Portable Monitor Review - Lepow 15.6" USB Type C + HDMI 1080P 60Hz

[@mixedhairless]

Wasn’t in the market for such a product, absolutely no interest. Now I need one of these products.. 🤦‍♂️

[@mattsanchez4893]

my curse as well!

[@alfredojarillo3146]

hahaha

[@JessicaZane4realz]

I swear you actually give way better information than anyone else would give at a store.

[@Grving]

He gives better information than the actual company that made the product would give haha

[@nux3960]

ETA Channel is growing fast

[@kickthejamz]

Yeah in the store they jump on you telling you it's the best ever whatever gives them the most commission.

[@seanpuello]

well , now i got a reason to carry my ITX gaming PC where ever i go.

[@TheDutyPaid]

I do like ETA videos, straight to the point and does not waffle on, just to fill out the time.

[@poopsnorkeler]

For students that use a laptop that you can digitally write on (i.e. Microsoft Surface,) this makes note taking even more convenient. You can use this monitor as a second screen while using your laptop as your digital notepad. The Surface was able to power the monitor directly from one of its USB ports.

[@ChrisBurnes]

I've got one of these, I use it with an Anker USB-C PD battery bank, it runs everything fully. It is really a great portable!

[@derpydude7000]

How is it 10 months later?

[@ChrisBurnes]

@@derpydude7000 Well, I have 2 now.. One is an extra monitor for my desktop to help with WFH. I use a "gooseneck tablet holder" to hold it above my main monitors at an angle, for Netflix/Spotify. The other one stays in my backpack. Im occasionally "on-call" as a sysadmin, it helps to be able to setup a real workstation anywhere I am. Especially since "Work from Home" is essentially "Work from anywhere" now... It also is nice for gaming on the go, I've used it at friends houses with my OG Xbox (diy'd a 'Xbox2Hdmi'), N64 (UltraHDMI), and Xbox One X.

[@ColpoRosso]

The world needs more of these usb powered portable monitors with HDMI. Since a couple of years ago, there were a lot of portable monitors that used only USB for power and video display, and I really couldn't find myself wanting to buy one. These newer ones make a ton more sense. Hope that the plastic in there is all matte and I can see that the panel itself is matte, so all good for me there.

[@otakuanswer4001]

This monitor seems pretty awesome for being on the go and the screen size is big enough to see yet small and compact enough to carry.

[@dannyboy42223]

Was not expecting the monitor to run at all off just the phone power. Great review indeed!

[@krelianthegreat5225]

This is perfect for a mini itx build i have for lan parties, both hdmi and usb power provided by the pc. No more carrying around a monitor with a bulky ppwer supply. I was really close to buy a gechic monitor for almost 300 bucks. Thanks ETA Prime.

[@mtngr1]

I have this monitor. I use it with my xbox x when I'm in a hotel. I pack it all in a small pelican case. I love it! The only thing is, it doesnt remember your brightness setting after you turn it off. I mute the speakers because I use headsets. If there is lag, I dont notice it. Been playing Gears 5 and Division 2 on it

[@mtngr1]

Oh, dont use the case to hold it up, I use a cheap stand from Amazon, and it is perfect!

[@chrisumali9841]

Thanks for the walkthrough, I purchased the upgraded version, and so far so good. Have a great day.

[@jahjoeka]

It's still good?

[@TheProductCritiques]

Hey there! Thanks for the detailed review of the Lepow 15.6" portable monitor. It sounds like a versatile device, especially with the USB Type-C and HDMI capabilities. I'm considering getting one myself, but I have a few questions: 1. How's the overall build quality of the monitor? Does it feel sturdy and durable? 2. Can you comment on the color accuracy and viewing angles of the IPS display? 3. Have you experienced any latency issues when using it for gaming or other tasks? 4. Does it come with a protective case or cover for when you're on the go? I appreciate your insights, and they will help me make an informed decision. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this product!

[@zgillet]

I have similar 13 inch monitor for work. Its fantastic for mobile workstations and for the Switch.

[@MapleMilk]

This is the coolest thing I've seen this year

[@jimcdr]

Is there a way to turn off the phone screen without losing video?

[@rohimiekhairuddin8006]

please answer this question👍🏻😀 Eta prime

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

Yes you can. When you connect via DEX the phone asks whether you want to mirror the screen or just show the display on the TV.

