ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP 15.6-inch Portable Monitor Review

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Main Features

Display Size: 15.6"

Panel Type: IPS-Type LCD

Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Refresh Rate: 60 Hz

Response Time: 5 ms

Contrast Ratio: 1200:1

HDR Support: No

Max Brightness: 250 nits (cd/m²)

Coating: Anti-Glare

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ASUS MB16AWP Overview

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ASUS MB16AWP delivers essential features with a focus on visual comfort and usability. It's well suited for both home and office environments. It features 15.6", IPS-TYPE LCD panel, 1920 x 1080 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate. It brings together the essentials for work, browsing, and video.

Who is it for?

When it comes to office work, superior office performance with excellent readability and eye comfort features. Perfect for data analysis and detailed document work.

For creative work, adequate for entry-level creative work and learning design basics. Color accuracy is reasonable for non-professional projects but may require external calibration.

Who is it not for?

For gaming, gaming performance is below average on this display. You'll likely experience motion blur and slower response times during fast-paced games.

ASUS MB16AWP is a member of ASUS's MB series of monitors. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

ASUS MB Series History

Model	Display Size	Resolution	Refresh Rate
ASUS MB166C Compare	15.6"	1920 x 1080	60 Hz
ASUS MB169CK Compare	15.6"	1920 x 1080	60 Hz
ASUS MB229CF Compare	21.5"	1920 x 1080	100 Hz
ASUS MB16ACV Compare	15.6"	1920 x 1080	75 Hz
ASUS MB17AHG Compare	17.3"	1920 x 1080	144 Hz
ASUS MB16ACE Compare	15.6"	1920 x 1080	60 Hz
ASUS MB16AHP Compare	15.6"	1920 x 1080	60 Hz
ASUS MB16AWP	15.6"	1920 x 1080	60 Hz

Details

GENERAL
Brand	ASUS
Model Name	MB16AWP
Instruction Set	15.6"
Panel Type	IPS-Type LCD
Resolution	1920 x 1080
Refresh Rate	60 Hz
Aspect Ratio	16:9

With an IPS panel known for its wide viewing angles and color accuracy and a refresh rate of 1920 Hz, this display supports consistent performance across both creative and casual use cases. Its 60 resolution ensures sharp visuals. It offers wide color gamut coverage, which benefits professionals dealing with color-critical work.

Image Quality & Performance
Contrast Ratio	1200:1
Max Brightness	250 nits
HDR Support	No
Color Support (Bit Depth, FRC)	16.7 Million Colors (8-Bit)
Color Gamut	100% sRGB
Response Time	5 ms (GtG)
Variable Refresh Technology	No
Viewing Angle (H x V)	178 x 178°

Usage Suitability

Gaming: ★★☆☆☆

Office Work: ★★★★☆

Creative Work: ★★★☆☆

Higher-rated monitors for Gaming use:

ASUS PG27UCDM ★★★★★

26.5", 0.03 ms, 240 Hz
ASUS PG32UCDM ★★★★★

31.5", 0.03 ms, 240 Hz
LG 27GQ50B-B ★★★★★

27", 1 ms, 165 Hz

Higher-rated monitors for Creative use:

LG 27MD5KL ★★★★★

27", 99% DCI-P3, 99% CIE1976
MSI Pro MP273A ★★★★★

27", 106% CIE1976
Dell E2425H ★★★★★

24", 72% CIE1931, 83% CIE1976

Physical & Design
Coating	Anti-Glare
Adjustments	Tilt 45° (-15 to 35°)
Dimensions (with Stand)	14.1 x 8.9 x 0.5" / 357.9 x 224.8 x 11.5 mm

The Anti-Glare screen finish helps reduce glare, making it easier to view in bright rooms. It offers ergonomic features such as tilt support. With stand, the monitor measures 14.1 x 8.9 x 0.5" / 357.9 x 224.8 x 11.5 mm.

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Connectivity & Audio
USB Ports	1x USB-C (Unspecified Version) [DisplayPort Alt Mode]
HDCP Support	Yes: Version 1.4

Port selection addresses both current devices and future compatibility needs. HDCP 1.4 compliance enables full Netflix 4K, Disney+, and other premium streaming experiences. Check laptop port compatibility and graphics performance to avoid connectivity or performance limitations.