ASUS ZenScreen Ink MB14AHD review: Portable Touchscreen with Pen Input

This display will be available in Singapore from 10 July 2022. You can find it at ASUS Official Store on Lazada, Shopee, and Qoo10. Authorised retailers such as Challenger, Courts, Harvey Norman.
Official retail price is SGD 599, or USD 369
WHERE TO BUY:
ASUS Singapore online store - invol.co/cljg9m2
Lazada SG - c.lazada.sg/t/c.bsWAdX
Shopee SG - shope.ee/30B1w4Tukb
TIME STAMPS
00:00 - Intro
00:43 - Bottom line
02:11 - Things included
03:00 - Design
04:52 - Ports
05:46 - Resolution
06:36 - Colours
07:25 - Auto rotation
08:31 - Pen design
09:21 - Pen performance
12:08 - Mac & Android support
12:36 - Conclusion

[@1Chitus]

Thanks for helpful review!

[@SimonBauer7]

this is very nice! i dont need one though as i have an android tablet but if you just want a screen with pen input it is not bad.

[@malthus101]

I would like to have seen it being used with more conventional software like Excel or something unrelated to design/drawing, maybe charting software for example. Also, to see what angles the stand on the back can provide, is it strong? can you lean down on the screen somewhat comfortably etc. does it slip out of angle... essentially, i want to (mostly) replace mouse and keyboard with touchscreen and stylus - would this do the job? thanks!

[@DavLim86]

Thank you for ur review! Do u think u can do a rating like which portable monitor u prefer for respective category

[@teohontech7141]

I don't like using ratings unless the target user is very specific. E.g. People who prioritise note taking. In this case, I would rate this display an A for office workers, and D for designers. Ratings mean different things to different people

[@lcsiew8875]

How does portable display with pen input compare with pen display? Is portable display with pen input good enough for light photo editing in photoshop?

[@kenn1911]

Thanks for the comprehensive review! From the perspective of a Surface Pro user (especially when you write on OneNote), are the palm rejection issues noticeably worse on this screen?

[@teohontech7141]

With apps that let you choose pen-only input, you can get perfect palm rejection.

[@kenn1911]

@@teohontech7141 got it, thanks!

[@IceColdDarkness13]

Does it has as well build in batery? Thank you

[@jeffborden4523]

When will it hit the shelves?

[@youarewhatyouwearyawyw3936]

Hi! Great review! Can I buy the pen separately? And will it work with my Asus Zenscreen MB16AMT? TIA!

[@teohontech7141]

Pen is included. Otherwise you have to buy it separately. It’s the ASUS Pen SA201H

[@michaelblurry6559]

Hi Teoh, Would you be able to reccomend a decent touch screen tablet that supports pen input? I typically mark-up drawings and create basic sketches. Would I be better off using a graphics tablet?

[@teohontech7141]

You can find many options here: www.parkablogs.com/tags/pen-display Generally speaking, unless the display mentions support for pen, writing performance is not going to be ideal. Even on this display, the writing performance isn't good compared to the pen displays in the link above because those companies are known for making pen displays.

[@michaelblurry6559]

@@teohontech7141 Appreciate the response. I will be reading your blog this evening. Have a great weekend! Thank you!

[@legalizaya]

Excellent review. I’m not able to make the touch or pen input work as a secondary screen on Windows 11. It draws on the primary screen. How did you get it to work?

[@teohontech7141]

Not sure what's wrong. It should work out of the box because no pairing is needed.

[@kahemchu3505]

You need change setting in display setting of ur laptop or desktop I think

[@idongchangkin]

Hey, Teoh! Nice review. Would this display work as a gaming console screen? Thanks

[@teohontech7141]

Yes

[@idongchangkin]

@@teohontech7141 Thank you!

[@demonhogo]

i think this might be perfect for video editors. I just wish it was 16" instead of 14. No way i want to pay over double for the "proart" version

[@mazdarx-8612]

Would you recommend using this to take notes at school or college? Also for longer texts?

