USB monitor for on-the-go
Ever missed a secondary screen when on the road, or at a customer where you have a flex workplace with no additional monitor, or when it is, there is just 1 screen, or you just want an additional screen for more information, or in a Hotel and you want to do some work, but not additional screen there? I can give numerous reasons where nowadays a secondary screen just comes in hand. But who is carrying a large screen in their bag?
This is where Arzopa jumps in with their Portal Monitors.
Arzopa, the brand
Did you even heard of the brand Arzopa? To be honest, I did not, until someone told me, Arzopa has a Portable Monitor which you can use as a USB C secondary Screen!
My first impression of Arzopa, they make good equipment, but are exploring the market (feels like a startup), support is good and their company has a friendly character.
Arzopa founded in 2020 as a international display brand, their goal is to deliver portable monitors and smart display, also photo frames.
Arzopa Portable Monitor
So in the past, I bought and tried a screen which is 16 inch of size. I hear you saying, then you are carrying 2 laptops in your bag! That’s not so great…
A 16 inch screen on your desk at home is fine, but not for travel, but when a screen is needed for this purpose it is still possible!
This screen has a prominent place on my desk.
Arzopa recently release a 13 inch monitor
Recenlty Arzopa came with this 13.3 inch Portable Monitor, which is equiped with an OLED Display.
Some Specs before we do the unpacking:
| Screen size | 13.3 inch |
| Brightness | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Contrast | 100000:1 |
| Resolution | 1920×1080 |
| Display Color | 10bit (8-bit+FRC) |
| Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Connection | USB-C / Mini-HDMI – HDMI |
| FreeSync | No |
| Touch Screen | No |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 303*179*7.9mm (W x H x D) |
| Stand Holder | Built-in Stand |
| Warranty | 2-Year Standard Warranty |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| Net Weight | 0.86 lbs |
Unboxing
The packaging is soft paper/carton package
Front of the box:
Rear of the box:
Inside the box:
Accessories (cables) and manual:
The package contains:
- 1 USB C – C cable with a rectangular plug
- 1 USB C – C cable with a USB C – USB A connector
- 1 Mini HDMI – HDMI Cable
Front of the display:
Rear:
Side:
Cables:
The level of quality, the cables have protection:
Standard Mode:
Portrait Mode:
Connectivity Options:
You can use this display for several devices, including:
- Windows Laptops
- MacBooks
- iPad
- iPhone
- Android Devices (phones and tablets)
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation
- Most devices which can use USB-C as a display protocol or HDMI connection.
When using HDMI, you need an addional USB-C connection for Power to the Portal Monitor
Portability
It is easy to carry this monitor in your backpack
Only one thing to consider, while a laptop screen is sort of protected because the lid closes, a screen does not have such a thing. Using the pouch is protecting the screen for scratches but not from cabled, other sharp objects, so always be careful carrying the screen around.
Overall thoughts
My thoughts about this product are just great, it’s a nice addition which is always in my back-back, so I always have a secondary screen whenever needed. The quality is very good, high brightness and because of the OLED the contrast is very high. The screen is just plug and play. The Orientation is a great addition. Arzopa gives attention to design & usablity.
The screen just works and is a great addition to my gear!
