Asus 14" Portable Touch Monitor (PA148CTV) Unboxing and Testing - Versatile Laptop Monitor?

[@Hadouken_King]

Thanks for the In-depth review. Awesome stuff.

[@JosephKim]

Thank you!

[@michaelthompson3359]

Thank you!!!!! I was looking for this exact video!!!

[@JosephKim]

Thank you!

[@GukoSS8]

great stuff man i am definitely buying one once i got the money for it :) thanks a lot for the review :)

[@JosephKim]

Thank you for your comment!

[@AlexanderRichterTD]

Great review of the *include clip*! 👏

[@JosephKim]

Ah! Sorry, I missing the joke.

[@dubostmathieu6744]

Thanks for reviewing it, I am very interested by this device.

[@JosephKim]

Yes, me too! :)

[@mathieudubost9730]

@@JosephKim So I bought one and use it for a few months now. Good device. Light weight, colors seems great and good angles, it is my carry-on second monitor when work on the go, and usefull as second ot third screen for panels and monitor on Premiere and After Effects. I just wish the included micro hdmi cable was a bit longer, and a small stand tripod would have been nice. Also I would prefer regular hdmi port size but on such a small device I guess there is no alternative. (oh well just noticed MD white on blue icon is my pro account but I am logged in with other one ^^)

[@mathieudubost9730]

And I don't use touch feature, nor needed for me actually.

[@GrimKuro]

Awesome video new sub 💯

[@JosephKim]

Thanks!

[@giulianopiccolini1252]

Great review. Does it work with the stylus pen included with Asus Zenbook Duo?

[@JosephKim]

Nope! Unfortunately not.

[@itsPenguinBoy]

The cut-out on the right of the stand will be for portrait orientation

[@JosephKim]

Ah, that's what it was for!

[@sloydfett7257]

Fantastic video m8, are you able to change the input between USB C and HDMI via the touchscreen or do you need to click on the menu button?

[@JosephKim]

It does automatically detect. For manual control, use the menu.

[@sloydfett7257]

@@JosephKim Cheers for the speedy reply m8

[@JCp-social]

Hi, love your videos. Can you please tell me if the Asus 14" Portable Touch Monitor (PA148CTV) allows for proper stylus usage? I want to use it for Adobe programs, but also as a control monitor for my computer and a tablet to draw on it and push control with a stylus like a Surface Pen or Apple Pen type. Can you let me know please? TKU.

[@JosephKim]

Unfortunately, no. It is just touch.

[@aromero2452]

I actually have seen a guy bring a regular monitor to a Panera for a client meeting. This is a much better

[@JosephKim]

Lol. Maybe he wanted to be seen. Nonetheless, this would definitely be more elegant solution. Plus, the touch!

[@Lebenspflege]

Can this Monitor flip screen that i can using with teleprompter? thanks for video🙂

[@JosephKim]

Unfortunately, I didn't find option to. It is technically a 'mirror' function, but is rare to find.

[@HNLCreatives]

What do you think about using a portable monitor in lieu of printing a hard copy for client reviews?

[@JosephKim]

I always prefer portable monitor or tablet. But it depends on the client type and the setup of the meeting. You definitely need bigger screen when it is more than a few people :)

[@CityPlannerPlays]

Great video! Seems like a really handy display! Any idea of the touch features work with MacOS?

[@JosephKim]

Oh, I am not sure. Good point though.

[@ellerbe_designs]

Did you ever find an answer to this?

[@robben860921]

Same question

[@kulturmedien]

Just got mine today to use with my MacBook Pro M1Max on location for editing. The ProArt Creator Hub software is windows only. (*ProArt Creator Hub (ASUS Dial and Control Panel function) support Microsoft Windows only.) Creatives like to use macOS for their creative work. I don't know why ASUS ignores macOS (M1/Intel) users?

[@AlexandruLuchita]

@@kulturmedien Hi, so it doesn't work with Macbook?

[@benlin7783]

How do I connect speakers to it without a 3.5mm jack? Will an adaptor or USB C speaker work?

