Deal | Easy-to-use GMKTEC XPanel SE 1080p portable monitor on sale for $179 USD
Manufacturer GMKTec is currently shipping its latest KD3 portable monitor for $40 USD off after applying the coupon code '$40OFF-NBC-KD3' at checkout. The 15.6-inch FHD KD3 follows on the footsteps of the 14-inch 4K KD2 and 15.6-inch 4K KD1.
GMKTec recently sent us a sample for our impressions. After spending a couple of weeks with the monitor, we can safely say that the KD3 is a budget display with a couple of noteworthy features. The integrated stand, for example, is very firm at all angles up to its maximum of 90 degrees for a much easier time balancing when compared to the finicky folio stands of other inexpensive portable monitors like the Auzai ME16Z01 or C-Force CF011S. It's also very lightweight at just 914 g since the display has no glass protection or included folio case.
Unfortunately, the lack of any glass or a removable cover lead to the main drawbacks of the monitor. The non-touchscreen display is easy to damage and smudge especially if in a bag with other items. We recommend investing in a 15.6-inch laptop carrying case to avoid damaging the screen when traveling.
Secondly, colors are limited to just 44 percent of sRGB compared to >95 percent sRGB on the pricier KD2 or KD1. Both brightness and contrast are inferior on the KD3 as well as shown by the table below. This is definitely a monitor more fit for web browsing or word processing where deep colors are not required.
For a sale price of $179 USD, however, the no-frills KD3 is one of the least expensive 15.6-inch portable monitors you can find.
| GMK KD3 Portable Monitor KD3, , 1920x1080, 15.6" | GMK KD2 Portable Monitor 3840x2160, 15.6" | GMK KD1 Portable Monitor 3840x2160, 14" | Vissles Monitor 15.6 1920x1080, 15.6" | Auzai ME16Z01 Portable Monitor 1920x1080, 15.6" | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | |||||
| Display P3 Coverage (%) | 29.2 | 92.3 | 69.6 | 47.33 | 48.53 |
| sRGB Coverage (%) | 43.9 | 100 | 94.4 | 66.4 | 72 |
| AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage (%) | 30.1 | 100 | 71.1 | 48.6 | 50.2 |
| Response Times | |||||
| Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% * (ms) | 51.6 ? | 55.6 ? | 62 ? | 41.2 ? | 38.8 ? |
| Response Time Black / White * (ms) | 46.8 ? | 38.8 ? | 45.6 ? | 35.2 ? | 25.2 ? |
| PWM Frequency (Hz) | 17990 ? | 2451 ? | 5000 ? | 1000 ? | 201.6 ? |
| Screen | |||||
| Brightness middle (cd/m²) | 238.9 | 415.1 | 325.3 | 248.1 | 300.7 |
| Brightness (cd/m²) | 229 | 412 | 316 | 237 | 267 |
| Brightness Distribution (%) | 88 | 91 | 82 | 91 | 77 |
| Black Level * (cd/m²) | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.3 | 0.28 | 0.66 |
| Contrast (:1) | 747 | 1153 | 1084 | 886 | 456 |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 7.08 | 5.93 | 4.75 | 6.85 | 10.26 |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 12.8 | 8.64 | 8.09 | 20.8 | 22.93 |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated * | 2.93 | 1.48 | 2.19 | 5.69 | 5.05 |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 7.7 | 5.6 | 6.2 | 5.8 | 9.5 |
| Gamma | 2.08 106% | 2.18 101% | 2.31 95% | 2.34 94% | 1.51 146% |
| CCT | 6407 101% | 5820 112% | 6691 97% | 6402 102% | 8200 79% |
| Color Space (Percent of AdobeRGB 1998) (%) | 65.4 | 42.8 | 45.8 | ||
| Color Space (Percent of sRGB) (%) | 94.6 | 65.8 | 71.5 | ||
| Total Average (Program / Settings) |
* ... smaller is better
