Portable 17-inch monitor for $112 only needs a single cable

The segment of portable displays keeps on growing, and many of these versatile types of monitors can already be found on Amazon for more or less affordable prices. To be more specific, these screens can be useful for getting work done on a laptop while staying in a hotel during a business trip, to name just one example. Some enthusiasts might even want to use a portable monitor during camping or when giving a presentation to a handful of people.

Users with these or similar use cases might want to take a look at the new Arzopa A1M, which is now available on Aliexpress for $112 including free shipping directly from the US. This monitor measures 17.3 inches, which is quite large for a portable display. However, it doesn’t have a particularly high resolution and sports just 1920 x 1080 pixels, which is quite a bit lower than the resolution of many laptops and mobile monitors. On the positive side, the 60Hz IPS panel fully covers the sRGB color space, which is important when editing images or video.

The screen is approximately 0.37 inches thick and weighs around 2.03 lbs. It can be connected with just one cable, provided the device has a USB Type-C port that supports video output. Otherwise, the A1M has to be powered via USB-C, while the image signal has to be supplied via mini HDMI. Arzopa’s latest product does not feature a built-in battery, which means that the laptop’s battery will drain pretty quickly during mobile usage off the grid. Last but not least, it should be noted that Chinese marketplace sellers on Aliexpress rarely offer good customer service, which can turn into an issue in case of a defect.