For consoles that don't support TV-out over USB-C, you can purchase a special cable that converts standard HDMI into USB-C. The espressoDisplay V2 removes the Mini-HDMI connection of the V1 screen and replaces it with two USB-C ports, which can be used to connect (and charge) the Switch without needing the Switch dock, as long as you're using a reasonably powerful PSU. It's by no means a dealbreaker, but we'd have liked a bit more 'oomph' when it comes to audio quality. Pitched as the world's thinnest portable monitor with a thickness of 5.3mm (the V1 model was 5.5mm) and overall weight of 865g, the espressoDisplay V2 is super-svelte yet offers a decent picture the only drawback is that, because the case is so thin (there isn't even a 'bump' on the back, as is the case with the other screens tested here), the stereo speakers are quite weak when compared to the other screens we tested. There's also a cover that uses magnets to bolt onto the top of the screen and protects it when you're on the move. That naturally doesn't apply when using a games console like the Switch, but if you plan on buying a screen for both productivity and leisure, it's massively helpful – especially if you're a creative type who does a lot of digital art. Optional extras include a cool espressoStand adjustable metal stand – which uses magnets to hold the Espresso V2 in place, making it appear very much like a traditional monitor – as well as the espressoPen that can be used with the espressoDisplay V2's aforementioned touchscreen functionality. We've featured the V2 model here, which benefits from new features such as auto-rotate and 'espressoFlow', the latter of which requires a software download on your computer and is mainly there to benefit Mac users (and even then, developers need to incorporate support for the screen in their apps, as there's no 'native' support for touch, which lucky Windows users get out-of-the-box). Simply put, it looks gorgeous, even when it's switched off. It comes in Apple-style packaging (the other displays arrived in largely plain boxes) and boasts a brushed-aluminium finish on its casing. Out of all of the screens we tested here, the espressoDisplay V2 is the one that feels the most premium.
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