ASUS MB17AHG
A 144Hz refresh rate with FreeSync Premium on a portable 17.3-inch IPS panel delivers smooth, tear-free visuals uncommon in travel monitors. Its ultrathin 7 mm profile, dual USB-C ports for cable management, and an integrated L-shaped kickstand make it a practical laptop screen extender. This display is best for hybrid workers and gamers who need a high-refresh secondary screen that can easily move between home and office setups.
Screen 17.299999237060547"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 144 Hz
response time ms 5
adaptive sync FreeSync Premium
48 Overall Score
Price CA$933
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong portability (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong color (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
- Below average feature (25th percentile)
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 17.3" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 |
| USB-C | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | NA |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 1/4-inch threaded tripod socket |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Power | 18 |
| Weight | 1.3 kg / 2.8 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS MB17AHG | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 17.299999237060547 | 44.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | OLED | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 144 | 165 | 240 | 360 | 240 | 280 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS MB17AHG | 66.8 | 97.1 | 22 | 24.7 | 55.7 | 62.2 | 94 | 31.8 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.5 | 79.6 | 99.8 | 97.4 | 91.9 | 97 | 97.6 | 95.6 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.2 | 63.6 | 79.3 | 87.4 | 91.9 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 99.4 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 92.4 | 46.7 | 79.3 | 74.1 | 91.9 | 99.7 | 89.9 | 95.6 |
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA Compare | 87.3 | 63.6 | 97.9 | 87.4 | 91.9 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 71.7 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.7 | 81.9 | 79.3 | 74.1 | 91.9 | 99.4 | 96.3 | 99.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$933
Newegg.ca 1 offer From CA$933
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Price History
Usage Scores
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