Former TechRadar Pro B2B Hardware Editor, Collin has been in journalism for years, with experience in small and large markets, including Gearadical, DailyBeast, FutureNet, and more.

Sotsu FlipAction Elite 16 portable monitor review

The Sotsu FlipAction Elite 16 is a 16-inch portable 4K panel with significant inputs, the best stand I have ever seen, and some hidden features that make using it a dream come true. It's my favorite portable display I've tested yet, and if you're looking for a screen that nestled easily into your backpack, or extending your laptop display, it may just be the perfect find.

Sotsu FlipAction Elite 16: Unboxing & first impressions

Right away, when I opened the box, I was struck by just how Apple-esque the Sotsu FlipAction Elite 16 looked, and in the best way. The silver color, the rounded edges, the black bezel matching the silver edge, and the gorgeous display. I immediately noticed that without changing any settings, I plugged the display into my MacBook Pro, which perfectly matched my MacBook screen. Then, I saw the base and stand. At first, it looked like it would be complex or not exactly what I wanted, but I was sold when I noticed that I could extend the monitor out and have it raise above my MacBook.

When I realized I could set the display in portrait, horizontal, next to my MacBook display, above my MacBook display, or on its own, I was hooked.

Sotsu FlipAction Elite 16: Design & Build Quality

As I mentioned, this looks like an Apple product. If Apple were to make a portable monitor, it should buy out Sotsu and make this display itself. It's that good, and matches that well.

The build quality is spectacular and still looks brand new after nearly 200 days of daily use. The hinges work great, the IO is still tight, and the display has had zero issues.

The design is fantastic, and I find myself returning to this portable monitor repeatedly, even when testing others, or having other co-working setups I could plug into.

By Collin Probst published May 31, 2025

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