ASUS ZenScreen MB166C 15.6" Portable Monitor
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ASUS ZenScreen MB166C 15.6" Portable Monitor (ASU-MB166C) / (90LM07D3-B01110) - 3 Years Local Warranty
A Full HD Second Screen That Fits in a Laptop Bag
The ASUS ZenScreen MB166C is a 15.6-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) portable monitor built for people who work from more than one desk. It weighs about 0.78 kg and measures 11.8 mm at its thinnest point, so it travels alongside a laptop without adding meaningful bulk to a bag. For a Singapore professional splitting time between the office, a client site and home, it is a straightforward way to get a real second display wherever the laptop goes.
Single USB Type-C Cable for Power and Video
Connectivity is a single USB Type-C port running DisplayPort Alt Mode, so one cable carries both the video signal and the power draw from a compatible laptop or phone. That means no separate power brick to pack and no second cable to keep track of — plug in, and the second screen is live. Power draw is rated at 5.24 W typical, low enough that most modern USB-C laptops drive it comfortably from the same port used for charging.
IPS Panel with TÜV-Certified Eye Care
The panel is IPS with a 178°/178° viewing angle, anti-glare surface, 250 cd/m² typical brightness and 800:1 contrast, so colour and clarity hold up when the screen is viewed off-centre — useful when it is propped up next to a laptop rather than mounted dead-centre. ASUS Eye Care is TÜV Rheinland-certified for both Flicker-free operation and Low Blue Light filtering, and the panel also carries ASUS SPLENDID preset modes, GamePlus overlays and a QuickFit alignment grid for photo and document work.
Auto-Rotating Orientation with DisplayWidget
A rear 1/4"-threaded tripod socket lets the MB166C mount on a standard tripod or monitor arm as well as sit on its folding ASUS sleeve/stand. With the ASUS DisplayWidget software installed on the host laptop, the screen automatically senses when it is rotated and switches between landscape and portrait, which suits document review and chat-heavy portrait layouts as easily as spreadsheets.
Supplied Locally, with GST Invoice and Singapore Warranty
SourceIT supplies the ASUS ZenScreen MB166C with a full GST invoice and local Singapore warranty support. ASUS's manufacturer term for this model is 3 years.
Comparing the MB166C against the HD-panel MB165B or the 360°-kickstand MB166CR in our catalogue? Email sales@sourceit.com.sg and we will help you pick the right ZenScreen for your setup.
ASUS MB166C Datasheet — Technical Specifications
General
| ASUS Product Name | ASUS ZenScreen MB166C Portable Monitor |
| Part Number (SKU) | ASU-MB166C / 90LM07D3-B01110 |
| Range | ASUS ZenScreen portable monitor series |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Form Factor | Portable, USB Type-C powered |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty (ASUS) |
| Local Warranty (Singapore) | Included with every unit supplied by SourceIT, together with a GST invoice |
Display
| Panel Size | 15.6-inch |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Display Viewing Area (H x V) | 344.16 x 193.59 mm |
| Display Surface | Anti-Glare |
| Backlight Type | LED |
| Viewing Angle (CR≧10, H/V) | 178° / 178° |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.179 mm |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| Brightness (Typ.) | 250 cd/m² |
| Contrast Ratio (Typ.) | 800:1 |
| Display Colours | 262K |
| Response Time | 5 ms (GTG) |
| Refresh Rate (Max) | 60 Hz |
| Flicker-Free | Yes — TÜV Rheinland certified |
Features
| Trace Free Technology | Yes |
| ASUS SPLENDID Technology | Yes |
| Colour Temperature Selection | Yes (4 modes) |
| GamePlus | Yes |
| QuickFit | Yes (photo / alignment grid) |
| HDCP | Yes |
| DisplayWidget | Yes — auto landscape/portrait rotation |
| Low Blue Light | Yes — TÜV Rheinland certified |
Audio & I/O
| Speaker | No built-in speaker |
| I/O Ports | USB Type-C x 1 (DisplayPort Alt Mode) |
| Digital Signal Frequency | USB-C: 24–83 kHz (H) / 60 Hz (V) |
Power
| Power Consumption | 5.24 W (typical) |
| Power Saving Mode | < 0.5 W |
| Power Off Mode | < 0.3 W |
| Input Voltage | 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz (via host USB-C port) |
Physical & Environmental
| Height Adjustment | No |
| Tripod Socket | Yes — 1/4" thread |
| Dimensions without Stand (W x H x D) | 360.1 x 225.6 x 11.8 mm (14.18" x 8.88" x 0.46") |
| Box Dimensions (W x H x D) | 434 x 290 x 76 mm |
| Net Weight without Stand | 0.78 kg (1.72 lbs) |
| Gross Weight | 1.7 kg (3.75 lbs) |
| Package Contents | ZenScreen sleeve, warranty card, USB Type-C cable, quick start guide |
| Certifications | TÜV Low Blue Light, TÜV Flicker-free |
| Security Update Support Period | 3 years (until 31 December 2026), per ASUS |
Compatibility & Connectivity
What It Connects To
The MB166C's single USB Type-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode) port carries both video and power, so it works with any laptop, tablet or phone whose USB-C port supports DP Alt Mode output — most recent Windows ultrabooks and MacBooks qualify. There is no HDMI input on this model, so a host device without DP Alt Mode over USB-C (an older laptop with HDMI-only video out, for example) will need a separate adapter or dock rather than a direct cable connection; the ZenScreen MB166CR and MB169CK in our catalogue add Mini-HDMI or dual USB-C options if that is a better fit for an older machine.
