Compare a 16:10 2560 x 1600 non-touch display with a 4K touch display by inputs, power and package.
The decision in brief
How the options differ
Both list 60 Hz. Z1RC is a 16-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS display without touch and with a built-in mini-HDMI port. espresso Pro 15 is a 15.6-inch 3840 x 2160 LCD touch display with two USB-C ports, sold with the magnetic Stand+.
By CompareFoundry · Published · Editorial review · Manufacturer documentation, not hands-on testing.
The buying guide
Package and specification details
Pixels and shape differ, refresh does not
Arzopa lists 2560 x 1600 at 60Hz in a 16:10 shape; espresso lists 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz in 16:9. More pixels change text size and scaling, not motion. No color-accuracy or brightness measurement is claimed.
espresso lists touch for Mac and Windows, with Mac touch through its free espresso Flow software, and says touch is device dependent. Arzopa's table states Touch Screen No for Z1RC. No touch test on a particular computer is claimed.
HDMI is built in on one, an extra cable on the other
Z1RC lists two USB-C ports with DisplayPort Alt Mode and PD power plus a mini-HDMI 2.0 port, and its box lists a mini-HDMI to HDMI cable. espresso lists two USB-C ports and accepts Mini DisplayPort, HDMI and DVI-D only via an additional cable that is not in the box.
Arzopa rates Z1RC at 12 W and lists a USB-A to USB-C power cable but no wall adapter; an FAQ answer says accessories may vary by channel or batch. espresso lists 13 W at 550 nits, power from the host or its optional Charge accessory, and includes Stand+, one USB-C cable and a cleaning cloth. Neither box lists a wall adapter.
The Pro 15 sections and spec sheet state 550 nits. The 450-nit figure on the shared espresso Pro page belongs to the Pro 17. Neither is a CompareFoundry measurement.
These manufacturer specifications do not establish measured performance, noise, long-term reliability or running cost. We have not independently tested these products. Check current prices, stock and operating-space instructions with the seller and manufacturer.
One monitor with the listed cables. No wall charger, touch pen or case is established as included, and Arzopa says accessories may vary by channel or batch.
Confirm the host's USB-C display output and power before purchase; no checkout, current offer or installed-host test.
espresso Pro 15 (US selection)espresso Pro size 15, SKU 900-00030 (espresso Pro 15 & Stand+); not the Pro 17 (SKU 900-00040), a non-Pro espresso display or a bundle with Pen, Case or Charge.
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espresso Pro 15 (US selection)
Select: espresso Pro size 15, SKU 900-00030 (espresso Pro 15 & Stand+); not the Pro 17 (SKU 900-00040), a non-Pro espresso display or a bundle with Pen, Case or Charge.
espresso Pro 15 (US selection)LCD with WLED backlightingSource · 2026-10-21espresso Displays: espresso Pro 15 specification sheetChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.
Touch input documented
Whether the reviewed source explicitly establishes a touchscreen.
Touch needs a supported return-data path and operating-system software. Video compatibility alone is insufficient.
How the monitor receives power and any conditional pass-through route.
Video, display power and laptop charging are distinct. HDMI does not remove the monitor power requirement.
Z1RC (US selection)USB-C powered, 12 W rated. Arzopa says some phones, tablets, consoles or HDMI-only sources may need an additional adapter, dock or power source. Laptop pass-through charging is not stated.Source · 2026-10-21Arzopa: Z1RC 16-inch 2.5K 16:10 portable monitor: US store page and specificationsChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
espresso Pro 15 (US selection)Powered from the host over USB-C or from the optional espresso Charge; listed use is 13 W at 550 nits and 9 W at 300 nits. Both USB-C ports are described as having power passthrough, with no wattage stated.Sources · 2026-10-21espresso Displays: espresso Pro 15 specification sheetChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.espresso Displays: espresso Pro US store page (Pro 15 size option)Checked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Package equipment
Established box contents and regional limits.
Do not assume a power adapter, touch pen or cable merely because an input supports it.
Z1RC (US selection)Monitor, 1 m full-featured USB-C to USB-C cable, 1 m mini-HDMI to HDMI cable, USB-A to USB-C power cable and quick start guide. No wall power adapter is listed.An FAQ answer says accessories may vary by channel or batch and lists a USB-C power cable and a USB-A to USB-C adapter instead; confirm the delivered box.Source · 2026-10-21Arzopa: Z1RC 16-inch 2.5K 16:10 portable monitor: US store page and specificationsChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
espresso Pro 15 (US selection)Display, espresso Stand+, one purple USB-C cable and a screen-cleaning cloth; espresso Flow is a free download. Pen, case and Charge are separate accessories.The sheet gives the cable as 1 m and the page as 3 ft; the page FAQ lists a quick start guide instead of the cloth.Sources · 2026-10-21espresso Displays: espresso Pro 15 specification sheetChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.espresso Displays: espresso Pro US store page (Pro 15 size option)Checked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Host and driver conditions
Conditions for a usable image and any touch feature.
Verify the exact computer, operating system and port. This catalogue is not a physical interoperability test.
Z1RC (US selection)USB-C video needs a host port with display output; Arzopa says no driver is usually required. Its device list is a manufacturer claim, not a tested result.Source · 2026-10-21Arzopa: Z1RC 16-inch 2.5K 16:10 portable monitor: US store page and specificationsChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
espresso Pro 15 (US selection)Single-cable use needs host USB-C video output and power delivery. Touch is listed for Mac and Windows, with Mac touch through the free espresso Flow software; touch and extra power are device dependent.Source · 2026-10-21espresso Displays: espresso Pro US store page (Pro 15 size option)Checked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Questions to check before buying
Z1RC (US selection)
Arzopa's FAQ list of accessories differs from the box list on the same page and says contents may vary by channel or batch.
Arzopa does not publish an input-frequency range or say whether every host can drive 2560 x 1600 at 60 Hz over each input.
espresso Pro 15 (US selection)
The shared espresso Pro page shows 450 nits in the Pro 17 column and feature list; every Pro 15 section and the Pro 15 sheet state 550 nits. Brightness is not a compared field here.
The included USB-C cable is given as 1 m on the sheet and 3 ft on the page, and the FAQ box list names a quick start guide where the other lists name a cleaning cloth.
Touch on a particular host, including the listed iPad, iPhone and Samsung DeX devices, is a device-dependent manufacturer claim and was not tested.
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