AOC 16T2 15.6″ Portable Touch Screen Monitor Review

How Much Does it Cost?

The AOC 16T2 15.6″ Portable Touch Screen Monitor is available from a few retailers for around £249.99 to £304.99, however, I’d suggest getting it directly from AOC on their Amazon store for £269.99. Stock is short on Amazon though but should be steadily resupplied.

Overview

The AOC 16T2 15.6″ Portable Touch Screen Monitor isn’t a cheap gadget, but I do think it’s excellent value for money. For one, it’s coming from a well respected and trusted brand name. Furthermore, they’ve done a great job with the general design and build quality, and it feels like you’re getting what you pay for when you open the box.

It does feel fragile to handle, in the sense that it feels like a slim monitor and you instinctively don’t want to damage the panel. However, it’s well made and durable, and so long as you remember it IS a monitor and not a tablet, you’ll do just fine. There’s a good weight to it though; it’s not so light that it moves around when you use the touch screen, but not to heavy you couldn’t travel with it.

The included stand is simple enough and gets the job done. However, I love that I can mount this with VESA, so throwing it on a proper mount can be fun. It’s nice having a touch panel next to my main display. Albeit, for fun in Paint for me, but I’m sure there are more practical applications too.

The colours on the display could be better out of the box, but the OSD allows you to dial in something more suitable quickly. I threw mine in Multimedia mode, increased the brightness and contrast slightly, and was more than happy with the results. Plus, I have to comment on the viewing angles, they’re excellent!

Should I Buy One?

I’ll admit not everyone needs one, but I have to admit, it’s a very nice thing to have. The price is higher than just a simple second display. However, this has an 8000mAh battery to power it, and you can even charge your phone from it. It’s slim and light too and works with multiple devices making it extremely travel friendly. The touch input adds a new dynamic or at least allows connected mobile devices to work in the way you’re used to. From expanding your workspace at home to helping with entertainment when you’re travelling, to making a presentation when you’re in the office, it’s got a little of something for everyone.