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Asus MB16AC

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4.2
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User ratings:
39
4.2 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
48 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.6 / 5
Editorial reviews:
16
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3.9 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
14 %
4 stars
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3 stars
28 %
2 stars
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Pros

  • Excellent looking display with acceptable brightness
  • improved connectivity and display technology
  • technology viewing angles are excellent

Cons

  • Colors look washed out from the side
  • there is no way to set up the screen vertically with this case
  • of the devices listed below work with ASUS ZenScreen

Key specs

  • 1920, 1080 px
  • 60 Hz
  • LCD
  • 5 ms
  • Flat
  • 15.6 in
  • 220 cd/m²
  • 16

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Asus MB16AC - Pros & Cons

Asus MB16AC

Pros

  • Excellent looking display with acceptable brightness
  • improved connectivity and display technology
  • technology viewing angles are excellent
  • Multi-function smart cover provides good protection
  • adding a second monitor is easy
  • Text is sharp and clear
  • and video is crisp and detailed
  • it s extremely easy to use
  • Viewing images and video is incredibly enjoyable on this monitor
  • ASUS has come up with a solution
  • simplest and most effective ways to improve your productivity

Cons

  • Colors look washed out from the side
  • there is no way to set up the screen vertically with this case
  • of the devices listed below work with ASUS ZenScreen
  • listed devices below do not support DP Alt Mode
  • rather difficult to pull this off while on the go
  • the measurement test results are kinda bad
  • great and the glare can make it troublesome to use
  • sudden disconnections
  • low resolutions
  • or odd colours
  • lack of touchscreen functionality

Asus MB16AC - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
15.6 in
Best:
Acer UM.PB1EE.A01
Screen size: 282 in
IconResponse time
5 ms
Best:
JVC LM-H191
Response time: 0.01 ms
IconBrightness
220 cd/m²
Best:
DynaScan DS321LR4
Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
IconWeight
800 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

Asus MB16AC - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size15.6 in
Brightness220.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:9
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Dimensions
Height (min-max)< 226.4
Height (without stand)8.91 in
Height with stand8.91 in
Depth (with stand)0.31 in
Width (with stand)14.16 in
Weight (without stand)1.72 lb
Weight28.22 oz
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Image properties
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Supported graphics resolutions1920x1080
Refresh rate60.0 Hz
HD typeFull HD
Display number of colours262144 colours
Colour depth (per channel)8.0 bit
Contrast ratio800:1
Display technologyLCD
BacklightWLED
Panel typeIPS
Response time (GtG)5.0 ms
Response time5.0 ms
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)no
Pixel size0.01 in
Viewing angle (horizontal)178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)178.0 °
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)no
Adaptive synchronizationno
HDRno
VESA mountno
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Power
Energy efficiency classF
Operational power consumption< 8
Power consumption (typical)8.0 W
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Design
Colour of productGrey
Panel designFlat
Built-in USB hubyes
Touchscreenyes
Built-in camerano
Screen surfaceGloss
Built-in speakersno
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Connectivity
Type of USB connectorType-C
USB connectors (total)1
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)no
Composite inputno
DisplayPortyes
DVI Portno
HDMIno
Headphone outputno
S-video inputno
Thunderboltno
USB for videoyes
VGA inno
Type of DisplayPort connectorVia USB-C
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Features
Ascendable and submersibleno
Pivot functionyes
Swivelno
Tiltableno
Memory card readerno
Cable lock slotno
Flicker freeyes
Multi touchno
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Eco-labelling
EnergyStaryes
TCO-labellingNone

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Asus MB16AC Asus - Editorial Reviews (16)

3.9
Based on 16 reviews
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Asus MB16AC Asus Zenscreen review - what to expect from a portable external display
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ultrabookreview.com
Published: 19.06.2017
Asus Zenscreen review - what to expect from a portable external display

Since the capability existed, I’ve been hooked on using dual monitors in order to be more productive. Of course, using a laptop, you pretty much have to

Asus MB16AC ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC 15.6” USB Type-C Portable Monitor Review
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nerdtechy.com
Published: 16.06.2017
ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC 15.6” USB Type-C Portable Monitor Review

At NerdTechy, we’ve had the opportunity to try out a whole lot of technology, both low end and high end. But there is one luxury we’ve been fortunate enough to have access to, that we just couldn’t’ live without. If you spend a lot of time on the computer, dual monitors are one of the simplest and most effective ways to improve your productivity. Dual monitors make it easy to multitask. Whether you’re filling out a report for work, typing up your thesis, or simply browsing the internet, dual screens let you quickly change between apps without having to enter

Asus MB16AC Asus MB16ACE Review – Slim Portable USB-C Monitor for Multitasking on the...
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MonitorNerds | Gaming Monitor Reviews
Published: 29.01.2020
Asus MB16ACE Review – Slim Portable USB-C Monitor for Multitasking on the...

