Uperfect 16 inch 2K 120hz Portable Monitor Review (M160C01)

‪@UPERFECT‬ delivers another great portable monitor that may be my favorite portable monitor so far. I can't wait to see how these monitors improve over the coming years but where there out right now is incredible. I do think you could use some of these as a primary monitor if you wanted to. Links are below so you can pick this up along with some of the accessories like the monitor stands and arms Uperfect has. Let me know if you have any questions about this in the comment section.
Uperfect 16inch 120hz 2k (M160C01):
amzn.to/3s1vkFk
Uperfect 17.3 inch 144hz Monitor:
amzn.to/3OOlFuJ
Uperfect leg stand: amzn.to/3Yuavyp
Uperfect Platform stand:
amzn.to/3KACXZQ

[@stonefist]

I am using this in portrait mode, along with my 27" monitor 1440p. it has been phenomenal and has saved me a ton of desk space!

[@leonthesleepy]

how do u prop it into portrait mode? do u need to buy a seperate stand?

[@IsoMacintosh]

oh, been thinking of a similar setup, it`s about the same height as a 27 inch monitor right?

[@TattedThomasGaming]

I game on this monitor daily. I don’t regret this purchase one bit.

[@stoichr3324]

What console are you using this on?

[@TattedThomasGaming]

@@stoichr3324 Xbox series X and Nintendo switch

[@KWandles]

Nice. Do you have any recommendations on color settings? I just got the 17.3 one been on the series s.

[@yanivsitelcool8867]

Does it work 120 fps on Xbox series x?

[@legacygraal1270]

@@yanivsitelcool8867yes

[@687donny]

I have a 18inch 2k portable Monitor and Samsung dex looks AMAZING i love portable monitors more then i thought i would i dont even use my phone without the portable monitor when im at home

[@Unlockerz]

I like the fact that it doesn’t needca battery. Only the plug for when in use, i had a forhelp monitor but it didn’t last long cause of the battery life lasting only 4 1/2 hours.

[@zorglub76]

Got this monitor, and it's almost perfect. Look and feel is excellent. It's light. Colours and brightness are great. The only downside is quality control.... The first monitor that arrived had damaged backlighting. It had 4 brighter spots on the screen right at the place where vesa mount screws are supposed to go (I didn't attach any mounts, so it wasn't me, and it wasn't the postman). UPerfect's support was kind enough to replace that monitor, but the next one that arrived had a problem connecting over usb - it constantly connects and disconnects from the laptop (no matter if I add a power supply or not). I won't be replacing it, because everything else (including HDMI) works. Just be aware that these things happen.

[@linkonprime]

Just ordered one. I like the aspect ratio because I do graphic design. That aspect ratio will be helpful for my work purposes.

[@EricTungCom]

16:10 is highly desirable for productivity, and many high end laptop manufacturers are switching from 16:9 to 16:10

[@abysmal_wolf]

Totally agree. I'm planning to use this for my work.

[@abysmal_wolf]

Thanks for the review. I don't think I'll have a problem with 16:10. Great review!

[@BboyDaquack]

thanks for the review! i just ordered one to use in class for school. think it'll do the job well.

[@joseramirezmorales4634]

Thanks for the review, really appreciate it!

[@Mario7p]

16:10 is nice for browsing and lets you play all those older game titles better than 16:9, specially older consoles with 4:3 ratios. Unless you exclusively wanna consume video it is a more versatile resolution imo. I like doing other things also, and the tiny black bars on actual 16:9 content are non issue. But a 16:9 screen looks horrible for gta san andreas while 16:10 looks chef kiss. and thats just a example. Morrowind another I tried recently.

[@DisTurbedSimulations]

Thanks for the review, been looking for a new portable monitor to replace the cheap aliexpress one I had that died after a few months use

[@jb_Dominguez]

I own this monitor... and I am going to buy another one for my new consile... is amazing

[@ItsBrown__]

Is there any noticeable input lag/delay for games?

