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WIMAXIT 15.6" Touch Screen Portable Monitor - FHD 1080P, USB C and HDMI Connectivity, IPS Panel for Gaming and Work with Leather Cover and VESA Mount
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Screen Size | 15.6 Inches |
Display Resolution Maximum | 1920X1080 Pixels |
Brand | WIMAXIT |
Special Feature | Wall Mountable, Built-In Speakers |
Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
About this item
- 15.6 INCH IPS TOUCH SCREEN: Full HD 1920x1080p native resolution HDR Display Screen 800:1 Contrast,260cd/m2 Brightness,178°Wide Viewing Angle.
- [Touch screen on windows pc laptop and selected android phone] The lower USB-c port (next to HDMI) drives the touch power from the windows pc, laptop, and picked android phone(check description part) Also there are two videos on touch screen video tutorial under the product images.
- WITH HDMI INPUT: The portable laptop monitor supports the HDMI signal at 720P 1080P 50/60Hz.Please connect the HDMI cords and apply the USB-A(laptop) to USB-C (wimaxit power &touch port) to activate the touch function on your Windows PC or laptop. The touch function will not support by the mac os or ios system.
- WIDE APPLICATION: The external portable monitor supports the selected phone connection such as Huawei Mate10, Mate10 Pro, P20, and P20 Pro. SamSung S8/S8+,S9/S9+,Note8 Note9; HTC10; Lumia 950. It can be turned into a gaming monitor. The HDMI connection can be compatible with the Gaming Console
- USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN: Upgrade leather cover work as the stable stand and protect your screen. Flat tempered glass easy to clean dust. Full aluminum housing and sturdy finish protect your travel monitor from collapsing and bumping. 75mm VESA hole on the back can easily mount the monitor on the wall.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 13.98 x 8.86 x 0.39 inches |
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Item Weight | 4.2 pounds |
Manufacturer | Wimaxit |
ASIN | B07YXP683D |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | M1560CTV2 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #110,238 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #2,485 in Computer Monitors |
Date First Available | October 9, 2019 |
Standing screen display size | 15.6 Inches |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Voltage | 12 Volts |
Resolution | 1920X1080 Pixels |
Image brightness | 300 cd/m² |
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Product Description
How to active the touch screen on your windows pc/laptop?
1.Connections
laptop ---------Wimaxit monitor
usb-a---------usb-c(next to hdmi port)
hdmi-a--------hdmi port
2.Setting
Laptop
control panels----hardware and sound----tablet pc setting--- Setting---Click the "Enter" Button
Wimaxit Monitor
with your finger to touch
3.Video tutorial:
Please check the video named"How to active your touch screen monitor on your windwos pc?" under the images
Supported devices:
PC:
Apple Macbook 12" 2016/Macbook 13" 2017/New Macbook Air/2018 MacbookPro2019 /Huawei MateBook X/MateBookE XiaomiAir12.5"/13.3"/Pro15.6 .
Lenovo Yoga 900/ThinkPad. HP Envy 13 2017 /Spectre 13. ASUS U4100/ROG. Dell XPS 13/15
Android Phones:
( may connect the power adapter for sufficient power on wimaxit monitor )
Galaxy S8/8+/9/9+/note8/note9 and Newest model ,(support sumsung dex)
Huawei Mate10/pro/p20/p20pro/mate 40 and newest model,
Smartisan R1/Pro 2S and Newest model.
HTC10; Lumia 950
NOTES:
Touchscreen function is only enabled when connecting to your device via USB-C as the HDMI connection does not output touch signal.The touch function only supports most Windows or Android devices.
If you still have the touchscreen issues, please feel free send us a message.
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FAQ
1 My laptop does not have type-C port, will this touch screen monitor works?
Yes.If your laptop in windows 7 8 10 systems. Connect the USB-A To USB-C (In the box) cord. This cord will drive touch and power. Connecting the HDMI cord to wimaxit and laptop. This will show displays
2.Can I use it on PS3,PS4,Switch,Xbox ?
