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Asus ZenScreen MB16AC — 15″ · Portable USB-C
Asus

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC

15″ · Portable USB-C

80
/ 100
From $279
VS
Espresso 17 Pro wins by 4
Espresso 17 Pro — 17″ · Portable touch
Espresso

Espresso 17 Pro

17″ · Portable touch

84
/ 100
From $739
Specdex verdict

Espresso 17 Pro takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Asus ZenScreen MB16AC lands at 80 and Espresso 17 Pro at 84. That puts Espresso 17 Pro ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Asus ZenScreen MB16AC if…

  • ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • ✓Modern connectivity
  • ✓Mature firmware

Pick Espresso 17 Pro if…

  • ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • ✓Modern connectivity
  • ✓Mature firmware
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Picture quality

Espresso 17 Pro

Color accuracy and HDR performance

Espresso 17 Pro leads on color (84 vs 80).

Value for money

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC more score per dollar ($279 vs $739).

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC 80
vs
84 Espresso 17 Pro

Score breakdown

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC
80
color 80
motion 72
hdr 62
features 78
Espresso 17 Pro
84
color 84
motion 72
hdr 62
features 82

Specs side-by-side

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC versus Espresso 17 Pro — full spec comparison
Spec Asus ZenScreen MB16AC Espresso 17 Pro
Panel
Portable USB-C
Portable touch
Size
15"
17"
Release year
2018
2023

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC

Pros
  • +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • +Modern connectivity
  • +Mature firmware
Cons
  • −Stand ergonomics vary
  • −HDR on IPS limited
  • −OLED burn-in risk

Espresso 17 Pro

Pros
  • +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • +Modern connectivity
  • +Mature firmware
Cons
  • −Stand ergonomics vary
  • −HDR on IPS limited
  • −OLED burn-in risk

FAQ: Asus ZenScreen MB16AC vs Espresso 17 Pro

Which is better, Asus ZenScreen MB16AC or Espresso 17 Pro? +

Espresso 17 Pro scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Asus ZenScreen MB16AC worth the price? +

At $279, Asus ZenScreen MB16AC delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in color.

Is Espresso 17 Pro worth the price? +

At $739, Espresso 17 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in color.

Does Asus ZenScreen MB16AC or Espresso 17 Pro last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for picture quality, Asus ZenScreen MB16AC or Espresso 17 Pro? +

Espresso 17 Pro — leads on color (84 vs 80). Color accuracy and HDR performance.

Which is the better value, Asus ZenScreen MB16AC or Espresso 17 Pro? +

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC — more score per dollar ($279 vs $739). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.