[@jb_Dominguez]

@@ItsBrown__ not that i can say... I am totally happy with it

[@O.A-bq3kf]

I def recommend buying rn as it has an offer 24 buffs less

[@captmaverickable]

I have this monitor. It has been a perfect 2nd monitor for desktop use. I like to use it to display HWInfo when gaming. OR when I want to have a guide open. The colors are really good and it gets plenty bright. It's not the best for console use at it does stretch the image. The Arzopa G1 works better for that use case. I use a Cable Matters Displayport to USB-C cable as it has to be bi-directional.

[@englucio]

Those who bought this monitor, did you made any fine tuning? I guess the default settings looks too washed for me. My default is brightness 0, black level 20, contrast 60 and color temo warm. What do you think about these settings?

[@deano852]

Are you still using this monitor? What settings did you go with? I just got the 16.1" 1080p version, but the colours look very washed out compared to my other monitors.

[@manoj238]

This monitor sells for about $145 at Amazon. Under a different make it sells less than half the price for $70 at Walmart: AZMIOR Portable Monitor 16" 2K Gaming Monitor For USB C QHD Screen 400Nit Display 120Hz. The pictures and representations are almost identical. I believe they are same displays selling under a different name.

[@Frogger1400]

Or maybe just a sweatshop scam 🤫

[@hazcotube]

Great review

[@jonathanhersey8313]

How is the motion response? Is there a lot of blur? Is the input lag also commendable? I'd like a number on the response time. They say it's 9 ms black to white.

[@ItsBrown__]

It's unfortunate when KZbinrs don't respond to important comments like these

[@cursedkeyboard1362]

I wish I could get one of these

[@xXComix_GamingXx]

I'll use this with my rog ally x

[@chawk2339]

Nice video but probably should turn off auto white balance when switching through the modes

[@cyberletho]

This would be great for Disney+ Imax enhanced movies.

[@natthanlee9914]

Can you slide the back of the case up and down the back of the monitor? That way you might be able to adjust to get to more angles.

[@CincoQuallity]

How well has this held up? I'm not familiar with UPerfect. Also, how would 720p/1080p 60hz look on this? I'm interested in purchasing a portable monitor for my Xbox 360/PS3.

[@danielmgh]

Thank you for the video. Does it work with G-sync using HDMI cable?

[@olddadagamer]

yes

[@spike178]

Mines better £410 though but worth it Viewsonic 15.6 oled. The better stand and cover is worth £100 to me also 3 year warranty.

[@briipoah]

Does the 25ms response time not affect gameplay?

[@O.A-bq3kf]

Would it be good for switch 2? It just revealed 3days ago

[@1UpNerdcore]

Should be good for the switch 2 👍🏻

[@consumedsoul]

The Amazon listing for this model indicates that it’s not 400nits not 500nits?

[@andrewferk]

I purchased this monitor in the last week off Amazon, but I'm not certain I got the correct model. When I use it with my macbook pro via usb-c, I'm seeing the option for 120hz and 144hz. I cannot find anywhere in the product listing about it supporting 144hz, and it hasn't been mentioned in any other comments. As far as I can tell, there is no way to verify the model of the product. There is no model number on the device itself or within the OSD. Personally, I'm liking whatever monitor I actually got. With my macbook pro, I'm able to display 1600p@144hz and power the monitor with full brightness using a single cable. At 60hz or 120hz, I'm also able to enable HDR. Personally, I don't think it's bright enough for HDR, or you may just need a really dark room. I'm curious what the difference is between the game modes (Standard, FPS, and RTS). FPS and RTS seem to increase the brightness.

[@EchtKerim]

Hey, are you still satisfied with this monitor?

[@marcuszambito]

This device supports 144hz over usb-c connection, 120hz with hdmi connection

[@Kvin1871]

Heya! Just checking if you're still using this monitor and if it's still working well or any problems? Thanks!

[@PokemanTrucker]

I just picked mine up on eBay for 109. They factory direct and cut out the middle man so you get it even cheaper.

[@831BARCELONA]

Link?

[@rajyavardhansingh4491]

Wow

[@quannahroush32]

Is there a link

[@EVILSIRIUS]

i was able to get mine used for 58$ plus about 15$ in shipping. came pristine with no issues, but i am wondering if its possible to use ALM with it on ps5.

