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ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACE 15.6" Dark Gray 2024

★★★★★ 4.6 (2,930)
Screen 15.600000381469727"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 60 Hz
response time ms 5
ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACE 15.6" Dark Gray 2024 monitor
27 Overall Score
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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

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Based 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 readmedium confidence · 19 sources · May 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q2 '21: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '23: 3.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '23: 1.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '26: 5.0★ · 7 reviews11112327Q2 '21Q1 '23Q2 '23Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews
  1. Q2 202671/1005.0★8 reviews

    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.
  2. Q3 202567/1003 reviews

    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

Performance Percentiles

Color 0.1
Portability 99.2
Display 21.7
Feature 24.5
User Sentiment 10
Ergonomic 16.1
Performance 22.4
Connectivity 41.9
Social Proof 95.4

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 Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA HP OMEN 27qs G2
Screen Size 15.600000381469727 27 27 27 27 27
Resolution 1920 x 1080 2560 x 1440 3840 x 2160 2560 x 1440 3840 x 2160 2560 x 1440
Panel Type IPS OLED IPS IPS IPS IPS
Refresh Rate 60 480 120 240 160 280
Response Time Ms 5 0.029999999329447746 8 0.5 1 1
Adaptive Sync - FreeSync Premium Pro FreeSync Premium FreeSync Premium G-Sync Compatible G-Sync Compatible
Hdr - DisplayHDR True Black 400 HDR DisplayHDR 400 DisplayHDR 400 DisplayHDR 400
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product ColorPortabilityDisplayFeatureUser SentimentErgonomicPerformanceConnectivitySocial Proof
ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACE 15.6" 0.199.221.724.51016.122.441.995.4
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare 8363.379.473.895.491.999.898.499.4
Dell S2725QC Compare 76.879.39073.895.491.945.989.995.4
Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx Compare 92.760.872.873.895.491.994.892.978.1
Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA Compare 87.379.39087.274.591.978.589.971.2
HP OMEN 27qs G2 Compare 79.846.572.873.895.491.991.489.999.4

Price

Value & Pricing

From $104 5 offers across 4 retailers
B&H Photo 2 offers From $104
Adorama 1 offer From $167
Amazon 1 offer From $179
Best Buy 1 offer From $181

Price History

New Refurbished
$50 $100 $150 $200 $250 May 3May 30Jul 18Aug 23Oct 11 $179

Usage Scores

Overall (26.7)Gaming (18)Office (30.7)Creative (14.1)Portable (80.4)Professional (15.5)Entertainment (17.7)

A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.

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