[@oukn6293]

@@ateez_stan777 Samsung pay also while we are at it .

[@justin-hurd]

for the tab s6 you can use the back of the stand and make it perfect for two screens for competitive play, this display is awesome!

[@superduty4556]

ETA Prime, your content is unparalleled.

[@SuperFredAZ]

I think this would make a perfect portrait mode auxiliary monitor for my 4K desktop! thanks!

[@HussainGhuloumQ8]

man, this is an amazing product. thank you for reviewing cool products!

[@michaelw5456]

And now i know what monitor solution I want to use for my raspberry pi 4 project thank you sir!

[@DoomWalker42]

It's insane that you can run a 15 inch laptop screen with 1080p quality (better then my current laptop screen) at any location with only a small slim USB C cable. Imagine being stuck in an airport or coach station for several hours or possibly over night. Using a phone screen is okay but watching a movie or TV Show or playing a game say on your PS4 plugged into the airport plug socket + 15 inch screen would be such an awesome way to pass the time. I really want to get this one but I don't think they sell to the UK. Are there any UK sellers you'd recommend for around £100-150. All the ones with USB C and slim design are £200 or £200+

[@poopsnorkeler]

I dug up my Raspberry Pi 3 B+ and powered it using a CanaKit 2.5A Micro USB Power Supply. I then used a USB Type-C cable to try and power the monitor from one of the Pi's USB ports. The monitor works fine but the Pi could not boot up completely. I got an under voltage error with the yellow blinking lightning bolt in the top right corner of the screen. So at least with this particular power supply it is a no go in powering both devices using a single CanaKit 2.5A Micro USB Power Supply. On the bright side, I was able to power both the monitor and the Pi using my Tzumi - PocketJuice 20,000 mAh Portable Charger with output rated at 5V/4.2A max for a completely portable experience!

[@idtubenod]

Hi ETA P - would switching to and from Landscape and Portrait mode via HDMI/HDMImini with a laptop require additional drivers/software? Thanks for the informative walkthrough - really helpful.

[@markconger8049]

What is the build quality like? Other portables get poor reviews after a few months of use. Curious to know if you’ll be doing a follow up review later.

[@taylorlarson9669]

Well I can tell you from my experience the build quality isn't that great on some of the other brands. I am currently returning my second one to Amazon because it stopped working after a week or two.

[@KippyKipKip]

I have had an ASUS USB C portable monitor like this one with 1080p for about 2 years now.

[@taylorlarson9669]

@@KippyKipKip good to know, mine were no name Chinese companies. I didn't expect much.

[@lmaoroflcopter]

@@KippyKipKip except that one would be a displaylink monitor. It requires specific drivers and software to work. This monitor uses hdmi/mhl input over usb-c or micro hdmi. A completely different and more worthwhile capability. My previous portable monitor was a gechic one, it worked well and had more input options than this but it cost about twice the cost of this one. I've just pulled the trigger on one of these as that usb-C mhl single cable support is awesome for my use case. I'm planning on using it for work too and I'm a consultant so I'm constantly on the road, so it'll have a tough life, I will report back here with an update once I've used it a while if it'll help folk.

[@KippyKipKip]

@@lmaoroflcopter it is probably a display link monitor but it is plug and play for me, no extra software required.

[@crazed357]

You read my damn mind

[@ocg-overwatchconsolegamepl2809]

Ill wait till the price drops on those in a couple years when 4k become the new SD

[@zairman]

You'll be waiting more than a couple of years for that.

[@zairman]

@Nathaniel Smith True. But I don't think resolutions like 8K or higher are going to be so mainstream that 4K becomes the new SD anytime soon.

[@Irishhellion420]

Be neat to see you run a sbc with this monitor. Use some good double sided tape on the case to stick it behind the screen and you have a nice portable device with a larger screen.

[@bgates275]

ETA, didn't you do a video 2 or 3 years ago, where you powered a Pi 3 with a solar power battery? It would be cool if you did another video like that, maybe with the Pi 4 this time, hooked up to a monitor like this, if it were possible. I thought that video was pretty neat.

[@CamdyCorn]

It would be nice to see a review on a much more affordable option. But great video as always!

[@projectnerdvana2820]

Wow not bad bro and for just $170. Nice review thanks.

