We test the Lepow C2 15.6-inch portable monitor for brightness, contrast, colors, response times, and more
The 15.6-inch Lepow C2 portable monitor is now on sale through the official manufacturer online store for $139 USD after applying the coupon code '30lepow101' at checkout. The deal is expected to last until September 15 or until supplies last. The manufacturer has sent us a test unit for our honest impressions.
There are two noteworthy advantages about the C2. The first is its low weight of just 681 g compared to other portable monitors like the AirTab which is nearly a whole kilogram. If you intend to carry the monitor around with you during trips, then the C2 is one of the lighter 15.6-inch monitors you can find.
The second advantage relates to its large and rigid stand for propping up the display. When compared to the folding folio stands of other portable monitors like the C-Force CF011S, Auzai ME16Z01, or aforementioned AirTab, the stand on the C2 is much more reliable at more angles and less likely to fall over.
Other pluses include integrated support for USB-C, mini-HDMI, and mini-DisplayPort for a total of three video input options.
There are several disadvantages to keep in mind. Firstly, the C2 is at heart a budget portable monitor and so colors are limited to just 60 percent of sRGB. If accurate colors are required, then you may want to consider pricier portable monitors like the Innocn 15K1F. Secondly, the display is not bright enough for comfortable outdoor viewing. The C2 works best indoors such as in airports or office spaces where space may be tight.
Thirdly, the C2 does not ship with any protective folio cases unlike on many other portable monitors. You'll have to be careful to not damage the screen when traveling as a result.
Another annoying aspect of the C2 is that it utilizes mini-HDMI instead of full-size HDMI. Mini-HDMI cables are much less ubiquitous and so users may need to carry around a mini-HDMI to full-size adapter or cable with them at all times. Fortunately, the retail box includes a compatible cable.
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Brightness Distribution: 90 %
Contrast: 585:1 (Black: 0.39 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 5.04 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5, calibrated: 2.2
ΔE Greyscale 2.4 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
41.1% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
59.5% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
39.8% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.09
Lepow C2 15.60, 1920x1080 | AirTab Portable Monitor 15.6-inch 15.60, 1920x1080 | C-Force CF011S RTK2A3B, , 15.60, 1920x1080 | Auzai ME16Z01 Portable Monitor 15.60, 1920x1080 | Lepow Type-C Portable Monitor X0025I0D4P 15.60, 1920x1080 | Odake BladeX 4K UHD 15.60, 3840x2160 | |
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Display | 2% | 2% | 22% | 4% | 113% | |
Display P3 Coverage | 39.8 | 40.72 2% | 41.08 3% | 48.53 22% | 41.31 4% | 90.5 127% |
sRGB Coverage | 59.5 | 61 3% | 60.3 1% | 72 21% | 62.1 4% | 100 68% |
AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage | 41.1 | 42.11 2% | 42.44 3% | 50.2 22% | 42.71 4% | 100 143% |
Response Times | -68% | -108% | -55% | -34% | -55% | |
Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% * | 24.8 ? | 36 ? -45% | 41.2 ? -66% | 38.8 ? -56% | 30.8 ? -24% | 40 ? -61% |
Response Time Black / White * | 16.4 ? | 31.2 ? -90% | 40.8 ? -149% | 25.2 ? -54% | 23.6 ? -44% | 24.4 ? -49% |
PWM Frequency | 1042 ? | 1000 ? | 201.6 ? | 1000 ? | ||
Screen | -10% | -39% | -66% | -55% | 6% | |
Brightness middle | 228 | 206.5 -9% | 205 -10% | 300.7 32% | 193.9 -15% | 371.9 63% |
Brightness | 215 | 198 -8% | 193 -10% | 267 24% | 192 -11% | 366 70% |
Brightness Distribution | 90 | 88 -2% | 88 -2% | 77 -14% | 88 -2% | 88 -2% |
Black Level * | 0.39 | 0.33 15% | 0.25 36% | 0.66 -69% | 0.75 -92% | 0.31 21% |
Contrast | 585 | 626 7% | 820 40% | 456 -22% | 259 -56% | 1200 105% |
Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 5.04 | 4.25 16% | 8.01 -59% | 10.26 -104% | 6.66 -32% | 6.36 -26% |
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 19.2 | 18.11 6% | 19.93 -4% | 22.93 -19% | 18.75 2% | 10.34 46% |
Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated * | 2.2 | 4.08 -85% | 4.3 -95% | 5.05 -130% | 3.83 -74% | 5.89 -168% |
Greyscale dE 2000 * | 2.4 | 3.1 -29% | 8.3 -246% | 9.5 -296% | 7.6 -217% | 3.7 -54% |
Gamma | 2.09 105% | 2.31 95% | 2.1 105% | 1.51 146% | 2.04 108% | 2.19 100% |
CCT | 6757 96% | 6994 93% | 6106 106% | 8200 79% | 8567 76% | 6474 100% |
Color Space (Percent of AdobeRGB 1998) | 38.7 | 38.7 | 45.8 | 39.3 | 91.7 | |
Color Space (Percent of sRGB) | 60.8 | 59.8 | 71.5 | 61.8 | 100 | |
Total Average (Program / Settings) | -25% /
-16% | -48% /
-40% | -33% /
-46% | -28% /
-40% | 21% /
20% |
* ... smaller is better
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