Espresso 15 Pro Review: Just really enjoyable (though expensive) portable monitor
Espresso displays makes some of our favorite portable monitorsBut so far there was a feeling that there was a hole in his portfolio. This is because besides its flagship model -$ 800 Espresso 17 Pro -the other family members are slightly more accessible tariffs such as Espresso Touch than $ 469 and $ 499 Touch 15. Today the company includes this gap with Espresso 15 Pro, which I like about everything I like about it for more. stand).
Design and display
One of the things I appreciate for espresso is that he is not trying to do too much. The 15 Pro has an ultra -minimalist design made of simple sheets of matte black aluminum, along with shiny glass in front (if you prefer matte displays, you can always add one of the textured textured textured textured Screen protectors). Of course, the monitor has a little chin, but besides two USB-C ports stowed in the corner, this is really the only definitive external function of 15 Pro, so I’m not so worried. All the said, the display weighs 1 kilogram and 11 ounces, which sounds much more severe than it feels.
As for its specifications, the 4K LCD panel of Espresso 15 Pro delivers almost everything you want, and then some. The brightness goes to 550 nits (in fact it was 556 nits according to my light meter), which is higher than 450 nits of the 17-inch model. It also covers 100 percent of the 10-bit Adobe RGB spectrum (8-bit + 2-bit frame speed control). The only thing I would like to include espresso is the speed of refreshing 120Hz instead of being limited to 60Hz. He said this, unless you play or edit videos, this restriction may not be a huge factor.
Setup and special features
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Repeating the 15 professionals cannot be easier. Each USB-C port has enough bandwidth to carry power and data on one cable, so you just have to turn on the cord included and go. The only exception is for laptops that can’t send much power via USB-C, but I tested the monitor with 4 different laptops (and Mac, and PC) and none of them had any problems. The display even automatically downloads the Espressoflow software, which adds touch support to your Apple notebooks. In addition, you get the new GLIDE feature, which automatically positions the monitor in the right place, depending on how you arranged it next to your laptop. And by some black magic, 15 Pro nailed it when he properly exposed the monitor to the left of the built -in screen of my notebook.
Like someone who was recently forced to use Mac to work, the ability to quickly and easily add touch to the Apple laptop is super nice. And while I am far from digital derogations, you can even use the drawing and sketching display as the monitor also works with the company Optional stylusS This makes a 15 Pro perfect travel companion for both who want more screen real estate or a portable way to create art on the go.
Accessories
In addition to screen protectors and pens, there are also several important accessories for stands for the 15 Pro. The first is Espresso Case of $ 49Who is a more magnetic folding lid that protects the screen while in transit, which can also turn back to turn into steel when you work. Like the display itself, this is a very simple affair that does exactly what you expect.
However, for those who want something more substantial, 15 Pro also works with espresso $ 69 stand+S It is more like what you would see on a traditional desktop monitor, except that it can be folded for improved portability while packing a really strong magnet that allows you to mount the monitor in different positions. This thing may be too expensive for some, but I quickly grew to evaluate how easily putting 15 Pro in the perfect position. It is better made up of many of the board for desktop monitors I have. The obvious disadvantage is that at 1 kilogram and 4 ounces of stand+ weighs almost as much as the display itself, which is more healthy.
Wrapping
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Espresso 15 Pro has almost everything I look for in a portable monitor. It has well above average brightness, elegant but sturdy design and super simple setup. It also comes with several special features such as Glide and added touch support for MACS that help you get more than the devices you already have. And thanks to the wealth of accessories, it can adapt to almost any case of use.
Although I would like a higher degree of refreshment, this is not far from the offender of the transaction. This would almost certainly increase its price and given that the 15 Pro is already somewhat expensive, starting at $ 699 for the monitor and stand+, I am not sure that the added cost will be worth it. Nevertheless, if you want a really portable monitor that is also more than good enough to use at home, there are not many other displays that can match the Espresso 15 Pro.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/computing/accessors/espresso-5-proview-just-a-rely-nice-tough-price-portable-Monitor-20046315.
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