[Hardware] Innocn 15A1F Portable Monitor Review: OLED Value

[Mihawk.]

Innocn delivers a winning combination with a value-laden 15.6-inch OLED monitor.

Pros

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OLED delivers vibrant colors and inky blacks

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Bright panel

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Value pricing

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Excellent build quality

Cons

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Glossy finish isn’t for everyone

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Thick bottom bezel

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No headphone jack

The portable monitor category is expanding at a rapid clip, and we've already reviewed a lot of compelling options from the likes of Asus, Lenovo, KYY  and countless others. Now, we're looking at an entry from Chinese OEM Innocn, which offers portable OLED monitors that are priced more like IPS panels that we typically see in this category.

Last month, Innocn 13.3-inch and 15.6-inch portable OLED monitors were sold at less than $200 each, undercutting some of the best IPS panels that we've reviewed. Here, we're checking out the Innocn 15A1F, which is the 15.6-inch model. The monitor offers premium build quality, a detachable (and adjustable) metal stand, stereo speakers and plenty of ports.

Innocn doesn't offer features like a built-in battery or touch capabilities, but with an MSRP of $349, the 15A1F packs a value punch. And with frequent sales that put the monitor below the $200 price point, the Innocn 15A1F looks like a prime contender for our best portable monitors list. 

Innocn 15A1F Portable Monitor Specifications 

Panel Type / BacklightOLED

Screen Size / Aspect Ratio15.6 inches / 16:9

Max Resolution &1920x1080 @ 60Hz

  Refresh Rate 

Max Brightness400 nits

Response Time5ms

Contrast Ratio100,000:1

View Angles178 degrees (Horizontal and Vertical)

Screen CoatingGlossy

Ports1x Mini-HDMI, 2x USB-C (DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode).

SpeakersYes

Weight1.6 pounds

Design of the Innocn 15A1F

I'll start off first by saying that 15A1F has good build quality that belies its affordable pricing. There is minimal flex in the aluminum alloy chassis, although I doubt that you'll be regularly twisting the 15A1F to its limits in normal operation. The overall design is smooth and minimalist, without superfluous touches. The front of the monitor presents a design with thin bezels around the top and two sides. However, the bottom bezel is massive in comparison, with centrally-mounted InnoCN branding. 

The right side of the monitor only features perforations for one of the two integrated speakers. Moving to the top, you'll find two buttons: power and a rocker switch. The power button also doubles as "Enter" when navigating the OSD. 

An LED between the two buttons glows blue when the monitor is operational. The left side of the display is home to a Mini-HDMI port and two USB-C ports. This is also where you'll find a second set of perforations for the second integrated speaker. Interestingly, there is no headphone jack, something which most portable monitors have.

 

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