ASUS ZenScreen MB166CR Portable USB Monitor- 16 inch (15.6 inch viewable), Full HD, IPS, USB Type-C, Flicker Free, Blue Light Filter, Anti-glare surface, 360° kickstandEnergy Label

I've purchased two of these screens now. One of them was sent back. Here's why...First, Asus has multiple completely different screens in one listing here. The different size names correspond to completely different model numbers. Make sure you research each model before purchasing to know what you're getting.I'm a tech contractor that often works from hotels, on the road, on airplanes-etc. I run a Windows work laptop (with a USB-C port) and an older 2015 Retina Macbook Pro (with thunderbolt 2 and USB 3.0 ports).I initially purchased the ASUS MB169C+ due to reviews here, but quickly found that while the screen worked fine on my windows laptop via a USB-C to USB-C cable, connecting it to my Mac with an Anker Powerline USB 3.0 to USB-C cable (as recommended in other reviews here) didn't work. The screen requires too much power to operate on USB 3.0 and you get a flashing white light to signify this when plugging it in to any machine via a USB 3.0 port, which makes it a bit useless unless your laptop has USB-C ports. That screen got sent back to Amazon.I then purchased the ASUS MB16AC, which advertised support for USB-C and USB 3.0. Plugged it in to both my Macbook Pro and my windows laptop with the Anker Powerline USB 3.0 to USB-C cable and it turned on instantly and works perfectly. I didn't use the included USB-C to USB 3.0 adapter due to other issues other users have experienced here with display flicker. The Anker cable worked perfectly the first time round.-BUILD QUALITY-The MB169C+ is a plasticky monitor with a black plastic front bezel that looks like a thin version of a regular desktop monitor. The back is plastic with I assume a faux-brushed metal cover to make it look more high-class. The included stand is badly designed with velcro and fabric tabs to prop the screen up. It doesn't inspire confidence that the screen won't fall over.The MB16AC is built like a premium device. Brushed metal front with a really tiny bezel. The back is brushed metal and feels high quality. The included stand is a well-designed magnetic case that clicks into place reassuringly when you prop the monitor up on it.Both are extremely light and thin. Perfect if you need a large screen available on-the-go.-IMAGE QUALITY-The MB169C+ has a full HD 1080P matte screen, which is good if you work outdoors or in areas with bright lights and glare.The MB16AC has a full HD 1080P gloss screen, but is still visible outdoors quite well.-VALUE FOR MONEY-The MB169C+ might be cheaper than the MB16AC, but it feels less like a rugged portable monitor and more like a panel that's liable to break at any time. The MB16AC however feels like it's well built and will withstand being transported in a bag, rucksack or similar. Additionally, the MB16AC allows connectivity with older non-USB-C monitors with the inclusion of USB 3.0, which is extremely important if your laptop doesn't have any USB-C ports.Out of both screens, I would highly recommend spending the extra money on the MB16AC. Don't waste your time with the MB169C+ unless you really like the look of it's front bezel or you only have USB-C computers and want to save a bit of cash.If you want more information on the other models Asus offers, go to YouTube and watch reviews on them there. This is a good lineup of portable monitors, but they are all significantly different from each other.UPDATE3 months later and my MB16AC has proven to be an invaluable purchase. Still works perfectly. No dead pixels or connectivity issues. The included origami case has done a good job of protecting it in my rucksack. I'd highly recommend it.Decided to purchase what looked like the newer model with an in-built battery (MB16AHP) to add another screen to my portable setup. That seems to only work on HDMI with my Macbook since the USB port is USB-C only (or if it is USB 3.0, it doesn't seem to like the latest Displaylink drivers). I'm debating returning the MB16AHP and purchasing another MB16AC because the MB16AC simply works whereas connecting the AHP model requires plugging it into HDMI and another USB source to maintain power when the inbuilt monitor battery dies.If you have a USB-C machine and have no need for USB 3.0 support (or want HDMI), get the MB16AHP. If you need USB 3.0 support (and don't care about HDMI or an in-built battery), get the MB16AC

Works really well with a nice clear image and easy to use. Text rendering is different though, it actually almost looks like it's rendering the text on screen as windows does so the text looks OK but appears less aliased than the native OS X Retina screen. This is probably due to the lower resolution and is a minor point as the screen is still perfectly useable as a replacement for your MBP screen (which is what I'm using it for --> I broke my MBP screen and rather than spend £400 to fix the 4.5yo MBP screen (£560 if from Apple), this screen at £230 is a good alternative until the new 16-16.5" MBPs arrive this year and I upgrade).I also should correct the other review that mentioned many freezes and bad lag until they bought an Anker cable. I also bought the Anker cable but needn't have as the cable+adapter the screen ships with works fine with no massive lag (apart from the tiny amount from the AirPlay protocol) and no freeze issues - running fine at full HD resolution so you actually don't need any extra cables.It's worth adding that I am running a 15" MBP with (broken) Retina display running High Sierra. It's also worth noting that rather than downloading the latest software from Asus' website, you can instead go to the official DisplayPort website and display the specific one for your OS X version (i.e. High Sierra has different drivers to Mojave).If you are using USB-A to USB-C you NEED this software as what it is doing is "tricking" OS X into providing AirPlay data through the USB-A port....so the MBP is actually treating the ZenScreen as an AirPlay device but through a cable rather than WIFi.If, on the other hand, you are using a newer TouchBar MBP with Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to USB-C direct then you don't need any additional software and it will work 'as is' out of the box and treat the ZenScreen as a separate screen not an AirPlay display. This means with newer MBPs you can fully turn off your existing screen and use the ZenScreen alone.On top of this, if you're using an older MBP like me with USB-A, don't be tempted to buy the Thunderbolt 2 to Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) adapter and connecting via that as that adapter will not transmit any displayport data so it won't work. In fact, only this AC model or the top AP model will work with a USB-A MBP (which is why I bought it - didn't need the battery power the AP version has so got the AC).The rotation function also will not work with OS X but I don't need that functionality so don't mind.Everything else works fine and the screen is thin and looks great and is bright enough for me. It is a bit heavy when being used with laptop on your lap but if being used as an extended screen is a great vfm alternative to a full monitor.Highly recommended.

There are far cheaper portable monitors out there, but you do get what you pay for. I notice some reviews of these are often critical of issues after a few months of use. So I decided to spend the extra on a branded monitor and ASUS have a very good reputation. I am glad I did because I am very happy with my choice.The monitor is well made, it doesn't feel cheap, it's thin and has slim bezels. There's a very useful adjustable kickstand built in and you get 2x USB-C ports and a mini HDMI port. There's a HDMI adapter in the box and a very good quality carry case too.The screen menu is loaded with a big choice of colour and picture adjustments, and caters for a wide range of use scenarios. The screen is bright and vivid and excellent viewing angles. I am very happy with the way it performs.The supplied USB-C cable is a bit stiff and it really needs an angled connecter as it sticks out the side poorly. So I bought a £7 replacement with angled connections to address this. Make sure you get a cable specifically for monitor use if you plan to do the same, as it won't work with a standard USB-C cable. Also, if you plan to use this to display your smartphone, then you will also need to plug in a power source to the monitor as the phone battery isn't powerful enough to sustain a connection.I got this on sale but it's definitely worth the extra over cheaper monitors if you are going to use this regularly.

Best thing about this screen is I don’t need another plug as it plugs in via usb c into the Laptop and this comes with an excellent quality case to protect it. I carry mine in my laptop bag and where ever I decide to work from I pull out the screen and productivity wise it is an amazing choice!