The ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AHP is a mediocre portable monitor. It's very similar to the ASUS ZenScreen MB14AC but with a built-in 7800mAh rechargeable battery, which means it doesn't need to draw power from your laptop. You can fold up the included case into a stand or use a pen to prop it up, and you can use it in landscape or portrait mode. Unfortunately, while it has a high pixel density to display sharp images and text, it looks washed out because it has a narrow color gamut, making it unsuitable for content creation. It's passable for gaming on the go, especially slow-paced games, but it's not ideal for faster ones because it has a 60Hz refresh rate, slow response time, and no variable refresh rate support to reduce screen tearing.
Our Verdict
The ASUS MB16AHP is mediocre for most uses. It's best suited for displaying text documents because it has a narrow color gamut that makes it unsuitable for content creation. It's also not a good choice for gaming because it has a 60Hz refresh rate, slow response time, and no VRR support. Unfortunately, it doesn't support HDR.
- High pixel density.
- Great build quality.
- Low input lag.
- Narrow color gamut.
- Colors look washed out from the side.
- Not bright enough to overcome intense glare.
The ASUS MB16AHP is okay for office use. Although it doesn't have the best color reproduction due to its narrow color gamut, it should be fine for displaying text documents or spreadsheets. The screen is reasonably large for a portable monitor, and while it only has a 1080p resolution, the pixel density is pretty high, resulting in excellent text clarity. It has decent reflection handling and screen brightness, but you might still have trouble with visibility in very well-lit or sunny rooms.
- High pixel density.
- Great build quality.
- Low input lag.
- Narrow color gamut.
- Colors look washed out from the side.
- Not bright enough to overcome intense glare.
The ASUS MB16AHP is passable for gaming. It has low input lag, but its slow response time results in a blurry image in fast-moving scenes, and it doesn't support VRR to reduce screen tearing. Also, the image quality is not good because it has a narrow color gamut.
- High pixel density.
- Great build quality.
- Low input lag.
- Narrow color gamut.
- Slow response time.
- Colors look washed out from the side.
- No VRR support.
- Not bright enough to overcome intense glare.
The ASUS MB16AHP is mediocre for media consumption. It's limited to 1080p, and the image looks washed out because it has a narrow color gamut. The viewing angles are just okay; fine for sharing content as long as image accuracy isn't a priority. Unfortunately, even though its contrast ratio is better than most IPS panels, blacks still look gray in the dark.
- High pixel density.
- Great build quality.
- Low input lag.
- Narrow color gamut.
- Colors look washed out from the side.
- Not bright enough to overcome intense glare.
The ASUS MB16AHP isn't ideal for content creation. It's limited to a 1080p resolution, and it has a narrow color gamut that makes the image appear washed out and inaccurate. It has decent reflection handling and peak brightness, but it might still struggle to overcome glare in very well-lit settings.
- High pixel density.
- Great build quality.
- Low input lag.
- Narrow color gamut.
- Colors look washed out from the side.
- Not bright enough to overcome intense glare.
The ASUS MB16AHP doesn't support HDR.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AHP, and there are no other variants. There are many models in the ASUS ZenScreen lineup of portable monitors, some of which you can see in the table below.
| Model | Size | Resolution | Speakers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZenScreen Go MB16AHP | 15.6" | 1920 x 1080 | Yes | USB-C, Micro HDMI, 7800mAh battery |
| ZenScreen MB16AC | 15.6" | 1920 x 1080 | No | USB-C |
| ZenScreen MB16ACV | 15.6" | 1920 x 1080 | No | USB-C, built-in kickstand |
| ZenScreen Touch MB16AMT | 15.6" | 1920 x 1080 | Yes | USB-C, Micro HDMI, 7800mAh battery, touchscreen |
If you come across a different type of panel or your ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AHP doesn't correspond to our review, let us know, and we'll update the review. Note that some tests, like gray uniformity, may vary between individual units.
Our unit was manufactured in January 2021; you can see the label here.
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The ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AHP is a mediocre portable monitor. It has one of the worse color gamuts we've tested, so we only recommend it for displaying text documents or work that doesn't require image accuracy. It has a better response time than other 60Hz portable monitors like the Lepow Z1 Gamut and Lenovo ThinkVision M14, but it's still slow and doesn't support VRR.
For other options, check out our recommendations for the best office monitors, the best budget monitors, and the best 24-25 inch monitors.
The ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AHP and the Lepow Z1 Gamut are both 15.6" portable monitors. The main difference is that the ASUS has a built-in rechargeable battery, which means it doesn't need to draw power from the source device and gets brighter to combat glare. The ASUS has a better response time, but they're both slow and aren't ideal for viewing fast-moving content or gaming.
The ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AHP and the ViewSonic VG1655 are both acceptable portable monitors. The ASUS is a better choice to use in a bright environment because it gets brighter, and it feels better built as there are some issues with the kickstand on the ViewSonic. The ViewSonic has more inputs available because it has two USB-C inputs while the ASUS just has one, and it also has an analog audio output.
The ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE is a much better portable monitor than the ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AHP, although they're not for the same use. The MB16AHP is best suited for displaying text documents because it has a very narrow color gamut that makes it unsuitable for any color-critical work, and its response time is too slow to provide a good gaming experience. On the other hand, the ROG Strix XG17AHPE is a portable gaming model with a 240Hz refresh rate, exceptional response time, and VRR support.
The ASUS Zenscreen Go MB16AHP is essentially a bigger version of the ASUS ZenScreen MB14AC with a 7800mAh battery. However, there are some slight differences. The Go MB16AHP has built-in speakers, and it gets a bit brighter overall to combat glare. It has a better response time than the MB14AC, but it's still too slow to provide a good gaming experience. They both have a similarly narrow color gamut that results in colors looking washed out and inaccurate, so it's not ideal for content creation.
We buy and test more than 30 monitors each year, all of which we purchase ourselves, without cherry-picked units or samples. We put a lot into each unbiased, straight-to-the-point review, and there's a whole process from purchasing to publishing, involving multiple teams and people. We do more than just use the monitor for a week; we use specialized, custom tools to measure various aspects and deliver objective, data-driven results. We also consider multiple factors before making any recommendations, including the monitor's cost, its performance compared to the competition, and whether it's easy to find.
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