UPerfect BE173BU Portable Monitor Review: Big, Bright, Sharp, Fast and Colorful
The UPerfect BE173BU is one of those, and it’s not resting on rarity to be a solid portable display overall. That said, as something of a rare commodity, it’s quite a bit more expensive than comparable 60Hz models. The BE173BU has a 17.3-inch screen, which means the 3,840×2,160 pixels are nice and densely packed.
- ▪The UPerfect BE173BU is one of those, and it’s not resting on rarity to be a solid portable display overall.
- ▪That said, as something of a rare commodity, it’s quite a bit more expensive than comparable 60Hz models.
- ▪The BE173BU has a 17.3-inch screen, which means the 3,840×2,160 pixels are nice and densely packed.
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Table of Contents Uperfect BE173BU Specs One final note about finding the UPerfect BE173BU How we test monitors Mark Knapp/CNET UPerfect BE173BU 8.0 $390 at Amazon Pros & Cons Easy-viewing, antiglare, 550-nit display Wonderfully sharp and smooth Colorful and accurate Single-cable connection possible Full brightness requires auxiliary power Pricey Controls are hard to access Only average contrast Despite lots of portable monitors on the market, there are surprisingly few 4K options that offer a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. The UPerfect BE173BU is one of those, and it’s not resting on rarity to be a solid portable display overall. That said, as something of a rare commodity, it’s quite a bit more expensive than comparable 60Hz models.
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