[@jinorelova]

Bro you dont just mention stuff like this without providing the link 👁👁

[@Christian-sx4nm]

I connected this monitor to my MacBook Air and set the sound to come from the monitor but when ever I play any type of media the audio is sped up drastically. Has anyone else experienced this? And if so have you found a fix, thank you in advance!

[@nathanielsolis2229]

Hi! Do you think this monitor is a great option for a steam deck in your opinion? Thanks!

[@1UpNerdcore]

I do 👍🏻

[@Jose-ue3bu]

what's the freesync range of this monitor? Thanks

[@Chris-vx3bd]

I can’t get 1440 120hz only 1080 120hz. Am I missing something?

[@raczyk]

Wait, who makes the actual LLC d panel? Would it be Samsung or some other company?

[@Motawa88]

Does it work without a separate power cable on a MacBook? With thunderbolt?

[@boostedvS-vb3cl]

Has anyone noticed a white ghosting/haze on the bottom of the screen where the magnetic case is snapped on the back? I know most newer panels aren't effected by magnets at all. I'm not sure about this display though?

[@DiscoCentral]

Hey Steven & everyone, anyone know how to have Smarters on your Phone & then throw the screen to a portable monitor?

[@Phornax7]

Can I use a typical 5V 2A portable phone charger to power this or do I need to buy a portable laptop power bank?

[@PedroAznarez99]

How is the brightness for outdoor use?

[@1UpNerdcore]

It’s not a high but panel so it’s okay but not great in super bright light

[@nn5n]

Thank you for great review! Beautiful quality of video! I have a question about using of this device. I have Steam Deck, which contain 1 USB C port. If I connect this monitor via USB C and connect charging to monitor USB C port, it will charge Steam Deck also. I I should use USB Hub with PD?…

[@1UpNerdcore]

It won’t charge it unfortunately

[@nn5n]

@@1UpNerdcore thank you for your answer!

[@deniskovalenko1993]

What can you say about response time 25 ms ?

[@XGiveMeLibertyX]

Think I’m gonna go with the 18 inch version of this I travel for work and would like to bring my PS5 with me. That 16 x 10 aspect ratio is going to give me black bars I think so I’d rather have the bigger screen.

[@claysk8z]

I bought this monitor and had a plan to connect a 15ft hdmi mini cable to it so I can game comfortably in bed and this plan is completely failing. I’m in the rabbit hole of learning about hdmi cables and hdmi mini cables and I’m not finding much info or anyone that seems to be having the nuanced issue of connecting a long hdmi mini cable to a portable monitor lol

[@rjpajaron]

I planned to buy this on xmas. But, can it rotate to portrait for code review and working on dense code?

[@1UpNerdcore]

Yes 👍🏻

[@muehleisenalex]

Is it with freesync? Have a ally x

[@raczyk]

Is text and reading not clearer on an IPS pannel than a OLED? But then I wonder id text on OLED the same that of the text quality found on the AMOLED as found on cell phones.

[@1UpNerdcore]

Depends on the sub pixel layout and pixel density of the screen

[@mirassama4604]

is it worth it to get 2k on 16 inches? in compare to FHD like is it really noticeable on small screens?

[@staytunedwithkyle]

Well I would say it depends, FHD/1080p is going to look okay on most devices but when it comes to 2k 120hz on 16 inches it shows a step up in clarity because you are getting more pixels giving a more crispier image. So you would most likely see a difference if you compared the two even on a small screen.

[@mirassama4604]

@@staytunedwithkyle thank you, ig that’s mean I need to get my self a better graphic card more than a screen, my crap one can’t even deal with a 2k

[@1UpNerdcore]

It’s noticeable in person. Kyle summarized it really good 👍🏻

[@englucio]

Plus the price difference is very small

[@Chachagone]

Are you using a switch for demonstration. I have an old switch. Would you recommend this monitor for switch.

[@1UpNerdcore]

The quality won’t be as good as an OLED for the picture but it’ll be good for a larger image

[@marceloarias7008]

Do you recommend it for a standard switch? By the way, what is the game that appeared on the screen where I rode a mechanical bird?

[@1UpNerdcore]

The game is horizon forbidden west Yea it’s good for the switch 👍🏻

[@keyusergg7517]

When you connect it to the PS5, can you play a game on this monitor, while playing other game on TV, also connected to the same PS5?

