Save $50 Off the Endlessly Useful ASUS ZenScreen 16" 1080p Portable USB Monitor Ahead of Black Friday

The ASUS ZenScreen (MB16AHV) is a portable 15.6″ monitor that weighs just 2 pounds and measures less than 0.5 inches thin. The plastic housing has been treated with an ionic silver coating “inhibiting 99.9% of bacteria”. The monitor features a built-in kickstand and a 1/4″ threaded hole for attaching it to a tripod or table mount.

The 15.6″ IPS display features a 1080p resolution (141ppi), 60Hz refresh rate, wide 178-degree viewing angle, and an anti-glare matte surface. Connectivity options include two USB Type-C ports and one mini HDMI port to connect to a laptop, tablet, or handheld gaming PC for use as a main or secondary display. If your device is equipped with a USB Type-C output with Power Delivery, then a single cable can be used for both video and power. Otherwise, you’ll need two cables: a mini HDMI or USB Type-C cable for video and a second USB Type-C cable to a wall charger for power.

Compatible with Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck

This monitor works quite well paired with a gaming handheld like the Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck. You will have to use the two-cable setup (one USB cable to the handheld, one USB cable to a wall charger) for this to work properly. The 1080p 60Hz panel best complements the Nintendo Switch, since the Switch only supports up to 720p @ 60Hz anyway. The Steam Deck and Switch 2 can support higher resolutions and refresh rates, but at that point you’re really taxing your system, and 1080p/60Hz on a smaller display is an ideal balance between visual fidelity and playable framerates.

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