Review on KPKUE 15 6-Inch Portable Computer Monitor - External 1920X1080P, 60Hz, Built-In Speakers, Flicker-Free, Blue Light Filter, Z1 Pro, HD, HDMI by Yazid Taylor

I was planning to use this monitor on the go with my 2018 iPad Pro which has a USB-C port, it would be extremely useful. However, my iPad Pro doesn't seem to be able to properly cast video to this monitor for some reason. I found this a bit strange because I use my iPad Pro connected to a 23" monitor at home and it works great... I just use a standard USB-C -> DisplayPort adapter. So my iPad Pro is capable of streaming video over USB-C, just not for this monitor... Borrowing from some of the other reviews, I also agree that it only works with newer USB 4 or Thunderbolt devices . Interface, not versions with previous versions. I think the product description should be updated to reflect these critical issues so others don't accidentally buy it assuming their USB-C equipped device is compatible, even if it is actually capable of video under certain conditions like my iPad spend pro. Before purchasing, I definitely recommend checking your device's specs and making sure it's fully compatible. If you are unsure I would contact the manufacturer (KPKUE) to make sure it works before you buy (as they suggest looking for you in the description). If you are an iPad Pro user I think the latest iPad Pro which is an M1 based device can/should work as it has USB 4 and Thunderbolt 3... but please ask the manufacturer before purchasing, to make sure this is true... This is just my guess based on the available specs as I don't actually have a device to test with. As the product title and description also lists the generic term "phone" as a compatible device, next I also tried my iPhone 8 Plus (yes it's a bit old) and iPhone 12 with no luck. I tested both with and without the AC adapter connected to the monitor, but the display did not detect an input signal. I'm not taking a single star off my rating as the product description specifically states that it works with USB-C compatible devices. However, it can be a little confusing depending on how tech-savvy the buyer is, based on the generic term 'phone' which looks like everyone. Eventually, I decided to go the "should definitely work" route. and plugged it into my M1 Mac Mini and powered it on via its own HDMI port (using the included adapter to go from full to mini HDMI) and it works (more on the quality of the display itself below). I also ran a test on my old Mac Pro with an updated AMD graphics card that supports native HDMI output - and that worked too. So I think HDMI is the safest option, but if you are *able* to use the USB-C route it will still be the easiest connectivity in many cases. So after testing some of the additional equipment I have, here's a short list of what I found (and I'm pretty sure it's correct - but please correct me if I'm wrong): Unsupported devices: *iPad (all models), except *may* be the iPad M1 Pro with the latest USB 4 and Thunderbolt* interfaces. iPhone (all models). I've tested the old and new iPhones, and since neither iPhone has a USB-C port (and since the iPad Pro 2018 even failed), I can safely say that both iPhones are unfortunately incompatible. *Many other devices with USB-C port-C connectors as well as video output support may not be compatible (again based on my iPad Pro with USB-C which didn't work). Supported Devices:* I think the safest category of devices that would be most compatible with this monitor are those using it via HDMI/mini-HDMI. -the end. I would still check compatibility with the manufacturer to see what they recommend, but this category will likely have the most connectivity options available. WHEN CONNECTED TO A COMPATIBLE DEVICE, IT'S A GREAT SMALLER DISPLAY. Getting this to work with my desktop Mac via HDMI, and my new plan is to use it in "portrait" (vertical) mode to view longer documents etc - at home. Actually, I've wanted a vertical monitor for viewing documents, webpages, and developer tools for a long time - and it's actually a pretty good size for what I'm looking for because I don't need an incredibly tall vertical screen. next to my usual horizontal ones. The display finish is definitely matte and not very reflective, which I personally like much better than highly reflective displays. This is a very useful feature when used outdoors or anywhere there are distractions or awkward lighting conditions. If you want to use it vertically: The case that comes with it doesn't offer a really good way to set it up that way. You can tilt the body a little behind and use it as a fidgety spontaneous "support" - but I wouldn't rely on that for stability. The bigger problem, however, is that there are ports on both sides of the device (when viewed in landscape mode). So when it's used vertically, these connectors are now at the top and bottom of the monitor. Look at the product photos to see which connectors you prefer to use and make sure they're only on one side, otherwise there's no way you can just put it on a table because the cables won't let it lay flat (when it's standing)...I would recommend a different stand instead. I like the one they have in the product photo and I found a similar one (which I'd like to get myself) here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B094YFLWVL Viewing angles...decent. It's not the best, but I've definitely seen a lot worse. The description says it has a "viewing angle of 178°" and while I can't provide physical measurements, the angle appears to be slightly narrower, at least to me. When I use it as a desktop monitor, it sits right in front of me, so that's not a problem. However, if you're using it in a collaborative setting where multiple people are watching, it can be a problem if your group is too far away from the device. Body: The body is fairly firm and rather on the hard side of the flexible body; It's not a hard case for a laptop or anything, it's more of a hard binder material (material listed is 'advanced polyurethane'). It seems sturdy enough to offer decent screen protection, however the case doesn't *cover* the sides of the device, just the screen and back. So if you drop it, it doesn't provide enough protection for the device itself, mostly just the screen. It folds into 2 different stand angles and is also mostly flat. It's not the most durable stand as the display only sits in small grooves in the case, but it works. It has a diamond-shaped texture on the inside of the case. The screen/device has bezels and the screen itself, like most displays, is also somewhat "recessed" (shown in my photo) - I'd say that would actually help with the screen protection. Unfortunately, I ended up not being able to use it as I originally intended (as a mobile screen for my iPad Pro), but I think I can adapt it to my desktop setup and hopefully put it to good use in a vertical orientation. Hopefully some of these details will be helpful to others and help you decide if this will work with your device and how you want to use it. mostly what i wanted to know before i got it.