OFIYAA P2 Tri Screen 1 Month Review - Mobile Triple Monitor Setup
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
- In this video I take a closer look at the OFIYAA Tri Screen Triple Monitor Setup. I have spent around a month using it in a few different use cases and got a pretty good idea about the good and less good things about the product.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:50 When closed up
1:24 Port setup
1:46 What's in the box
2:11 Mounting the screens
3:00 Connecting screens to USB-C
4:11 My Use Case #1
4:34 USB-C Pass through Charging
5:25 Presentation Mode
6:00 Modified Presentation Mode
6:17 Hinge stability 14 & 15 inch laptops
7:08 My Use Case #2
7:38 Portrait Mode
8:03 Screen Specs
8:42 Weight
9:29 Potential Use Cases
10:48 The pros
12:51 The Cons
15:10 Is it worth $299
16:15 Outro
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NIce review! Very straightforwards, good information, nice real-life use feedback. You brought up a lot of points I wouldn't have normally thought to ask, and were quit thorough. I'd look forward to future videos!
Thanks for a very valuable comment! I appreciate it!
I have just purchased this and was getting nowhere with Teamgee cust serv on how i can charge laptop with both usb-c ports in use for monitor. Expensive hubs n dock were advised. Your explanation at 4:38 has been so helpful and saved me money. Thank you so much.
Great video. Very informative with excellent use cases. Sadly, it's priced at $499 now which makes it a non starter for me. Great suggestion regarding the speakers. It's only interesting as a portable extended monitor. Size and weight makes huge difference. Hopefully they take that into account for next version.
499 is def. too much. I agree. I still use mine pretty much every week even though there are things that should def. be improved. I hope there's another version coming out next year. :)
Great vid. I'm looking for a setup like this and the OFIYAA looks pretty good.
I'm glad you liked it! I'm surprised how well these small screens work for the purpose.
Can I use it with a "10"inch laptop ?
This was incredibly useful and well done. Thank you for taking the time to put this together. I didn't know it didn't have some kind of a "kickstand" to support it when mounted, and with my 16" Macbook Pro, and having seen this video I don't feel comfortable with it carrying all the weight in the hinge/screen. Really great interview, thank you so much! I guess I'll go with the Xebec, the only downside there is the screens are smaller...
I'm using the Kwumsy P2 Pro now. Review will be live this weekend. It's got a kickstand and 13" screens :) Probably good for your needs!
Best possible review for this product. Think it would be a good idea for the company if they made it possible to remove the third screen, if needed and just use the one and then add it back if you want. For people travelling or moving a lot it is a significant amount of weight to carry around. Thanks for the video
Thanks a lot! And you're right! That would be amazing! I think I would be more keen to bring it if I could remove one of the screens!
Liked! That was a very well in depth review and lots of my questions were answered. I also love Ofiyaa over other brand due to their clamp style which is very convenient when switching to a different laptop instead of the messy sticker/magnetic style. My dilemma now is whether to get the Ofiyaa dual screen or trio screen. In actually, I don't need 3 screens. My problem with the Ofiyaa dual screen, I don't think the screen has the ability to switch from the right side to the left side of the laptop screen since the other side of my desk is a wall...and I'm limited in space. The trio screen solve this issue since I can use either side. However, the weight stability when mounting on the 15 laptop does looks insecure. Decision, decision....
If you can buy tri I would buy tri. I often only use one screen and that works just fine. However the stability on 15" is far from perfect. You need a pretty still hinge for it to not collapse at an angle. Glad you like the video! :)
Hey dude I think you really make the perfect videos :D They are in a way mainstream but very unique in another way!
Could you by any chance do a video on a 27inch USB C Monitor like you did for the 24 Inch Version? It is really hard to find a good "budget" option for less then 300 bucks.
AS I said very nice vids, buddy. Keep it up. Grettings from germany.
That's a great complement! Thank you! Do you mean any recommended 27" or 24 vs 27 inch what are the pros and cons?
Thank you for your time and appreciate you explanation
I'm glad you like it!
thanks for the detailed review. I don't think i caught it but how far back can you tilt the main screen? all the reviews seem to show the main screen at 90 degrees. edit: saw it at 6:55
Amazing review! Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Great staff🤩
thanks for the thoughtful review. have you compared this to the newer xebec or other tri monitor set ups? Also, I have a microsoft surface laptop3 - it has one usb and one usb-c than I think can be used as display port. not sure if this product will work on it or not. thanks for letting me know.
