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Espresso 17 Pro — 17″ · Portable touch
Espresso

Espresso 17 Pro

17″ · Portable touch

84
/ 100
From $739
VS
Espresso 17 Pro wins by 4
Asus ZenScreen MB16AC — 15″ · Portable USB-C
Asus

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC

15″ · Portable USB-C

80
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict

Espresso 17 Pro takes it — here’s why.

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

Pick Espresso 17 Pro if…

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

Pick Asus ZenScreen MB16AC 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).

Espresso 17 Pro 84
vs
80 Asus ZenScreen MB16AC

Score breakdown

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

Specs side-by-side

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

Espresso 17 Pro

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

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC

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

FAQ: Espresso 17 Pro vs Asus ZenScreen MB16AC

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

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

Is Espresso 17 Pro worth the price? +

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

Is Asus ZenScreen MB16AC worth the price? +

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

Does Espresso 17 Pro or Asus ZenScreen MB16AC 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, Espresso 17 Pro or Asus ZenScreen MB16AC? +

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

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

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