The Best 4K 60Hz Portable IPS Monitor - VCHANCE 16 Inch 4K UHD AU16 / AU16T Review

[@VrtuhubTech]

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[@brajcevic]

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[@VrtuhubTech]

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[@brajcevic]

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[@VrtuhubTech]

@@brajcevic thanks I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@dramacentral922]

This actually looks really nice I might have to buy one

[@Bc232klm]

They have an Oled version of this now! Watching this on a 16" 4k oled touchscreen! You should check it put. Best monitor I have right now.

[@VrtuhubTech]

I'm certain it looks great, I don't want to spend that much to review it but I'll definitely consider it ❤

[@desirewithinus]

How is it holding up? I'm about to buy the OLED version, but I'm not sure if I should go for the 15" or the 16"?

[@nickfowle5435]

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[@VrtuhubTech]

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[@OhneClippzel]

Very informative video here man, cant believe your sub count is this low!

[@VrtuhubTech]

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[@Bc232klm]

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Great video man!!

[@VrtuhubTech]

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[@kyledilkes6148]

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[@joshrawlings4684]

Great video mate keep them coming

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[@liberdelta]

Wish they make more 16:10 4k monitors. It integer scales nearly everything for retro gaming/retro PC gaming: 240p/480p/600p/720p and 224p/448p/544p/768p/1080p with minimal black borders due to the extra height over the 16:9 version.

[@VrtuhubTech]

On Aliexpress loads of the monitors are now 16:10 especially the gaming monitors which could be a bit annoying for PS5 and Xbox gaming as those only support 16:9 🙄😂

[@liberdelta]

@@VrtuhubTech Does it not support 1:1 mode? Like if you plug in a 1080p console does it display 16:9 with black bars or 16:9 stretched to 16:10?

[@VrtuhubTech]

@@liberdelta some monitors don't in my experience, so 16:9 gets stretched to fill 16:10 and 1:1 may also get stretched. Although this was a more common issue last year when I first started seeing these 16:10 monitors on aliexpress from various Chinese brands. The software and OSD have since come a long way so some newer monitors can switch to 16:9 with black bars (not stretch to fill) and I'm still unsure on 1:1. This once from vchance can do 16:9 with black bars but doing 4:3 results in a stretched image unless you scale it on your computer/device. I don't believe retro devices can do this. You cannot set the aspect ratio to 4:3 or 1:1 on the device itself. Newer firmware may have addressed this but you can't update the displays firmware yourself, as I bought this device in 2023

[@VrtuhubTech]

@@liberdelta Just for further info I also just tested more recently this one s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlHYZDR and it only scales to 16:10, 16:9 and 4:3 if you put 1:1 it will just stretch and look awful. Work around could be to scale on the GPU (not tested this). It just comes down to lack of software support on the monitor itself for these aspect ratios. The Chinese factories where these are being made aren't adding support unfortunately

[@liberdelta]

@@VrtuhubTech no I meant 1:1 as in native aspect ratio which you confirmed works . Thanks

[@Blasko-r9q]

Great video great guy!

[@VrtuhubTech]

Glad you think so!

[@marksmith1514]

You mentioned you have the 2k portable monitor from the same manufacturer, I also have a Lenovo, would be interested to know your thoughts on which is better 4k 60hz or 2k with 144hz

[@VrtuhubTech]

The 2k 144Hz is definitely the one you should be going for if you want something for general use, a second display for work or gaming activities. The 4k version is good but few will need it and at this screen size I couldn't visibly see a difference in image sharpness. The higher frame rate makes a noticeable difference in smoothness and cost less too. Everything else, including build quality seems to be the same. If you do end up purchasing this or another portable monitor please consider clicking on the affiliate link s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dk4MCAv as it helps to support this channel ☺️ thank you!

[@marksmith1514]

Thanks for the reply & advice!

[@shaikhhar6911]

I had this exact model ( non-touch version ) , worked great until it suddenly stopped working about after 7 months of usage..

[@VrtuhubTech]

Have you tried contacting the seller on Aliexpress. They claim to offer one year warranty but you'll need to return to China yourself. Please share your experience and goodluck.

[@piotrgraniszewski8544]

Does it support DDC/CI for software brightness control?

