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AOC I1601FWUX vs Lepow C2: Comparison
AOC I1601FWUX vs Lepow C2 response time compared
Start with response time, because it is the widest measured gap between them: AOC I1601FWUX 5 ms against Lepow C2 24.8 ms, 396% in favour of AOC I1601FWUX. Connectivity is not the same on both, USB-C x1, USB downstream x1 on the AOC I1601FWUX versus USB-C x2 , Mini HDMI, Mini DisplayPort on the Lepow C2. They differ on stand too, Smart cover with kickstand on the AOC I1601FWUX versus Built-in foldable kickstand on the Lepow C2.
AOC I1601FWUX vs Lepow C2: which one fits your build
The AOC I1601FWUX is the one to take for buyers wanting a name-brand portable monitor at a mid-range price and travelers prioritizing thin, light builds, though it is not the pick for gamers wanting high refresh rate and buyers needing a built-in battery. Buy the Lepow C2 for buyers who want a stand built into the monitor itself and anyone burned by flimsy folio-case stands before, though it is not built for buyers wanting a built-in battery and colour-critical creative professionals. Our rating of the AOC I1601FWUX (7.3/10): one of the thinnest, lightest 15.6-inch portable monitors around, from a brand with real panel-making pedigree. Our rating of the Lepow C2 (7/10): A reliable budget portable monitor whose built-in kickstand is a genuinely useful, simple design win.
What AOC I1601FWUX and Lepow C2 have in common
Everything else lines up. Resolution, native resolution, refresh rate, panel type and screen size read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 4 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the AOC I1601FWUX and Lepow C2 differ on response time gtg?
Yes. Response Time GtG reads 5 ms on the AOC I1601FWUX versus 24.8 ms on the Lepow C2.
Is the HDR Support the same on the AOC I1601FWUX and Lepow C2?
It is. Both are listed at No, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Panel Type
- AOC I1601FWUX
- IPS
- Lepow C2
- IPS
Brand
- AOC I1601FWUX
- AOC
- Lepow C2
- Lepow
Model Number
- AOC I1601FWUX
- I1601FWUX
- Lepow C2
- C2
Screen Size
- AOC I1601FWUX
- 15.6 in
- Lepow C2
- 15.6 in
Resolution
- AOC I1601FWUX
- 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
- Lepow C2
- 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Aspect Ratio
- AOC I1601FWUX
- 16:9
- Lepow C2
- 16:9
Refresh Rate
- AOC I1601FWUX
- 60 Hz
- Lepow C2
- 60 Hz
Response Time
- AOC I1601FWUX
- 5 msBest
- Lepow C2
- 24.8 ms-396%
Adaptive Sync
- AOC I1601FWUX
- None
- Lepow C2
- None
HDR Support
- AOC I1601FWUX
- No
- Lepow C2
- No
Curved
- AOC I1601FWUX
- No
- Lepow C2
- No
Native Resolution
- AOC I1601FWUX
- 1920x1080
- Lepow C2
- 1920x1080
Response Time GtG
- AOC I1601FWUX
- 5 msBest
- Lepow C2
- 24.8 ms
SDR Brightness
- AOC I1601FWUX
- 220 nits
- Lepow C2
- 228 nitsBest
Native Contrast Ratio
- AOC I1601FWUX
- 700:1
- Lepow C2
- 585 :1
Series
- AOC I1601FWUX
- I1601FWUX
- Lepow C2
- C2
Color Gamut
- AOC I1601FWUX
- 100% sRGB
- Lepow C2
- 60% sRGB
Connectivity
- AOC I1601FWUX
- USB-C (DP Alt Mode) x1, USB downstream x1
- Lepow C2
- USB-C x2 (single cable, DP Alt Mode + power), Mini HDMI, Mini DisplayPort
Weight
- AOC I1601FWUX
- Approx. 0.6 kgBest
- Lepow C2
- 0.681 kg
Stand
- AOC I1601FWUX
- Smart cover with kickstand
- Lepow C2
- Built-in foldable kickstand (no separate case needed)
Which one should you pick?
Choose AOC I1601FWUX if you want the higher screen size (15.6 in vs 15.6 in), the higher refresh rate (60 Hz vs 60 Hz) and the lower response time (5 ms vs 24.8 ms).
Choose Lepow C2 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
AOC I1601FWUX
7.3 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the thinnest, lightest 15.6-inch portable monitors around, from a brand with real panel-making pedigree.
Lepow C2
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A reliable budget portable monitor whose built-in kickstand is a genuinely useful, simple design win.