The Asus MB16ACE is a reasonably-priced portable monitor with a good IPS panel that will slide right next to your laptop in it’s carrying case

Asus MB16AC ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC USB-C Portable Monitor Review - Phoronix
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phoronix.com
ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC USB-C Portable Monitor Review - Phoronix
Asus MB16AC Asus ZenScreen MB16AC Review
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LaptopMag
Published: 24.07.2017
Asus ZenScreen MB16AC Review
4.0

The Asus ZenScreen MB16AC is a portable, easy-to-use second display for a laptop, but it's dimmer than we'd like.

Asus MB16AC Asus ZenScreen MB16AC (15.6, FHD, IPS) Monitor Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 02.10.2017
Asus ZenScreen MB16AC (15.6, FHD, IPS) Monitor Review

In-depth review of the Asus ZenScreen MB16AC portable USB monitor

Asus MB16AC Best External Monitor In 2023 | Top External Monitors For Work Productivity
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Gadget Review
Best External Monitor In 2023 | Top External Monitors For Work Productivity

Are you in search of the best external monitors in the market? This past week, we dedicated 36 hours to finding high-quality monitors that can give you the

Asus MB16AC ASUS ZenScreen is your laptop screen's buddy! | Gadget Pilipinas | Tech News, Reviews, Benchmarks and Build Guides
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Gadget Pilipinas
Published: 06.08.2018
ASUS ZenScreen is your laptop screen's buddy! | Gadget Pilipinas | Tech News, Reviews, Benchmarks and Build Guides
4.1

Since the time we got our ASUS ZenScreen just before Computex, this has been the constant screen buddy of our ASUS Zephyrus. As video and written content

Asus MB16AC ASUS ZenScreen review: Double desktops on the go
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iMore
Published: 10.08.2017
ASUS ZenScreen review: Double desktops on the go

You can never have too much viewable space, but sometimes that space has some quirks.

Asus MB16AC Asus ZenScreen MB16AC Review – Ultra-thin USB-C Portable...
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MonitorNerds | Gaming Monitor Reviews
Published: 18.10.2017
Asus ZenScreen MB16AC Review – Ultra-thin USB-C Portable...
4.6

The Asus ZenScreen MB16AC is a sleek and lightweight portable monitor that provides 1080p visuals via its USB-C interface

Asus MB16AC ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC Portable Monitor Review - It's Useful But... – Pokde.Net
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Pokde.Net
Published: 27.11.2019
ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC Portable Monitor Review - It's Useful But... – Pokde.Net
3.1

Need a secondary monitor for productivity but need something easier to bring? Here's our review of the ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC portable monitor.

Asus MB16AC ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AHP Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 17.06.2021
ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AHP Review
3.2

The ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AHP is a mediocre portable monitor. It's very similar to the ASUS ZenScreen MB14AC but with a built-in 7800mAh rechargeable battery, wh...

Asus MB16AC Review of the ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC: Not your average portable display
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Windows Central
Published: 08.08.2017
Review of the ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC: Not your average portable display

The ASUS ZenScreen is an affordable solution to multi-monitor users who travel.

Asus MB16AC Asus ZenScreen (MB16ACE) Review
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PCMAG
Published: 27.12.2019
Asus ZenScreen (MB16ACE) Review
4.0

The Asus ZenScreen (MB16ACE) is a 15.6-inch mobile monitor with a solid feature set for its price—notably, a comprehensive, easy-to-cruise onscreen display.

Asus MB16AC Asus ZenScreen MB16A Portable Monitor review
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TechRadar
Published: 21.11.2019
Asus ZenScreen MB16A Portable Monitor review
4.0

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