Monitor, 2560x1600. It’s cheaper and better quality than the Asus. Just wish it came with a protective cover, but am using the old Asus one.

Update. I’m always anal about best bang for buck and eventually got the Arzopa Z1RC. It’s 16inch 2.5k 60hz. Available on Aliexpress for roughly €100 but I wanted it sooner so bought it through the Arzopa website with their starter discount code to total €142. Monitor arrived today and I am really impressed with the build quality. Picture is extremely clear and it’s working as expected.

wwhy not? thunderbolt? Whether using Arzopa Z1RC via usbc or through the CalDigit TS4 (mac or windows), on mac or iPad as host, I get relatively great visuals. Z1RC is 60Hz with 2.5k resolution on a 16 inch. Why? Between the Mac mini m4 and Arzopa's tweaked firmware, there's HDR, SDR, contrast, various colorspace options. If I were working with a team, i might want some calibration between members. As it is, there's a little bit of calibration achievable on the Arzopa via its OSD menu. I don't mind thatit isn't all ready set go. Also, with Mac mini m4, by using a pair or 3of displays, not just the Z1RC, i am able to do extended and mirrored on external, then add an older iPad's stylus with continuity to navigate Mac app at distance.

Two 60Hz portable Arzopa Z1RC (not the Z1FC 144Hz) with displayport which Arzopa engineered to support a wide variety of computing devices. That and the price is why I upgraded from their other displays. - PRICE ranges per display $104 -$129 between 2024 and 2025 September 4, even though original was higher. Their compatibility list is listed per each product listing. I've seen their reddit replies advising us to ask before buying if our computer or other device isn't on website. These displays aren't designed to survive graphics card overdrive beyond the Arzopa Hz (display refresh rate). Each Z1RC has 16.0 inch diagonal, 2.5K resolution, 500 nits. (Physically the 16" diagonal is between being a 15" and 17" display.). My setup focus does not use the HDMI port on display or the Mac Mini, too much confusion. Also note, I am on IPadOS 18.6.2 and MacOS 15.6., not OS 26. Also, I am not using Stage Manager nor HDR. Basics: - Using only Thunderbolt ports, one as main display, the other extended. - Physically, I have them stack on the narrower bezel of longest sides. - Physically to have the narrowest bezel meet, the upper display is upside down* to fake a larger. In System Settings for Displays on the Mac Mini M4: - Although they are capable of 2.5Khz, I use lower settings for my nearsightedness. - Because the upper display is physically upside down, I change "Rotation" to 180 degrees, so its image flips its image's top and bottom. - Then in "Arrangement", by a very helpful OS hint, I saw that when my mouse hovered over each Arzopa icon, simultaneously the display's icon was revealed as #1 or #2. Then when i left mouse click on an icon, its border and that of the physical display turns to red. - Again, because of my eyes, I adjust text size in system or per apps that support that. - Now, I don't yet understand how the OS designates which thunderbolt port will default to role of being #1, first in or by display's specifications. I was just so relieved when I noticed that it clued me with that red border alert. So, I just moved the physical monitors, cables and system's choices until the upper one was identified as #1, and I could see my mouse move up or down across their screens. It's not ideal but the bezels are so thin that I'm willing to accept this. Who's the boss? Although some settings can be done via Arzopa's OSD buttons, I saw that resolution, brightness, and a few other settings were dominated by and saved in the Mac Mini system settings for displays Bonus is that I can use same account iPad and share mouse and keyboard, or even add iPad as another extended display. I learned also that a Mac extended or mirrored to my iPad is a window on my iPad, and just like other apps on my iPad, i can access my other iPad apps. I do prefer to stay within Apple's app store on the iPad and with developer's whose products remain consistent at least with security upkeep. There's much usefulness in what the macOS can do without adding paid or subscription utility apps. With most of my software on iPad and iPhone, I don't see much to prefer using on the Mac. Maybe for macOS more robust Pages or Books or if ever I grow beyond iPad Procreate, Affinity apps, Nomadsculpt, using touch to play the Pianos on GarageBand, or the versatility of using touch, mouse and keyboard.

Based dyan sa pinagpipilian mo, I'd pick the Z1RC. 16" may be on the bigger side pero more useful naman for multitasking yung 1600p resolution compared to 1080p.

for a portable workstation setup with an M4 MacBook Pro, the arzopa 16" 2.5k (16:10) is a strong pick. it’s lightweight, sharp enough for coding, runs off usb-c without killing battery, and daisy-chains well if you want two screens. solid value for travel productivity without needing wall power. fwiw my mate and i pulled together reddit sentiment on portable monitors used for coding and remote work. if you check Redditrecs, you can filter by resolution, power draw, and mac compatibility to see what people actually stick with long-term. some links are affiliate and help fund the analysis.

ARZOPA’s 16" 2.5K (Z1RC) is a solid portable gaming option under 20". It’s lightweight, sharp, and responsive enough for gaming, even if it’s not esports-level. fwiw my mate and i analyzed a year of Reddit discussions on portable gaming monitors. On Redditrecs you can filter by refresh rate and latency to see what people consistently recommend. some links are affiliate and help fund the analysis

for a budget portable monitor that works well with a macbook pro m5, the arzopa z1rc is one of the easiest recommendations. the 16" 2.5k panel looks sharp enough for tradingview charts and text-heavy work, and the color accuracy is solid for the price. it’s lightweight, super easy to pack, and the usb-c power/display passthrough keeps the setup simple when traveling. fwiw i checked a bunch of user posts and travel-setup threads, and this one consistently shows up as the “best value” pick for macbooks. same quick disclaimer that some links are affiliate and help support the data dives.