[@VrtuhubTech]

*update it is supported thanks to piotrgraniszewski for guiding me on how to verify 👌

[@piotrgraniszewski8544]

@@VrtuhubTech: No, I am talking about stuff like Monitorian in Windows Store. It talks to the display over the video connection (HDMI or DisplayPort) so you can change (and even automate) settings in the display without having to physically use the OSD! I asked the VChance store on AliExpress and I got an affirmative answer, but with Chinese stuff you never really know. My Asus PA148CTV supports DDC/CI, as do all my other non-portable displays. If a display supports it, you can usually toggle it in the OSD. But in your video I can only see the Freesync toggle and not the DDC/CI one. I got a cheapo Bimawen 16" 2560x1600 high refresh rate monitor on AliExpress and surprisingly it does not support DDC/CI, and DDC/CI is missing from the OSD as well. I use a piece of free software called "softMCCS" to determine if a monitor supports DDC/CI. You should give it a try! Also, thanks for the response!

[@piotrgraniszewski8544]

​@@VrtuhubTech No, I mean stuff like Monitorian in Windows Store. It talks to the display over the video connection (HDMI or DisplayPort) and allows you to change (or even automate!) display settings without having to physically use the OSD. Most of the displays support DDC/CI, but recently on AliExpress I got myself a Bimawen 16" 2560x1600 high refresh rate monitor and it didn't have it. Also, if a monitor supports DDC/CI, you can usually find a toggle for it in the OSD. I couldn't find the toggle in your video. I even asked one of the VCHANCE stores if their monitors support DDC/CI, but I do not fully trust their answer. You can never be sure with the off-brand stuff… I use softMCCS to determine if DDC/CI is enabled and working correctly. Thanks for the response, btw! PS DDC/CI is veeery handy for adjusting brightness of multiple displays at the same time. I have 4 displays connected to my PC.

[@piotrgraniszewski8544]

​@@VrtuhubTech: No, I mean stuff like Monitorian. It talks to the display over the video connection (HDMI or DisplayPort) and allows you to change (or even automate!) display settings without having to physically use the OSD. Most of the displays support DDC/CI, but some less known brands do not. Also, if a monitor supports DDC/CI, you can usually find a toggle for it in the OSD. I couldn't find the toggle in your video. I even asked one of the VCHANCE stores if their monitors support DDC/CI, but I do not fully trust their answer. You can never be sure with the off-brand stuff… I use softMCCS to determine if DDC/CI is enabled and working correctly. Thanks for the response, btw!.

[@VrtuhubTech]

I tried softMCCS and it works, DDC/CI is shown as supported and it lets me change the brightness and, OSD language, contrast colour preset, input device and a few other things though software. I had the monitor plugged in using a single USB-C cable when I tested this. *update Also tested with a HDMI cord and it still works :)

[@alex_smallet]

Does this monitor support pass-thru mode? I.e. - can I attach a USB C power supply to the monitor, then the monitor to a MacBook? My current portable monitor works this way and it takes one USB C connector on my MacBook which is used to power the Mac and connect the monitor. Also - what is the actual weight of the monitor?

[@VrtuhubTech]

I've tested this the other way around, with one USB-C cable to the monitor that's plugged into a laptop. The laptop powers the monitor, provides display out as well as audio, touch screen functionality and the side usb port for mouse/keyboard. All this using a single USB-C cable. I haven't tested this to see what would happen if a power brick was plugged directly into the monitor instead to power the monitor and charge a laptop device through pass through. As for the weight I'd say it's should be around the 0.93KG vchance are claiming for the touchscreen model.

[@JT_6233]

Yes, it does support that. But I can't tell you what the power limit is. I assume not more than 30 Watts. Edit: I tested it with Anker 737 Powerbank. Readout is around 70 Watts

[@TyroneFaehrmann]

Love the vids

[@VrtuhubTech]

Thank you

[@HamishClaxton]

Looking at purchasing this monitor. What other resolutions/refresh rates does the 4K version offer? Or is it stuck to 3840 x 2400? Can it do 1080p 120hz for instance?

[@VrtuhubTech]

Hi, I did try running the 4k Version at 1080p (1200p) as it runs at 120Hz but this is not natively supported. I had to use an application called CRU and this should also work with Nvidia control panel. You will need to set a custom resolution as it does not come with an official 1080p 120Hz profile, which means you can't run at 120Hz on PS5. If you do plan on making a purchase please consider clicking on my affiliate link as it helps to support this channel. Affiliate link - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DB8EFaH Also just to add VChanace sell a QHD version too which runs at 144Hz and supports 120FPs for use on PS5 and you'll save a bit of money. I have both and honestly I would get the QHD version unless you really need the 4k resolution.