Yes, with cords in the box type c as power source. Connect the hdmi cords(in box) to transmit the video and audio. In this situation, the touch are NOT active on the monitors
3.Type-C to Type-C connection(Touch,Power.Dispaly on one cords) compatible laptops: .type-c port on the laptop should support the USB 3.1 Gen2 Alt Mode Protocol or the thunderbolt protocols. Touch only active on the windows pc
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10 Points TouchSupport more fingers operation saving your time to handle things in this screen (if you happens recieved a monitor that touch function is not working , please exchange a new one (Make sure the connection is right )cause there maybe a damage in the transmission) |
Cellphone with USB-C 10Gb/s speed transferThe lower type c port support the one cord plug and play touch with one cord one selected devices (usb-c port should support usb 3.1 gen 2 protocol . Attention:Sometimes the power from mobile device may not sufficient power which reust in screen flickering or reboot. Please connect the power adapter(in package) to power the wimaxit monitors. |
Second Display for Laptop&PCOne screen is not enough ? you can choose to add a new one here ! helps you in your working or gaming or movie watching... |
Features
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New Flat Tempered Screen
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178 ° Viewing Angle
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VESA MountWith 75mm Vesa at the back Connect to your computer as External display Or you can put it on your wall whatever you like ( use with M4 Screw) |
Features
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Support selected andriod phone collections1.Make sure you android phone ind sumsung dex os 2.Make your android phone type c port in the usb 3.1 gen2 protocol |
Dual Stereo Speakerloud sound enjoy the fantastic voice from the dual stereo speakers |
Enjoy it with many Devices
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Package:
- 1x HDMI to HDMI Cable
- 1xUSB-A 3.0 to USB-C cable
- 1xUSB Type-C to Type-C cable
- 1xleather cover case
- 1xManual
- 1xUSB Power adapter
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For gaming | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.0 | — | 4.1 | 3.4 |
Picture quality | 4.4 | 4.6 | 3.7 | — | 4.7 | 4.0 |
Screen quality | — | 4.0 | 4.4 | — | 4.6 | 3.9 |
Brightness | 4.8 | 4.6 | — | — | — | 4.0 |
Touch Screen | 4.1 | 4.6 | 3.0 | — | — | — |
Sold By | BESTVIDEO US | caperave | Prechen US | Amazon.com | VisualBeat US | ZSCMALLS |
display size | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches | 14 inches | 14 inches | 15.6 inches | 17.3 inches |
resolution | FHD 1080p | FHD 1080p | UXGA Wide | FHD 1080p | FHD 1080p | FHD 1080p |
display technology | LED | — | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD |
hardware interface | usb3.0 c, thunderbolt, hdmi, usb3.0 micro b | usb3.1 c, hdmi | — | usb c, hdmi, 3 5 mm audio | usb c, hdmi, usb2.0, 3 5 mm audio | hdmi, usb3.0 c, 3 5 mm audio |
viewing angle | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | — | 178 degrees | 178 degrees |
mounting type | Desk Mount | Desk Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Desk Mount | — |
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Customers like the performance, image quality, ease of use, and case of the monitor. For example, they mention that it works well, has a beautiful picture, and is easy to set up. Some appreciate the magnetic cover and screen protector. That said, most are happy with value, portability, and the touch screen. That being said, opinions are mixed on the sound quality.
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Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the monitor. They mention that the picture quality is great, the screen is nice, and the graphics are ok. The HDR is pretty good, and it provides a large beautiful screen to watch sports, movies, and games. Some say that the product is okay for what it does.
"...The visual of the screen is great and I was surprised by how well the touchscreen worked on windows PC...." Read more
"...The screen quality is great for what I need. Usually, I keep extra windows or programs on the monitor so I can work faster...." Read more
"...all other games that were not gamepad oriented played and looked great with no issues and even felt better with the monitor's touch capabilities..." Read more
"...15.6 is a great size for a monitor that you can take with you as it can fit in a laptop bag or a backpack so the monitor can be pulled out with..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the monitor. For example, they say it works well, flawlessly, and in Windows 10. Some mention that the USB-C works perfectly fine, and it works great for connecting phones to the monitor, and as a cover. That said, most are happy with the performance and quality of the product.