[@1UpNerdcore]

No, consoles can’t to dual or duplicate monitors

[@raczyk]

Would 500 minutes of brightness be good enough to use in the car during the day?

[@1UpNerdcore]

Minutes? You mean nits? 500 is okay but not great for full sun. It should be okay in the car but if direct sunlight is on it you’d need 1000-2000 nits like phones have

[@p-rock9316]

The link in your description links to a 16:9 monitor

[@1UpNerdcore]

The listing on Amazon is wrong. This is common with tech listing specifications on Amazon. Check some of the reviews, people think it’s 16:9 and don’t like finding out it’s 16:10 when they get it.

[@p-rock9316]

@@1UpNerdcore I bought this a few days ago before coming across your review, and it's definitely a 16:9 monitor. I had it on a list for a few months specifically because it was one of the few 16:10 portables with a 120hz refresh rate, but I was finally able to unbox and set it up today. Maybe they were shipping 16:10s before, but they aren't now. I was able to find a 16:10 on their website, they're calling it the UPlays C2

[@keithjmclaren]

Can you run this monitor on a single usb-c to provide both power and video on a single connection? I see you always have two connections.

[@1UpNerdcore]

You’ll need both 👍🏻

[@ajcgpol]

Does it hold the settings after disconnecting from power? Got a 2year old portable and every time I turn it on I have to up the brightness all the way again 😑😑

[@1UpNerdcore]

It kept my settings 👍🏻

[@pdgiddie]

Do you get power delivery through this monitor? And it always needs a power source, right? It can't be powered from the source device at all?

[@1UpNerdcore]

It needs a power source unless the device specifically can give enough power out and has the ports to do so. For instance a monitor with two usb type c ports where one could deliver power and another could do video. Or a desktop that could power it. Most likely rare they have that setup for either of those though.

[@pdgiddie]

@@1UpNerdcore Sorry, I'm still a bit confused. There's two things I'd like to check here: 1. It uses Thunderbolt/USB4 Alt Mode for the display signal, but the single USB cable isn't enough to power the monitor. Does the additional power cable need to support PD? If so, what is the minimum power required? 2. If it needs to be plugged in for power, can it not power the source device via PD? If not, this is a big limitation, because the source device probably can't be charged whilst its USB C port is being used for the display signal.

[@Bing-nw8ec]

Does it support macOS devices like MacBook Air?

[@SvGPlayer831]

the steam deck oled is 16: 10 so it would be perfect

[@defunct32]

Can you use a Powerbank to power the monitor instead of hooking it up to a power outlet?

[@1UpNerdcore]

You should be able to as long as it meets the power requirements

[@MikeSimpson1]

Great review. It's too bad you can't use DeX. Samsung is killing it and this is a perfect use case for their desktop experience. You should switch to Samsung and Android. So much better. Thank you.

[@dsauneni]

That is a cool monitor

[@1UpNerdcore]

Great for traveling and small spaces 👍🏻

[@nossaparty]

Ele suporta mesmo 120hz em jogos com suporte para 120fps???

[@raczyk]

I'd like to use a portable monitor with Samsung decks which has an aspect ratio of 16 / 9. If using a monitor with an aspect ratio of 16 / 10, would the image look bad or skewed?

[@1UpNerdcore]

No, it’ll put black bars around it if forced into 16:9

[@raczyk]

@@1UpNerdcore So is 16:9 the way to go for dex? I mean for office work it's nice to have that extre height for spreadsheets etc. I'm surprised there is no option to run dex in 16:10?

[@DjTreyCash]

Great body bro what game was you playing when you was flying that bird?

[@1UpNerdcore]

Horizon forbidden west

[@Ch4os4ever]

Between the 2k 144hz and 4k 60hz which you guys think is best? Also is Uperfect a decent brand?

