ZenScreen 15.6” 1080P Portable USB Monitor (MB166C) - Full HD, IPS, USB Type-C, USB-Powered, Eye Care, Flicker Free, Blue Light Filter, Tripod Mountable, Anti-Glare Surface, Protective Sleeve

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.

My job is typical "technical road warrior". Lots of computer time on the road, in hotels, etc. For my use case, this monitor is just right. Being able to run the laptop display and the Asus as the extended desktop makes work so much easier, especially when you're accustomed to having both displays. The case folds up to become the stand. Not the most physically robust stand in the world, but adequate. And more importantly, it's light and compact. Just be sure to get a USB-C 3.2 cable. These will typically say "video" or "4K UHD" in the description. Not all USB-C cables will work. If you get a "no signal detected", it's probably not a defective display, just a USB cable that doesn't support video. My laptop, a Dell Latitude 5490, has Power Delivery on the USB-C port. As I write this review the laptop and the Asus display are running just fine on battery. As others have noted though, the Asus display can ONLY be powered by the USB-C port, so you have to plug it into a device that supports PD. Not having a separate power supply probably keeps the size, weight, and cost down. For me that's important. The brightness is just fine and the screen resolution is excellent. I'm not a gamer so no opinion on how it might work for that purpose. Overall, I recommend this Asus display if you are looking for a compact second monitor to put into the computer bag to help with productivity while on the road.

It is all I wanted to have while travelling. I always struggled to work with just my laptop monitor. This monitor though small is a very powerful 15.6", light weight and fits perfectly along with my laptop in my laptop trolley travel bag. It made working while on the move or even when home much more productive. USB-C makes it very practical as there is no messy cables laying around to connect the monitor to the laptop and get it working. The USB-C cable length is more than enough to have the monitor connected and placed next to the laptop. The ZenScreen sleeve is excellent way to protect the monitor when packing it in the laptop bag. Make sure though to treat it the same way as your laptop monitor. Make sure nothing is pushing directly on it. A couple of things though to be aware of before buying this model 1. Make sure your laptop USB-C port support DISPLAYPORT OVER USB-C (DP Alt mode) otherwise the monitor wont work and you will get no signal. 2. Do not waste time using the sleeve included as a stand as described in the product details page. The stand function is completely useless. It is very weak and can barely hold the monitor. The monitor can easily fall and get damaged. I would strongly suggest you get a proper compact foldable stand that take the weight of the monitor. I got Amazon Basics Multi-Angle Portable Stand for iPad Tablet, E-reader and Phone and it can hold the screen perfectly. A final note. I bought mine through Amazon Warehouse for an cheap price (78$). It came in excellent condition in original packing. Not a single scratch and nothing was missing.

This is such an amazing, portable product. The clarity and color is pristine, vibrant, and pleasant. The screen slides into padded sleeve. When the sleeve is removed, it folds into a monitor stand. The stand seemed a bit awkward at first, but after understanding how to use it I think it works great! (fold and attach Velcro end to the other end, choose one of the two incline angles and lift the appropriate flap to hold the monitor in position). There is no place to store the cable, so I have to plan where to pack that when I travel. I don’t jamb it in the sleeve to avoid a strain on the monitor case or cracking screen while traveling. I can’t think of an elegant alternative that Asus could have done, and making a place for that in or on the outside of the sleeve would make it more bulky or awkward. This is the only downside. The screen performance, thin profile, and excellent product build quality far outweigh this inconvenience.

Monitor is high quality and easy to use (one USB-C to USB-C cable that charges and connects video). The full monitor and case fit with my laptop in the laptop sleeve of my backpack for travel. The case doubles as a stand, and is much more secure than I would have guessed (no issues with it sliding or falling). I originally bought this to use the tripod stand attachment in the back, but the case proved to do the job, so there's one less thing to bring along. I would recommend buying a slightly shorter USB-C to USB-C cable if you are planning on travelling as this one is likely longer than you need and a bit stiff. This is only a minor thing, as the cable works perfectly fine. Overall a great purchase! Note that I bought this refurbished through the Warehouse, and it came in excellent condition (a little bit of paint on the case/cable was the only defect). Was definitely worth the savings!