"...The monitor works great in MS-10. Still waiting." Read more
"...The cover that doubles as a stand is OK. It works fine as a cover, except that (1) there is no magnetic closure and (2) there are 2 screws that hold..." Read more
"...Solidly built, touch screen is basic but works nice, just make sure your cursor is on the monitor...." Read more
"...are able to be enabled but there are cases where functions are disabled and cannot be re-enabled...." Read more
Customers like the touch screen of the monitor. They say it works well when paired with certain devices, is super responsive, and basic. Some say the monitor is solidly built and has video and touch functionality. Overall, most are satisfied with the touch functionality of the product.
"...USB-C to USB-C cable as it activated Samsung DEX and The portable monitor is also touch so I can use the monitor as a big tablet since the touch..." Read more
"...The monitor also features a multi-touch capacitive touchscreen, making it easy to use no matter what operating system you're running...." Read more
"...That was really impressive. The touch screen is super responsive..." Read more
"...Touchscreen is responsive and picture quality is good." Read more
Customers find the monitor portable and easy to take with them wherever they go. They say it's lightweight and compact, making it easy to fit in a laptop bag or a backpack. Customers also appreciate the touch screen. Overall, they say the monitor is a great choice for those looking for a portable and lightweight monitor.
"...Super light - I don't feel like it weighs down my travel pack at all- USBC and HDMI Connectivity-..." Read more
"...It's very easy for me to travel with it and work from anywhere. The screen quality is great for what I need...." Read more
"...Light and simple...." Read more
"...a great size for a monitor that you can take with you as it can fit in a laptop bag or a backpack so the monitor can be pulled out with ease...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the monitor. They mention it's easy to set up, light, and simple. Some say that the monitor has convenient features like a USB port and an HDMI port. They also appreciate how easy it is to connect to their laptop and to their steam deck and Nintendo switch.
"...to fold the monitor up and put it into a bag or travel pack is super convenient...." Read more
"...~Travel~Traveling with this monitor was sweet and simple...." Read more
"...also features a multi-touch capacitive touchscreen, making it easy to use no matter what operating system you're running...." Read more
"...Another huge surprise is how easy this works with my steam deck and my Nintendo switch . With the Nintendo switch you do not even need the dock...." Read more
Customers like the case. They mention it comes with a magnetic cover that allows it to sit on a desk on o comfortable viewing, and a screen protector. The cover is magnetic and used as the stand for the monitor. The monitors come with o nice fold-over case that is held in place by two screws, and has a built-in stand that also protects the monitor when put in my backpack. The magnetic case feels great and will come in handy when traveling.
"...I also like that it comes with a built-in stand that also protects the monitor when I put it in my backpack...." Read more
"...The cover is magnetic and used as the stand for the monitor. The stand is ok to keep the monitor upright...." Read more
"...The magnetic case feels great and will come in handy when traveling. All the necessary cables are also included and appear to be good quality...." Read more
"...The product has a magnetic back, that's a nice feature, comes with a really nice cover if you don't want to mount it...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the monitor. They mention that it is a great product for the price, with a good quality display.
"...The monitor feels very solid and premium which is nice as most products tend to feel light and fragile...." Read more
"...Overall, it's a great product for the price." Read more
"TL;DR: This monitor is great for its price. Ships with every cable you might need to connect it to your preferred device...." Read more
"...It comes with a screen protector! This is a great value for the money!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the monitor. Some mention that the speakers are great and sufficient for listening to music, watching videos or playing games. However, others say that the sound of the speakers were teeny, barely audible.
