CONCLUSION

   The UMAX 173K03 portable monitor by UPERFECT may not be ideal for gaming but thanks to its QHD/2K resolution (2560x1440p), 100% sRGB gamut and good brightness levels it’s actually a very good choice for movie viewing and office use. Color accuracy is very good, image sharpness even at default is satisfactory (you can tweak that even further from the OSD) and thanks to its cover/stand and VESA compatible holes it can be placed either on your desk or on a monitor arm. Unfortunately, even though the aluminum frame of the UMAX 173K03 is quite good in terms of build quality the built-in speakers are far from great and the same more or less applies to the menu roller which is not very easy to use at times.

   Currently the UMAX 173K03 QHD/2K portable monitor by UPERFECT retails for USD279.99/268.848Euros directly from UPERFECT (use code BLACK35 to get an extra $35 off from your order) a price tag which is good for a portable model, especially after using the discount code. In the end of course it all comes down to what you’d want a portable monitor for but if size, resolution, HDR and color accuracy are important to you I seriously suggest giving it a chance.

PROS

- Good Build Quality
- 17.3 Inch ADS IPS Backlit Panel (Size/Viewing Angles)
- Resolution / Color Gamut / Brightness Levels
- HDR Compatible
- Available Ports (Mini HDMI/2xUSB C/3.5mm)
- Stereo Speakers
- Compatibility (Smartphones/Tablets/Laptops/MacBooks/PCs)
- Cover/Stand

CONS

- Speaker Performance
- 60Hz Refresh Rate (For Some)