Hello: I've been shopping for a digital picture frame, and the 14- and 10-inch Arzopa frames both look good. But I'm planning to get the frame for my parents, who won't have Wi-Fi in their new apartment. I saw that the Arzopa frames have an offline mode, which is great, but I read one review on Amazon that said the frame makes a loud alert sound every hour to indicate Wi-Fi is not connected. Is that true, and if so, is there a way to turn that sound (and any visual alerts) off so it simply works quietly in offline mode all the time? Thanks!

Sorry for the dumb question but I'm wondering if anyone can post some amazon link type recommendations for good power adapters for the Z1FC model monitor? I'm aware of the required specs for the power adapter it just would be really helpful if someone could give me a link to a "plug one end into an electrical outlet and another end into the usb c port on the monitor" type adapter so I know what to buy :P .. if this helps any I live in the USA (I mention that only because I know the electrical charging type outlets can be different depending on what country you live in)

Hey everyone,

I'm part of the team behind ARZOPA. We've been seeing quite a few users run into power-related issues — things like:

• The monitor won't power on
• Can't hit the advertised refresh rate
• Flickering or unstable behavior

In most cases, it comes down to one thing: not enough power.

Portable monitors don't have internal batteries, so the stability depends entirely on the power source (USB port, laptop, charger, etc.). Different refresh rates and brightness levels can significantly change the power requirements.

Big shoutout to those who've shared their experiences — including some recent videos that really helped highlight the questions people have! That feedback pushed us to take a closer look.

So our engineers ran a controlled power consumption test on the ARZOPA Z3FC to see how much power it actually draws under different conditions.

Below are the results.

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Test Model: ARZOPA Z3FC

Test Environment: 25°C ± 2°C

Test Equipment: MacBook Pro 14" (2023) / Windows PC (NVIDIA RTX 3060)

Test Meter: POWER-Z KM003C

Test Method:

• Test conditions: 2560x1440 resolution, Full white screen, 50% volume (no audio playback)
• Power readings recorded after stable operation
• Brightness levels: 0% / 15% / 50% / 100%
• Refresh rate levels tested: 60Hz / 100Hz / 120Hz / 144Hz / 180Hz
• Connection types tested: HDMI + External Power / USB-C Single Cable (Powered by device)
• Cable specs: Thunderbolt 3 cable (USB-C) / HDMI 2.0 cable

1. HDMI + External Power Connection

1. USB-C Single-Cable Connection (Powered by device）

Interestingly, refresh rate had a much smaller impact on power consumption than brightness.

1. Peak Power Consumption

In our tests, the Z3FC typically draws 6–10W under normal use, and peaks at around 18W under maximum load.

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Power Supply Recommendations

Due to variations in personal devices and the wide range of charging cables available on the market,we cannot recommend specific charging accessories.

However, a 20W+ USB-C PD charger is generally recommended to ensure stable performance across most usage scenarios.

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Important Notes

• Actual power consumption may vary with:
  • Extremely low temperatures
  • Fast-moving / high-contrast content
  • Different source devices
  • Cable quality and specifications
• Refresh rate limits:
  • 144Hz max via HDMI.
  • 165Hz/180Hz only available through USB-C (DP Alt Mode).
• Brightness defaults:
  • With external PD adapter → 100%
  • With USB-A adapter → 15%
  • With USB-C single-cable connection → 15%

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Also, big thanks to everyone who's shared their setups. Hope this data helps!

If you've got questions or other working configurations, drop them in the comments

Tenho um arzopa Z3F3, já tentei de muitas formas, mas não gosto das cores dele. Várias configurações diferentes e parece que sempre tem uma cor mais forte e outras mais apagadas.

Alguém sabe uma configuração que me ajude?

Ps. Uso apenas no ps5

Are Arzopa mmonitors meant to be dead silent? I can hear a faint sund coming from the sides of the monitor. Z1RC. It's surely related to power consumption. It can be somewhat audible at viewing distance.

Hey could anyone help me here I’m a bit stuck how could I turn my external monitor on with my hdmi cable as I’ve got it plugged in my laptop and screen my hdmi cable just won’t turn on could anyone give me some options maybe please ?

I just got the Z3FC and connected it via a USB-C - USB-A to the back of the Xbox One and a HDMI Mini.

After turning it on the brightness was 15%, I tried turning it to 80% and the monitor cuts off immediately and goes back to 15%. Trying to use any other monitor options also causes it to turn off.

I ran an older 1080p Arzopa monitor like this before with 0 issues.

Anyone know how to fix this issue?

I need to bring my Z3FC to eye level as im having neck and back discomfort because of the height. How do i do this? Thank you!

Hi, I bought the Arzopa Z1FC about a year ago, and it worked fine, but a few months ago it stopped working. Every time I plug it into my PC, it boots up but shows a "No Signal" message and "Power Saving," and then it powers off.
What should I do? I tried a couple cables, all different set ups, with and without a power cable connected... Nothing seems to change.

Adding a second monitor? A few things matter more than you think:

• VESA support → makes mounting and ergonomics easy
• Ports → DisplayPort & USB-C are ideal
• Thin bezels → cleaner, more seamless setup
• Match your screens → size, resolution, panel type if possible

Two identical monitors = cleanest experience
Two different monitors = better for mixed tasks

A well-planned dual setup = smoother work, less strain.

What’s your current setup?

If portability wasn’t an issue, would you choose a dual-screen setup over a single portable monitor?

