
ASUS - ZenScreen Duo OLED MQ149CD
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Last updated: Jul 12, 2025 Scoring
I love mine, underrated imo.
r/digitalnomad • How do you deal with working with a single small monitor? ->Yeah, they're called portable monitors. They are usually USB-C powered, 1080p, and 14-17". Pretty easy to find, but save yourself some time and just look into the Asus Zen screen line.
r/buildapc • Is very-small second monitor a thing? ->I got a zenscreen from asus. They have many sizes, plug and play 1 usb-C to usb-c cable.
r/laptops • A portable monitor to "reportabilize" a headless laptop? ->I use a 15" portable Asus USB monitor on my Studio as the third monitor. Run FCP in the 2 desktop monitors. The USB for anything else. Works great.
r/MacStudio • Mac Studio with a portable monitor ->It's a 4 year old Asus USB A. The cable came with it and it's not HDMI at the other end (Or it is HDMI, just with different interface. ) It was not expensive and it super versatile. I also use it on MacBook Pro and a HP Windows laptop. Great investment as it still fits is a backpack along with whatever laptop. It's probably not what you want for gaming. But it's a GREAT accessory monitor. Unfortunately I can't give you exact model number today as I just moved yesterday and it's packed away at the moment. Also it's old enough I'm sure that exact model number isn't the same anymore. But don't overthink it. Just find one that says "works on Mac". The Studio will handle it just fine.
r/MacStudio • Mac Studio with a portable monitor ->Follow up. ASUS no longer makes a USB A to micro HDMI. They use USB C with Display capability to their Micro HDMI port. The Mac Studio's USB C on the back handle this fine. They are display port capable. So yes, Asus Zenscreen Portable should be fine on your Studio. (Note it's now a touch screen as well. So undoubtedly more money than non-touch monitor) But shop around. It's not rare or complicated.
r/MacStudio • Mac Studio with a portable monitor ->I used an ASUS ZenScreen for two years until it got broken thanks to the dumb security checks at a Vietnamese airport. Very good screen, recommend it, got a newer model after this one.
r/digitalnomad • Portable monitors ->I can't recommend a specific one personally, but I would just recommend you get one that connects via HDMI, and not USB-C, as sometimes USB-C monitors require specific drivers which don't work with Linux. I have an ASUS Zenscreen for example that requires the DisplayLink software to run, which isn't compatible with Linux devices.
r/steamdeckhq • Anyone use a portable monitor with their steam deck? ->I have one of these. 100% recommend. Great viewing angles and no fuss. If I bought it again I would try to get one 16:10. Didn’t realize how much 16:9 bothers me. But I use it vertically anyway.
r/biglaw • Best portable travel monitor? ->I use the Asus Zen Screen and it's been excellent. The first one that I got was a dud, wouldn't work over usb-c with the cable provided, but I returned it immediately and have had no issues with the replacement.
r/Architects • Recommendations for a "portable" external monitor for CAD work? ->ASUS ZenScreen, Keychron Q1, Dell K512D. Then again, I don't carry much with me. If you're looking for lighter monitors, the Sony makes some lightweight ones like the Vaio Vision+. I could certainly lose a lot of weight with a different keyboard as well. This thing is about 1-2kg. If you're not picky with it, Logitech makes some nice, lightweight keebs. As for the mouse, I've been using this for at least 10 years (for gaming and professional use) and it's still running strong. Didn't really feel the need to replace it, and it's not heavy at all.
r/sffpc • Those that travel regularly, what is your monitor, keyboard, and mouse setup? ->I'm a bit more bougie and have an Asus zenscreen I use for my PIs, but I would definitely buy this bundle if I was getting one for someone else.
r/raspberry_pi • Raspberry Pi Monitor and Raspberry Pi 500 on sale now ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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