UPERFECT UStation Δ / Delta Folding Portable Monitor, explored by LevelUP Gaming & Tech
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Introduction
This is not a laptop, even though it looks like it. However, it is actually a UPERFECT Delta dual screen monitor, powered by a single USB Type-C cable, a dual 15.6-inch screen that can be used in either a vertical or horizontal orientation and can be connected via USB Type C or HDMI, and to multiple devices at once. A message from a sponsor and I'll show you how it all works.
Unboxing
You get a bundle of cables, three USB Type-C cables and a power supply in case you need additional power. If you decide to transmit the signal via the HDMI cable, you'll need additional power, and you also get two mini HDMI cables. This is completely sufficient to cover you for any usage scenario. Of course, here's the monitor itself.
Quality
The outer shell, as you can hear, is completely rocket-designed metal with a retractable stand at the back. And, of course, it is compatible.
Ports
On the left side are your connection ports, which from top to bottom include a mini HDMI port for the top screen, a USB-C pass-through port, an HDMI port for the bottom screen, and a USB-C port for dual power signal. So, when you connect through this port, you'll have both power and a signal for both screens. And at the bottom is another USB-C power port, which is used in case you want to connect the monitors via HDMI cables. For example, you want to run a game console on one screen and have your phone or laptop on the bottom screen on the opposite side.
Buttons
There are control buttons, this time from bottom to top, a volume rocker and also a menu button. When pressed. Next is the back button. Then there's another volume rocker and a menu button for the top monitor and again the back button. For the top monitor, however, it also acts as a rotary knob.
Sound Quality
It also has speakers. Nothing special, 21-watt speakers are enough to get you going if you need sound on the go. In case you are interested in the overall dimensions.
Screen Resolution
Here it's 358 *220 * 22 millimeters on screen, weighing only 1.73 kg. The resolution on both screens is 1920 *1080, the refresh rate is 60 Hertz with 100% support for the SRGB color spectrum. Interestingly, it has HDR, but this is entry-level HDR support, just to get you started. Don't expect miracles. This is still a portable monitor after all.
Menus
Let me walk you through the OSD menu. The first menu includes the classic input, selection, brightness, contrast, and volume settings. There's also an eye care feature, as the blue light output can be used to alleviate eye strain. There's also a sleep delay feature, probably to extend the time the monitor goes to sleep when not active. The next menu is the color menu, so you can change the color saturation of each color individually, or change a predefined color spectrum. I like to keep it at SRG. After that, there's a game menu. Here you can activate 3D sound game mode, which slightly increases brightness and most likely response time. But since this is 60 Hertz again, don't expect miracles. There's also a sharpness setting here. Honestly, I didn't notice any difference with or without. You can also change the language here and activate the Ultra-HDR option. The last item in the menu is "Exit". If you hold down the back button, the monitor will turn off. The top screen has a slightly different OSD menu. Mainly, you can choose Dual-USB-C as an input option. While everything else remains the same, I forgot to mention the "check here" option in the game menu. Basically, this puts a crosshair in the middle of your screen. I mean the center of the screen for games that don't have it. So there's this pretty simple OSD menu.
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UPERFECT UStation Δ / Delta Max - Stacked Monitor Laptop Dual Screen 18 InchFrom €549.99Screen size: 18.5 inches
Resolution: 1920 × 1080 (FHD)
Refresh rate: 60 HzPanel type: IPS
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Viewing angle: 178°
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UPERFECT UStation Δ / Delta - Foldable monitor with two portable displays and integrated VESA standFrom €499.99Screen size: 15.6 inches
Resolution: 1920 × 1080 (FHD)
Refresh rate: 60 HzPanel type: IPS
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Viewing angle: 178°
Productivity
The image is extremely sharp for a short time, which is a big plus, and both screens are very pleasant to use, no matter how you align them. I see these monitors being used primarily by users who travel a lot and, for example, need more screen space. They work remotely and only have a laptop, but need additional screens. Then this is for you. Another possible use is for productivity work, video editing and photo editing as such, to complement the main monitor so that you have your tools and the like on these additional screens and can output the image to another screen. The ability to output images via just one USB-C port is particularly great.
You just need to install the display link app and drivers for this feature to properly work and a little thing I noticed you need USB Type C Port that can output 20 gigabits per second, at least for it to work properly, since 10 gigabits will make the upper monitor flicker and not turn on properly at all, probably because bandwidth is not enough. In that case, adding additional power won't help.
Conclusion
So, beware of this thing. The viewing angles are also excellent. It doesn't change the image or color when viewed from an angle. And the ability to use it vertically is also a great thing. The only small thing that bothers me is that the cables get stuck at the top. They look a bit strange, but you can always get angled adapters. Anyway, the price for this foldable dual monitor is $499. I agree that's a lot of money, but keep in mind that you're getting a really robust, portable aluminum case with two screens and the convenience of using everything with just one cable. Thank you for reading this.
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