ASUS - ZenScreen MB16AHG
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"plug and play 1 usb-C to usb-c cable."
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"4 years na sa akin pero working pa din!"
"durable"
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"the image quality is great for work on the road."
"I use it all days every days for code!"
"reliable screen for office, presentations"
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"The ASUS I thought was gonna be handy with the threaded 1/4-20 on the back to mount with tripods and stuff, but it doesn't work since the thread mount is so shallow that the monitor just spins on most mounts/not deep enough to "lock in" unless you have the ability to shorten the thread length (like on a cold shoe mount or something)."
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"Image quality isn't beautiful or anything ... If you're in video or photo I wouldn't recommend."
"Quality isn’t great - not for gaming"
LetterheadClassic306 1.0I'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 haven't used Aura specifically but ive tried a few portable monitors over the years. For a reliable option, the [ASUS ZenScreen MB16AHG](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ASUS+ZenScreen+MB16AHG+portable+monitor&language=en_US&tag=bestdeals202f-20&ref=as_li_ss_tl) has been really solid in my experience - good color and brightness for a portable. Another one that gets consistently good feedback is the [Lenovo ThinkVision M14](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Lenovo+ThinkVision+M14+portable+monitor&language=en_US&tag=bestdeals202f-20&ref=as_li_ss_tl), especially if you need something with adjustable height. Portable monitor reviews can be hit or miss, so sticking with known brands for support might save you some headache down the line.
kevorgod 0.1I 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
SuperMegaGigaUber 0.1they're a dime a dozen, but really I think any of those chinese 15.6" monitors work fine and dandy - I ended up getting two, a ARZOPA portable monitor and then an ASUS ZenScreen 15.6" I prefer the ARZOPA over the Asus. ARZOPA (or any of those crazy sounding companies) have usb-c and hdmi input, which is a plus. Other things I bought that I found kinda useful: \- Portable monitor stand: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2YCT3V7?ref=fed\_asin\_title](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2YCT3V7?ref=fed_asin_title) \- Super portable laptop stand: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2WMTWTD?ref=fed\_asin\_title](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2WMTWTD?ref=fed_asin_title) The ASUS I thought was gonna be handy with the threaded 1/4-20 on the back to mount with tripods and stuff, but it doesn't work since the thread mount is so shallow that the monitor just spins on most mounts/not deep enough to "lock in" unless you have the ability to shorten the thread length (like on a cold shoe mount or something).
ajmpits 0.1I purchased one of the Asus Zenscreen 15” a year or so ago. Brilliant and came with a pouch and USB-C cable.
illumin8dmind 0.1Asus 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
statsguru456 0.1I bought a cheap ASUS zenscreen 1080p for about $150, and it's worked great. Image quality isn't beautiful or anything but it's fine for coding. If you're in video or photo I wouldn't recommend. I also use my ipad pro sometimes, but probably will leave the ipad pro home on the next trip -- the ipad with a cover and keyboard are a lot of weight. I think the asus zenscreen is quite a bit lighter, and it's a much bigger screen than the ipad.
Atlas-Pilot_idk 0.1I got a zenscreen from asus. They have many sizes, plug and play 1 usb-C to usb-c cable.
danberadi 0.1Asus ZenScreen. I'm selling mine if you happen to be in New York (I went up to an 18"), although it's LED and 1080. No reason why you'd need 4k resolution on a 16".
DanSpur 0.1I love mine, but recently I found out it won't play full HD content from one particular platform because it isn't HDCP compliant. A big blow. There is no HDMI, just a USB Micro B. Fine for YouTube, Netflix and Amazon but for this one platform - Stan (in Australia) - it just won't. I have an Asus ZenScreen but not a high-end one, and I got it long before Stan acquired the English Premier League (my sole reason for having the subscription!!). Perfect for everything else, just not this. So now I need to buy a new one with HDMI. I've gone for an ARZOPA A1. Arrives tomorrow. Just something to consider when checking the specs..
FOCUSFUEL 0.1I used to use a ZenScreen but somewhere along the way I stopped using it. Don't know why to be honest
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