Power Draw and Host Requirements
Typical power consumption is 5.24 W, which the vast majority of USB-C laptop ports supply without difficulty over the same cable carrying the video signal — no separate power adapter is included or required for normal use.
Orientation and Mounting
The rear 1/4" tripod socket accepts a standard photography tripod or a compatible monitor arm, in addition to the folding ZenScreen sleeve/stand supplied in the box. With ASUS DisplayWidget software installed on the connected laptop, the screen automatically detects rotation and switches between landscape and portrait modes.
Package Contents & ZenScreen Portable Monitor Ordering Information
In the Box
ZenScreen sleeve, warranty card, USB Type-C cable, quick start guide.
ASUS ZenScreen Portable Monitor Range — Ordering Information
| ASU-MB166C (this listing) | 15.6", FHD 1920x1080, IPS | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) | Anti-glare, TÜV Flicker-free & Low Blue Light |
| ASU-MB165B | 15.6", HD 1366x768 | USB (signal + power) | Narrow bezel, entry-level portable |
| ASU-MB166CR | 15.6", FHD 1920x1080, IPS | USB-C | 360° kickstand |
| ASU-MB169CK | 15.6", FHD 1920x1080, IPS | Dual USB-C | 360° kickstand |
| ASU-MB16ACV | 15.6", FHD 1920x1080, IPS | USB-C, hybrid signal | TÜV Flicker-free & Low Blue Light, antibacterial |
| ASU-MB16AHV | 15.6", FHD 1920x1080, IPS | HDMI, USB-C | TÜV Flicker-free & Low Blue Light, antibacterial |
| ASU-MB14AC | 14", FHD 1920x1080, IPS | USB-C, hybrid signal | Compact 14-inch body |
Not sure which ZenScreen fits your laptop's video output? Email sales@sourceit.com.sg with your laptop model and we will confirm compatibility before you order.
Datasheet & Downloads
ASUS hosts the official product and specification pages for this model. The links below are the pages we verified resolve and show the correct model number.
| ASUS Singapore product page | ASUS ZenScreen MB166C — Overview |
| ASUS Singapore specifications page | ASUS ZenScreen MB166C — Full Specifications |
For the PDF datasheet, user manual or driver downloads, email sales@sourceit.com.sg quoting MB166C and we will send you the current files directly.
Frequently Asked Questions — ASUS MB166C
Does it work with my laptop's USB-C port?
It will, provided that port supports DisplayPort Alt Mode video output over USB-C — this is standard on most recent Windows ultrabooks and all modern MacBooks. Charging-only USB-C ports, common on some budget laptops, do not carry a video signal and will not drive this monitor. Email us your laptop model if you are unsure and we will confirm before you order.
Do I need a separate power adapter?
No. The single USB Type-C cable carries both video and the monitor's power draw (5.24 W typical) from the host device, so nothing extra needs to be packed.
Can it run in portrait mode?
Yes. With the ASUS DisplayWidget software installed on the connected laptop, the screen automatically senses when it has been rotated and switches the image between landscape and portrait.
Is the panel IPS or TN?
IPS, with a 178°/178° viewing angle, so colour and contrast stay consistent when viewed off-centre — an advantage over the TN panel used in the entry-level ZenScreen MB165B.
How does the MB166C differ from the MB166CR and MB165B?
The MB166CR shares the same FHD IPS panel and USB-C connection but adds a 360° kickstand instead of the fold-out sleeve/stand. The MB165B is the lower-cost option: an HD (1366x768) panel over standard USB rather than USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode.
Does it have built-in speakers?
No. The MB166C has no built-in speaker — audio needs to be output from the connected laptop or a separate speaker.
What is in the box?
The monitor, a folding ZenScreen sleeve that doubles as a stand, a USB Type-C cable, a warranty card and a quick start guide.
Does it come with a Singapore warranty and a GST invoice?
Yes. Every ASUS ZenScreen MB166C sold by SourceIT comes with local Singapore warranty and a GST invoice; ASUS backs the MB166C with a 3-year manufacturer warranty.
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