Arzopa G1 Game Review β 144Hz Portable Monitor
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Appearance - 8.5/10
8.5/10
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Features - 8/10
8/10
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Materials - 7.5/10
7.5/10
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Performance - 7/10
7/10
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Portability - 8.5/10
8.5/10
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User Experience - 6/10
6/10
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Value - 7.5/10
7.5/10
Summary
The Arzopa G1 Game portable monitor is certainly great if you want a secondary monitor on-the-go or just want to view things in a bigger display for some devices but itβs definitely not meant for professional work.
Overall
7.6/10Pros
+ Light and easy to bring around
+ Nice carbon fiber-esque look
+ Good array of ports
+ No battery = less worries for wear and tear
+ 144Hz refresh rate
+ Supports AMD FreeSync
Cons
β Needs calibration for colour accuracy, but itβs a bit too dim for professional work
β Speakers are lacking in quality
β No touchscreen
β Flimsy magnetic flip case
Unboxing the Arzopa G1 Game
Starting off the Arzopa G1 Game review with the unboxing, the packaging itself looks very basic, especially since its clad in white. When you open the box however, the content inside are neatly arranged in their own respective boxes, as if puzzle pieces that fit perfectly together. Inside, you can expect to find the following items:
- 1 x USB-C to USB-C Cable
- 1 x Mini HDMI to HDMI Cable
- 1 x USB-C to USB-A Cable
- 1 x Screen Cleaning Cloth
- 1 x User Guide
- 1 x ARZOPA 15.6β³ Portable Monitor
Specifications
| Panel Size | Wide Screen 15.6β³, 16:9 |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| True Resolution | 1920 X 1080 |
| Display Surface | Non-glare |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.179 mm |
| Brightness | 300 cd/m2 |
| Contrast | 1000:1 |
| Viewing Angle (CRβ§10) | 178Β°(H) / 178Β°(V) |
| Response Time | 5 ms (GTG) |
| HDR Support | No |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| Low Blue Light | Yes |
| HDCP Support | Yes |
| Viewing Modes | sRGB, Scenery, Theater, Standard, Night View, Game, Reading, Darkroom |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | No |
| Signal Input | 1 x Mini HDMI 1.4 2 x USB-C 1 x 3.5mm audio jack |
| Audio | Built-in dual speakers |
| Mechanical Design | Chassis Colours :Β Dark gray Slim Design :Β Yes Super Narrow Bezel Design :Β Yes |
| Dimensions | 364.9 x 274.8 x 8.9 mm, 0.61 kg |
Performance
The brightness of the display when measured at 100% brightness is 286.1cd/m2, and it was running at this setting by default. Itβs a bit on the dimmer side but itβs still usable provided youβre not looking at it right under bright sunlight
Running the display uniformity test with a 3Γ3 grid, Iβm actually surprised by how well the Arzopa G1 Game fared. Itβs actually even across all areas, practically speaking. In fact, itβs almost perfectly uniformed here, something we havenβt seen in a long time.
Colour Accuracy
| Standard | Standard mode, calibration with DisplayCAL | |
| Whitepoint | 8400K | 8300K |
| Average ΞE*00 | 1.45 | 0.35 |
| Maximum ΞE*00 | 4.95 | 1.66 |
By default, the colour accuracy on the Arzopa G1 Game could fluctuate quite a bit but itβs not terrible. After calibrating it using SpyderX and DisplayCAL, we see significant improvements in average and maximum Delta-E figures. As good as it might seem on paper however, the display is a bit too dim for proper professional work.
Gamut
| Gamut | Standard | Standard mode, calibration with DisplayCAL | |
| sRGB | Coverage | 99.6% | 99.7% |
| Volume | 108.4% | 109.1% | |
| Adobe RGB | Coverage | 71.2% | 74.4% |
| Volume | 72.7% | 76.2% | |
| DCI-P3 | Coverage | 75.8% | 76.5% |
| Volume | 75.8% | 76.5% | |
For the gamut coverage and volume, there were slight improvements after calibration. Overall with 99% sRGB, 72% Adobe RGB, and 76% DCI-P3, the colours are certainly lacking for professional creative work. However, I would cut them some slack since this is a low-powered monitor, and achieving this result is already a pleasant surprise for me.
The Good
The Arzopa G1 Game is very easy to bring around. This might sound dumb or redundant given that itβs a portable monitor but youβd understand when you see it in person. Itβs ultrathin and itβs very light so it barely adds bulk to what youβre carrying. Given the added productivity potential, itβs worth just having it around wherever you go. The carbon fiber-esque look is a bonus.
It also has a good array of ports as it comes with a mini-HDMI port, two USB-C ports, and a headphone jack. Itβs enough to offer versatility across a multitude of devices, including smartphones. The necessary cables are also included so you donβt have to worry about purchasing extra accessories.
In terms of performance, apart from what weβve already measured, the Arzopa G1 Game certainly sets a high standard for portable monitors with its 144Hz refresh rate. Sure, the devices that can make use of it are likely limited to laptops with adequate power but it does provide some form of futureproofing for when other devices are capable of pushing the necessary frames for it. Imagine a Nintendo Switch successor with this monitor.
Itβs also worth pointing out that the Arzopa G1 Game supports AMD FreeSync. This is revolutionary for portable monitors as it would typical be saved for a traditional, performance-oriented gaming monitors. In essence, you get to enjoy a tear-free visual experience no matter where you go.
For those of you who are wondering, the Arzopa G1 Game doesnβt have a built-in battery. Instead, it relies on USB-C for power. To me, this is a good thing because it minimizes the risk of the product prematurely dying, especially since batteries are the most prone to wear and tear. Itβs just plug-and-play and Iβm certain this can last for several years with ease unless you get clumsy.
The Bad
While I would give the included flap cover props for a smart design as it fits nicely with the design of the monitor given the raised surface on the ports side, I find it more annoying than useful. For starters, it only works with one standing orientation and nothing more. Then, the magnetic attachment is rather flimsy so it can fall of rather easily. In fact, Iβve had it slip off while having it stand up, and thatβs not good.
Then, it lacks touchscreen support so if youβre using it to extend your smartphone display, youβre only using it to see things bigger and thatβs it. Having touchscreen would be nice not only because of that, but it will also add extra functionality and versatility for laptops, especially gaming laptops which typically lack touchscreen.
To our surprise, the built-in speakers can pump out rather loud volumes. However, it is lacking in depth, bass, and anything that would make it immersive or enjoyable. This is more so an option for situations where you donβt really have much of a choice for audio, but thatβs fine for me. I just feel that itβs worth pointing out.
Arzopa G1 Game Review
The Arzopa G1 Game portable monitor offers a lot for the price. Itβs certainly great if you want a secondary monitor on-the-go or just want to view things in a bigger display for some devices but itβs definitely not meant for professional work. Sure, it has its drawbacks but for its price of USD $209.99 (RM976.87), you canβt really complain.
At the end of our Arzopa G1 Game review, I award this portable monitor with our Silver Pokdeward.
Big thanks to Arzopa for sending us this portable monitor for the purpose of this review. If youβre interested in getting one yourself, click right here. We even have a special RM20 Shopee discount coupon (valid for 3 months) for you so you can save some money. The coupon code is: βNANQ10J20β³. They are having Prime Day promotions from 12th to 13th October 2022 so head on over to their official website for more discounts and promotions.Β