Not tried that one. With the surface laptops you can only use one of the screens as far as I know.
hi great video! it has really informed my purchase, with the additional usb ports on the side, is it possible to work your mouse, hardrive etc from the monitor as opposed to the laptop since the cables are being used to power the 2 screens? Additionally, do you think it is compatible with a 12 inch laptop? Does it have it anywhere in the manual? Thanks so much again
Yes they work as normal usb ports which is great! 12 inch hmm. I'm not sure. There is a minimum and maximum size. Check that out!
I have an old Lenovo Yoga 2 11, which has only one USB port. XEBEC has a "Tri-Screen Adapter" that seems to solve this problem. Which do you think is better for my laptop? Ofiyaa or Xebec.
Hi I have a HP Pavilion gaming laptop 15-ec1xxx I can only get 1 screen to work. Is there anyway to get the second screen to work? My usb c doesn't send video. Or Am I only stuck using only one of them? Thanks for the help
Hi, is it possible to power one of the displays via USB A? Thank you very much for your review and for answering the questions.
Yes that is possible and needed if you use hdmi
Thanks!
Great video, very details, can this use with 17.3 inch laptop?
In theory yes, but that totally depends on how big your bezels are. I wouldn't count on it.
is it bright screen ?
Thank you : )
Thank you for your great review. Would it be compatible with a 2017 MacBook Air ?
No it's not good at all for that machine. You could look into the alternatives from Mobilepixels that run off of USB A. Ofiya will be very very hard to make compatible with your laptop.
Very good review and clear presentation! But too bad my Asus S15 Vivobook doesn't have any thunderbolt. Only one hdmi.
One hdmi is a real pity for this setup...
whats the difference between this and xebec
Have you tried gaming on these? Do the games you usually feature support multiple monitors? How does this thing affect system performance in that case?
I haven't. I don't have any game that supports extended monitor i think! But that would be a fun thing to try!! With flight simulator or something like that!
Great Video and very informative. Very well detailed explanation. Unfortunately this is not available in India. Can you tell me what is the best price in the US or the location you are in, so i can see for options to have it delivered. Thanks
I would look at the pro model now. It's around 500 euro and pretty great.
Hi, do you know if the USB C connection can be used a 1 to 2 USBC Hub, I have a Dell 14 'computer but it only has one USB C output, I could have an adapter that converts this USB C output into two USB C Outputs and that's it On this adapter connect Tri-Screen monitors. Thanks a lot
No - you need two usb c with monitor out because there is no daisy chaining between them. There is the HDMI port so you can use that as the second, but then you also need a separate power cable.
I just brought this & was wondering what is the name of the cord or cable I need to run 3 separate applications at the same time I have a Dell touch sreen laptop 2 in1
I don't understand the question. You connect the screen with usb c or hdmi and then configure it in display settings
I only have 1 usb C connection unfortunately and no HDMI on my laptop. is it possible to use an adapter which converts type C into USB 3.0 ? will it be able to power it the second screen ?
I haven't tested solutions that convert usb c to 2 hdmi so i don't know. Usb 3.0 won't give any monitor signal. You need a USB c with displayport for that. It hdmi +power. I'm gonna do my best to try some kind of splitter in the future!
Thanks for this review! Can you confirm that the USB-A ports can be used to plug in a mouse or external drive and other devices? Are they USB3.0?
Also, how well would this fit on a zenbook 14 U*425?
They do but I never tested the speed of them. I wouldn't recommend this one anymore because the screens are small and it's not very versatile. Check my upcoming review of Kwumsy P2 Pro instead. Much more versatile!
@@w2best what is the best affordable one out there?
Thanks for the informative review! Weird you didn't mention the biggest drawback...., the glossy screens. No professional laptop uses glossy screens.
Haha that's totally not true though? Pretty much all laptops use glossy screens. I agree it's a weakness in combo with lower brightness, but it's not a dealbreaker.
Good!!
Hi....I can not get it how you manage to get a signal on both the external screens since I can connect only 1 hdmi cable from my computer to the screen ..how to get a signal on the second screen? Could you explain ?
To use two screens you need two monitor out or an adapter that gives you two monitor out. I've hdmi can not give signal to two monitors. There's no Daisy chain on hdmi. This is clearly stated both in my videos and in the info ofiyaa provides. :)
If i use a displaylink virtual graphics adapter, would i be able to use this on my m1 macbook?
that would probably work but I'm not sure I would see it worth the hassle!
Nice review! I am running older laptops with "no" USB-C ports or HDMI ports. Is it possible to run these monitors on just ordinary A-USB ports? Each laptop has one VGA out also. I really like these monitors but if my laptops are to old I need to wait. I hope this is not the case.
No that is not possible.
However there are monitors that run on displaylink.
