ASUS ZenScreen 24” (23.8” viewable) 1080P Portable USB-C Monitor (MB249C) - FHD, IPS, Eye Care, Speakers, Multi-Stand Design, Kickstand, C-clamp Arm, Partition Hook, Carrying Handle, WFH Monitor

I bought this because I travel a ton for work and pleasure and needed a way to match office efficiency. I got this portable monitor because of a sale during Prime Day, a free 3-year warranty, and the monitor has a built in battery, which was rare for portable monitors in this price range. I've used the monitor for close to 2 months and have enjoyed the use of it so far. Here are my opinions: The battery life is decent. I can use the monitor without charging for 4 hours. I wish the battery was better, but the charging output is the same as my computer so it's easy to switch from charging my computer to charging my monitor so it's not a big deal. It is important to note that the charger that came with the monitor is short and is not suitable for computers or monitors as outlets are usually closer to the floor than the top of a desk/table. The monitor sleeve is also decent and serves as an okay stand so I bought a foldable portable stand for $15 so that problem is solved. The monitor came with an adapter so that I can connect to my computer, the adapter is pretty small and is just the right size for me and my work needs. I did, however, buy a second longer adapter just in case I need it. The monitor is touch screen, though it seemed somewhat buggy to me. This didn't really impact me because I don't care for touch screens on my monitors and I just turned it off. The visuals are good and functionality of the monitor are great. I utilize the monitor to use different software and mapping tools for work and there is no lag/delay and are visually similar to what you'd get on any office monitor. Consensus: The monitor gets the job done and for the discount/warranty I got, it was an excellent deal. I either bought or had several parts in hand to improve my experience with the monitor (charger, portable stand, etc). For the purpose that this monitor serves me, I am very pleased. However I recognize that there are substantially better portable monitors, but they all cost considerably more than this one. I would buy this monitor again, but only during a huge sale like Prime Day or Black Friday. The monitor is fine, but it's not so amazing that you have to buy this very second. Do what I did and wait for the next big Amazon sale.

This review is for the touch/battery (AMT) model. When checking these reviews make certain you filter or at least pay attention to which monitor the review is for. This listing includes the base model (AC), battery (AP), and touch/battery (AMT) models depending on what style is selected, which makes filtering through reviews and questions/answers very confusing. The first monitor I received was Dead On Arrival, which made me quite skeptical. I reluctantly opted for a replacement instead of a refund and I am VERY glad I did. In the past I've owned the AC model, and the touch/battery is a huge upgrade. I've always been a fan of the pen stand and folio cover/stand; but my main complaint with the AC model was the brightness. The battery allows for MUCH more satisfying brightness, and the touch is very convenient. Additionally the optional mini-HDMI input allows connection to many more devices than previously possible. One huge benefit that is seldom mentioned to using the ASUS zenscreen over a different brand portable monitor is the graphics processing hardware inside. Usually, with integrated graphics on your computer you are limited to 2 additional displays. Because this display can do graphics processing on the device, this limit is not considered, and you can use this as a 3rd display, potentially even more than that if you have multiple of these screens and enough USB ports. I am very pleased with this screen, and my only concern is that it may stop working one day (like the defective unit I initially received); but only time will tell, and I only worry because of how much I enjoy this device.

I purchased the MB16AMT portable Asus monitor back in April of 2021. I was wanting an extra display that I could take with me to work, as sometimes I am stuck using a computer that I don't normally use and not all set-ups at my company have dual monitors, which I prefer. So, this monitor typically travels to and from work with me on a regular basis. I checked multiple portable monitors and eventually decided on Asus. Asus is a name I know, and the price was cheaper as the MB16AMT was on sale at the time. Pros: Screen size is great. At 15.6", it is comparable to most laptop screens, and desktop screens companies use. The 1080 resolution was great and definitely got the job done. It was basically a plug and play situation. I plugged in the power cable, connected ot via USB, and the computer recognized there was another display monitor. Cons: It could use to be a bit brighter, in my personal opinion. Some things can look muted compared to a normal computer monitor. If you choose to use the speakers on the monitor, they don't get very loud. Passable, but not loud enough to watch a video and not miss any dialogue or background noises . Overall Personal Review: It is great as just a secondary, even tertiary monitor for work if you want it. Plug and play makes it simple to use. You can probably find monitors a bit cheaper, that do the same things, but you are also paying for the name Asus. I utilize this for other things, such as connecting to my Samsung phones and using Samsung Dex. Paired with army Logitech MX Keys and Logitech Anywhere 2 mouse, I have my own personal PC experience anywhere on the go. I also have a Genki Covert Dock Mini I carry with me, along with my Switch OLED, which can give me the option to play Switch, utilizing my monitor. It can be a great thing to have if stuck in an airport or at the hospital for long periods of time. You can utilize it to play movies on it, great for wrangling little kids if you need them to sit down for a while. Whether you choose an Asus monitor, or any other portable monitor, they can be a great asset to your gadget collection! Don't have a gadget collection? If you think you could utilize the monitor like I suggested above, might be time to start your gadget collection!

