The Minisforum MSS-A156 is the first portable monitor from a Chinese company specializing in compact computers. The screen looks good and comes at a fairly affordable price for what it offers.

External screens are very useful for expand display capacity. A typical case is when we use the laptop on the table and the screen is too small. There, connecting it to a monitor via HDMI or Display Port will be great for increasing productivity, allowing you to work with more applications, open windows and tasks. Another use case is connecting smartphones or video game consoles.

The Minisforum MSS-A156 is a rarity for a company that primarily sells Mini-PCs. Its chassis is made of aluminum and its dimensions of 357 x 223 x 4 mm with an approximate weight of 900 g allow it to be conveniently transported and used wherever there is interest. It includes a magnetic protective cover that prevents scratches and at the same time serves as a stand at various angles.

Its technical characteristics are really good. Drive 15.6-inch IPS panel, which offers a native QHD resolution (2560 x 1440 pixels) and a refresh rate of 144 Hz. The screen covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, has a contrast ratio of 1000:1, a maximum brightness of 400 nits and a color accuracy (ΔE) of less than 2, satisfying everyday multimedia and professional design tasks. In addition, it is multi-touch with 10 contact points, which expands its usage scenarios.

All connection ports are located on the side of the display and include two full-size USB-C ports, MicroUSB, orn Mini HDMI port a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Although its main use is to provide additional display capacity to devices such as laptops, it can also be used with a desktop computer, and here with the many mini-PCs it sells. MINISFORUM (and other manufacturers) support this feature Energy supply (PS) to connect it to this portable monitor using a single USB-C cablethus eliminating the need for a separate power supply.

Minisforum MSS-A156 is available on the manufacturer’s website from 189 dollars. A very attractive price for the features of this portable monitor.