The day may come when Windows is no longer the world's best seller and smartphones will replace computers. Reviewing a 15.6-inch mobile monitor that 'connects to both smartphones and PCs with a single USB-C cable'! I would like to see the terminal on the phone side connect with a magnet as a standard default specification. web programmer & IT consulting Masahiro Ishizuka Japan Candidate for King.

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Large at 15.6 inches, but ultra-thin at 8.6 mm thick!

Phone, tablet, all with one USB-C cable!

Some content cannot be viewed on iOS

High display quality and easy to handle, although care must be taken with video content

 

I usually use a desktop PC and use a notebook PC for carrying around, but with a notebook PC, I don't have a sub-display, so I can't work efficiently...

I am sure I am not the only one who suffers from this problem!

Recommended for such users is the Z1, a mobile display released by Lepow, a company that exclusively sells mobile monitors, which can output images from smartphones and PCs with a single USB-C cable.

This product has an ultra-thin design with a thickness of only 8.6 mm, yet it is equipped with a large 15.6-inch screen size, which is rare for a mobile monitor.

 

In addition, it features a full HD resolution of 1980 x 1080 and an IPS panel with a wide viewing angle and good color reproduction.

Weighing only 730g, almost the same weight as a standard tablet, the light footwork makes it ideal for use as a mobile sub-monitor for a notebook PC or for mirroring a smartphone screen in an instant.

Portable monitor Mobile monitor 15.6" Lepow IPS panel 1920x1080FHD Wider color gamut Non-glare 9mm thin Lightweight Laptop, desktop, smartphone, game console, Apple Mac (thunderbolt 3), Nintendo Switch, and Compatible with PS4, PS5, Raspi, XBOX ONE, Wii, etc. USB Type-C/mini HDMI w/ cover and stand Telework Remote work Telecommute 3-year warranty with Japanese user manual PSE certified Gray Z1

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Z1 Specifications

Size 15.6 inches

Resolution 1920X1080

Monitor Format IPS

Viewing angle 178 degrees

Contrast ratio 1000:1

Brightness 300 cd/m2

Input terminal mini HDMI,USB-C (power supply & video output function),USB-C (power supply only)

3.5mm audio jack ○

Two speakers on the side

Thickness 8.6mm

Weight 730g

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Here is a detailed description of the accessories and terminals.

List of the set when opened.

Accessories

USB-C to C cable (for power supply & video output)

USB-A to C cable (for power supply)

USB adapter

mini HDMI cable

LCD protective film

Body cover stand

The Z1 comes complete with almost all the cables and accessories needed to connect the monitor to devices, so there is no need to buy a separate set of cables.

Other accessories, such as LCD protection film and a stand to cover the main unit, are also much more luxurious than those of monitors made by other companies.

The display itself is large at 15.6 inches, yet not bulky, with a thickness of 8.6 mm and a weight of 730 g.

The back is flat without any unevenness, giving the impression of being easy to handle.

On the right side, there is a power button, a switch-type setting dial, and a USB-C port for power supply.

On the left side, there is a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB-C port for video output and power supply, and a mini HDMI port.

The included stand cover allows the device to be used standing up. It is a magnetic type, so it is easy to attach and detach.

Even with its large 15.6-inch size, it is ultra-thin at 8.6mm thick!

One of the main features of the Z1 is its large 15.6-inch screen, which is only 8.6 mm thick while maintaining the high level of visibility provided by the IPS panel.

While most mobile monitors are 11" or 13" in size, the "Z1" uses a 15.6" display, the same size as that of a large notebook PC, making it a highly practical monitor that is unrivaled by other products in terms of the amount of information it provides.

 

It is also excellent in terms of portability, and since its main body is the same size as most laptop PCs, it does not take up much space in a bag if stacked on top of each other.

The Z1 is an exquisite product that can be tucked away as a "second monitor hidden in a PC.

Its easy-to-handle size and natural color rendering make it a great sub-display for your PC!

A mobile monitor may seem like an improvised way of displaying images, but the Z1 does not compromise on the beauty of the monitor's original image quality and projects images in a highly reproducible color gamut.

I use it as a sub-monitor for my 15-inch gaming notebook PC, but I felt that the color reproduction was good enough to be used as a main monitor.

In addition, I was surprised that a display of this quality can output images by simply connecting the included USB-C cable. (Only for models that support USB-C video output)

For non-compatible models, use the supplied mini HDMI cable and USB-C cable for power supply to connect.

If you want to use your mobile monitor in portrait mode, a monitor stand for tablets would be super handy!

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Smartphones, tablets, all with one USB-C cable!

The Z1 can smoothly output images not only to a PC, but also to mobile devices such as smartphones and iPads by simply connecting a single USB-C cable.

For Android, simply plug the cable directly into the USB-C port; for iPhone, a conversion adapter is required, but for iPad Pro, just connect the cable directly to output video.

If your smartphone supports USB-C video output, all you need to do is connect a single cable! Of course, there is no need for a power cord.

I played YouTube as a test, and it projected correctly.

This is the video output of the smartphone version of YouTube. I was able to watch videos as usual without any restrictions.

YouTube has relatively loose digital permissions, so there was no such thing as only certain content not being displayed.

However, in the case of iOS, "digitally protected content," which is detailed below, may not play properly, so you need to be careful.

Some content cannot be viewed on iOS

Basically, subscription videos such as Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and dAnime are designated as digital rights-protected content, so output to an external monitor may be restricted depending on the device used to play them.

First, for Android devices (Galaxy S10 on the screen), many products are basically less restrictive, so digital copyrighted video content such as "Prime Video," "dAnime," and "dTV" could be output to monitors normally.

We verified whether videos can be streamed by connecting to an iPad.

However, in the case of iPhones and iPads, which are strict about rights-related issues, we were able to output smartphone screen mirroring and YouTube without any problems, but subscription videos such as "Prime Video" and "dAnime" showed a warning message saying that they could not be played because they are not supported by the device and that the video could not be played. The system could not be used.

Those who mainly use iPhones should be aware that some content cannot be played.

Although care must be taken with video content, the display quality is high and the device is easy to handle.

The Z1 is an easy-to-handle display with a large screen size and wide color and viewing angles.

Once you experience the thinness, image quality, and comfort of the single USB-C connection, you won't even want to use other monitors anymore!

If you are looking for a sub-monitor that is quick to use and not bulky, please check out the Z1.

Portable Monitor Mobile Monitor 15.6" Lepow IPS Panel 1920x1080FHD Wider color gamut Non-glare 9mm thin Lightweight Laptop, desktop, smartphone, game console, Apple Mac (thunderbolt 3), Nintendo Switch, and Compatible with PS4, PS5, Raspi, XBOX ONE, Wii, etc. USB Type-C/mini HDMI w/ cover and stand Telework Remote work Telecommute 3-year warranty with Japanese user manual PSE certified Gray Z1

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