When I bought the non-touch screen version last year, I wished that it had touch. Asus finally made one so I and bought it. The original MB16AP I bought suited my uses quite well, and my review of that unit still stands and basically everything I wrote for that one can be said for this one except for a few things I'll address. This one has touch, has a bit more brightness (250cd/m vs 220cd/m), has a non-glare vs glare screen and an extra micro hdmi port for different connection setups. Everything else is the same as the MB16AP. Btw, Amazon really needs to make separate filters for reviews when it comes to these devices. having them all grouped together doesn't help anyone. Anyway,... I bought the original (non-touch) one for travel so I can connect it to my laptop and have extra screen space. That one will go to my spouse, while this one will also be used for travel. The previous one had a button to control the menu while the new one has a 5 way OSD navigation button. Either one can be frustrating to use after a while so its best to download the Asus control widget. This monitor comes with the necessary USB Type C cables, and a Type C to A adapter. It includes a real ink pen to use as a stand in the event you forget the stand cover, but I doubt if one is traveling with this, that they will carry it around with out the cover. As for the pen, I wish Asus would have included a digital pen, be it wacom or otherwise, but doing so would probably increase the price to include a digitizer screen. Maybe in the next version. The monitor being touch, works well with Windows. And depending on your laptop or PC's power, you can attach the monitor to a multi monitor setup. While that may be overkill, I tested it with my existing 3 monitor laptop setup at home and it worked really well without any hiccups. (see images and diagram) But the main purpose is for travel. I plan on using my Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus to stream over Samsung Dex onto either the laptop or the monitor. You might ask why use Samsung DeX when I'm already bringing a laptop? Well some hotels don't have a good wi-fi so using my phone signal through DeX overcomes this obstacle. Connecting the phone to the monitor can be done a few ways. One is with a hub/adapter or directly to the phone as shown in the diagrams I uploaded. If I use a Type-C adapter hub (setups 1 and 2) Dex works, but the touch features of the Asus Touch monitor do not. (This is probably more due to Windows than Asus or the adapter used). With the previous MB16AP monitor, being that it is not touch, it doesn't matter. But if I wanted to use the touch feature on this monitor with Samsung DeX, the phone has to be connected directly to the laptop and then route the Asus cable from the laptop to the monitor (as in setup # 3). Then touch works great. Asus supplies a leaflet manual, but I found it useless. It better to see the youtube videos or at their website directly (as well as get the latest updates). Pros: Much of the pros on my previous non-touch monitor applies. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R1Q5DWKN6EIY1B) Has touch. Has an additional connection port. Battery lasts about the same as the previous non-touch model. has an additional USB cable and port for specific connections. A few side notes: While Asus supplies the necessary cables, I ended up getting better (10Gbps Gen 2) cables. Cable Matter USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 cables (B01L0F6AJI) AmazonBasics USB-C to USB-A 3.1 Gen 2 cables (B01GGKYR2O) Dockcase USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 small length (B01GGKYR2O) Better adapter/hub to use with DeX, Meco 7 in 1 Type C adapter (B07NKB697F) Cons: Leaflet manual is way to simple. Better to go on the web to get more info via their website or videos. No dedicated power port. Asus should still include a dedicated power port to charge the monitor while in use instead of using your laptop or phones battery. Come on Asus, make it so. The one 5 way control button gets annoying, better to download the widget. Pen is just a ink pen not a digitized pen and by extension, not a digitizer screen. (but my laptop is, so not much of a con) Overall, another great device from Asus and improves upon the previous model by offering extra connection and touch screen.

