ARZOPA Z1FC 16.1 inch Portable Monitor vs ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV

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all judged against monitors at a similar price

The ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV scores 6.9/10 overall, ahead of the ARZOPA Z1FC 16.1 inch Portable Monitor at 5.8/10.

The ARZOPA Z1FC 16.1 inch Portable Monitor leads on refresh rate and motion.

The ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV leads on panel quality, connectivity and docking and ergonomics.

They score the same on sharpness for text and build and warranty.

The biggest difference is ergonomics, where the ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV scores 8/10 to the ARZOPA Z1FC 16.1 inch Portable Monitor's 4/10.

Arzopa Z1FC 16.1" 144Hz IPS Laptop Portable Monitor

ARZOPA Z1FC 16.1 inch Portable Monitor

5.8/10verdict: good, not the best

The Arzopa Z1FC is a 16.1-inch portable second screen for people who carry a laptop and want smoother motion than 60Hz. It suits general desk work, media and casual gaming over colour-critical jobs. It is a better fit for those who value 144Hz and portability than for those who want high resolution or accurate colour.

Typically about £99.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV

6.9/10verdict: buy

The ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV is a 27-inch 1440p IPS monitor for people who care about colour accuracy, such as photo editors. It suits a single-cable laptop desk, with USB-C at 65W, a four-port USB hub and a fully adjustable stand. It is less suited to HDR, dark-room viewing or fast games.

Typically about £239 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	ARZOPA Z1FC 16.1 inch Portable Monitor	ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV
Panel quality	25%	6/10	7/10
Sharpness for text	20%	6/10	6/10
Connectivity and docking	20%	5/10	8/10
Ergonomics	15%	4/10	8/10
Refresh rate and motion	10%	9/10	5/10
Build and warranty	10%	6/10	6/10
Overall		5.8/10	6.9/10

Specifications

Spec	ARZOPA Z1FC 16.1 inch Portable Monitor	ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV
Screen size	16.1 inch	27-inch
Resolution	1920×1080 (Full HD)	2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
Panel type	IPS	IPS, 178° viewing angle, LED backlight, anti-glare surface
Refresh rate	144Hz	75Hz maximum, Adaptive-Sync 48–75Hz
Inputs and USB-C	Two USB-C ports (USB 3.1) with PD power input and DisplayPort output, plus one mini HDMI 2.0 port	USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode, 65W Power Delivery), two DisplayPort 1.2 (daisy-chain), one HDMI 1.4, USB hub with four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, earphone jack
Stand adjustment	Built-in stand supporting portrait and landscape use	Tilt +35° to −5°, swivel ±45°, pivot ±90°, height 150mm, VESA 100x100mm
HDR	HDR10	No HDR support

Strengths and weaknesses

ARZOPA Z1FC 16.1 inch Portable Monitor

+ 144Hz refresh rate, which owners say works as advertised
+ Two USB-C ports with PD input and DisplayPort output
+ Portable and light to carry, according to owners
− 1080p resolution is low for laptops with 2K or higher screens
− Owners report faded colour in strong light and weak colour accuracy
− Built-in stand only; no VESA mount or height adjustment listed

Skip it if:

Photo and video editors who need accurate colour
Anyone working in bright rooms or outdoors
Buyers who want a sharper-than-1080p image or a VESA mount

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ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV

+ Factory calibrated, 100% sRGB, ΔE below 2
+ USB-C with 65W power plus four USB-A ports
+ Height, tilt, swivel and pivot, plus VESA mount
− Mediocre contrast and black uniformity
− No HDR support
− 75Hz maximum, with some motion blur reported

Skip it if:

Buyers who want HDR or strong contrast for dark-room viewing
Gamers who want a refresh rate above 75Hz
Anyone who needs a built-in KVM or Ethernet in the monitor

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