ASUS - ZenScreen MB16AC

portable monitor heavy user here. I have an asus M16Ac. Does the job. Flat, not heavy, doesn’t require much, just plug and go. While I love it for when I need to work long hours from my in laws house or something, I think it is too bulky for a cafe. It might serve you well though.

I tried some monitors: Arzopa (15,6"), Zenscreen MB16ACV (15,6") and LG 16MR70 (16"). Arzopa was an immediate no for me. Quality was quite poor. Color was quite different compared to the Macbook and it had a screen that makes it hard to see when there is natural light around. Zenscreen was quite good. Color was quite good but still can see a bit of difference. It has 15,6" and proportion is 16:9 so there is some difference there, because MacBook has a proportion of 16:10. I liked that it was compatible with tripod and it had a cover. LG was the best by far. It's also much more expensive. Color is practically the same than the Macbook. Sometimes I'm not sure which one is better. Screen is 2K so it has a great definition. Proportion is 16:10, same than the MacBook. Resolution can be up to 2560 x 1600, which is huge. I used BetterDisplay to define a custom resolution that matches exactly the same than my MacBook. In the image, Macbook 2019, LG and Zenscreen https://preview.redd.it/ip17ln0tgcgd1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c07adb81fee0bbf6ab6b5a03655e7d2be57a6d0a

I bought an asus zenscreen 15.6 inch portable monitor and it's made working so much more enjoyable. I used to buy one at each location but it's just annoying especially in more remote locations. Super happy with my purchase.

That's what I have, and I love it, and I spent probably 2 months traveling/living out of hotels this year between work and pleasure. The portable travel monitor travels super well, is a great size (I have the 15" one), and is very user friendly. I also travel with a bluetooth Logitech mouse that is like a decade old, but gets the job done and I prefer having on to using the trackpad on a laptop.

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.

Portable monitors are "low quality" if you're, idk, a photographer or video editor that needs high quality color grading. But if your job is answering emails and creating spreadsheets, the difference won't be decipherable. As to fragility.. my current monitor I used on a motorcycle tour, and 9 months living out of a backpack at this point. I think it's holding up fine. But yeah, I mean, what does "expensive" mean and what does "low quality" mean and what does "fragile" mean for you?

Asus ZenScreen something. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Asus Zenscreen is what I use

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.

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. 

Using a zen screen right now i agree. The thing is basically a tablet you plug into your laptop with no issue

Zenscreen is great

Love my ZenScreen