I really liked the product until it suddenly died a couple of hours ago. I had been using it for a week, and I loved it! It looks sleek, I love the magnetic cover and the fact that it's a touch screen. I have another ASUS portable monitor (really old version) and that one is still working though it's been years, so I expected quality from the new one too. Unfortunately I was mistaken. The monitor worked great for a week. I was using it this morning with my laptop. Then when I was off for a bit, both my laptop and this ASUS monitor went to sleep. The monitor never wakes up after that. The light indicator is green (fully charged), but it will not connect to my laptop, my desktop nor my wife's laptop. I changed the cables and turned my laptop and desktop on and off. Nothing. So I contacted ASUS customer service. Note that I don't think I've ever left a bad review. Manufacturing defects happen, though I rarely got one, and I'm pretty understanding on that front. HOWEVER, bad customer service finally prompted me to post this review. I called hoping that there's a simple troubleshoot that could be done, since I really need this monitor because I'm working in my kitchen while watching the kids (shelter in place), and I seriously didn't want to return it. The wait wasn't long, like 10 minutes. However, when I got connected the agent basically read a script saying that due to Covid19 they weren't able to provide support over the phone, and told me that I need to use the live-chat on their website. I already went to the website prior to the call and couldn't find a working chat feature (the link for "chat" just opens a self-help page, which I already read through). I told him I really needed this to work and if I couldn't get it to work I would have to return it. Note that I wasn't yelling or even upset. The agent basically told me okay. At the end (that was pretty much the end) he told me there's a brief survey and please participate. I was NOT planning to, since TBH it's a waste of time and wouldn't get the monitor fixed. But then the line went dead without going to the survey, since he hung up on me. And THAT'S the reason I feel I need to post a review here. A defective product happens (possibly tied to the portable battery or the USB-C port or the driver). It's unfortunate, but it happens occasionally. However, when it happens and the company does not provide a good service to the customer, THAT is a big problem. So to whoever is buying this product, note that the issue of the monitor suddenly stop working is real, but the worst part is ASUS will not give you any technical support and will hang up on you if you call them.

ASUS ZenScreen 15.6” (MB166C) - I travel and work from the road frequently. At home I have 2 24" monitors but on the road I was relying only on my 13.5" laptop, which made me less efficient when working with several documents or spreadsheets at the same time. Amazon has many choices, including some brands I have never heard of, at cheaper prices. I went with ASUS because me and my family have had several ASUS laptops all of which have been great. This monitor checks all the boxes for me. At 15.6" it still fits in my travel laptop/electronics bag, it is lightweight and seems well made. The only connection is the included USB-C chord and all I have to do is connect it and the monitor comes to live. The display is great for what I need, spreadsheets, documents, and watching movies/videos. I am not a gamer so I cannot speak to whether this unit would be good for that. The monitor comes with a storage sleeve that folds to double as a stand. It's a simple setup but works for me There are a couple tabs that keep the monitor from sliding off the stand. I did not notice this at first but once I figured it out, I am quite happy with how it works. One thing to keep in mind is that because the laptop feeds power to the monitor, the laptop battery runs out quicker (on my laptop it reduces battery life by about half), so you will need to have your chord and have access to power if you plan to work long hours. Overall, a great buy and I am very happy with it.

I had high hopes for this monitor given the price and apparent functionality, but was pretty disappointed. My needs were for a second portable monitor with my HP Spectre laptop. I have a Lepow portable monitor, which requires a direct USB-C connection. That precludes the use of this monitor, but I was able to use another USB port with the provided (nice add) USB to USB-C male to female adapter. That gave me the capability to run both monitors. You can't split the USB-C from a laptop with a conventional USB-C hub. So I was tied to the other USB port. Now comes the problems. You can't power both monitors with that set-up. Only the one connected to the USB-C. The reason I bought this monitor was because it had an internal battery. Unfortunately, that battery drained down to 10% within one hour of streaming TV. Here's what's doubly irritating about that fast drainage: there is no battery indicator on the monitor. Unless you turn it off/on, you don't know how much battery is left. As far as I can tell. I worked with the menu button but did not find a way to check battery level. But it doesn't matter all that much since it drains fast. So this monitor is not a stand-alone device for more than 1-2 hours. The menu button is a pain to use, BTW. this monitor has a lot of functionality, which is nice, but I found the one menu button to be problematic. What is also not clear from the product description is that you need to have the HDMI AND USB-C connected for the touch screen functionality to work. And that makes it very difficult to use a third monitor. And how do you plug in the HMDI? you need an HDMI port on your computer. which most laptops don't have. A third market USB-C hub 's HDMI outlet didn't work, even when I powered the hub. It is a good quality hub but maybe some out there are able to do it. i get an error message saying that display functionality may not be available. Which it wasn't. So this very expensive screen requires a special USB-C hub - which might work - and will take up your USB-C, to have the touch-screen functionality. If it all sounds complicated, it is. There is a manual you can download to figure all this out - maybe. I don't know how this monitor could be used with another monitor on a laptop without a HDMI port. Even then it may not be possible, if you want to have the touch screen functionality. I was able to configure a way to get a display on both my portable monitors, but I couldn't get the touch functionality to work, which is part of the reason this monitor is so pricey. BTW, when I plugged this ASUS monitor by itself into the USB-C port, my computer simply doubled the image on my laptop. It did not extend the screen - it only doubled it. I am not sure why, and that was not the case with the inexpensive Lepow monitor, which is basically plug and play. It just makes the set up more complicated, and I lost my patience. I am returning this because the increased (more than 2x) cost is due to the touch screen functionality and internal battery. Neither worked well for me. I will get a less costly second monitor and buy an advanced USB-C port and see if I can run both while be able to power them both. It may not be possible with the HP Spectre laptop. BTW, I did ask the question about running it with a second monitor, but I got no response.

