Key bounce is OK if you can get the keyboard to lay down flat – it tends to lift at the magnetic connector, so you get deck bound as well. Keys are well-spaced with a 1.4mm throw and 45g actuation – good. The keycap lettering is decal (transparent label), which will scratch off with extended use. It is covered in Surface Pro like Alcantara-like material (I am pretty sure it is not). You have to regard the keyboard/trackpad as a bonus because it is good, not great. Just don’t give me any of that rock’n’roll Keyboard/trackpad cover Read our guide here if you want to know more about sound signature and why it is so important. It is not unpleasant – just a little harsh for many music genres. It has no bass, late-mid, strong, low-mid-treble for a clear voice. As you would expect, these micro-speakers are more for use with voice than music. The maximum volume was 68dB which is fine for personal use. It has 2 x 2W stereo rear-facing up-firing speakers behind the screen. We have suggested that UPERFECT develop an ICC colour profile for Windows.Ī four-pole 3.5mm can connect to a headphone/mic. We talk about outdoor use and direct sunlight – few laptop screens are good outdoors – this is no different. Its colour accuracy and Windows HDR capabilities are a bonus. It is an excellent screen comparing favourably with the Surface Pro 7. There is a 144Hz panel available which would be ideal for gamers Unexpected – this displays Windows HDR content better than the Surface Pro 7 More for use under office lighting use under office lightingĪllows web designers and creatives to see web colours ![]() This is a quality, edge-lit (from the bottom) panel with an approx. It is a WLED (white LED backlight) panel model NE156QUM-N63 made by BOE with a touch overlay. These include 12-17.3”, HDMI or USB-C ports, touch/no, and even one for Raspberry Pie. UPERFECT has a full range of non-lapdocks that, at a lower cost, may fit your needs better than the UPERFECT X Pro 15.6” 4K Lapdock. A keyboard/trackpad if your laptop or PC already has one?.An inbuilt battery if you will use it for desktop only?.Creators need two screens, and the fact that it also supports DeX with a fully functional keyboard/trackpad is amazing.īut that leads to some initial observations. It is not too much to fit in the travel pack at 335.2 x 221.4 x 9.9mm x 1.412kg (plus charger).įor me – if COVID ever allows travel again – I need the extra screen space to do my job when away from my desk where I have dual Samsung 32” 4K monitors (review here 9.4/10). Both cover 100% sRGB, so overall it is a terrific marriage. The Surface Pro screen is about 350 nits/1250:1 contrast, and the UPERFECT is just a tad lower. Some things like movies and web browsing look better on a wider screen. It is not so much larger, but it has nice narrow bezels and a 16:9 ratio compared to the Surface 3:2 (13.5:9). Our only other portable display review is here, and it does not have the 4K panel, battery or keyboard.Ĭonsidering that I use a 12.3” Surface Pro 7, this screen is huge. UPERFECT has a reputation for a solid, reliable company. UPERFECT or eBay – make sure you specify AU power plugġ-year support from UPERFECT of ManufactureĮst 2017 solely to design and manufacture portable monitors and accessories. It does allow the Galaxy Phone to act like a trackpad. Samsung DeX over USB-C to mini-HDMI gives the Dex screen and audio but no keyboard/touchpad support.Samsung DeX (Desktop Extensions) via USB-C to USB-C supports the DeX screen, audio and keyboard/touchpad.They do not support keyboard/touchpad functions. Compatible smartphones via USB-C will mirror the screen and audio.iPad (not tested) via USB-C should give full functionality.The magnetic keyboard/touchpad connects via pogo pins and is a Windows HID device. On Windows, via USB-C or TB3, it is a fully functional external touch screen with audio.It is more a ‘laptop or smartphone’ shell. ![]() It is not a ‘dock’ in the traditional sense. ![]() Just be careful if you try to close the stand while any cables are in ports – snip.Īnd as a bonus, it has a magnetically attached, full-size keyboard (no backlight), trackpad and acts as a fold-up screen protector. The 180° aircraft-grade aluminium stand is very Microsoft Surface-like with a fully adjustable fold-out friction arm. 30W USB-C PD power pack (supplied) – will run the screen and charge the battery.USB-C/TB3 5V/3A/15W downstream – will run the display but not enough to charge the internal battery.Internal 10,000mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery.Mini HDMI 2.0 (a smaller version of the standard HDMI plug).USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 or 2 (5Gbps or 10Gbps) or Thunderbolt 3/4 (TB3/4 40Gbps) supporting ALT DP (Display Port audio and video).But first – what is a lapdock, and who needs it?Ī lapdock is an external 15.6” IPS, multi-point touch screen with stereo speakers, an onboard battery, a detachable keyboard and three types of input:
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