Check mobilepixels deux plus that I reviewed. It will solve your problem.
nice review man.. is there a version for 17.3 laptop sizes?
It's theoretically working for 17" but in reality it's not great. Check out my review of the MobilePixels Deux! Much better for your 17".
@@w2best cool will look for it
Hi ... just wondering if you can power the second screen from the first screen through the USB C cable provided instead of using the laptop 2 USB C ports ?
I'm not sure! But i will try that and get back!
@@w2best thanks ... I would really appreciate the feedback.
Thank you for the information! When I plug the USB-C double side cable into my macbook it says "no signal- power saving mode" and shuts off. When I use the HDMI to usb-c cable nothing happens at all. What can be the issue?
I have the same issues..
@@melissa77960 any update here ladies? im planning to purchase
can you do a review of Ofiyya P2 pro. In the product page it says that only one usb-C connection can power both screen instead of two separate cable and also the pro have a 13.3 inch screen.
I already have, but under the kwumsy brand. :)
Could you clarify that my MacBook Air will not support both screens? It advertises that it does work with the M1 chip?
This model doesn't work with m1. You need the pro version that works perfectly.
Hello Can I use the device with a "10" inch laptop ?
The clamp has a minimum measure. Check that. You also need 2 monitor out - one for each screen.
Hi. I would like to ask.
Since the 2 monitors are poweres by the laptop.
Do you think it drains the laptop battery quickly?
Yes for sure! I wouldn't use this if you need long battery life! I get around 90 min battery in my lenovo yoga slim 7 with both monitors connected.
Does it support Daisy chaining the the monitors?
I am deciding to buy this stuff but I have a problem about the ports of my notebook. I am using MacBook Pro 2011. There are 2 USB-A, 1Thunderbolt and 1 display port. Is it work to share 3 screens at the same time? or I am thinking about buying the convertor from USB-A to USB type C. I don't know weather it works . Do you have any idea?
There is one displayport and one hdmi? Then you just need power from USB a to the monitor displayport to one and hdmi to one. Converter will not work.
I say buy the MobilePixels i reviewed recently instead.
Would it work with a 17.3-inch screen?
It can do but it depends on the dimensions. Double check them with the spec!
I have an HDMI microscope and I need to connect it to an external monitor.
Will these monitors be a good solution for such an application?
Can I sign them via the charger for the USB c port and the microscope for HDMI and everything will work?
I was very interested in this item but I don't know if it will work as it should?
Can someone help me and andswer on my questions?
Thanks for help :)
You can def use it but do you need 2 monitors for that? And also two that are made to be put on a laptop. I would recommend for example the Intehill QLED. Currently my favorite!
Hey, great review. Lots of useful detail.
I just purchased a new MacBook Pro and the tri screen. however, with both screens plugged into my laptop, I can only get one screen to work at a time. They both work, but not at the same time. I have sent an email to Ofyiaa asking about it because I can find a troubleshooting page on the web site. Any thoughts?
You can't get both to work at the same time because it's not supported by the mac. You can however get the P2 Pro model and that will work over displaylink. There's no good way around this that I recommned. Return and get the pro model.
@@w2best thanks. I’ll do that
hi Craig, were you be able to purchase the pro version? i would want to make sure that it would work in my macbook pro 2019 before purchasing as it is quite expensive for me. both monitors are working separately or the other one is just mirroring the main screen?
@@cesteves5354 hey there. I haven't purchased it yet. I think I'm going to simply return it. I have been trying to lighten my carry load when I travel so I'm going to try and just stay with only the laptop. When I'm home I have an Imac desk top which works great when I have lots of stuff up, or I need to compare a couple versions of content.
I need to not have as many apps open hahaha.
Sorry I couldn't help.
I've seen lots of options lately in my feed other than this brand too. See if you have an M1 version (processor I think - not a tech guy here) that seemed to be the issue with this. I was sure I ordered the pro version but I'm not sure that I got the pro version. I recommend other options. They company is great at a answering the first email. They asked for my operating system and a photo of my set up. I sent that info and I have sent a few emails since but no response since my initial email to them.
Based on that, I would not recommend. There are other options.
@@craigg5051 thank you, sir for responding. After watching so many reviews, i decided to just purchase an ipad as i can use it on its own and as an extended monitor as well 😄
Does this tri screen support the dell xps 13.3? Will both screens work at the same time? They have a USB C connection on each side.
Should work no problem! :)
@@w2best Thanks mate.
Is there a way to make the screens brighter . is there an advance that can be used.
Are you at max in each screen brightness options?
