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ASUS ZenScreen MB169CK Portable USB-C Monitor (15.6-inch, 1080p)

A 15.6-inch 1080p IPS portable monitor with two USB-C (DP Alt Mode) ports, a mini HDMI input and a detachable 360° kickstand.

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ASUS ZenScreen MB169CK 15.6-inch portable monitor at an angle with its kickstand attached
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Panel
15.6-inch IPS, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, anti-glare, 250 nits
Refresh rate
60Hz
Inputs
2x USB-C (DP Alt Mode), 1x mini HDMI
Single cable
One USB-C cable carries video and power from a DP Alt Mode laptop
HDMI use
Mini HDMI for video, with a USB-C port used as DC-in for power

What the specs mean for you

USB ports

3

2x USB-C (DP Alt Mode, power in), 1x mini HDMI

Total ports

3

Compact: the essentials for travel or a light setup.

Why people pick it

  • Runs from one USB-C cable on a laptop with DP Alt Mode and USB-C power
  • Mini HDMI input plus a USB-C power input for devices without USB-C video
  • Low 7.64W power draw, so it's less of a drain on a laptop battery
  • Kickstand rotates for portrait use, and auto-rotate works through DisplayWidget Center

Know before you buy

  • 1080p at 60Hz with 250 nits: fine indoors, dim near a bright window
  • ASUS doesn't list power pass-through charging to the laptop
  • No power adapter in the box for HDMI-only sources
  • The host's USB-C port must support DisplayPort Alt Mode; many phones and budget laptops don't

Full specifications

Panel15.6-inch IPS, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, anti-glare, 250 nits
Refresh rate60Hz
Inputs2x USB-C (DP Alt Mode), 1x mini HDMI
Single cableOne USB-C cable carries video and power from a DP Alt Mode laptop
HDMI useMini HDMI for video, with a USB-C port used as DC-in for power
Power consumption7.64W
Power adapterNot included
StandDetachable 360° kickstand on a 1/4-inch tripod socket; portrait and landscape
Weight0.78 kg (1.72 lb) without stand
In the boxSleeve, USB-C cable, mini HDMI to HDMI cable, kickstand

From manufacturer documentation, checked October 18, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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