[@Larry-Lobster]

This seems like very useful second monitor for college! No need to bring a clunky normal monitor, just this and hook it up to my laptop. Gonna check it out

[@jimwells7029]

Thumbs up for the Datsun 510

[@american_document2626]

Do you think the switch dock can be used to transfer hdmi out to the monitors usb c in?

[@quinnfoster4671]

USB C split power cable, and use USB C battery bank?

[@poopsnorkeler]

I've been powering the monitor via the right side USB-C port using a USB battery bank or power supply. Power passes on through the USB-C port on the left side. This has worked for my Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and Nintendo Switch without having a secondary power supply. But if I use my Samsung phone in Dex mode I do need a secondary power supply for the Dex-compatible USB-C hub.

[@quinnfoster4671]

@@poopsnorkeler huh nice! I actually just dropped something on my laptop and broke the screen... So I was going to buy a 15.6" screen and lvds driver and make a custom hinge that would either fold tablet mode screen out or in tall mode like in this video. I also have a EGPU that would be powering this, and to power the egpu I was going to make a custom battery to power everything. I could probably get pretty good battery life even with powering the gpu at 50W

[@Zero21x]

kuku faka curious as to how long your bank lasts while powering this

[@quinnfoster4671]

@@Zero21x Ah capacity of power bank / current draw from screen

[@poopsnorkeler]

@@Zero21x The power bank I have has 4 lights to indicate the charge remaining and after about 3 hours of powering the monitor with it I only lost 1 light so I figure I should get maybe 12 hours of use on a full charge. I believe I had the monitor brightness set to around 60%. This monitor seems pretty good on sipping power. Hope this helps!

[@Poeticbladezero]

Great video, not sure if you still have it but did you change any display settings? Or kept them as is?

[@TeamUnpro]

Ordered this thing on amazon, gonna be fun to use.

[@dayrezzed]

Can’t wait to get mine tomorrow, I’m planning on using it for my switch

[@dayrezzed]

Yan Lovsi nothing was wrong with it, it’s just a lot better to play with a portable monitor I can take in my backpack. The dock can even power up the monitor so you just need one outlet which is super convenient

[@dayrezzed]

Rellik the usb on the dock powers the the monitor

[@79ober]

You should test it with Raspberry Pi 4B :)

[@Oniphire]

Potential deal breaker for me: does it have black level control? I'm watching this on my phone with a bad signal so I can't read the menus. The Eyoyo brand portable monitor doesn't have that and it's awful when you look at anything dark. Resident Evil is almost unplayable. The Uperfect monitor does have black level control but it's a 10w monitor.

[@ezg8448]

That particular model display has been available for sale on aliexpress for over 2 years+. A newer variant is less then 1/2 the weight with similar specs. Of course that model is 300+ USD and this is sold on amazon so you don’t wait on shipping from china.

[@d.r.1402]

Can you give a link? Does it list response time?

[@kenji.s]

Can you also give a link on Aliexpress?

[@MuffinSauce600]

Nice, slightly to expensive for me right now but damn nice

[@Josh-ify]

I've had this monitor on my list since I first saw your review of it when this video was pretty new. I had planned to get a Pi 4 to go with this, but just haven't done it yet. I would love to see a Pi-Top with this monitor, but I don't have anywhere near the skill and exactly none of the tools to do something so complicated. It would probably be like when Ben Heck converted an XBox 360 into a laptop. I'd love to see someone do it but haven't found anything like it yet. I guess what I'm getting at is thanks for the video, both from past-me when it was newer and present me.

[@xersys]

Will this monitor wake up on receiving a signal, or do you have to manually power it on? I'm thinking of making a bar top arcade machine with a raspberry pi and using this as a monitor.

[@Grving]

It will wake up

[@skilarbabcock]

Youd be better using a monitir made for diy things

[@xersys]

skilarbabcock monitors made for DIY don’t typically have audio.

[@Kirby5588]

How’s the input delay? This could be used for smash ultimate locals!

[@KiriCade]

T 2 exactly what I was thinking. I’m buying one now, I’ll let you know more once it gets here tomorrow night

[@Danielkqw]

@@KiriCade how is it going?

[@natashiaflores4186]

How long would the screen last if you plug it in to a 10k battery bank?

[@Zoyx]

I assume you need extra power if using HDMI. I'm thinking of buying this for my raspberry pi 4.