From the menu buttons i mean :)
I wonder; how does this compare to the slidenjoy? (I assume that was what you were referencing by others requiring attachments plates)
You know slide n joy is a scam? I'm testing MobilePixels right now though. Review is up soon. Stay tuned! :)
@@w2best yeah i know. been following it since the kickstarter :)
@@AvatarianArtificer Ok good. I was referencing that and similar products. The MobilePixels attach in that way and it works but it also look super ugly when taking the monitor off...
@@w2best Take this with a mountain of salt, but sometime ago i read someone had actually managed to buy a slidenjoy by going direct to the factory (90 Plus Group) that they contracted to produce them. Apparently there was some disagreement or fallout and several hundred where made, but never paid for/delivered to the Belgium company.
What can I use if I do not have 2 USB c ports?
Hdmi but it's not great. Look at MobilePixels that i reviews recently. Runs on Usb A. :)
Great review, but I wonder how the OFIYAA works with a laptop stand. I have the roost that I use for my Macbook pro 13inch, that I then have to attach the trio monitors while my mac sits on the stand.
It works, but it's a bit too heavy for me to comfortably use it... I think there are better alternative like the mobilepixels deux plus that work great with the Roost.
@@w2best Ok. If money wasn't an issue, which trio portable setup on a laptop stand, would you recommend between these two?
offiya p2 pro or kwumsy p2 pro
@@dagqer5243 i believe they are exactly the same product?
can you close the laptop with the screens attached? or does it need to be removed everytime
You can. But closing the screens fully requires taking out the cables. :)
Any updates for his question?
Can I use a Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 amd vision?
Yes, but then you need to use the HDMI port for one of the screens. That makes it not as versatile...
which one would be better? the Pro or this one?
The pro for sure. But it has displaylink only and an annoying proprietary cable.
I have a 17 inch screen, are there any triple monitor setups you would recommend. I also have only one usb port on it.....can you use adapters?
Only 1 USB c? How many usb a? Check out the MobilePixels. I will have a review live in a few days! It's working with both USB A and USB C making it so much more versatile. It also attaches to any size of monitor!
@@w2best I’m not a tech guy, so I’m learning as I go. I have an hop spectre. Ok, just looked it up, I have one usb type a and two usb type c ports.
I will watch your next video!
Cool! You can def get MobilePixels then!
@@w2best Can you do head to head comparisons between Pixel Trio, Ofiyaa and Xebex Tri Screen and its pros and cons per brand? Thanks.
Good afternoon, how many inches are the screen?
They are 12,5! It feels small when you hear it but works really well.
Would this work attached to a uperfect x mini using a cellphone with dex or Android 12 desk top?
I'm almost sure it would not work. I haven't been able to use it with my Samsung phone.
@@w2best Ok thank you.Saves me a lot of time and money
I have an issue, my laptop just has one USBC port, and I just can connect one monitor. Do you have any idea how can I use both in the same time?
You can't in any feasible way. Theoretically you can use display link to work it out, but i would just return it and get the pro model that has 2 monitors on one USB c.
@@w2best will the pro work on a predator Helios 300 laptop?
Only have 1 usb C port, using windows 11 and is 16 inch screen.
@@dungeonmaster16 that should work fine
your laptop have a 2 type c port ?
Yes, for Ofiyaa this is a must. Otherwise you can have a look at the mobilepixels monitors.
Why is left screen smaller ?
It's the same size
is there for 17inch ?
Yes, the pro version is for 17" :)
Will this work IPAD Pro with keyboard ??
No!
If my laptop only has one usb-c port what should i do?
You should not get this one. I'm testing the very similar kwumsy p2 pro right now. Has support for running with only 1 usb c port.
you can use hdmi and usb a to usb c on the other side
Is it possible to separate the two monitors? Thanks.
No, they are always together.
@@w2best thanks!
What is your lenovo laptop model ? Many thanks
Yoga Slim 7 Pro!
@@w2best 14’’ with intel processor ? Configurable ?
Is it compatible with MacBook M1?
not at alla compatible. You need the Pro version to work with m1 cpu:s
I want to get it to my Dell XPS 17 which has battery drain problem even when plugged in, wouldn't those screens drain the battery even more?
You don't use these primarily on battery power. Work my laptop and these out lasts around 90 minutes or so... Not the best. But i plug in to the screen and get power to the laptop through usb c. :)
@@w2best Thanks for the answer, actually they don't support 17 inch laptops,16 inch maximum
@@mobako24 Ah i wasn't aware of that. Just know there are max measurements to check with. But it makes sense cause already on my 15 inch it's a bit tight.
please can you compare it with xebec one, they have the same design?
I haven't seen that one. Will check it out but i don't think I can afford buying it...
wats it's condition atm???