[@teohontech7141]

No because this is a monitor and has to be connected to a computer. Get a tablet (with stylus support) instead which will also have better note taking performance

[@nomad7317]

Asus leads in innovation. No one like asus.

[@abdulkaium7948]

Sir, I need a drawing tab to make digital arts. Are these type of monitors eligible for this purpose? I don't want great performance , I just want to have decent performance while making sketch on photoshop or making vector on illustrator. I want to use this type of monitor because I like the clean design. I don't need the shortcut buttons which is often provided by the graphics tabs. I should mention that I use a windows pc. Thank you Sir.

[@teohontech7141]

For art and graphic design, get a pen display. E.g. Wacom, XP-Pen, Huion, Parblo, Ugee, Gaomon

[@abdulkaium7948]

@@teohontech7141 Thank you for the response Sir.

can We use this pan for asus zen touch monitor. Please it is important for me. ASUS ZenScreen Touch MB16AMT

[@teohontech7141]

No

@@teohontech7141 that's terrible

[@bigbill1467]

Would you say this display is good enough for taking Algebraic based mathematics notes?

[@teohontech7141]

No. There's too much latency for writing

[@B-U-N-N-I]

Can this stylus work with the ZenScreen MB16AMT?

[@teohontech7141]

If there is no mention pen support, probably no

[@eduardsalazar9262]

I tried to connect this to my android but it's not mirroring my phone. Is this display not capable of that or is there something I have to install?

[@teohontech7141]

Make sure your phone can output video from the USB-C port

[@Planthier76]

can you use your finger to move on one note and the stylus to write simultaneously ?

[@teohontech7141]

Only either pen or fingers, not both

[@Planthier76]

@@teohontech7141 well this is bad for note taking !

[@Eren28316]

Can I write with my Slim Pen 2 on the display since it supports MPP2?

[@teohontech7141]

Yes

[@hailiemai7213]

What MacBook model are u using there?

[@teohontech7141]

Macbook Air 2020

[@menoone2042]

Can I use this display for writing on PDF files and taking notes instead of an Ipad ?

[@teohontech7141]

This display is not good for taking lots of notes, but good enough for writing some text.

[@menoone2042]

@@teohontech7141 thanks

[@ashwags9072]

Plz how can I connect the mobile on it?

[@teohontech7141]

Make sure your mobile can output video first. Then you either use USB-C to USB-C video connection. Or USB-C to HDMI (cable not included) together with another cable for power.

[@kd6613]

Does it work with apple macbooks?

[@teohontech7141]

Yes, but not that this is not suitable for professional drawing. If you want a pen display has better drawing or writing performance, consider the XPPen, UGee or Huion pen displays which may also be cheaper. www.parkablogs.com/tags/pen-display

[@Devangga14]

For android?

[@teohontech7141]

It will work as external monitor but not sure about pen support as I did not test that.

[@_la.architect]

does it have speakers ?

[@teohontech7141]

No

[@_la.architect]

Thanks for your review , i got mine before 5 months after seeing your review and it helps me alot in making notes to my clients and in sketching as well . But i have questions is there is alternative for the pen I mean one that can be rechargeable? Also have you tried to connect phone to it?

[@AlgerieHD]

will this monitor work with an ipad mini?

[@teohontech7141]

Yes. But it's just going to mirror the iPad mini unless your iPad mini supports Apple Stage Manager extended display feature

[@trowawayacc]

This is not very good. Thanks for the review.

[@jbrown-acuity]

Why are portable screens always really low resolution? So irritating!

[@_Digitalguy]

because high resolutions are harder to power from a computer USB port

[@tyaty]

It is a FHD 14".... This pixel density is often already too much for100% UI scaling.

[@04_ruizatanedy24]

Hires screen exist lol, you are the one that haven't touch the grass that much. Also, Fhd is not even that low, especially for a 14 incher.

[@azzinny]

Thanks for helpful review!