I tried using ASUS USB external monitor "MB169B +" that evolved into IPS liquid crystal

ASUS USB external LCD display that can easily construct a dual monitor environment simply by connecting with a PC with a single USB cable "MB 168 B +The panel has a wide viewing angleIPSBecome a new model "MB 169 B +It evolved into. So, I tried the usability of a new model of a handy USB display that became IPS liquid crystal for the first time in about two years from the review of the previous model.

MB169B + | Liquid Crystal Display | ASUS Japan
https://www.asus.com/jp/Monitors/MB169BPlus/

◆ Appearance check
External LCD display with USB connection "MB169B +" is in this box.


In addition, the special case is attached to the outside of the box.


Open the box, USB cable, instructions, install DVD, and the display body beneath it.


The display size of the MB169B + is the same as the previous model MB168B +, 15.6 inches.


The screen resolution is also the same as the previous model, full HD (1920 × 1080), but the big point is that the panel was changed from TN to IPS with a wide viewing angle.


The design of the back is the same as MB168B +.


A seal written with a serial number is affixed.


The back cover which has been subjected to hair line processing that reminds me of ASUS's Zen series seems to be metal, but it is made of resin and lightweight.


I thought that it is a 15.6 inch size liquid crystal display and the lightness enough to thrash out when lifting it is alive.


The thickness is only 8.5 mm.


Buttons are concentrated on the right side turned inside out. MicroB-USB port at the bottom ... ...


There is only a brightness adjustment button and a power button at the top.


The special case also serves as the display stand.


Fold back like this ......


Stand up to hook the display to the stopper.


Finally fold the front side and fix it with Velcro tape and it is completed.


Although it can change the angle to two kinds, if it is sideways, it seems that an angle of about 70 degrees using a stopper in front is good.


Of course it is a case, so you can protect the display body by placing it inside.


Since the MB169B + is a USB bus power, it can be connected simply with a PC with one USB cable. USB 3.0 is specified for connection.


There is a slide type clip on the USB cable and the length can be adjusted.


MB169B + Insert MicroB-USB cable into main unit side ......


The opposite side is OK if you connect to the USB 3.0 port of the PC. Since there is no power cable, it clears up.


Since the MB169B + is a 15.6 inch display, the special case footprint is large. In the case of a small desk, it seems to be good to stand up with a tablet holder, for example.


◆ I tried using
First of all, install the driver using a dedicated DVD. When the automatic playback window starts up, click "Run ASSETUP.exe".


Wait a while ......


Click "ASUS Ezlink Display Driver and Utility".


Click "Next".


Installation started.


When installation is completed, click "Finish".


Looking at "screen resolution", dual display has been constructed without problems.


When connecting with a laptop computer using a USB cable, the power was turned on automatically. Furthermore, you can see that the color tone is quite different from Let's Note "CF-SX 2".


It is like this when GIGAZINE is displayed. MB 169 B + has a lower color temperature and more natural feeling. If you really want to match the color of the display, it seems to be the only way to adjust the PC side.


When I tried using it, the stand of the special case is stable for the display sideways.


The viewing angle of the IPS panel is 160 degrees at both the top and bottom. Although the brightness gets sharp when it exceeds a certain angle, the advantage of the USB external display is good handling and there is nothing to watch since it is unlikely to be seen from diagonally.


It looks like this when used in portrait orientation. In addition, MB169B + is compatible with autorotation and it is very convenient because it is vertically displayed automatically by just turning the display vertically. Also, because it is an IPS liquid crystal, the way it looks almost never changes with rotation so switching between portrait and landscape is comfortable.


In the portrait orientation, it is easier to see how to place the MB 169 B + in the back, so it seems good to stop the stopper of the special case with an angle of 80 degrees using the back side.


In the previous model MB168B +, the USB cable was short and we had difficulty in handling it, but MB169B + has no problem at all.


Nonetheless, it can not be said that when you press MB169B + in the vertical orientation, you can easily say that it is stable with flattery even if you press it with your finger.


In that case, leave it sideways in a special case, keep it vertical for each case OK. It can only be placed on the left side from the shape of the case, but the stability feeling will be much improved.


When placing B169B + on the left side, it is OK if you change the display display change icon by dragging and dropping left and right on "Screen resolution" screen.


B169B + has almost no delay of mouse cursor and can be used without any change from wired display. I was able to play YouTube's 1080p movie without problems.


If you look at the following movie, you can see how to play YouTube's 1080p movie without misalignment. In addition, the movie has been played over 9 million times on YouTube and became a topic "Giant delighted at PS 4This is Francis' s.

Watch 1080p movies with ASUS's full HD USB LCD "MB169B +" and check for misalignment - YouTube


Looking at the temperature when you watched YouTube continuously in a room at room temperature 20 °, it looks like this. The left side is the display table part, the lower left side of the screen is getting hot, but I do not feel it is hot even if I bring it by hand without exceeding 35 degrees. The right side is when the display is seen from the back side, it seems that the temperature is high only in one corner, but you can see that there is no need to worry about the whole as a whole.


Portability is also important because it is a precious external display. Because the rubber band that puts out the USB cable is attached to the special case ......


You can bring MB169B + with one case of size like a document case.


The weight under this condition is about 1200 g and it is about 1 notebook PC.


However, there is a case that the size becomes neck and does not enter the bag because it is 15.6 inches size display + case.


If it is a backpack of type to put in from the top, it is also possible to bring it with your laptop.


"MB169B +" which can be dual monitor with IPS LCD easily with only one USB cable has become 29,800 yen (free shipping) at Amazon.

Amazon.co.jp: ASUS Thin, lightweight, easy to connect with USB 15.6-inch wide mobile display (IPS / wide viewing angle 178 ° / thickness 8 mm / weight 800 g / 1,980 × 1,080 full HD / USB 3.0 / nongrea / 3 Year warranty) MB169B +: Personal computer / peripheral equipment