The Arzopa Z3FC is my top portable monitor for work and gaming — and the Amazon Prime Day price drop makes even better

The Arzopa Z3FC during our tests
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The Arzopa Z3FC is one of those devices I wondered how I ever lived without. I reviewed it a few months ago and I've been using it daily every since as a second screen at work, and as a gaming display when my wife wants the TV.

And since it's Prime Day, it was one of the first deals I went looking for, because it's an easy recommendation. So, right now, the Arzopa Z3FC is $133 (was $170) at Amazon. In the UK, the Z3FC has dropped to £124 (was £160) for Prime Day.

That's cheaper than it was back in August, when I last saw it discounted - priced at $140 / £130. So, well worth picking up in the sales right now. It features a built-in kickstand, 2560x1440 IPS panel with a 180Hz refresh rate over USB-C (144Hz over HDMI), and FreeSync support for handheld gaming PCs and consoles. I particularly like the lightweight aluminum-alloy body - my wife called it "cool", which is high praise indeed.

Arzopa Z3FC 16.1in portable monitor
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Arzopa Z3FC 16.1in portable monitor: was $169.99 now $132.98 at Amazon

16.1-inch IPS panel with 2560x1440 resolution, a 180Hz refresh rate over USB-C (144Hz over HDMI), FreeSync support, 400-nit claimed brightness, and 107% sRGB color coverage. Includes dual USB-C ports, a mini HDMI input, a built-in kickstand, and a protective sleeve.

In the UK: now £124 (was £160)

Why we recommend it

I scored this portable monitor 4.5-stars in my review, where I used it for a range of productivity tasks running the G-Suite of apps, browsing, and streaming. I then hooked it up to the Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X to see how well it handled playing games. In my gaming tests, it handles 120Hz easily when running via HDMI.

It performed brilliantly at both. Thanks to the high resolution of the screen, on-screen text was crisp and detailed, and it switched seamlessly between landscape and portrait modes. The speakers were also surprisingly good compared to most - not too tinny. Although I still recommend external speakers or headphones if you're regularly running audio.

Price Context & Historical Value

This is the lowest ever price in the US, which was previously $138. In the UK, it isn't, as it dropped to £120 back in May. Still, not a huge price discrepancy, making it an easy Prime Day recommendation.

Should you buy it?

✅ Buy the Arzopa Z3FC if...

You want a lightweight second screen for business travel, split your time between work and portable gaming, or want a high-refresh-rate display for handheld consoles like the Steam Deck or Switch.

❌ Skip the Arzopa Z3FC if...

You need pro-level color accuracy (it covers 107% sRGB, not enough for demanding creative work), you want a monitor with a built-in battery, or you plan to lean on the Switch 2's HDR mode, which looked washed out in our testing.

Steve Clark
B2B Editor - Creative & Hardware

Steve is B2B Editor for Creative & Hardware at TechRadar Pro, helping business professionals equip their workspace with the right tools. He tests and reviews the software, hardware, and office furniture that modern workspaces depend on, cutting through the hype to zero in on the real-world performance you won't find on a spec sheet. He is a relentless champion of the Oxford comma.

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