Warning about Adobe Creative Cloud Code: As someone who buys many hard drives that come with Adobe Codes (stored on the hard drive themselves), this was a huge incentive to purchase this monitor as it claimed to come with a code for 3 months of Adobe Creative Suite. It took 2 weeks to get this monitor from Amazon, and I was out of town for a few days. Upon returning, I promptly opened the box and started looking for the code. I wrongly assumed that the code would be in the box. There was nothing about the adobe code in the box so I almost initiated the return right then. I checked the box and manual inside and out multiple times and there was nothing about the Adobe code. But then it occurred to me that maybe I need to check Asus's website. I checked it out and sure enough I found the information I needed. It required me to register for an Asus account, provide an Amazon receipt, take and submit photos of the unit showing the serial number, fill out a form or two. In all probably took about 30 minutes because the first time the website froze (on their end) and I had to restart the application process. After submitting the application, the website said it was successfully submitted, and that I would receive my code in 10-14 business days. I received no notification email saying I submitted an application. Even checked the spam folder. On the 15th business day now, I still haven't received my code. I checked the Asus website multiple times and while there is a record of the application being submitted, it doesn't state the date I submitted or any sort of status. Just some weird wording that is not coherent. So I am returning the unit because of this. It feels deceptive for them to say it includes 3 months of Adobe Creative Cloud, and then to receive the unit without the code in the box. And then to jump through all their hoops and still not receive it is not acceptable. Asus seems to have other "Campaigns" with their products, so be aware that those are probably along the same lines of hassle. The Monitor itself: The monitor itself is not great. I have wanted a portable monitor for awhile. It it mostly not great due to the quality. Sitting next to my M1 Macbook Pro it is so dark even on the brightest settings. I played around with the settings a lot to get it to an acceptable point of brightness, color, and contrast. Also only one usb-c port on the monitor isn't great. I feel like it should have come with at leat an HDMI or mini-HDMI port on the unit as well. I wouldn't recommend this monitor.

Very good travel screen for work, basically plug it in and start working. Helps with multitasking, it’s simple.

Review: I recently tried out the ASUS ZenScreen 15.6” 1080P Portable USB Monitor (MB166C) and while it has some good points, I found it lacking in a few key areas. Here's my take: Pros: Portability: The monitor is lightweight and easy to carry around, making it a potential choice for those on the move. Eye Care & Anti-Glare: The Eye Care feature is a thoughtful addition, and the anti-glare surface helps in reducing reflections. Warranty: The 3-year warranty is a nice touch, giving some peace of mind for potential durability issues. Cons: Brightness: The most significant drawback for me was the brightness. Even when powered correctly, it felt too dim, especially when compared to other monitors like the UPERFECT QLED Portable Monitor. Powering: While it's USB-powered, ensuring the right power input to get the best brightness can be a bit tricky. In summary, the ASUS ZenScreen 15.6” 1080P Portable USB Monitor (MB166C) might work for some, especially if you're in a controlled lighting environment. However, if you're looking for a bright display that shines in various settings, you might want to consider other options. I ended up returning mine due to the brightness issue.

Adorei em tds os aspectos. Excelente produto, leve, fininho, funciona perfeitamente, marca confiável, 5 anos de garantia, capa protetora de boa qualidade. Recomendo a compra

I bought it for those times I need to go to the office and there isn't additional monitors available. I just plug it to my laptop and it just works

¡Primero que todo y antes de nada! El monitor tiene entrada tipo DisplayPort Alt (DP Alt), tiene un símbolo especial, esto quiere decir que su entrada de corriente es TIPO USC C y para conectarla a tu equipo, debes tener ese tipo de entrada o de lo contrario el monitor no va a encender, NO VA A ENCENDER, ya que por el mismo puerto viaja corriente e imagen, no tiene cargador extra y no cuenta con HDMI aparte. El monitor es igual al de una laptop de 15.6” eso sí, es FHD y tiene varios modos de color, incluso puedes proyectar la pantalla de tu celular solo si el celular lo permite, Altamente recomendado porque viene con su propia funda acolchada para transportarlo y esa misma funda sirve como base para recargarlo. Mando fotos del tema de conexión.

work perfect!!!

I got the MB166C after spending far too long looking at the differences in the various models that all look the same. From what I could tell there is negligible difference between the models. This one is brilliant though, use it with my Dell work laptop to remote work on the move a lot easier. Very simple to use, just plug in the USB-C and it's ready to go, nothing to install or set up. The case that doubles as a stand isn't the sturdiest so potentially worth investing in the stand but it's good enough for me and if you're set up on a sturdy table you should have no problems as it comes. Picture quality is good. Brightness is good too, have used it working out in the sun on bright days and can still read the screen easily too.