Arzopa Z3FC review: An ultra-light and thin portable monitor that's perfectly balanced for work and play

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TechRadar Verdict

The Arzopa Z3FC is a super-lightweight and thin portable monitor that performed very well during my tests. I chiefly used this as a second screen at work every day, and had absolutely no issues with it. I then switched to using it for gaming, and it was just as good - although the HDR looks washed out on Switch 2 (but not Xbox), so I recommend turning that off. It won't tick the box for pro content creators, but for work, play, and streaming, it's everything I suspect most people need. Given its light design, it's ideal for business travel without sacrificing screen space.

Pros

  • +Lightweight and thin for travel
  • +High refresh rate for gaming
  • +2.5K resolution
  • +Sleeve and braided cables included
  • +Better speakers than you might think

Cons

  • -No built-in battery
  • -Can be clunky using the OSD
  • -Runs warm after a while
  • -Washed-out HDR on Switch 2

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Arzopa Z3FC: 30-second review

Ultra-thin, ultra-lightweight, high-resolution. There are plenty of reasons why the Arzopa Z3FC is an attractive display for those looking for an easily portable monitor for work and play.

I was thrilled with the overall performance. On-screen images look sharp and clear in 2.5K, and in my gaming tests, it handled 120Hz refresh rates with ease. I even found myself missing the sleek second screen when it wasn’t sitting on my desk.

You get everything you need in the box, including USB-C data and power cables, and a mini HDMI to HDMI lead. There’s also a protective case which is a little too light-gray for my tastes, but does a good job of protecting the screen if you’re stashing the display in a backpack.

Now, it’s not entirely perfect. The main point of issue is color coverage - at 107% sRGB, it’s fine for most people but not creative professionals.

There’s no battery built in here, so playing games means you’ll need your own power source - easily remedied, but worth pointing out. I also found with HDR on, the Switch 2 had a very washed-out, overly bright appearance. Turn it off for best results.

And honestly, some may not need a portable monitor that’s running at around $150 or so when there are perfectly serviceable $50 displays out there. But for the price, I appreciated the thin, lightweight design, the sharp display, and how neatly it sat on my desk every day throughout the review process.

Whenever I’m reviewing a product, I always think: Would I buy this again if I needed to? The answer here is, an unreserved yes. And just to put my money where my mouth is, I’m ordering a second one for my wife, who fell in love with the portability. She says it’s to stay productive while working from home, but I suspect it’s so she can play even more Stardew Valley.

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