[@HamishClaxton]

@@VrtuhubTech Thanks for getting back to me :) I'm also looking at the monitor for potential movie/TV watching whilst travelling and I think the detail of 4K would be beneficial here. Are you able to share what PPI both monitors are? Does the 4K version have a 2560 x 1440p mode (1600p)? If it does do you think you could use CRU to set it to 120Hz/144Hz?

[@VrtuhubTech]

To get the PPI you need to look at the resolution and screen size, which is 16 inchs. For 2560x1600 it's 170 PPI. For 3840x2400 it's 255 PPI. It's a nice display but it doesn't have a built in battery & it has to be connected to the source (laptop/computer) to play videos from. You can also plug it into some phone but it's limited to 1080P and you lose a lot of quality. I think you'll be better off getting a low end tablet for movie watching unless you really need a second monitor (with HDMI/USB-C DP) for work purposes. For movie watching under SDR the display is bright and vivid but if you want to watch HDR content the colours start to appear faded. This can be addressed on windows HDR colour management settings but you can't adjust colours natively in the display. 120Hz or 144Hz using CRU on the 4k model when set to 2560x1600 might be possible but in my past experience it usually isn't. I didn't test that though but I don't think its going to work and using CRU could cause damage with prolonged use at those overclocked frequencies. 2560x1600 at 60Hz works there's a native profile for that.

[@HamishClaxton]

@@VrtuhubTech Definitely interested in the portable monitor instead of a tablet. I have a laptop for work, a Switch for games as well as a Firestick 4K which I plan to use with the monitor. Thanks for the other information. Does the 2560x1600 mode on the 4K model look as sharp as the 2K model? In all honesty, I don't do too much gaming but the ability to have a 120 Hz option is a welcome addition for when I do. My main monitor is a AOC AGON AG493UCX2 which can do 5120x1440p @ 165 Hz - great monitor for work and games. Another thought, do you think a stylus would work on this monitor? Thinking about note taking with apps like OneNote.

[@VrtuhubTech]

Wow you've got a very well arranged setup. I see what you mean now, firestick doesn't support QHD. Also it doesn't support 16:10 so you'll have 16:9 with black bars. Audio ain't great but you have a 3.5mm headphone port. QHD on the 4k version looks about the same quality wise compared to the native QHD on QHD display. At these screen sizes it's different to tell apart. No stylus support, there are portable displays that have this but this one does not. A good example of one with stylus support is s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dej0pMj they also sell oled and other various monitors just be sure the stylus version is selected. Don't know much else about these besides the 4096 pressure stylus support.

[@gilssellig216]

hello , thantks for this review , i just boutgh it before to see your vidéo , and for the temperature of this screen still correct ? thanks and sorry for my bad english

[@VrtuhubTech]

If you double tap on the power button it brings up a menu, from there you can adjust the colour however you like.

[@gilssellig216]

hi thanks for your answer , but i was talking about the temperature of Fareineigth or celsius of the screen sorry for my bad english peace bro@@VrtuhubTech

[@VrtuhubTech]

At 7.00 you can see the screen settings if that is what you mean. Otherwise I'm not sure I understand. If you mean if the screen gets hot, at full brightness it can get a slightly warm but nothing out of the ordinary. My phone screen gets much warmer haha

[@gilssellig216]

thanks , yes i was talking about the warmer because others monitors screen get warmer than normal . Thanks a lot Bro . Peace

[@thanhlongkohat]

How's going with this monitor bro? Does it hold-up well? I plan to buy exact same one, my only concern is the durability of those tech stuff on Aliexpress.

[@VrtuhubTech]

Its holding up fine, it's a well made portable monitor but getting any sort of warrenty after 90 days will be difficult from Aliexpress. On the product page vchance are claiming to offer a 1 year international warrenty but there's no way to know if they are honoring that. Hope this helps

[@thanhlongkohat]

@@VrtuhubTech thanks bro, I wonder did you have to pay any custom fee when they ship the product to you?