I don't often write reviews for monitors because in general, they either work or don't work (and usually in the first 5 minutes of your most demanding purpose.. you either print out the return label or toss the box it came in).. but this is a TRAVEL monitor.. which carries a different set of rules.. (for the record, I ditched the box) Just for an understanding of who I am.. I'm a person that travels a lot and basically keeps a mobile desk.. Laptops, additional screens, tablets, multiple phones, peripherals up the wazoo, and so many cables/adapters that if I could trade them for money, I would be a millionaire (small). So now that we have established the player.. on to the show. The simple, It's a monitor. And unlike its MB16AHP brother, this one lacks a speaker.. but this monitor is geared towards being an extension of a tablet/phone rather than a computer so that's not really a negative.. But it's a touch screen monitor. I use this with my mac and windows laptops.. (Windows recognizes this as a touch screen and loads appropriately.. sadly with OSX, you have to get a 3rd party driver (Using the Touch Base driver (it only supports 9 points vs. the monitor can do 10).. I wish Asus would include this somehow, but as the driver is about 150 dollars for a single install.. not sure if that's feasible.. but tis the price we Mac people pay.. *sniff*. Just something to think about Asus. The colours are rendered pretty accurately.. (primary monitor is Adobe 1998 colour calibrated.. and this after adjusting is pretty much on-par with the primary). Something I find is often an issue with monitors of different types/brands (especially travel ones) No flicker was detected even with some games (tested with Battlefront, and Witcher 3).. Low light is pretty solid (I tend to do a lot on airplanes at night, so a monitor that is solid in low/no light is important and this little baby is perfect with that. The battery life isn't bad (rated for 4 hours, I got about 3 hours and 35 minutes of use out of it (might have gotten a little more if I drop the brightness down.. but still 3.5 hours for a 15 inch screen is pretty good.. my macbook pro 15 does about the same with all the bells turned on.. so it matches with my primary use case well) .. (you can switch between using the onboard battery with phones/tablets) or cable charging (from a computer/desktop).. The screen doesn't "auto-rotate" but it can be rotated in software (via driver) or in the setup (via local controls). About the only thing am not so keen on is I wish the bezel was thinner.. but as it is, its pretty good.. When traveling, I use it vertically.. and when "local", horizontally.. when vertical its perfect as the screen clips don't take up any screen real estate, but horizontally... I'm taking up space and a half-inch on a 15" screen matters.. (especially if gaming). (but that's more when I want it mounted the way I have it in the picture.. otherwise I would just use the included cover/stand. (a la apple tablet) Some suggestion for purchasers. While this is geared toward tablet/phone purchasers.. Apple users will need a lightening to HDMI adapter (until apple starts supporting Type C like everyone else). so plan accordingly. For laptop/Desktop people its a little easier. Also take the time to go on Asus support site to get an explanation of all the options (I wish they would have included a printed book, but then again, I remember that had they did that, I would have tossed it away and gone to their site when I needed it.. so makes sense.. save a few trees because most of us won't really read the book until we NEED to). Yes, its a little more expensive than most of the other ones out there.. But I honestly found this one to be worth the money (and I don't say that lightly.. I have 4 mouths to feed, and a wife that believes tech = drugs (ie: both should be avoided whenever possible) so anything I spend has to be worth it (near term and long term). (its thin, light, has a battery (most don't.. only wish it would flow OUT to use as a secondary power source/battery pack) good resolution (1600x900 max).. and no ghosting for gaming.. (a lot of the cheap ones are fine for "work" (word processing, a few excel spreadsheets, or other graphically undemanding tasks.. but the second you put something with a high refresh rate.. you start seeing ghosting so bad you think the meds have kicked in (or worn off) then its not the one to get. In other words.. very nice Asus.. keep it up.