"...Speakers are great and Brightness was great as well you just need to turn it up...." Read more
"...There have been times where i had this on and the audio for videos played lower than expected and when i turned it off the audio got louder so im..." Read more
"...There are also build in speakers which is a welcome addition." Read more
"...platforms such as Netflix and YouTube, making it perfect for entertainment on the go...." Read more
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Pros in my experence:
- IPS screen means I am not limited to my angle when gaming or using the panel
- Super light - I don't feel like it weighs down my travel pack at all
- USBC and HDMI Connectivity
- VESA Mount is awesome if I want to use a monitor arm or even attach a mini PC to the back
All in all, this monitor is a great addition to my tech kit!
1. CONTENTS
- Portable Monitor
- Screen Protector
- USB-C to USB-C Cable
- USB-A to USB-C Cable
- HDMI to HDMI Cable
- Power Brick
- Product Paperwork
While the Portable monitor, screen protector, HDMI cable and power brick are standard i have noticed that for the USB-C cables tend to be a little finicky. I tried using my own USB-C to USB-C cable with the monitor with no effect but the monitor powering on without displaying video. This may not seem like an initial issue but say the USB-C cable goes out. What then? Other than that I can say for certain that while the cables are thick they are fairly short which isnt necessarily an issue being that the monitor is able to be powered via USB-C.
While this is more of a side note, I found it interesting that an actual instruction manual was not included in the packaging. interesting because while there is not alot of things to throw out, in terms of end consumer waste, it does create an senario where some consumers may say the the monitor does not fuction properly where as it may be the case where they are not using it in the correct way (ie the touch function on PC and troubleshooting FAQs). Having this type of info in the box would at least give consumers a baseline of what could go wrong and how to fix the issue as opposed to reaching out for that same info. This is not a negative for me just a small note as not all buyers read the whole product listing.
2. Experience
~Power to the Monitor~
From my experiece, some of my USB-C devices were able to power the monitor using a single USB-C cable with issues of the screen either flickering or displaying an image and then the monitor shutting off then turning back on. Specifically when trying to watch videos or play games but for majority of cases i ended up having to use a 2 cable setup. I was also able to power the monitor with a USB-C power bank which makes portability that much simpler instead of trying to find an outlet .
I dont see powering this monitor being an issue for larger devices however for smaller devices such as phones or smaller tablets you will end up having an issue where the monitor flickers on and off due to the draw of power from the device being to low. It would have been cool if there was some sort of internal rechargeable battery. Granted the monitor would be thicker but it would cater to the portable aspect of this monitor.
~Picture/Video and Sound~
While most devices' resolution fits this monitor i found that when mirroring the screen of my smartphone (Samsung Galaxy S21) and tablet, The picture/video did not completely fit the full screen of the monitor showing rather thick black bars on the top, right and bottom when mirroring my phone and on the left and right when mirroring my tablet. This was unexpected at first mainly because the picture and video is being mirrored but upon testing with other products that has this plug and play style it has happened on other products but not all. I did not encounter this issue when using Samsung Dex.
Visually the screen size is ideal and picture/video quality is clear and crisp. Viewing angles are superb as i was able to turn the monitor almost a full 90 degrees without any picture/video dimming. The speakers on this monitor are decent. while they are not the loudest or have the clearest audio at times they are sufficient for listening to music, watching videos or playing games when on the go or in enviroments that dont have excessive noise levels. The 3.5mm jack makes of for this in many ways, rather you are using headphones or connecting speakers. You have that ability to adapt when switching enviroments and i like that.
~Travel~
Traveling with this monitor was sweet and simple. I was able to put this monitor in my laptop backpack along with my 15" laptop and other accessories that i planned to use. At about 4 Lbs. my backpack weight was not that much heavier than it usually is and im able to manuever very much the same as i usually am.
~Gaming~
Gaming on consoles are easy peasy plug and play literally. all that is needed is an outlet for the console and your all set as most consoles have USB-A ports that supply power that is enough to power the monitor. With the aforemention short cables provided there are no issues with cable management whilst on your on-the-go gaming session.
