Asus introduces 15.6-inch ZenScreen MB166B portable monitor

Asus has expanded its range of best portable monitor models by announcing the ZenScreen MB166B portable screen for laptop with a Full HD IPS panel with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels. The portable laptop monitor is designed to perform everyday tasks and expand the workspace.

The portable screen measures 15.6 inches diagonally. Brightness is 250 cd/m2, contrast ratio is 1000:1, and viewing angles horizontally and vertically reach 178 degrees. The Asus portable monitor has a refresh rate of 60 Hz, and the matrix response time is 25 ms.

The USB 3.2 interface is used for data exchange and power supply. The panel can be used in landscape and portrait orientations. In addition, the portable monitor for laptop can be installed on a tripod.

Implemented technologies are Flicker-Free and Blue Light Filter to reduce eye fatigue: the first eliminates flicker, and the second reduces the intensity of the blue backlight. Dimensions are 360.14 × 225.64 × 11.8 mm, and the weight is approximately 780 g.

Price and availability

Asus ZenScreen MB166B portable screen for laptop is now listed on the Amazon.co.uk store at £149.

Asus ZenScreen MB166B specifications

• Display: 15.6 IPS panel, Non-Glare
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Display Viewing Area (H x V): 344.16*193.59mm
• Viewing Angle (CR≧10, H/V): 178°/ 178°
• Pixel Pitch: 0.179mm
• Resolution: 1920×1080
• Brightness (Typ.): 250cd/㎡
• Contrast Ratio (Typ.): 1000:1
• Display Colors: 262K
• Response Time: 25ms (Tr+Tf)
• Refresh Rate (Max): 60Hz
• Ports: USB 3.2 (Signal) : x 1
• Stand: Tripod Socket
• Dimensions: 360.14 x 225.64 x 11.8 mm
• Weight: 0.78 kg

Recently, Asus introduced the VG249QM1A 270hz gaming monitor, built on a 23.8-inch diagonal IPS panel with a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels, a brightness of 350 cd/m2, a contrast ratio is 1000:1, a dynamic contrast ratio is 10,000,000:1, 99% coverage of the sRGB color space and is priced at £249.