[@VrtuhubTech]

Depends on your country and where you are but for me in the UK if the total is £135 or less aliexpress will tax you at checkout so you won't run into any unexpected custom fees. If it is over £135 aliexpress won't collect tax and you'll have to make your own arrangements. For me, in the UK that means customs will bill you before delivery but a lot of these items from aliexpress can slip through without tax/customs being added. Just bare in mind if it does get picked up by customs you'll need to pay tax and handling fees.

[@Nurmela1]

You think Aliexpress will be the future, or will people stay with big brands

[@VrtuhubTech]

AliExpress has some great stuff, like this monitor the stuff on Amazon costs more and doesn't match the specs or quality. Warranty could be a problem though if things go wrong and you gotta do your research before buying, some stuff are amazing and there's also a lot of junk there.

[@kubahal6]

What do You think about quality of the Samsung amoled version from VChance?

[@VrtuhubTech]

I have not tested that one but it seems to be popular, at least the 13.3 inch version. I think it's going to be good as I have the 4k and I have the QHD version and they are both really impressive.

[@kubahal6]

@@VrtuhubTech what do think about hdr capability of Yours 4k ips model?

[@VrtuhubTech]

Its good but I don't use it in HDR as it makes the desktop colours look a bit washed out in windows. You can adjust the HDR using the windows HDR calibration tool that makes everything look better. The OSD menu is also locked out (when HDR is on) so you have to calibrate from within your PC or app. When the HDR is on, you can experience HDR and you'll see a difference in light and dark spots in the scene. The oled version should perform much better in HDR, assuming it gets bright. If you do end up purchasing please consider using my affiliate link (even if you end up purchasing something else as it helps support my channel) I also have a written review in the description and this monitor does have DDC/CI support of that is useful for you.

[@JT_6233]

The OLED Screens are absolutely remarkable. Especially how bright they can get. HDR is possible... but again, it's just 550 nits (windows shows actually below 490 Nits) So I am not that impressed with HDR, maybe you need to configure it properly in Windows.

[@gabrielcorso]

Is this model compatible with VESA monitor supports? I’ve looked through some Vchance models, and I have seen nothing about this. Depending on the situation is a must have, for better positioning and economics. Got tempted by their claims on quality such as resolution, time response, contrast and HDR, but haven’t seen much about the brand yet.

[@VrtuhubTech]

There's no vesa mount on this monitor but you can buy monitor / tablet stands and place/rest the monitor down on.

[@gabrielcorso]

@@VrtuhubTech thanks for the answer! About the frame, is it metal or plastic? And about all those claims I mentioned above, did you feel they are true? Or found any way to measure?

[@VrtuhubTech]

@@gabrielcorso The frame, at least for my unit is metal (likely aluminum) & I believe many of their monitors are using this frame with different panels. I found the display to be very bright with vibrant colours but the monitor isn't calibrated. That's means you won't get natural colours right out of the box. The display can be manually calibrated though but I haven't been able to test their 100% DCI coverage. If you are after a monitor with Vesa support you nerd to look for one that has it wirrten on the specs sheet, and you can confirm by looking at the pictures. Like this oled one from vchance (affiliate link) has vesa mounts but no included kick stand s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dlpa9IV

[@ImagePNG-mu1hv]

Loved this, you got a sub from me :D

[@VrtuhubTech]

Love it thanks a lot!

[@helmyabdrahman]

It would be great if you could do a review of Ehomewei in the future

[@VrtuhubTech]

Hi, I did see those online but they are super expensive. I'm still buying all these monitors with my own money, and the affiliate commission is low (usually 3%) and most people don't click on them so it's hard to justify spending large amounts on a single portable monitors atm. I do have a 1080p 13 inch Oled and a QHD 144Hz monitor from bimawen that I'm aiming to review soon. Also have a 16 QHD from vchance that I still haven't reviewed (very similar to the 4k one)

[@tully2_]

Loving the professional videos! Keep it up my guy!

[@VrtuhubTech]

Appreciate it!

[@mndlgaming]

So where is that qhd version

[@VrtuhubTech]

That's definitely the more popular one, I'll make a review for it soon but it's generally the same as the 4k version but with a QHD 144hz panel

[@cle2301]

Hi, can you please help me. I bought this monitor (AU16T), but I can‘t get the touch functionality get working on Windows 11. Do I need to install some more drivers?