[@ademiravdic]

Yes, hdmi wont carry power

[@aussiesandtrails]

If I want to use on my xbox one and note 10+ I am assuming I should get the hdmi 1 and just use a usb c to hdmi adapter for my cell right?

[@asanti4671]

Has anyone had any issues using the usb type c connected to the Nintendo Switch Dock because I heard using the usb type c connected to the switch messed up the Nintendo switch alone without the Dock

[@tubinonyou]

Also, what tablet were you using for redream? I am looking for a tablet capable of running that myself.

[@realMDizzy]

If you use the usb c port on the other side will it feed the display or is that only for power? I want to get 2 of these so I want the cables to be on opposite sides of the laptop. Thanks.

[@denzelstewart514]

Thanks for the recommendation on the Saitake gamepad

[@ignis86]

Can you hook up a powered USB c hub between the phone and the Samsung and still use the type c? (a C from the hub as video or will video not go through that way)

[@anthonymarkashby]

I wonder if you can power with just the Xbox 🤔 plug the type c to USB in the Xbox

[@Fulthrotle73]

My favorite 69-73 car! Datsun 510. I have new respect for you.

[@billyridgeway4074]

Had a 69 and later a 73. Drove a 510 for about 15 years. Wish I still had one.

[@Kayfabe-226]

I bought one of these Lepow monitors and it looks great etc but be aware that most phones and tablets won't work in the input...I tried One Plus 6t and Realme x2Pro and neither one works on this monitor...The booklet provided will make you aware of limited phones that will connect properly... Unfortunately I had to return the monitor...just making everyone aware...

[@AnxiousDavid]

unless the speakers are brand named Dual they are just stereo speakers if you had dual stereo speakers you would have 2 sets or 4 speakers total

[@AraceaeFanatics]

Exactly what I was looking for!

[@randytyson]

This will be perfect for streaming setups that only have apace for one monitor

[@anirudhdiwakar987]

Great video! A bit expensive though😅

[@chrisumali9841]

Hello peeps, I purchased the upgraded version, but the colors seems to be washed off, or dark. Has anyone else experienced this color issue?

[@speckles_cheetah4307]

May you try it with Steamlink on your Galaxy S10? Of course it should work. Would be really neat

[@shadowarez1337]

Only thing missing is usb 2-3 port so can use bitboy USB dongle since android refuses to pair Xbox-PS 4 controllers.

[@lucasglosecki6780]

this is a good monitor for gaming on the consoles for on the go

[@ethanherrera1552]

yeah, especially since my parents are divorced i can just take this with my consoles between houses easy!

[@derpydude7000]

Ethan Herrera hang in there bro, it gets better. I had the struggle of divorce parents as well.

[@ozzymandius666]

Its 5W power usage makes it very attractive to me, where my power bill goes to fund who-knows-what.

[@MichaelWebber]

It funds Area 51. This is well known.

[@everettellenberger9103]

Will the USB-C connection work with the ASRock A300 case? I know it has a HDMI port but I am curious if the computer can output display through the front USB-C jack to the USB-C of the monitor.

[@byonatan1]

Thanks for the video, Herat Shsmong Galaxy Dex operating system works when there is an additional power connection, but does Dex works even without an additional power connection? If not, does Galaxy Note 10 work? Thanks

[@ekoms108]

The power supply is 5v 1amp? That's crazy it run the speakers and panel at 5 watts!

[@rastamouse7861]

Looks like a great way to get a laptop like experience with a raspberry pi as well.

[@jeremyboxdotcom]

Marvel vs Capcom 2 sold this for me!

[@hidekiryuga9306]

As if he had to show you footage to show that it's possible...

[@jeremyboxdotcom]

@@hidekiryuga9306 I was commenting on enjoying his choice of a demo game, but thanks for your comment, you've added a lot to the discussion!

[@cortez1996]

Nice Review Sir I Hope You can Review Other Devices Like Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro and do some Emulation in That Phone with Helio G90T

[@rendermanpro]

They should make camera shoe / tripod mount!

[@MyWillbot]

Any opinion on using this as a portable HTPC with a SBC for on the go entertainment in a vehicle. Powered entirely by the car ( SBC HTPC like lattepanda) and this monitor.

[@DaddyFromTn]

Awesome video btw. Is it touch technology?