Brand new as I pretty much never use it. Do you want to buy it? :)
just bought the ofiyya screen , does not work with my microsoft laptop
It's just got one usb c-port? Does it have an hdmi you can use for the second screen? :)
If you are interested in selling it, I'm interested in buying it from you
At 5:00, are you saying that there is some sort of perpetual-energy thing going on here? You DO have to either keep the laptop plugged in, or else run down the battery. You can't have the monitor powered by the computer, and then the monitor, in return, powering the computer! I assume that the engineers allow some sort of minor power trickle to go back to the computer (or have the monitor requiring less power from the computer) when the usb-c-out goes back to one of the computer usb-c ports... but you make it sound like a Beetle Baley episode where one soldier carries his mate, and to make things easier, the mate ALSO carries the first guy! Other than that, nice video, though. ;-)
I assume the power from the wall gives power to the monitor and then forwards it to the laptop like all other usb c screens work. :)
@@w2best Great Video! I just bought it (haven't tried it yet) and at this point in the video i think you said you couldn't use this with a Macbook Air. Is this right? because I bought it after reading it was compatible. (The reason I haven't tried it yet it's because I dont have HDMI or USB-C ports and need to buy adaptors for it. Thanks in advance! Keep it up!
@@franciscodecarvalhoferrao1149 MacBook air nowadays is with 2 usb c ports. Perfect for the included cables. The old version only has one displayport out so it is not very convenient. The m1 Mac can also just run one of the monitors.
Is it a 60hz monitor?
It is!
@@w2best Niceeeee
I barely got it over my 17 inch laptop
I understand that. It's a stretch for sure.
i just purchased this device.. its nothing like that
Nothing like what? It is what it is imo...
Gotten a lot cheaper now the one i ordered way cheaper and can run off 1 usb cable
The pro model? I'm my book that's not way cheaper. 😊
Full size HDMI port? Really? Yup, I think this is a 2010 design it would seem!
Yes, but not so neccessary in most cases. USB C is where it is!
Mine recently arrived. Very disappointed with every aspect: USB connection is sketchy, the viewing angle sucks and is inflexible, the hinges are flimsy, and the size and weight are archaic. Would not consider this "portable" by today's standards. I almost feel like I was sent a piece of tech that's been sitting dusty on a shelf for a decade. Buyer beware.
There are better options now like the Ofiyaa Pro and a few 15,6" options.
The Indiegogo campaign turned out to be a fraud. This video was one of the main reasons for people thinking it was legit.
I'm not so sure about that. A lot of people getting their screens and they are in stock on Amazon. However the Affiliate program shut down which is suspicious.
The fact this is 500 dollars is an absolute joke. You can get 3 portable 15in touch screen monitors with better screens for the price of this. The is a 200 maybe 250 dollar product at most
It's def too expensive. The pro model is way better imo.
Those 2 screens are too small. They should be the same size as the laptop screen. Bad design!
I'm not sure it would make it better. I use it a lot to keep the video meeting software separate and other work tabs on the main screen. It works really good for that. Bigger screens mean even more bulk and weight.
So 13 inch laptop is perfect size.
Ratings is sooo bad for this
4,2 out of 5 on amazon. Seems pretty good to me. TBH the only people I see giving this a bad rating didn't read what spec their laptops need to be able to use it.
@@w2best Yes but they say the adhesive not strong, well I read a few post because it's a alot Different ones
Can you play porn with these monitors ? I’m trying to play a different video on each screen for the ultimate porn experience.
wth
Did you sleep in that shirt or was it in the bottom of your dirty clothes basket??
not sure what you're referring to :)
bruh thats just rude wth hes a nice person
@@dagqer5243 haha thanks for standing up for me 😊
Do not fall for this product. It's heavy and not really a modern definition of portable. It's very cumbersome to get to work. The screens don't tip forward enough so you have to have a chair on wheels to roll towards the screen you are using. The screen resolution is very bad and hard to adjust and use as a result. The Software doesn't keep up to date with the Mac OS and every few months the Tri Screen stops working. Since I am on Mac OS 13.0.1 this device has totally stopped working. I am looking for an buyer for this piece of garbage.
There are now better options for sure but back then it was doing it's thing! :)
This company ripped off hundreds of backers on Indegogo by NEVER shipping their product so DO NOT support OFIYAA or their garbage products
I think most orders were fulfilled but with a delay, no?
Plastic looks dirt cheap and there is way too much border thickness going on there! Are we still stuck in the early 2000's? Sorry but it's UGLY!
Agreed, but there are alternatives that came out that are better. This was the first of it's kind though and it set a bit of a standard. :)