ZenScreen MB16AC

I use the Asus Zenscreen MB16AC. It's an amazing monitor and I can carry it everywhere. I bought it on 2023, so maybe they have a better model now.

I checked here, and it weighs 960g (screen 700g + 260g the screen protector/base). which one do you use now?

as someone who does a lot of spreadsheet work on the go, i've found 16-inch can work but has limits. the [ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC](https://metadoraffi-eng.github.io/shopit?search_keywords=ASUS+ZenScreen+MB16AC+portable+monitor) is what i use and its 1080p resolution is fine for most sheets, though you'll be scrolling more than on a larger display. honestly the bigger issue is scaling - make sure whatever you get has good resolution and adjustable stand angles. i'd also consider the [ViewSonic TD1655](https://metadoraffi-eng.github.io/shopit?search_keywords=ViewSonic+TD1655+portable+touchscreen+monitor) if you want touch capability for navigation. for heavy excel though, i sometimes pair it with my laptop screen to have two views open, which helps a lot with larger workbooks.

ran into this last year. 16 is doable but scaling will be your make or break. you want something with at least 1440p resolution if your eyes are doing sheets all day. 1080p at 16 inches makes text tiny or you scale up and lose screen real estate. i landed on the asus zenscreen mb16ac - matte finish helps with glare too. just check your laptop's usb c can deliver power over it.

I've looked into this before and honestly using a laptop as an external monitor is pretty limited - most laptops don't have video input ports, only outputs. What helped me when i needed portable display was getting a dedicated portable monitor. They're surprisingly thin and light, like the Asus ZenScreen or Lenovo ThinkVision portable displays. Tbh they connect via USB-C or HDMI and fit in a backpack easily. For your work travel situation, a 15-17 inch portable monitor would give you proper external display functionality without the laptop compatibility headaches.

I've been using an ASUS MB16AC for like 2 years now and it's pretty solid. USB-C power and display through one cable is clutch when you're moving around a lot The stand is kinda flimsy but for the price it does what I need

Asus: MB16AC Crushed it, broken bezel, smashed in aluminum housing on two corners, head and shoulders shampoo ruptured all over it. Dropped it. It’s not indestructible by any means, but it’s designed to travel in a carryon Still works great.

I use it all days every days for code!

I have a 15inch m4 macbook air and i use my old asus zenscreen 15inch. It's now my secondary monitor even at home and i keep my macbook docked. At coffees i have the screen over my laptop screen to take less space on a overly expansive stand lol ( FLEXSTA ). At work i have them side by side with my laptop on a roost stand. At home i have it rotated 90degree next to my studio display

I purchased one of the Asus Zenscreen 15” a year or so ago. Brilliant and came with a pouch and USB-C cable.

Asus ZenScreen 13 or 15, 13 is super light, 1 cable (powered by USBC) Quality isn’t great - not for gaming but prioritize which content you want on your laptop and which can be on the secondary.

+1 love my Zenscreen