Mobile gaming is somewhat of a different story though as i found that just having my phone and a gamepad more fits the "Portable" aspect of this Monitor. Light and simple. While i mentioned before that when mirroring the screen of my Samsung Galaxy S21 black bars showed up, it still served its purpose for what i was using it for. There was also the option for me to use Samsung Dex which added a better effect to the gaming envirometnt being that all apps (even mobile games) showed full screen which gave a better impression on the mobile gaming experience.
Other than that all other games that were not gamepad oriented played and looked great with no issues and even felt better with the monitor's touch capabilities
~Other Uses~
I used my NIKON D5600 and CANON Mark III with this monitor and honestly it was great having a larger screen to view what i was recording to make sure that things were in focus. I often use the touchscreen on these cameras to have the camera focus on that selected area of view for the camera (ie to focus on things that are close for close ups of products) so knowing that this monitor has touch screen capabilities the thought jumped in my head. "I wonder if i can use the monitor for this function". Sadly the touch function did not work even when plugging in the USB-C into the cameras. I found it weird because the cameras have touch capabilities and the monitor does as well. The camera's screen is no longer active and is displayed on the monitor but the touch functions are disabled. Not sure if this functionality can be reenabled but i found it weird that a PC with no touch functions can be set up to use touch function (on the WIMAXIT Portable Monitor) but this function is disabled with touch capable cameras.
I have not ran into any other issues like this with other devices but i would like to see functionality added for that but realistically that would be something that is not likely to happen as the monitor...is a monitor so ill take that on the go lol.
Laptops and PCs are fairly standard and there is not much to add to that as im sure EVERYONE has had their fair share of using monitors and touch functions. I will say that for me this more so adds an accent to my workstation environment. I rarely ever use touch functions for my day to day work but i can see myself having this monitor on the side to play videos or music.
3. Tips
So while this is a monitor and im sure no one really needs tips on how to use a monitor. I did find myself playing around with the monitor settings which allowed me enhance my experience.
~Picture Menu~
The "GameMode" option under the "Picture" menu is basically a glorified Brightness Boost for when the max brightness isnt bright enough. This setting does not change any other setting
~Advance Menu~
Ultra HDR Mode - Im sure that everyone knows what HDR is but the Ultra HDR Mode does give pop to color. When it is off the screen seems to have a white film over it but when it is on that white film look is gone and the colors pop out at you. Granted i do have the brightness at max and GameMode is set Performance Mode.
Eye Protection - For those long sessions. Im sure alot of monitors have this feature but eye care is important.
3D sound - I do notice that this setting does change the audio quality however i have yet to find a sure fire way to use it. There have been times where i had this on and the audio for videos played lower than expected and when i turned it off the audio got louder so im not sure if it just the specific content thats being played or the content form. So for instance Watching videos or listening to music (which will have different audio quality based on the uploader/platform.) VS. Audio from Games or movies which are averagely consistance based on your ingame settings.
*Final Thoughts*
While This monitor has a great deal of potential for what it can be used for there are somethings that hender it functionality. Honestly i can look over the issue with the black bars when mirroring my phone and even the issues with the screen flickering or shutting off. Things like that are easily fixable. The only real cons i have is that the full range of access for certain customers based on the device being used with the monitor (ie certain phones like iphones and PC/Laptops) is limited based on the listing info. This is a product meant to display what is connected rather it be via USB-C or HDMI so that is confusing as to why that is the case. Also there are cases where functions are able to be enabled but there are cases where functions are disabled and cannot be re-enabled. For instance, Touch functions can be applied to a non touch capable PC/laptop (via the WIMAXIT portable monitor) but the touch functionality is disabled (on the WIMAXIT portable monitor and camera) when connecting a Camera which is already touch capable.
I love this monitor and while it has its downsides, which all products do, I can recommend this monitor for those who like to be on the move and want not only portability but versatility in their arsenal of tech. It's also great for gamers and even photographers/videographers who just want that larger visual of what they are capturing.
