ARZOPA Z1FC 16.1 inch Portable Monitor vs Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE

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all judged against monitors at a similar price

The Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE scores 6.2/10 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 sharpness for text and refresh rate and motion.

The Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE leads on connectivity and docking, ergonomics and build and warranty.

They score the same on panel quality.

The biggest difference is sharpness for text, where the ARZOPA Z1FC 16.1 inch Portable Monitor scores 6/10 to the Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE's 2/10.

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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Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE

6.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The Dell P2725HE is for people who want one cable between a laptop and a desk full of peripherals. It suits office and admin work where a USB-C hub, wired Ethernet and daisy-chaining matter more than pixel density. It is a poor fit for anyone who reads small text all day or wants a sharper panel.

Typically about £198 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	Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE
Panel quality	25%	6/10	6/10
Sharpness for text	20%	6/10	2/10
Connectivity and docking	20%	5/10	9/10
Ergonomics	15%	4/10	7/10
Refresh rate and motion	10%	9/10	7/10
Build and warranty	10%	6/10	7/10
Overall		5.8/10	6.2/10

Specifications

Spec	ARZOPA Z1FC 16.1 inch Portable Monitor	Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE
Screen size	16.1 inch	27-inch
Resolution	1920×1080 (Full HD)	1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Panel type	IPS	IPS, anti-glare with 3H hardness coating, 178°/178° viewing angle
Refresh rate	144Hz	100 Hz
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	HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.4 video inputs; DP out with MST and daisy-chain
Stand adjustment	Built-in stand supporting portrait and landscape use	Height up to 150 mm; tilt -5°/+21°, swivel -45°/+45°, pivot -90°/+90°
HDR	HDR10	not listed

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

Read the full ARZOPA Z1FC 16.1 inch Portable Monitor review ›

Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE

+ USB-C with up to 90W power delivery and a full hub
+ Stand adjusts for height, tilt, swivel and pivot
+ Three-year warranty with advanced exchange and premium panel exchange
− Only 81.57 PPI on a 27-inch 1080p panel
− Colour figure listed is sRGB only
− HDMI input is version 1.4

Skip it if:

Buyers who read small text all day and want a sharper panel
Colour-critical users who need a wide-gamut figure beyond sRGB
Gamers who want a refresh rate above 100Hz

Read the full Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE review ›

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