[@JosephKim]

I don't think so. Maybe you have to introduce a hub between?

[@harrychufitness]

Great concept. I’m sure somebody out there would find it useful lol. I prefer traveling lite so waiting for that holographic projection screen lol

[@JosephKim]

VR does exist for that. You can expand infinite amount of screens on Quest :)

[@roxnroll8050]

Great review! Quick question... How did you get it to work with only one cable? I connected to my Thunderbolt 4 on my PC, and it only works if I add the HDMI cable. Any thoughts?

[@JosephKim]

Is your PC desktop? Are you sure it is Thunderbolt 4? It is rare you see one on desktops.

[@roxnroll8050]

@@JosephKim - hey thanks for the quick reply!!! Yes. Ironically, it's an Asus ProArt: www.asus.com/us/Motherboards-Components/Motherboards/ProArt/ProArt-B550-CREATOR/ haha

[@JosephKim]

@@roxnroll8050 look at the product page and the ports. You have to plug #7, Display in from your GPU. Basically, then the motherboard will combine the signal. I've never actually tried this, but that is how it is supposed to work.

[@roxnroll8050]

@@JosephKim - Woohoo!!!! That worked! I had NO idea what that was for. Wow - I truly appreciate your help. It's very rare for a KZbinr to help like this - I had to subscribe now haha. Thanks again!!!

[@JosephKim]

@@roxnroll8050 takes one comment to get one sub. Not bad! 🤣 I'm glad to help out where I can!

[@ECENerdyJack]

Thanks again for the excellent review, it's funny cuz I bought that MSI 5120x2160 monitor like 3 years ago after watching your video, and today Google search sent me to ur channel again when I am looking for reviews on this monitor XD Question, EVGA 3090 on my PC doesn't have any USB-C outputs (while the old Zotac 2080 somehow has..) So I am curious, would the touch function work in such a setup: connect the HDMI cable to my GPU and connect an USB C cable to my motherboard's USB C port? I remember Wacom Cintiq pen display uses such a setup back in the days.. I am not sure if ASUS would work the same way (From ur video, it seems that you only connect the monitor to your laptop using an USB cable)

[@ECENerdyJack]

Or would a USB-C to DP cable work?

[@JosephKim]

I have not owned a GPU with a USB-C. So, I have not tested this. But I don't think if that port on the GPU carries other peripheral data. If so, I think it can work. If it only carries display, then, no. Touch wouldnt work with that. Same thing for involving DP cable. Will be just display only.

[@ECENerdyJack]

@@JosephKim Thx for the info, guess I will give it some tests once I get it next Monday : )

[@ECENerdyJack]

Update: Item arrived, for RTX 2080 that has an usb C port on the card, a single USB C to USB C cable gives me both touch function and display output. For 3090 that does not have a USB C output, I need to connect 2 cables to the monitor, 1 USB C to USB A cable to the motherboard, and 1 micro HDMI to HDMI cable to the card, and then I have both touch function and display output, just like how old Cintiq pen display works.

[@kiryusaegusa2049]

If it connect to device like samsung dex should it use the power adapter or just 1 cable like in this video test?

[@JosephKim]

I'm not sure. I haven't tested that and I no longer have the monitor.

[@michaelkragseth3877]

This does seems soooo useful, does it come with a pen?

[@JosephKim]

Unfortunately, no.

[@toantran4870]

hi, i cannot use the touch screen feature for some reason, is it only use for design and editing or i need to make adjustment in the setting. i directed the portible mornitor as secondary screen, does it effect the touch function? Thank you

[@JosephKim]

You have to connect via USB-C to have the touch function work.

[@toantran4870]

@@JosephKim it worked, thank you very much

[@sebarrow663]

I like to use the ProArt with my phone. Do you know if the phone will charge if the monitor is plugged in with power?

[@sebarrow663]

Is it even possible to use the monitor with a phone? Would really like to know! Thank you 🙏

[@JosephKim]

I believe you can!

[@gilberthobando72]

hello I bought this monitor but it automatically switch off, why? and how can I fix it ?