[@1UpNerdcore]

2k 144hz. Uperfect is a solid brand

[@tommyemanuel0_187]

Hey I need help with this monitor I try to plug in to my samsung galaxy book 4 and didn’t work idk what happened and try with my ps4 and didn’t work the monitor doesn’t show me no signal in the screen

[@1UpNerdcore]

Without being there in person I can’t try to diagnose it. Make sure it’s plugged into a good power source. Swap out the hdmi or usb c input cables. If that doesn’t work reach out to Uperfect

[@iLommel]

11:20 Don't you need HDMI 2.1 for 120 hz with 2k?

[@bostonquad2068]

No 2.0

[@joeysevilla8758]

using hdmi cable capped at 60Hz?, i tried mine connected to GPD G1 EGPU using HDMI to Mini HDMI but it only show 60Hz

[@1UpNerdcore]

It shouldn’t be. I can’t work through the issue without being there in person though.

[@a.m.a.z.o.a.n.a]

I bought the 15.6" portabile monitor with touch screen with a special offer of 3 years of warranty, about 2 years ago. A few mounths ago the monitor starter glitching regardless if the confecționate was via usb-c or hdmi, to a point that the monitor is not usuable. I have wrote countless e-mails and even sent a few videos clearly showing the problem but they do not answer. Plus the AI robot on the website is usuless. Don't but from them unless you have a few hundred dollars to waste

[@chrisassassin5447]

So is the only way to change the setting by connecting to a computer? I bought this to play my ps5 and I don’t own a computer so I feel like I’m stuck not being able to even change the brightness

[@1UpNerdcore]

What I’m showcasing is the panel menu settings on the display not windows settings. You can also adjust the brightness in the PS5 settings and individual games on PS5.

[@chrisassassin5447]

@@1UpNerdcore nvm I figured out how to adjust the settings on the display itself. The little round nub actually clicks too and that makes the settings come up

Is there any solution for vertical usage on second screen scenario ? Any portable vesa stand or like this?

[@1UpNerdcore]

Yea I believe they sell some on their website

[@leonthesleepy]

Im guessing the included stand doesnt allow for vertical standing?

[@1UpNerdcore]

You could but it would be wonky

[@flixz1]

How do you factory reset the monitor can someone pls help me out

[@j.ctheanimated1146]

The 16 inch you linked does not match the one you have . I ordered it and got a whole different monitor, just thought you should know. This one was thinner and the screen looked different

[@1UpNerdcore]

They updated their model number info and the specs match so I’m assuming it’s the same model with some subtle upgrades

[@j.ctheanimated1146]

Question , would an oled ,like the innocn 13.3 1080p , look and perform better than this? I don’t know if I should get the uperfect 18in 144hz or the oled , please help 🙏

[@AQUA-qj9fb]

Can i use this with q playstation 4?

[@IFGARRETT]

Does it cut off any part of the screen doing 1440p on ps5?

[@abstraction6212]

Bass Speakers?

[@dominiquerichardson]

any thoughts for a protable monitor for photo and video editing?

[@1UpNerdcore]

Look for the most color accurate ones with large color gamuts

[@adamduthu3652]

Can you get 120hz on ps5?

[@1UpNerdcore]

Watch the video and find out 👍🏻

[@tommyw2083]

Yes

[@Anilab_523Anilab_52]

Do u need a pc for thid

[@SpazTheGamer]

just bought this

[@أسامة-ذ3ق8ظ]

What do you think?

[@SpazTheGamer]

yeah its pretty good @@أسامة-ذ3ق8ظ

[@SpazTheGamer]

@@أسامة-ذ3ق8ظ yeah great for my steam deck.

[@oorinxx]

How do you like the speaker?

[@1UpNerdcore]

I think they’re pretty good 👍🏻

[@Rekt-ui7pq]

Will this monitor cut out while playing Xbox? I seen a review where this would happen and plugging the monitor into a power source helped instead of using USB type-C to power the monitor

[@1UpNerdcore]

The usb type c to an adapter is the power source. As long as there’s adequate power it should be fine. Plugging the type c into something else that can power devices like a monitor with such capabilities should do just fine also as long as it’s adequate power.

[@Rekt-ui7pq]

@@1UpNerdcore ok gotcha thanks for the reply.

[@Rekt-ui7pq]

@@1UpNerdcore also will this monitor display input lag? Or any latency issues as compared to playing on a modern 4k TV?

