ARZOPA 16.1″ 144Hz Portable Gaming Monitor (Z1FC) Aims to be a Traveler’s Big-Screen Companion for $97

Portable monitors promise a second screen you can slip into a bag, but many feel like compromises—too small, too dim, or too clunky for real work or play. ARZOPA’s 16.1″144Hz Portable Gaming Monitor, priced at $96.98 (down from $139.99), the Z1FC, aims to break that mold with a larger display, smooth performance and a design that’s easy to carry.

At 16.1 inches, the Z1FC is bigger than the usual 14- or 15-inch portable monitors. It’s a full HD (1920×1080) IPS panel, so the visuals are sharp and the viewing angles are wide, it feels like a real desktop display. Colors pop with 106% sRGB, more than enough for gaming, photo editing or watching movies in a hotel room. Brightness is 300 nits, bright enough for a well lit coffee shop, but avoid direct sunlight. The matte finish cuts glare so you can focus on your work or game without squinting.

The 144Hz refresh rate sets the display apart, as most portable monitors are 60Hz, which is adequate for spreadsheets but can blur fast-moving action. The Z1FC’s faster refresh rate keeps things running smoothly, whether you’re playing a fast-paced shooter or scrolling through a lengthy text. Competitive gamers will appreciate the reduction in motion blur, while casual users will see the cursor gliding over the screen.

Weighing only 1.7 pounds and measuring half an inch thick, the Z1FC easily fits in a backpack with a laptop. The aluminum build feels solid and sleek, with narrow bezels that maximize screen space and give it a modern look. The built in kickstand opens in seconds, so you can adjust the tilt to your liking, no need for a separate stand or case. ARZOPA includes a protective sleeve in the box to keep the screen scratch free during travel.

It features two USB-C ports (one for power, one for video) and a mini HDMI port, so it’s compatible with laptops, gaming consoles as well as smartphones. A single USB-C cable can handle both power and display from a modern laptop, so your setup is clean and simple. The box comes with all the cables you’ll need—USB-C to USB-C, USB-C to USB-A and mini HDMI—and a user manual that’s mostly unnecessary since setup is so easy.