AOC e1659Fwu
Score: 64/100
Asus ZenScreen USB-C Black
Score: 71/100Rankings
The ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC is a 15.6-inch portable Full HD IPS monitor praised for its feather-light weight and single-cable USB-C operation. Its limited brightness, lack of speakers, and absence of ergonomic adjustments restrict its use to indoor, secondary-display scenarios. Best suited for travelers and remote workers needing a compact secondary screen.
The AOC e1659Fwu is a 15.6-inch ultra-slim portable monitor powered via a single USB-C cable, offering basic 1366×768 resolution. Its low brightness and limited viewing angles restrict use in bright environments and color-critical work. Ideal for travelers needing a lightweight secondary screen for productivity.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
15.6 inchesbest | 15.6 inchesbest | |
60 Hzbest | 60 Hzbest | |
200 nits | 220 nitsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 8 Wbest | 8 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 8 ms | 5 msbest |
500 | 800best | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.1 kg | 0.78 kgbest |
90 ° | 178 °best |
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Display(6) | ||
Resolution | 1366x768 | 1920x1080 |
Panel Type | TFT Active Matrix LCD (TN) | IPS |
Brightness (nits) | 200 nits | 220 nits |
Response Time (ms) | 8 ms | 5 ms |
Static Contrast Ratio | 500 | 800 |
Viewing Angle (Horizontal) (°) | 90 ° | 178 ° |
Power(1) | ||
Standby Power Consumption (W) | 1 W | 0 W |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (with stand) (kg) | 1.1 kg | 0.78 kg |
Width (mm) | 375 mm | 359.7 mm |
Height (mm) | 234 mm | 226.4 mm |
Depth (mm) | 23 mm | 8.0 mm |
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Professional reviewers commend the e1659Fwu for its ultra-slim, lightweight chassis and the convenience of a single USB-3.0 cable that powers and drives the display. They also like the flexible stand and VESA mount, but consistently criticize the modest 1366×768 resolution, limited brightness and narrow viewing angles of the TN panel, noting that it is best suited for basic productivity rather than media-intensive tasks.
Everyday users echo the portability praise, often noting that the monitor fits easily in a laptop bag and works with a simple plug-and-play USB connection. Common themes include appreciation for the portrait mode and flexible stand, while recurring complaints focus on dim brightness in bright environments, low resolution for text-heavy work, and occasional driver hassles on macOS.
Professional reviewers commend the ZenScreen MB16AC for its unprecedented portability, hybrid USB-C connectivity, and solid IPS image quality with eye-care features, noting modest brightness and lack of speakers as trade-offs.
Everyday users consistently highlight the monitor's feather-light weight, thin profile, and easy USB setup as major positives, while recurring complaints focus on limited brightness, lack of speakers, and the need for a driver for USB-A connections.
“Perfect accessory for frequent travelers... ultra-slim and lightweight”
“Easily fits in laptop bag... perfect companion on-the-go.”
