Espresso displays create some of our favorite portable monitors, but up until now it felt like there had been a hole in our portfolio. That’s aside from its flagship model (the $800 Espresso 17 Pro), other members of the family are slightly more affordable fares, like the $469 Espresso Touch 13 and the $499 Touch 15. Today, the company packs the gap with Espresso 15 Pro.
Design and display
One thing I appreciate about espresso is that I don’t try too much. 15 Pros feature an ultra minimalist design made from simple sheets of matte black aluminum along with shiny glass before (if you prefer matte display, you can always add one of the company textures Screen protector). Certainly the monitor has a bit of a jaw, but with the exception of the two USB-C ports hidden in the corner, it is actually the only defined external feature of the 15 pros, so I don’t mind. The display weighs 1 pound and 11 ounces.
As for its specifications, the Espresso 15 Pro’s 4K LCD panel offers just about everything you want. The brightness is 550 nits (actually 556 nits depending on my light meter), which is higher than the 450 nits on the 17-inch model. It also covers 100% of the Adobe RGB spectrum with 10-bit colors (8-bit + 2-bit frame rate control). One thing that espresso was included was a refresh rate of 120Hz instead of being capped at 60Hz. That being said, unless you film or edit the video, that limitation may not be a major factor.
Setup and special features
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Getting 15 pros up and running is not easy. Each USB-C port has enough bandwidth to carry power and data on a single cable, so you simply plug in the included cord and turn it off. One exception is for laptops that cannot send a lot of power via USB-C, but I tested the monitor on four different laptops (both Mac and PC), none of which had any issues. This display automatically downloaded Espressoflow software that adds touch support to your Apple Notebook. It also gets a new glide feature that automatically places the monitor in the right place depending on how it is placed next to the laptop. And with some black magic, the 15 pro nailed it when I correctly laid out the monitor on the left side of my notebook’s built-in screen.
As someone who has recently been forced to use a Mac for work, the ability to quickly and easily add touch support to your Apple laptop is incredible. And although I’m far from digital Gaga, the monitors also work with the company’s so you can use the display for drawing and sketching. Optional stylus. This makes 15 pros the ideal travel companion for both people who want more screen real estate or portable ways to create art on the go.
accessories
In addition to screen protectors and pens, there are also some important stand accessories for the 15 Pro. The first one is $49 espresso case,This is a magnetic folding cover that protects the screen during transport and will come back to become a kickstand while working. Like the display itself, it’s a fairly simple event that does exactly what you expect.
However, for those who want something more fulfilling, 15 Pro is also in touch with Espresso $69 stand+. It’s similar to what you see on traditional desktop monitors, but also packs a very strong magnet that allows you to mount your monitor in different positions while improving portability. This may be too expensive for some, but I grew up quickly to realize that putting the 15 Pro in perfect position is becoming easier. It’s better built than many desktop monitor stands I have. The obvious drawback is that at 1 pound and 4 ounces, the stand+ weighs about the same as the display itself, and is rather heavy.
summary
Sam Rutherford by Engadget
The Espresso 15 Pro has just about everything I’m looking for on a premium portable monitor. It’s well above average brightness, has a sophisticated yet sturdy design and a very simple setup. It also comes with some special features, such as adding touch support for your Mac, which will help you get more devices from glides and devices you already own. Also, thanks to the extensive accessories, it can be adapted to almost any use case.
I want a higher refresh rate, but not having it is far from breaking the contract. It will almost certainly raise its price, and considering that the 15 Pro is already somewhat expensive and starts at $699 for the monitor and Stand+, I’m not sure if the extra cost is worth it. Anyway, if you want a portable monitor that is more than enough for home use, there aren’t many other displays that match your Espresso 15 Pro.
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