[@williamhart4896]

Hey ETA Prime do you intend to try this monitor out with several of your sbc collection just so we will know how well it works for that task .

[@johnj7031]

Just got mine strange however that even using the provided usbC to usbC my Note10 doesn't fire up the monitor in dex mode just screen mirroring

[@neojenshi4055]

Question: Is it possible to maybe say to plug the usb power cable to the xbox/ps4 with stable power from the console?

[@magnets1000]

5v 1A? Is that all it uses? Have you measured power consumption?

[@ademiravdic]

I mean if tjat is tje included power supply it cant use more than that

[@paulhenning6910]

I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab a 10.5 was wondering if I would be able to run this on there like you did with your tablet thank you.

[@denisc.1282]

Does it need external power source with other devices besides phones/tablets?

[@d.r.1402]

No mention on the page about it's response time.... Which probably means it's probably 5ms+

[@WickedGamerCollector]

Oke this is something new you show :D

[@MichaelWebber]

*"it can be power by a cell phone battery bank"* that's great since I have some lying around anyway. BUT, basic requirement is ONLY 5 watts (1 amp, 5 volts)? Amazing. I have an Asus Chromestick and a Lenovo Windows stick and both are craving some monitor love, but I have run out of places to put a "real" monitor. Maybe this? Not to mention my Dell Venue 8 Windows tablet etc. I can see a lot of use cases for a 15.6" universal monitor (C? yes; HDMI? yes) (well, not very Apple friendly but that's on Apple not Lepow).

[@neurobioboy]

@ETA PRIME: what about the compatibility with a Nintendo Switch ?

[@poopsnorkeler]

It works with the Nintendo Switch using the included cables and the Nintendo Switch's AC adapter to power the monitor. No dock necessary! Other power supplies may work as well. I was able to use one of my USB battery packs instead of the AC adapter and it worked fine for a truly portable experience! It's a great monitor!

[@neurobioboy]

@@poopsnorkeler cool! Thanks !

[@Natsukashii1111]

@@poopsnorkeler could you name the battery pack please?

[@poopsnorkeler]

@@Natsukashii1111 It's a Tzumi - PocketJuice 20,000 mAh Portable Charger model 4674BB-2 that I bought from Best Buy back in January 2018. Its output is rated at 5V/4.2A max.

[@Zero21x]

kuku faka has it bricked your switch yet ? Lol how often do you use it ?

[@MrGms56]

Will the Note 10 work with it? I'm having a hard time.

[@Bjotte]

Can it send power to the phone or a computer through the USB-C port? would be great to only have one cable to the monitor than one charger to the monitor.

[@georgiosparousis214]

DOES THIS WORK WITH AN IPAD - IPHONE?

[@Junbug414]

Thanks for your video I like that portable monitor

[@VirkSaab007]

Just ordered 3 minutes ago thanks

[@billford171]

I have a 17" Gaems portable monitor, uses micro usb but has no speakers. This seems much more useful than that one. What would happen if you hooked a Nintendo Switch usb-c to usb-c? Would it work as an external monitor or would you need the dock?

[@yankeedoodle1087]

I wonder if it could be possible (without really knowing how power and GPIO pins work) to power this monitor from the Raspberry Pi 5 volt pins. Just some wishful thinking.

[@Ibdman2000]

Two years later.... How is this monitor holding up?

[@Turnpost2552]

will it work with a laptop. FFS avoided everythig but a legitimate laptop. Dell XpS 15

[@CJ9007]

With adapter can it work on IPhone 11?

[@ViciousLaw]

Does it have its own internal battery? Or is it always taking battery life from the device connected to it? Also if it does have battery, how long does it run for, 3 hours?

[@adventvalor]

Can't wait to set up my raspberry pi with this baby

[@problemon]

New on this,,, what portable battery should i buy for this? And playing ps4 on home,,can i plug the monitor on the wall at same time i play ps4 right?

[@godskillers666]

i bought the exact monitor its stopped working after a week of 3 uses. the sound quality is crap in my opinion very low. then 4th time i tried to use it. only sound would work no picture would show i was very disappointed with this product. got refunded so no biggy .

[@TheChameleon2008]

and that for only 170 bux lol

[@nicholasbowler4574]

Any SBC testing? I'd like to get something for a pi4 to make a mini PC setup

[@limpfinger12]

Can you turn off the main display on the phone?

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

Yes.