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2023
1. CONTENTS
- Portable Monitor
- Screen Protector
- USB-C to USB-C Cable
- USB-A to USB-C Cable
- HDMI to HDMI Cable
- Power Brick
- Product Paperwork
While the Portable monitor, screen protector, HDMI cable and power brick are standard i have noticed that for the USB-C cables tend to be a little finicky. I tried using my own USB-C to USB-C cable with the monitor with no effect but the monitor powering on without displaying video. This may not seem like an initial issue but say the USB-C cable goes out. What then? Other than that I can say for certain that while the cables are thick they are fairly short which isnt necessarily an issue being that the monitor is able to be powered via USB-C.
While this is more of a side note, I found it interesting that an actual instruction manual was not included in the packaging. interesting because while there is not alot of things to throw out, in terms of end consumer waste, it does create an senario where some consumers may say the the monitor does not fuction properly where as it may be the case where they are not using it in the correct way (ie the touch function on PC and troubleshooting FAQs). Having this type of info in the box would at least give consumers a baseline of what could go wrong and how to fix the issue as opposed to reaching out for that same info. This is not a negative for me just a small note as not all buyers read the whole product listing.
2. Experience
~Power to the Monitor~
From my experiece, some of my USB-C devices were able to power the monitor using a single USB-C cable with issues of the screen either flickering or displaying an image and then the monitor shutting off then turning back on. Specifically when trying to watch videos or play games but for majority of cases i ended up having to use a 2 cable setup. I was also able to power the monitor with a USB-C power bank which makes portability that much simpler instead of trying to find an outlet .
I dont see powering this monitor being an issue for larger devices however for smaller devices such as phones or smaller tablets you will end up having an issue where the monitor flickers on and off due to the draw of power from the device being to low. It would have been cool if there was some sort of internal rechargeable battery. Granted the monitor would be thicker but it would cater to the portable aspect of this monitor.
~Picture/Video and Sound~
While most devices' resolution fits this monitor i found that when mirroring the screen of my smartphone (Samsung Galaxy S21) and tablet, The picture/video did not completely fit the full screen of the monitor showing rather thick black bars on the top, right and bottom when mirroring my phone and on the left and right when mirroring my tablet. This was unexpected at first mainly because the picture and video is being mirrored but upon testing with other products that has this plug and play style it has happened on other products but not all. I did not encounter this issue when using Samsung Dex.
Visually the screen size is ideal and picture/video quality is clear and crisp. Viewing angles are superb as i was able to turn the monitor almost a full 90 degrees without any picture/video dimming. The speakers on this monitor are decent. while they are not the loudest or have the clearest audio at times they are sufficient for listening to music, watching videos or playing games when on the go or in enviroments that dont have excessive noise levels. The 3.5mm jack makes of for this in many ways, rather you are using headphones or connecting speakers. You have that ability to adapt when switching enviroments and i like that.
~Travel~
Traveling with this monitor was sweet and simple. I was able to put this monitor in my laptop backpack along with my 15" laptop and other accessories that i planned to use. At about 4 Lbs. my backpack weight was not that much heavier than it usually is and im able to manuever very much the same as i usually am.
~Gaming~
Gaming on consoles are easy peasy plug and play literally. all that is needed is an outlet for the console and your all set as most consoles have USB-A ports that supply power that is enough to power the monitor. With the aforemention short cables provided there are no issues with cable management whilst on your on-the-go gaming session.
Mobile gaming is somewhat of a different story though as i found that just having my phone and a gamepad more fits the "Portable" aspect of this Monitor. Light and simple. While i mentioned before that when mirroring the screen of my Samsung Galaxy S21 black bars showed up, it still served its purpose for what i was using it for. There was also the option for me to use Samsung Dex which added a better effect to the gaming envirometnt being that all apps (even mobile games) showed full screen which gave a better impression on the mobile gaming experience.
