AOC’s 16T20 is a 15.6-Inch Second Screen That Goes Anywhere

AOC’s 16T20, priced at $49.99 (was $70), is a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS panel built to ride along with a laptop instead of staying on a desk. Resolution is 1920 by 1080 at 60Hz, response time is listed at 4ms, and the viewing angles are 178 degrees in both directions, so documents and video still look even when you share the screen across a table.

Official brightness is a reasonable 250 nits, which still looks decent in full sunshine. Meanwhile, the contrast ratio is equally respectable among its specifications, ranging from 800:1 to 1200:1. The display itself can show 262,000 colors, which is sufficient for common tasks such as emailing, spreadsheet work, video conferencing, and streaming. Measurements have revealed that this is better suited to interior use or under dim cabin lighting than the full-on glare of a bright patio.

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AOC 16″ Portable Monitor FHD 60Hz USB-C IPS Ultra Slim Smart Cover 16T20

• EXPAND YOUR WORKSPACE ANYWHERE – Add a flexible 15.6-inch portable second screen to your laptop for smoother multitasking, enhanced productivity, and…
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This display excels in terms of size and weight. The display measures 13.9 inches wide by 8.8 inches high and is only 10 millimeters thick. Plus, it weighs only approximately 1.5 pounds, and that’s without the smart cover, which adds some weight but keeps the overall weight under 2.4 pounds. The cover folds into a kickstand for landscape or portrait viewing, and it also protects the screen when the display is put into a bag. If you desire to mount it on a wall later, the VESA 75 by 75 holes on the rear make it simple to set up.

On the back, there are two USB-C connections, which are configured so that they can be used for both video output and power via DisplayPort Alt Mode. This means you can run it from a laptop with a single wire, which is really convenient. There is also a Mini HDMI port for connecting to devices such as the Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck docks, and older PCs, but keep in mind that the box does not include a wall adapter for devices other than laptops, smartphones, or tablets. Power usage is also reasonable, with testers reporting around 4 watts at maximum brightness, which should not be too stressful on your laptop battery even during a lengthy flight or when working in a coffee shop.

The only minor drawback is the very basic audio, but it does the job with its 1-watt twin speakers, which will cover you for a conference or a streaming concert, as well as a handy 3.5mm headphone socket. There is no built-in USB hub or touch layer, so this is really a simple small supplementary display – which is probably precisely what you need. If you find yourself working late at nite, the on-screen menu includes a flicker-free backlight and a low-blue-light preset.