[@ItsBrown__]

​@@Rekt-ui7pqI wonder this too, this is my only worry

[@HellsinkyNuminatiCeo]

It was hard to decide what to get I wanted something 4K but didn’t wanna spend that much I figure 2k at that size has to be ok anyone using this with an rog alloy? If so how is it…

[@1UpNerdcore]

4k would be overkill at this size. It’ll work good with the ROG ally.

[@breakingthron3s]

Does the PS5 downscale it to 1440p? Also, I purchased the same model from the link you posted (separately) and the model is actually different than the Uplay C2, per customer support. Just a heads up to anyone that uses the link. I'm currently looking into buying the C2 from the uperfect website though.

[@1UpNerdcore]

I believe the discontinued this for the upgraded version which is basically the same. PS5 does 1440p but it’ll look likes it’s 4k because of the pixel density.

[@lookoutside6032]

@@1UpNerdcorewhat about if is PS4? And what kind of games can it not handle

[@charleyweinhardt]

can you confirm a difference between this and the c2?

[@alfandykusendra3017]

Hii , can this portable monitor connect to mobile phone ? Like redmagic 8 pro ?

[@1UpNerdcore]

Yes 👍🏻

[@Journeyman1169]

What is the input lag on this portable monitor?

[@ItsBrown__]

I want to know this too if there is input lag for shooter games

[@karabinas]

Would this go well with the Lenovo Legion Go?

[@1UpNerdcore]

Yes 👍🏻

[@sentrycod2373]

16 : 10 is a feature bro. Not a con 😂😂

[@1UpNerdcore]

Until console players complain about black bars on the screen or when using it with some phones. It’s all about everyone’s personal preference.

[@caleb6373]

will the stock charger work with 120hz ?

[@1UpNerdcore]

You mean the usb type c cable? Yes it will work

[@willlee9550]

What is the response time of this monitor?

[@1UpNerdcore]

120hz like the thumbnail says…

[@ItsBrown__]

​@@1UpNerdcorethat's the refresh rate not the response time ..

[@MMAKLIPS]

@@1UpNerdcorebruh..

[@MMAKLIPS]

@@1UpNerdcorehe said rt not hz

[@Skitboy37]

Does it charge the steam deck, while u play on the steam deck

[@1UpNerdcore]

No unfortunately

[@englucio]

But it charges the Nintendo Switch when the monitor is connected to the power brick

[@sparky2119]

Does it support hdmi 2.1?

[@UnFrSaKn]

That’s what I’m wondering.

[@sparky2119]

@@UnFrSaKn I found out that it does.

[@UnFrSaKn]

@@sparky2119 I just ordered one anyway because it looks really good. Great to know though!

[@Treven_over]

I need one cuz I’m stuck with nun and I’m broke

[@pinoyteam6417]

Howdy. This question is for anyone that can answer. I usually play COD Warzone mobile on my Galaxy Tab S8+ with an Xbox controller, and it's also cellular with a 12.4" screen. But at home, I'd like a bigger screen when I play if possible. Can I use this portable monitor with my Tab S8+? Also, how do I charge my Tab S8+ if I can use the monitor? Thanks for any help in advance.

[@jorgee4659]

Yes u can, just conect it via USB C, and the other u can Charge it with mini dock

[@pinoyteam6417]

@jorgee4659 howdy. I ended up figuring it out. My daughter left to work in Spain as a teacher and she left behind a 65w laptop charger with a usb-c end. I used that on the monitor and hooking up the tablet to the monitor, everything charges like it should. I'm happy with this monitor. Also, tyvm for replying.

[@shableep]

Can this work with a single USB-C cable?

[@1UpNerdcore]

There’s no battery so you need to power it via the usb c cable

[@shableep]

@@1UpNerdcore Got it. So I can plug a single USB-C cable into it and it'll provide power and video?

[@JamesShakya-hw5nf]

is the monitor touch screen??

[@1UpNerdcore]

No

[@MrR4ge89]

Can it run off the power of a Samsung Galaxy Fold 5?

[@1UpNerdcore]

No would be my assumption but I have no way of testing that

[@MrR4ge89]

@1UpNerdcore thank you for response. I will keep researching.