[@VrtuhubTech]

Which device are you using and are you plugged in using HDMI or USB C? You may need to connect a additional USB C cable between the devices for touch functionally to work. Try plugging in the USB C to usb A cable in too. You shouldn't need drivers.

[@JT_6233]

@@VrtuhubTech I think touch is only possible with USB-C to USB-C. It doesn't work (at least on my model) with HDMI and USB-C to USB A. USB-C to USB-C it works perfectly fine. But maybe you would need to configure the touch in Windows 11. There is a menu for that in the settings. Edit: Nvm it does work with an additional USB connection! But the touch then only seems to apply to the main screen, so you would need to configure that in Windows

[@diomiart]

Хотелось бы увидеть сравнение двух мониторов этой фирмы с 60Гц и 144Гц. Я в замешательстве, стоит ли переплачивать за монитор 60Гц? Я работаю с графикой.

[@VrtuhubTech]

I bought both actually, I would say at this screen size the QHD version is better because of the 144HZ. There's no visible difference in sharpness at these screen sizes. If you are working in graphics the colours are vibrant and display gets really bright :D but you should calibrate it if you can for the best colours. Don't forget to check out the full written review for more details, link in the description & If you do end up purchasing please consider clicking on my affiliate link (even if you order something else) as it helps support the channel. Thank you 👍

[@diomiart]

​@@VrtuhubTech Спасибо большое! Супер! Тогда, возьму экран с 144Гц. А на него есть партнерская ссылка?

[@VrtuhubTech]

Amazing thank you appreciate it. It's s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dk4MCAv but you can also click onto the 4k affiliate link but buy the QHD version I'll still get 3% commission for this. Appreciate it thank you again 😊

[@diomiart]

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[@VrtuhubTech]

I really appreciate that glad you enjoyed it ☺️

[@Twintx]

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NEAT

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[@taimazzam3055]

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[@KaidenSnow]

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[@oledevo]

I bought their oled screen. BEWARE - even though the product description says it's got dc dimming, it's not. It's pwm and it's so bad I can't even use it for one minute without feeling the headache and sore eyes. It really is that bad. If this doesn't bother you, the image quality is sublime so just go for it.

[@VrtuhubTech]

Wow thanks for the heads up, the 13 inch oled is actually there best seller and I was thinking if I should buy that too! It's just that I don't need it haha LCD is good enough for me and I'm worried about burn-in. If the description of the oled doesn't match the product you can always contact aliexpress or the seller and see if they can do something for you 👌

[@JT_6233]

@@VrtuhubTech Their OLED Models are EXCELLENT. I have the “su13to” from VCHANCE and the Image quality is insane. I have used the screen every day for the past few months now, and I can't complain about my eyes or brain hurting.

[@JT_6233]

@@VrtuhubTech One June 1st the screens will be on sale again. They have a new Model with a 16 inch 4k+ OLED screen which is 16:10. I will try to pick that up too, as well as the 144 HZ 2.5K 16:10 LCD Version they have in their lineup. The image and build quality on these screens is insane for that price.

[@VrtuhubTech]

@@JT_6233 I've got the 144Hz one still not done a review on that. I also bought a 13.3 Inch oled 1080p from Bimawen it looks great!

[@JT_6233]

​@@VrtuhubTech The 16 inch version? Pls make a review! But I will receive mine in about a month or so too! I just ordered the new 16 inch 4k OLED Panel and the 144 Hz 16 inch one. That was really expensive (+ upcoming import fees), but still waayy cheaper and better build quality than what is available on Amazon for example. For probably (I just checked) at least 3x the price. Yeah, I was looking at the 13.3 inch Bimawen OLED panel for a very long time a few months back, when I stumbled across VCHANCE. In the end, I thought that 4x the resolution for around 2x the price is worth it :D

[@lrnzccn5378]

Ok not being an expert, but such a shallow review (e.g., sRGB makes the colours brighter... Do you have some understanding of what sRGB, Adobe RGB, etc are??) is a clickbait. Sorry, do your homework a little bit more!!

[@VrtuhubTech]

It makes the colours brighter on this portable monitor 😅 if you listen the review you can see me saying it ain't actually calibrated and the presets don't actually correspond to the values.. So SRGB ain't actually SRGB, Adobe RGB don't look like Adobe RGB etc.. You'll have to manually calibrate it as these presets are all over the place.