LG - 16MR70

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

The LG Gram, I have it and it’s beautiful. Very light and great colours. https://www.lg.com/pl/laptopy/gram/16mq70/

I have an [LG gram +view](https://www.lg.com/us/laptops/lg-16mq70.adsu1-portable-laptop-monitor) monitor that was an add-on for my LG laptop. I tried it with the Steam Deck, and it worked just fine. The problem, however, is that direct-connecting a monitor uses your one and only USB port on the Steam Deck. If you want to use it for any length of time, you'll have to make sure that the monitor can pass through power. I doubt a $90 monitor like the one you mentioned has pass-through capability (my LG one does not). You'll need something a bit more expensive, like the [ViewSonic VX1655](https://www.amazon.com/ViewSonic-VX1655-4K-OLED-Portable-Monitor-Speakers/dp/B0CFYWK9YR/) (or the even more expensive [ViewSonic VX1655-4K-OLED](https://www.amazon.com/ViewSonic-VX1655-4K-OLED-Portable-Monitor-Speakers/dp/B0CDJF17G5/ref=pd_lpo_d_sccl_3/132-3817996-1825154?pd_rd_w=GdN7O&content-id=amzn1.sym.4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_p=4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_r=R2WYR09J2QCHNN8ZXT40&pd_rd_wg=dqc5H&pd_rd_r=cb3e4091-5e7e-45fb-af42-4089266e6888&pd_rd_i=B0CDJF17G5&th=1) if you want a nice panel). (I don't own either of them, they were just the first thing that came up for portable monitors with pass-through power.) You're probably better off with a hub/dock and a regular monitor.

Yes. Today I plugged in my LG 16MQ70 and it was awesome. Only for a few minutes though. will do further testing tonight Update: Ran COD for an hour and no issues at all - but don't expect a super high res gaming experience - the screen is not really made for that.

I have an LG Gram: LG gram +View 16 Inch Portable WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS Monitor, 16:10 Aspect Ratio, DCI-P3 99% Color, USB-C Connectivity, Landscape & Portrait Orientation, with Folio Cover/Stand (16MQ70.ADSU1 Not sure if that exact model is still available and it was kind of pricey but it's been really great. Super light, thin and connects through with a single USB-C cable so there is no power cord or adapter needed.

LG Gram + View's are amazing, I have 2 I use when not at home and then I use them in my home office under my Ultrawide.... Great quality, 2560x1600, HIDIPI slightly under which actually is useful as 16" screen at that res is a little small, 2048 or 1920 a decent visible size and crystal clear. Also 99%DCI-P3 and SRGB so good quality screens for color accuracy too.

No worries,they're a solid screen, not the cheapest but are decent and v low profile not to mention USB-C, with a choice of which way to plug it in as there are ports on both sides of the screen....

Agree that 2560x1600 is tiny, on a screen that size it's too small. Using BetterDisplay 2048x1280 works well or 1920x1200, both do-able with HIDPI enabled and more like the right sort of size. You can of course go even lower say 1600x1000 also but it's then going the other way and bigger than it needs to be. I'm using mine with a M1 MacBook Pro Max if that helps anyone with BetterDisplay.