Other than that all other games that were not gamepad oriented played and looked great with no issues and even felt better with the monitor's touch capabilities
~Other Uses~
I used my NIKON D5600 and CANON Mark III with this monitor and honestly it was great having a larger screen to view what i was recording to make sure that things were in focus. I often use the touchscreen on these cameras to have the camera focus on that selected area of view for the camera (ie to focus on things that are close for close ups of products) so knowing that this monitor has touch screen capabilities the thought jumped in my head. "I wonder if i can use the monitor for this function". Sadly the touch function did not work even when plugging in the USB-C into the cameras. I found it weird because the cameras have touch capabilities and the monitor does as well. The camera's screen is no longer active and is displayed on the monitor but the touch functions are disabled. Not sure if this functionality can be reenabled but i found it weird that a PC with no touch functions can be set up to use touch function (on the WIMAXIT Portable Monitor) but this function is disabled with touch capable cameras.
I have not ran into any other issues like this with other devices but i would like to see functionality added for that but realistically that would be something that is not likely to happen as the monitor...is a monitor so ill take that on the go lol.
Laptops and PCs are fairly standard and there is not much to add to that as im sure EVERYONE has had their fair share of using monitors and touch functions. I will say that for me this more so adds an accent to my workstation environment. I rarely ever use touch functions for my day to day work but i can see myself having this monitor on the side to play videos or music.
3. Tips
So while this is a monitor and im sure no one really needs tips on how to use a monitor. I did find myself playing around with the monitor settings which allowed me enhance my experience.
~Picture Menu~
The "GameMode" option under the "Picture" menu is basically a glorified Brightness Boost for when the max brightness isnt bright enough. This setting does not change any other setting
~Advance Menu~
Ultra HDR Mode - Im sure that everyone knows what HDR is but the Ultra HDR Mode does give pop to color. When it is off the screen seems to have a white film over it but when it is on that white film look is gone and the colors pop out at you. Granted i do have the brightness at max and GameMode is set Performance Mode.
Eye Protection - For those long sessions. Im sure alot of monitors have this feature but eye care is important.
3D sound - I do notice that this setting does change the audio quality however i have yet to find a sure fire way to use it. There have been times where i had this on and the audio for videos played lower than expected and when i turned it off the audio got louder so im not sure if it just the specific content thats being played or the content form. So for instance Watching videos or listening to music (which will have different audio quality based on the uploader/platform.) VS. Audio from Games or movies which are averagely consistance based on your ingame settings.
*Final Thoughts*
While This monitor has a great deal of potential for what it can be used for there are somethings that hender it functionality. Honestly i can look over the issue with the black bars when mirroring my phone and even the issues with the screen flickering or shutting off. Things like that are easily fixable. The only real cons i have is that the full range of access for certain customers based on the device being used with the monitor (ie certain phones like iphones and PC/Laptops) is limited based on the listing info. This is a product meant to display what is connected rather it be via USB-C or HDMI so that is confusing as to why that is the case. Also there are cases where functions are able to be enabled but there are cases where functions are disabled and cannot be re-enabled. For instance, Touch functions can be applied to a non touch capable PC/laptop (via the WIMAXIT portable monitor) but the touch functionality is disabled (on the WIMAXIT portable monitor and camera) when connecting a Camera which is already touch capable.
I love this monitor and while it has its downsides, which all products do, I can recommend this monitor for those who like to be on the move and want not only portability but versatility in their arsenal of tech. It's also great for gamers and even photographers/videographers who just want that larger visual of what they are capturing.
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The only down side is that it's very picky about what it will work with using only the USB-C connection. Even though my USB-C ports on both my motherboard and my RTX 2080 are USB 3.1 Gen 2 as stated in the monitor's requirements, it refuses to work with either.
Many of us in the flight simulation community use this monitor as extra displays for our home cockpits (easy mounting due to its VESA mounting option), and this is a pretty common complaint people have about this monitor. USB-C via a single cable seems to work for some people, but not for others. If it doesn't work, we have to use both an HDMI and USB C to get it to work with my system. Not a show stopper by any means, but it's unfortunate that we have to have an extra cable and extra HDMI in order to use it, when in theory one of the main reasons to buy it was not needing another HDMI.
However, when I connect it to my laptop using the Thunderbolt 3 port (using the same cable), it works without issue with only 1 cable. So I don't know why exactly it doesn't work on my desktop system's USB 3.1 Gen 2