ARZOPA 16.1” 144Hz Portable Gaming Monitor, 106% sRGB 1080P FHD Kickstand Portable Monitor with HDR, Ultra Slim, Eye Care, External Second Screen for Laptop, PC, PS5, Mac,… by ARZOPA

Adjusting from a 28” external monitor was way easier than I thought. The ease of setup, portability, and pass-through charging are the top features for me. This monitor acts as a true second screen for my 13” MacBook Pro with a crisp resolution and great color accuracy. Very happy with my purchase.

I did add a stand since my laptop is elevated at my home workspace and I would recommend that product in tandem.

Let me start out by saying the build quality is phenomenal. The packaging makes it feel like you just dropped at least $300 on this thing. The lightweight build is actually lightweight, the screen is bright and vibrant, the bezels are small, and the device itself is incredibly thin.

I’ll preface this with one thing- you need need need to get a Viture USB-C adapter with power delivery (yes the one for the XR Glasses) or something similar. It’s not required, the screen can work with just power delivery from the device itself- but you’ll be sorely missing out.

A USB-C adapter with power delivery allows you to take full advantage of the monitors capabilities without sacrificing display features on your PC or console itself

ROG Ally connected with the adapter:
1080p 144hz or 120hz w/ FreeSync Variable Refresh rate and HDR in full 30W power mode with the official ROG Ally AC adapter. Just make sure you turn on FreeSync in the monitor’s OSD and HDR if you want it.

With the Switch:
1. A Nintendo Switch Dock is required if you don’t have a USB-C adapter with power delivery
2. I had to turn off the Switch TV power mode settings because this locks the switch if the screen turns off- and it might as you attempt to connect it
3. The connection didn’t work at first (at least for me) unless I set the Switch TV Settings resolution mode to 480p before connecting- then switched it back to 1080p once on the screen was visible- BUT
4. Once it works it works! No compromises. Even with the standard Nintendo Switch 5W AC adapter
5. If you don’t like that you need the AC adapter I believe you’ll just need to find a portable battery with decent hi wattage power delivery. I’ve read the 20000mah Anker works- I̶’̶l̶l̶ ̶t̶e̶s̶t̶ ̶t̶h̶i̶s̶ ̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶u̶p̶d̶a̶t̶e̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶r̶e̶v̶i̶e̶w̶ ̶o̶n̶c̶e̶ ̶I̶ ̶c̶a̶n̶ ̶c̶o̶n̶f̶i̶r̶m̶.̶ Can confirm- Anker 20000mah Power bank works!

Without an adapter you can still use the screen (not the Switch)- but there will be limitations. I have not thoroughly tested it with the ROG Ally or a different Windows PC but I imagine that if you push the screen too much without some form of external power source it will likely disconnect. This should be expected. The thing is- you’ll always need some form of adapter for the devices you connect if they don’t have a discrete HDMI out or video out- otherwise you’re just draining your laptops battery. It’s worth the investment.

Other features:

Audio – Speakers are nothing to write home about but they get the job done and I’m more than appreciative of that

HDR – Again, nothing special- but it does work fine. I’m not super keen on knowing what to look for between SDR and HDR but it does get the job done.

4K / 2K Downscaling – This monitor can support up to 4K resolutions, but downscaled to 1080p. It’s great for something like a PS5 or Xbox- consoles that I’ve found to actually lower graphics settings in some games simply for using 1080p. A good example is Assassins Creed Odyssey, which looks loads better when your console is set to 4K.

Refresh Rate – It’s no joke. For the first time I can be competitive in Halo Infinite on my ROG Ally. Between free sync and 120hz/144hz picture quality matches my Samsung Odyssey G9. (Side note… would be neat to have an 32:9 portable monitor but I can’t imagine that would work without the screen being some sort of foldable)

Stand – I read a lot of reviews before purchasing and they must have redone the stand design because it this recent model (As of 3.31.2024) is super sturdy. No separate kick stand you have to carry around- it comes with a long arm that allows you reposition the screen easily depending on the height of the surface the monitor is relative to your eye level.

Cables – Includes a USB-C to USB-C cable, a USB Type-A to USB-C cable (which I’ve yet to test), and an HDMI to Mini-HDMI cable. I simply use the USB-C to C cable while connected the Viture USB-C adapter.

Warranty – 1 year and can be extended to 2 year with a full refund if issues encountered within 30 days of purchase. If I do have problems I’ll update here if the warranty process is a pain.

Cons:
Honestly- none so far. It does not have a cover so you’ll want to order the Arzopa sleeve since the screen is otherwise unprotected. But that’s on discount if you purchase the monitor so you can save $4.

Overall, this monitor is badass.

I will update this review if the device fails or I find issues worth noting. 5 out of 5 stars

This monitor is great. And for the price? It’s amazing. Super lightweight, amazing resolution, and the speakers are a really nice add on. The built in stand works surprisingly well. So well that I’ve returned any travel monitor stands I’ve purchased: the built-in one works just as well as the others.

A couple things to note: the monitor doesn’t come with a case, just FYI (but for the price this isn’t an issue), and, at least on a Mac, you’ll want to turn of “High Dynamic Range” (but you won’t miss it). Text can be a little blurry on lower resolutions. Overall, I’m stoked, it’s made travel work so much easier (I’m across the country and using it to type this review right now). No real reservations on recommending: I’m very happy to have it.

I purchased this monitor for gaming purposes and it does exactly what I need it for. The size is great for portability, allowing me to game anywhere I want. The display and screen size is great for gaming that does not require intense graphics, which means it works very well for most games on the market.

The 3 types of cords it comes with make device compatibility super convenient. The only downside is that you should have a power bank yourself, which should be noted more obviously.

I was worried about the stand and its durability. It feels sturdy *enough* and holds the monitor up well. I only wish it had a second stand on both sides or one in the middle. The stand on only one side doesn’t feel secure enough for my personal reassurance and I worry about its durability loosening over time. The stand is the only thing that kept me from giving this 5 stars.

Overall, this monitor is great! I would highly recommend for anyone looking to game for their Switch or Steam Deck.

This has hands down made traveling for work so much easier. The quality is great. The value for money is perfect. I would 100% recommend this to others; as I have to my coworkers already. For my job I work remotely and at 2 healthcare sites. My work laptop is a 13′ screen so whenever I leave home (where I have an extra monitor) it was always hard to get work done as I have only a tiny screen. I started hunting for something that would work and stumbled on this after seeing an ad on TikTok (which it was cheaper on Amazon than on TikTok shop) and it got here quickly due to Amazon prime. It comes with 3 different cords to use to plug into your laptop (or whatever you use it for) and it was easy, turned right on. I think that this was an amazing buy and has really made my work life much easier.