[@JosephKim]

Not sure why it would do that. You can turn off 'power saving' and 'shut off'

[@pawebatyra1819]

So power can go by usb-c, so only one cable needed?? no usb-c + power cable?

[@JosephKim]

Yep. USB-C will carry both the display and power :)

[@ArchWayE]

Does it rotate 90 degrees for vertical portrait view?

[@JosephKim]

I believe so!

[@danielalvarado260]

Hello, good video, can the monitor be used as an ipad or graphics card?

[@JosephKim]

No, sorry.

[@yuanshizheng3843]

Can you send an Amazon link for the tripod

[@JosephKim]

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[@meisj]

Hi what's the difference from Zenscreen? Also does it have speakers?

[@JosephKim]

I have not tried Zenscreen. So, I'm not sure. This one did have speakers.

[@meisj]

@@JosephKim Thank you so much! Do you still use it to these days? Is it worth it?

[@JosephKim]

@@meisj this was a loaner unit which I had to return back. 😕

[@kacperkuczkowski9950]

would I have any issues connecting 2 or 3 at once to a macbook pro?

[@JosephKim]

Idk how many displays macbook would support.

[@kacperkuczkowski9950]

@@JosephKim macbook pro supports up to 2, 15W external devices (like charging a phone) and two more devices using 7.5W so I guess that's the answer

[@saeedaga8028]

how is the touch screen? can I use the surface pen and is it responsive?

[@JosephKim]

I like the touch. Not sure if the surface pen works.

[@art.strike]

Does it work with a power bank?

[@JosephKim]

I was able to.

[@art.strike]

@@JosephKim thank you!

[@BFree-bb8nh]

does this have a battery

[@JosephKim]

Unfortunately, no.

[@BFree-bb8nh]

@@JosephKim then how does it differ from my very light, thin, and easy to move around regular monitor? to me portable means battery.

[@JosephKim]

@@BFree-bb8nh color accuracy is the biggest for this monitor. Since you can provide power via USB-C, the host will be able to feed power.

[@BioCompStudioMusic]

Too bad touch doesn't work on MACs.

[@JosephKim]

Yeah! They don't like working with anything outside of Apple 🤣

[@nurlianamusa1451]

hmm PA148CTV or MB16AMT

[@JosephKim]

Aren't they two different sizes?

[@nurlianamusa1451]

@@JosephKim yes two different sizes, but I don't really mind about the size as long as it has touchscreen and the price is almost the same so wondering quality wise which one should I go for

[@JosephKim]

@@nurlianamusa1451 I can't say for sure as I have not tried MB16AMT

[@psycl0ptic]

should be 16:10

[@JosephKim]

:)

[@allenb7395]

Dont buy this if you work in a very dark room. Blacklight bleed is horrible. Plus usb c only works on very limited devices

[@JosephKim]

My use for this was for laptops and modern laptops support USB-C for display quite well. Perhaps not for desktop usage.

[@pearj4900]

Please talk to us, not to another screen! Yes?

[@JosephKim]

Sure!

[@frankfarago2825]

Can anyone be so daft as to spend €€€ MONEY $$$ on something like this? Really? How about just getting a 14-inch laptop or 2-in-1, removing off the screen part -- and there you have it. Much cheaper solution, surely. Asus should be including this extra LCD for free with all of their laptops and 2-in-1s. You still need something to plug this thing into, and that something will already have a screen. So this thing is practically useless. Nobody had asked for this product segment, but the mfrs are saturating us with them.

[@JosephKim]

Everyone has different needs :)

[@andrewd9373]

It's daft and ignorant to think your lifestyle and use cases apply to everyone. In my case, I'm not a digital artist but train people virtually. Having a second monitor when traveling, located right next to my webcam and laptop, is a much better setup than using the hotel's TV and awkwardly tilting my head up and away from the webcam. If you want to be a cheapskate then do it, but no reason to try and lower the professionalism bar for other folks.

[@EdaliaDayCreative]

great for me. i use a pen display as my main monitor but none are perfectly colour accurate. so a small monitor to check colours as i work sounds great