Host compatibility
Tom's Hardware connected it to a Mac mini, a MacBook Air and an MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld, each over one USB-C cable carrying power and video.
ASUS ZenScreen OLED MQ16FC
A 16-inch 1920 x 1200 OLED with a mini-HDMI input, so it also works with laptops whose USB-C ports carry no video. Tom's Hardware measured modest brightness.
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ASUS ZenScreen OLED MQ16FC with power adapter, two USB-C cables, mini-HDMI to HDMI cable and sleeve
ASUS ZenScreen OLED MQ16FC with power adapter, two USB-C cables, mini-HDMI to HDMI cable and sleeve
What works. What doesn't.
Connection and power
If the laptop USB-C port lacks DisplayPort Alt Mode, ASUS says to use HDMI for video and power the monitor through its other USB-C port. ASUS says an external adapter can improve brightness and stability. Full 65W pass-through needs a 90W adapter.
Panel
Tom's Hardware measured 140 nits in the default Standard mode and 271 nits in User Mode, below the 300-nit rating and dimmer than two rivals it compared.
Mounting and portability
Tom's Hardware found the kickstand stiff enough to hold its angle. It also has a quarter-inch tripod socket and weighs 1.5 pounds.
Drivers and software
ASUS says no drivers are needed on Windows, macOS or Linux. Auto-rotation uses its DisplayWidget Center software.
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