Product Comparison: ASUS MB168B vs ASUS MB168B+
General Specifications
Brand
ASUS
ASUS
Model
MB168B
MB168B+
Origin
China
China
About the Product
The 15.6-inch MB168B portable USB-powered monitor needs just one USB cable for both its video signal and power to deliver up to a 1366 x 768 Full HD resolution. Thanks to the higher bandwidth of USB 3.0, experience fast, fluid images.
15.6-inch Full HD portable USB-powered monitor with a single USB 3.0 cable for power and data transmission. World’s slimmest and lightest USB monitor with a sleek and metallic finish. Auto-rotating display bundled with the ASUS Smart Case – a two-way adjustable stand and protective sleeve.
Key Specs
Screen Size
15.6 in.
15.6 in.
Resolution
1366 x 768
1920 x 1080
Response Time
11 ms
11 ms
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
60 Hz
What customers say about "Key Specs"
ASUS MB168B Portable Monitor
- Very slim, USB powered, decent resolution - not very bright.
- Portability is perfect. Screen resolution is decent.
- It has better color and resolution than my Lenovo ThinkPad monitor.
- Great screen but resolution is not super high.
- Resolution is not great. I would return if I could.
ASUS MB168B+ Portable Monitor
- No other monitor has a higher resolution (1920x1080) on a 15.6" screen. Great resolution.
- 1920 x 1080 is a big plus. Good resolution.
- I happened to hear about this super hi-resolution (1920 x 1080).
- The resolution is extremely crisp and the refresh rate is a decent 60hz.
- I was definitely expecting to have to settle to get a portable monitor with 1080 resolution.
Size & Weight
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Color
Black
Black
Height
9.29 in.
9.29 in.
Width
14.92 in.
14.92 in.
Depth
0.31 in.
0.31 in.
Weight
1.76 pounds
1.76 pounds
Display
Display Type
WLED
WLED
Panel Type
TN
TN
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Contrast Ratio
500:1
600:1
Brightness
200 cd/m²
250 cd/m²
Color Supported
262K
262K
View Angle Vertical
65 °
120 °
View Angle Horizontal
90 °
140 °
Curved Display
No
No
Anti-Glare
No
No
What customers say about "Display"
ASUS MB168B Portable Monitor
- Has great crisp colors and I'm very happy with it.
- Decent quality color. It's super light in weight.
- I think the colors are very good and sharp.
- If you need a monitor with great color and picture quality, this may not be for you.
- The colors on this screen are totally washed out.
ASUS MB168B+ Portable Monitor
- The display is sharp, contrast is good.
- The resolution is fine, and colors and viewing angles are surprisingly good for a TN monitor.
- The display is wonderfully clear and the color is good.
- The monitor is definitely not as bright as it probably should be.
- The colors are a little washed out on the screen but it just as responsive as working on my laptop screen.
Features
Type
Portable
Portable
Touch Screen
No
No
Build-in speaker
No
No
Built-In Webcam
No
No
TV Tuner
No
No
Pivot Function
Yes
Yes
VESA-compatible
No
No
Extras
Zen-Inspired Design, Stylish And Durable, Adjusting To Your Needs, Automatic Lighting, EzLink technology
Zen-Inspired Design, Adjusting To Your Needs, EzLink technology, Smart Case
What customers say about "Features"
ASUS MB168B Portable Monitor
- I bought this monitor and was happy with the adjustment feature.
- I was pleasantly surprised at its thinness I can fit it in my computer bag with my computer, no problem. Good feature.
- This is one of the best external monitors for my laptop. Greaat features.
- I can't adjust the color, brightness or use any of the features of this monitor without that utility.
- I wish I knew the auto-rotate didn't function on Mac OS, as it's a feature I need.
ASUS MB168B+ Portable Monitor
- Great auto-illuminate and auto-rotate features.
- Comes with a carrying case (which can double as a stand). Good feature.
- The protective cover is an excellent added feature.
- It was interesting to see how the auto rotate feature worked. You can disable that feature.
- I'm missing out on the auto-dim/bright feature, and the auto-orientation (landscape/portrait) feature.
Connectivity
Inputs
USB 3.0
USB 3.0
What customers say about "Connectivity"
ASUS MB168B Portable Monitor
- The monitor usually connects on USB plug. Good connect.
- It is easy to setup, just connect the included cable and plug it into a USB port.
- USB powered, no need to look for an outlet or long power cable.
- This screen is very lightweight and easy to connect.
- The USB connection at the monitor is not the best connection.
ASUS MB168B+ Portable Monitor
- Single USB3 cable for power and connection. Works fine with USB 2 or 3 ports.
- Single USB 3.0 cable connection, easy connectivity.
- Quick and easy to connect, and it automatically comes right on.
- The connection on the monitor is very delicate. I tried putting it in Portrait mode and the monitor disconnected.
- This monitor will not work only by connecting it to USB cable. You will need to install the driver.
Power
Wattage
7.5 Watts
5 Watts
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, CB, FCC, RoHS
CE, CB, FCC, RoHS
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