SideTrak Swivel V2 Laptop LCD 12.5-inch Portable Monitor Review

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Main Features

Display Size: 12.5"

Panel Type: TFT LCD

Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Refresh Rate: 60 Hz

Response Time: 30 ms

Contrast Ratio: 600:1

HDR Support: No

Max Brightness: 300 nits (cd/m²)

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SideTrak Sidetrak Overview

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SideTrak Sidetrak delivers essential features with a focus on visual comfort and usability. It's well suited for both home and office environments. It features 12.5", TFT LCD panel, 1920 x 1080 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate. A dependable display for everyday tasks at home or in the office.

Who is it for?

When it comes to office work, decent office monitor for standard productivity work with reasonable text clarity. Suitable for users with modest display requirements.

For creative work, fair creative display for budget-conscious artists and designers. Good starting point for creative exploration, though professionals may need better color accuracy.

Who is it not for?

For gaming, this monitor struggles with gaming due to limited refresh rates and potential input lag. Casual gaming might work, but competitive play will be frustrating.

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

SideTrak Sidetrak Series History

	Model	Display Size	Resolution	Refresh Rate
	SideTrak Sidetrak V2 Compare	14"	1920 x 1080	60 Hz
	SideTrak Sidetrak	12.5"	1920 x 1080	60 Hz

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Details

GENERAL
Brand	SideTrak
Model Name	Sidetrak
Instruction Set	12.5"
Panel Type	TFT LCD
Resolution	1920 x 1080
Refresh Rate	60 Hz
Aspect Ratio	16:9

This monitor features a panel type designed to balance performance and cost. Combined with its 1920 x 1080 resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate, it's a balanced choice for a variety of everyday and professional tasks.

Image Quality & Performance
Contrast Ratio	600:1
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
Adjustments	Tilt
Dimensions (with Stand)	12 x 7.4 x 0.7" / 30.5 x 18.8 x 1.8 cm

It offers ergonomic features such as tilt support. With stand, the monitor measures 12 x 7.4 x 0.7" / 30.5 x 18.8 x 1.8 cm.

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

Port selection addresses both current devices and future compatibility needs. The essential input selection covers common devices without overwhelming complexity or unnecessary ports. Check laptop port compatibility and graphics performance to avoid connectivity or performance limitations.