ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACE 15.6" Dark Gray 2024
Screen 15.600000381469727"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 60 Hz
response time ms 5
27 Overall Score
Price CA$141
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong portability (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
Cons
- Below average color (0th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (16th percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Owner sentiment has held steady over time
62/100Our AI sentiment read
- Q2 202671/100
Buyers praised the resolution, lightweight design, and easy USB-C connectivity for travel. One return due to DisplayLink driver incompatibility and a wobbly stand. Some noted the cover-stand needs careful adjustment for proper angle.
- Excellent resolution, lightweight, and easy USB-C plug-and-play setup.
- Cover-stand works after adjustment but feels less sturdy and may require care.
- DisplayLink driver incompatibility caused mirroring only; stand unstable without correct setup.
- Great for travel; fits in laptop sleeve; includes USB 3.0 adapter for versatility.
- Q3 202567/100
Buyers praise portability, brightness, and build quality for travel use, but one buyer notes it's unsuitable for gaming.
- Lightweight, bright, and rugged design praised for travel.
- Easy setup with laptop; cover works as stand and protector.
- Versatile for productivity but not intended for gaming.
- One buyer rejects it for not meeting gaming needs.
Based on 18 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 220 nits |
| Color Gamut | 262K Colors (6-Bit) |
| Color Depth | 6-Bit |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 0 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | No |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Power | 8 |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACE 15.6" | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | Dell S2725QC | BenQ MA270U | Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx | Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 15.600000381469727 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 480 | 120 | 60 | 240 | 160 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 8 | 5 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | - | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium | - | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACE 15.6" | 0.1 | 99.2 | 21.7 | 24.5 | 10 | 16.1 | 22.4 | 41.9 | 95.4 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 83 | 63.3 | 79.4 | 73.8 | 95.4 | 91.9 | 99.8 | 98.4 | 99.4 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 76.8 | 79.3 | 90 | 73.8 | 95.4 | 91.9 | 45.9 | 89.9 | 95.4 |
| BenQ MA270U Compare | 93.6 | 83 | 90 | 73.8 | 95.4 | 91.9 | 22.4 | 98.1 | 90.6 |
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx Compare | 92.7 | 60.8 | 72.8 | 73.8 | 95.4 | 91.9 | 94.8 | 92.9 | 78.1 |
| Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA Compare | 87.3 | 79.3 | 90 | 87.2 | 74.5 | 91.9 | 78.5 | 89.9 | 71.2 |
Price
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Price History
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