The espresso Display 15 Touch is a 15-inch touchscreen portable monitor with a 1080p resolution. It's the second version of this monitor that espresso has released, and it sits alongside 13- and 17-inch models in their portable monitor lineup. Meant for working on the go, it features a sleek and lightweight design that makes it easy to carry around. It has two USB-C ports so you can easily connect your computer, and it has a few features to help with your workflow, like touch compatibility with different operating systems and an auto-rotate feature. You can buy it with a detachable stand and get other accessories like a power bank, matte screen protector, and a touch pen.
Our Verdict
The espresso Display is an okay monitor for mixed usage. It's a good choice if you need to carry it with you thanks to its small size, and you still have reasonable screen space to perform some basic office work. This is good for office use as it delivers sharp text clarity, and it's also decent for content creators, but it has limited Adobe RGB coverage. It's okay for watching movies, but the small screen size doesn't provide an immersive experience, and it doesn't support HDR. It's also bad for gaming as it's limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, doesn't support VRR, and has a terrible response time.
- Portable size.
- Sharp text clarity.
- Very good accuracy before calibration.
- Terrible motion handling.
- Not bright enough to fight glare.
- Image looks inconsistent from the sides.
The espresso Display is decent for office use. Its portable and lightweight design is good if you need extra screen space next to your laptop or main monitor, and it delivers sharp text clarity. It also has a few useful features like a touchscreen and an auto-rotate mode if you want to use it vertically. It gets bright enough to fight glare if there are a few lights around, but reflections from strong light sources are distracting. It also has limited viewing angles, so it's disappointing if you need to share your screen with someone next to you.
- Portable size.
- Sharp text clarity.
- Not bright enough to fight glare.
- Image looks inconsistent from the sides.
The espresso Display is bad for gaming, as it isn't designed for this. Fast-moving objects look terrible due to the slow response time, which results in noticeable blur. It's also limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, and it doesn't support VRR at all. It only has two USB-C ports, too, so you'll need an adapter to connect a PS5 or Xbox Series X|S, but you can easily connect a Nintendo Switch. On the plus side, it has low input lag for a responsive feel.
- Low input lag.
- Terrible motion handling.
- Low refresh rate.
- No VRR support.
The espresso Display is okay for media consumption. You can connect your phone to it to get a bigger screen, but it has limited picture quality. It has a decent contrast ratio, but blacks still look gray, and it lacks a local dimming feature to further improve it. It also doesn't get bright enough to fight glare and has sub-par reflection handling, which is disappointing if you want to watch content in a bright environment.
- Sharp text clarity.
- Very good accuracy before calibration.
- Not bright enough to fight glare.
- Low contrast.
- Image looks inconsistent from the sides.
The espresso Display is decent for media creation. Its portable size is good if you're a creator who's often on the move, and the added screen real estate is good for showing your work to collaborators. While it nearly covers the whole sRGB color space, it has limited coverage of the wider Adobe RGB color space, which is disappointing for photo editing. Lastly, the image looks inconsistent if you're viewing from the side, so sharing the screen with a colleague won't fully show your creative intention.
- Portable size.
- Sharp text clarity.
- Very good accuracy before calibration.
- Not bright enough to fight glare.
- Low contrast.
- Image looks inconsistent from the sides.
The espresso Display doesn't support HDR.
Changelog
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Updated Feb 23, 2026:
We clarified that there's a newer version of the stand that comes with a kickstand.
- Updated Jun 05, 2024: Updated text throughout according to current writing standards.
- Updated Mar 14, 2023: Review published.
- Updated Mar 06, 2023: Early access published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested Version 2 of the 15-inch espresso Display, which is a newer and updated version of the original model that has a Mini HDMI port, headphone jack, and volume controls, but it isn't available anymore. A newer stand is now available, and it's different than the stand on our unit because it has a kickstand.
You can buy other portable displays from espresso; you can see the differences below, but the results are only valid for the 15-inch model.
| Name | Size | Touchscreen | Resolution | DCI-P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Non-Touch | 13" | No | 1080p | No |
| 13 Touch | 13" | Yes | 1080p | No |
| 15 Touch | 15" | Yes | 1080p | No |
| 17 Pro | 17" | Yes | 4k | Yes |
We purchased our unit with the detachable stand, which espresso includes when you buy the monitor through their website. However, that isn't the case with all retailers. You can also get other accessories directly from espresso.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The espresso Display V2 is a good portable monitor with useful features like a touchscreen, and you can get it with various accessories. While it has limited picture quality compared to desktop monitors, it's still better than most portable monitors, and it's a good choice if you need a display for use on the go. That said, it has limited gaming performance, so the ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHPE is a better choice if you need a portable gaming monitor.
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The ASUS ProArt PA148CTV and the espresso Display 15 Touch are portable monitors with a few differences in performance. If you move a lot and need the display with you at all times, the espresso offers more flexibility with its stand. It also displays a wider range of colors. On the other hand, the ASUS handles reflections better, so it's a better pick if you find yourself working in brighter environments. The ASUS has a few additional features for content creators, like a creator hub that's compatible with some creative programs.
The Lepow Z1 Gamut and the espresso Display 15 Touch are 15-inch portable monitors. The main difference is that the Lepow supports HDR. If you plan on using the monitor in brighter rooms, the Lepow handles reflections better. The espresso, on the other hand, edges out the Lepow when it comes to picture quality as it delivers better color accuracy.
The ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHPE and the espresso Display 15 Touch are both good portable monitors. If you work on the go, the espresso is more mobile-friendly as it offers a versatile stand, and the touch screen is helpful. Unfortunately, the espresso doesn't have any gaming features, so the ASUS is better if you enjoy gaming on the go because of its higher refresh rate and VRR support. The ASUS also gets brighter and has better reflection handling, which is good for gaming in bright rooms.
The Dell C1422H and espresso Display 15 Touch are portable monitors with a similar focus, but the espresso has a touch screen. The espresso is available with a stand that offers better ergonomics, making it easier to adjust. It's ideal if you also spend a lot of time at the office, as it's more versatile than the kickstand on the Dell. However, the Dell has the edge when you work in brighter environments since it handles reflections better and gets brighter.
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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