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Uperfect A17 DS15607 $200 at Amazon Pros Sharp and bright
Multiple connection options
Comes with a stand and cover Cons Can require auxiliary power
Limited angle adjustments
The Uperfect A17 monitor doesn't quite deliver everything it promises, but don't write it off. It's competitively priced for what it can do, so you might still want to consider it.
The 15.6-inch panel packs in the pixels to deliver a 3,840x2,160-pixel resolution, making images look exceptionally sharp. Uperfect backs that up with solid brightness, which I measured at 426.6 nits (a touch shy of the 450-nit rating), and a surprising 1,610:1 contrast ratio. These pair well with a strong matte finish, making it easy on the eye.
I tested the A17 and found that it has a respectable 99% coverage of the sRGB color space. AdobeRGB performance fell short of what was promised, though. Uperfect says it's 100%, but my testing revealed just 81% coverage. P3 coverage was also a bit short, at 84%.
But despite coming up short of Uperfect's claims, the A17 performs well for a budget portable monitor. Its $250 retail price is reasonable, and it's discounted to $170 for Amazon Prime members at time of publication.
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