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Lepow Lite H1 Review

Enrest Walugembe Avatar
Updated Dec 21, 2023 3:50 PM

True Score

73
73
6

Experts

80
139

Consumers

Product Awards

GR Certified

Expert Rankings

Reviewers lauded the Lepow Lite H1 portable monitor for outstanding color accuracy and modern ports. However, they resented its poor HDR tech and low brightness levels.

Table of Contents

Product Snapshot

Overview

The Lepow Lite H1 is a budget 14-inch portable monitor, which was released in 2021, to equip working professionals with a secondary display on business trips. Weighing just 1.8 lbs, this Lepow gaming monitor easily fits in laptop backpacks, and its handy stand-cum-protective cover supports both portrait mode and landscape orientation. This model has built a reputation among content creators for its astounding color accuracy and near-perfect coverage of the sRGB color gamut. A plethora of ports on this Lepow monitor, which include DisplayPort, HDMI, and 3.5mm, offer flexible connectivity. Casual gamers will be pleased to know that this monitor has decent response times and a reasonable input lag. However, the HDR tech on this device is sketchy, and the screen doesn’t get as bright as its predecessor, the Lepow Z1. Continue reading to the end of this Lepow Lite H1 review to see what else it has in store, and how it compares with the top-rated computer monitors.

Consensus

our Verdict

The Lepow Lite H1 has been praised for its HDMI and DisplayPort inputs, low input lag and response time, minimalistic design, and lightweight portability. Its color accuracy and sRGB color space coverage have also been highly praised. However, its HDR mode and brightness have been less than impressive.

ReasonS to Buy

  • Lightweight, portable design supports use on the go
  • Versatile kickstand case supports portrait mode and landscape orientation
  • Mini-HDMI port and DisplayPort input offer flexible connectivity
  • Decent input lag and response times support casual gaming
  • Amazing color accuracy and excellent sRGB color coverage

Reason to Avoid

  • Poor HDR tech
  • Low brightness levels
  • Glossy panel is prone to glare

Lepow Lite H1 Specs

Display TypeLCD
HDMI Inputs1
HDR Formatn/a
Max Resolution1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Panel TypePanel TypeIPS
Refresh Rate60 Hz
Response TimeResponse Timen/a
Screen size14"
Sync TechnologySync Technologyn/a

All Specs

Test Results

Brightness (nits)158.5
Contrast Ratio (as ratio x:1)1,298
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 xy)0
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 uv)0
Color Gamut % (sRGB Coverage xy)79.7
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB Coverage xy)0
Color Gamut % (Rec. 2020 Coverage xy)0
Color Gamut % (Rec. 709 Coverage xy)0
Input Lag (ms)0
Response Time (ms)0
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Left)0
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Right)0
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Above)0
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Below)0
Reflections % (Total Reflections)0

All Tests

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Score Card

E

Expert Score

73

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

C

Customer Score

80

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

73

Any product with a True Score above 70 is a Mixed Reviews

Expert Scores

  • PC Mag
    88.4

    Category Trust Rating

    70
    The Lepow Lite H1 Portable Monitor, a compact, easy-to-pack 14-inch display, provides excellent color coverage… Read More

    By:

    TJ Fink
  • Notebook Check
    70.75

    Category Trust Rating

    79
    The Lepow Lite Hi portable display is a genuinely useful mobile accessory, especially for those… Read More

    By:

    Unknown
  • Notebook Check
    70.75

    Category Trust Rating

    NR
    “No bottom line found for this product” Read More

    By:

    Allen Ngo
  • Techradar
    39

    Category Trust Rating

    60
    The Lepow Lite H1 has a good design and an affordable price but image quality… Read More

    By:

    Rebecca Spear
  • Laptop Mag
    64.95

    Category Trust Rating

    80
    Bottom line: With a versatile kickstand case that can orient horizontally or vertically, a vibrant… Read More

    By:

    Tony Hoffman
  • iMore
    42.05

    Category Trust Rating

    90
    THE GOODIncredibly compact and portableDoesn’t need an additional power sourceStylish screen cover that doubles as… Read More

    By:

    Mike Jennings

Customer Scores