SideTrak IPS 12.5-inch Portable Monitor Review

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Main Features

Display Size: 12.5"

Panel Type: IPS-Type LCD

Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Refresh Rate: 60 Hz

Response Time: 30 ms

Contrast Ratio: 800:1

HDR Support: No

Max Brightness: 300 nits (cd/m²)

Coating:

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SideTrak ST12BL Overview

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SideTrak ST12BL is built to handle a wide range of visual tasks with consistency and clarity. It's well suited for both home and office environments. It features 12.5", 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, fair choice for office environments where budget is a primary concern. Functionality is adequate for essential business applications.

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.

SideTrak ST12BL is a member of SideTrak's ST series of monitors. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

SideTrak ST Series History

	Model	Display Size	Resolution	Refresh Rate
	SideTrak ST12BL	12.5"	1920 x 1080	60 Hz

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Details

GENERAL
Brand	SideTrak
Model Name	ST12BL
Instruction Set	12.5"
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.

Image Quality & Performance
Contrast Ratio	800:1
Max Brightness	300 nits
HDR Support	No
Color Support (Bit Depth, FRC)	16.7 Million Colors (6-Bit+FRC)
Response Time	30 ms (GtG)
Variable Refresh Technology	No

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 Office use:

Dell U2723QE ★★★★☆

27", IPS-Type LCD
Dell UltraSharp 34 ★★★★☆

34.14", IPS-Type LCD
LG 27BN85UN-B ★★★★☆

27", IPS-Type LCD

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

Connectivity & Audio
USB Ports	1x USB-C (Unspecified Version)
Ethernet	No
HDCP Support	No

The interface lineup prioritizes practical connectivity over quantity. Basic connectivity options focus on reliability and universal compatibility over premium features. Ensure your system can deliver the bandwidth and performance these ports are designed to handle.