Nayan Saha
The Espresso Display 15 is a lightweight and stylish monitor that is convenient and easily transportable and it is the best secondary screen for users who want to add one to their main screen. It is the most affordable model in the Espresso lineup, and the price of $299 makes it a very attractive option for buyers who are on a budget. Still, there are certain things that it doesn’t have that might turn off potential customers who are looking for high interactivity features such as touch and sound functions.
Besides, the fact that it is made of aerospace-grade aluminum, gives the Display 15 a hearty feeling, and having that alone comes with a tough but light design. Besides, the Display 15 has a 15.6-inch IPS panel with 1920 x 1080 resolution, which is not only sharp but also imitated in color. And if you are going to use it in a lit-up environment, it will be more than capable of displaying clear images with the help of 300 nits of brightness and 77.6% DCI-P3 color coverage. It also gives a glossy finish that adds vividness but can reflect light from around.
One of the best parts of the Display 15 is its support for the Stand+ included. A magnetic adjustable stand with full flexibility like this that permits easy switching between the portrait and landscape modes. Stand’s heavier metal bottom helps keep the stand stable, while its magnetic attachment feature makes it effortless to relocate the stand.
There are no loose ends with the Display 15, since it is equipped with two USB-C ports, giving you a very clean and easy to connect approach. By the way, to pair your device with the Display 15 you will need to have a device with DisplayPort Alt Mode support. On top of that, the control of brightness or contrast settings by means of buttons can only be done through the Display 15’s dedicated EspressoFlow app. Furthermore, this app is the one that provides an easy interface with display settings and allows auto-rotation when you switch to different orientations.
Though the Display 15 boasts a solid build quality and flawlessly adaptable display, yet putting it against its rivals, it comes across as a very strong contender. For the same amount of money, you can get the ViewSonic TD1656-2K which has the advantage of touch screen and built in speakers; thus, it is a more multi-purpose choice. Conversely, the Display 15 is an amazing option if you have small physical dimensions and would rather have a well-designed look than touch functionality.
On the whole, the Espresso Display 15 should prove to be a great choice for users who require a portable and stylish secondary monitor for work or entertainment. The portable option with gorgeous metal case and the flexible monitor stand make it incredibly light. The absence of touch support might disappoint some users.