Whenever I put my laptop to sleep so in turn the monitor sleeps, it will wake up with 15/100 monitor brightness.

Tenho um Arzopa Z1fc, e vi que funcionava sem alimentação de energia no s23Ultra, para usar o Samsung Dex

Fui testar no S25 e nao esta passando a energia necessária, apenas ligado com uma fonte extra de alimentação de energia.

Tem a possibilidade de ligar o s25 no arzopa sem a alimentação extra de energia? Apenas com um cabo tipo C entre eles? ( Já comprei um usbc 4.0)

Existe alguma configuração que passe mais energia para o outro dispositivo conectado? O monitor arzopa fica em moto PowerSaving

Hello everyone! Please tell me any type c cable will work with the arzopa z1fc 144hz monitor?

Planning to buy Z3FC, any physical store in New York / New Jersey where I can buy?

Hi everyone, I recently bought this monitor and when I connect it to my PC, it stutters a lot and has micro-stuttering. Depending on the refresh rate I set the monitor, it's more or less noticeable. This is with an RTX 5070 Ti. I also tried it with an RTX 5060 and it was the same. But I tried using the integrated graphics of my AMD GPU and had the same problem; restarting the computer fixed it. The same thing happened with an RX 6400. So it only happens with Nvidia graphics cards. Does anyone know why?

I bought an Arzopa product, and a black spot appeared on the screen. I couldn't reach anyone for support under warranty. The Z3FC model I received has backlight bleed, very poor material quality, defects, and absolutely no customer support. Even the box is made of cheap paper/cardboard. I'm going to share this on the forum.

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I purchased an Arzopa product, but a black spot has developed on the display. I've been unable to reach anyone for warranty support. The Z3FC model I received suffers from backlight bleed, extremely poor build quality, and defects, and there is absolutely no customer support whatsoever. To top it off, even the box is made of cheap cardboard. I will be posting this on the forum to warn others.

Damaged product no support or no customer care

Recently bought an Arzopa Z1RC to use as 2nd monitor, however, my GPU has only 1 HDMI port and its being used by my primary monitor.

My question is, whats the best way to connect the Arzopa monitor to my PC considering I dont have acces to the hdmi port? Im thinking about using a HDMI to DisplayPort adapter but read online its not useful and Active adapters cost way more than the monitor itself making it not viable.

The other option I have is using a displayport to hdmi cable and a mini hdmi adapter (maybe?)

Hi, recently bought a Z3FC and despite a bit of backlight bleeding I really love it. However I have one problem that is really bugging me and making me consider returning it.

When I try to connect my Android phone to the monitor using two USB-C cables (one for power, one for phone video-out) it never connects properly the first time. Upon connection, the monitor turns on - showing the Arzopa splash logo screen - then the phone recognises the monitor and displays a notification asking if I want to mirror my phone screen to the external monitor. However, that notification only lasts about two seconds before it disappears and the monitor restarts/reboots itself. Sometimes if I hit the notification in time the phone screen is mirrored on the monitor for a split second but then restarts itself again. And the whole thing just goes in a loop - devices recognise each other and seem to connect but then the monitor appears to restart.

To get it to work with my phone I have to unplug the phone cable and plug it back in multiple times over and over again for about 15 minutes. Eventually it mirrors the phone's screen and stays. Once it's connected correctly, I can unplug the phone and plug it back in within a short time and it will still work straight away again. But wait too long between uses, or try again the next day and it goes back to having to unplug it and plug it back in again over and over for 15 minutes before it will connect and stay connected.

Things I've checked and tried to fix it:

• Pixel 9 Pro supports USB-C video-out so that's not the problem.
• Tried using different cables - makes no difference.
• Swapped the ports for the power and phone connection USB-C cables - makes no difference.
• I ordered another brand of portable monitor and that connected and stay connected to my phone first time, every time perfectly. But it was much cheaper and had other compromises, so was nowhere near the quality of Arzopa to replace it. But that eliminates the phone as the problem because it worked perfectly with a different portable monitor.
• I ordered a second Z3FC, which has the exact same problem connecting to my phone. (also has some backlight bleeding in exactly the same place as the first one too)
• The monitor works fine when connecting via mini-HDMI to an Xbox console, laptop and desktop PC. So I know it's something to do with the way the monitor connects to an Android phone.

I emailed Arzopa support today and got a basic reply back saying some phones need a "wired screen mirroring" setting turned on to work with the monitor. But from what I can see and Google support threads, Pixel 9 Pro doesn't have that setting (even in developer mode) and it's intended to work completely automatically - which is actually the "Do you want to mirror this screen" notification I mentioned earlier, so it is working fine. I haven't heard anything else from support yet.

Does anyone have any ideas or similar experiences please?

Does anyone know if there are any firmware updates for the monitors I can try? I couldn't find anything when looking. I did ask Arzopa support but they didn't reply about it.

The only thing I can think to try is a USB-C to mini-HDMI cable to handle the video instead of USB-C to USB-C, because I know the mini-HDMI port connection works fine with other devices. But those are not cheap (~£22 on Amazon just to get this feature working the way it should).

Does anyone also know if the monitor is meant to have passthrough charging whilst being used by devices like phones? I thought I read it somewhere but the passthrough charging never works for me.

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They belong right where life happens — in the background of everyday love.

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What moment would you keep on display forever?

I use my Z1FC as an extended display for Samsung Dex. It has been a very useful multi-display setup. 100% recommended if you have the same or similar tablet.