Introduction

In my previous UPERFECT portable monitor review, where I wrote about their UGame K118 model, I announced a review of the company's intriguing UStation Delta Max, a dual 18.5-inch vertical monitor stack with an integrated kickstand. After over two months of testing it in various scenarios, I'm finally ready to share my thoughts—what it is, how it performs, and where I think it shines.



With portable monitors like the UStation Delta Max, functionality outweighs raw image quality in importance. If you're considering a stacked portable monitor, you likely need significantly more screen real estate than your laptop currently provides, especially when on the go. While nothing stops you from connecting the UStation Delta Max to a desktop PC, some of its best features rely on a USB-C connection, making it clear that UPERFECT designed it as an upgrade for modern laptops equipped with USB-C DP Alt Mode output.

When connected via USB-C, the UStation Delta Max can function as two separate monitors, a single 16:18 ratio screen, or a mirrored display. The latter two modes are also available via HDMI, but in that case, you're limited to mirroring or using the screens as one—separate monitor functionality is exclusive to USB-C. Lastly, you can feed the screens from separate sources, which turned out to be my favorite way to use the UStation Delta Max, as it helped me greatly reduce clutter and save space when doing live-streaming gigs.

The UStation Delta Max comes in both regular and touchscreen variants; UPERFECT sent me the regular one, so that's the focus of this review.

Specifications

The Package

Much like the UPERFECT UGame K118, the UStation Delta Max ships in a completely generic, but very sturdy box, that doesn't tell us almost anything about the product. The insides are neatly organized and well protected by the hard cardboard. It's safe to assume that the box won't ever be displayed on store shelves, so what it looks like is completely irrelevant.


Inside the box, you'll find the monitor, two USB-C to USB-C cables, two Mini-HDMI to HDMI cables, a 45 W USB-C power brick, and a user manual. The cables are only a meter long, so take that into consideration when deciding if you need to purchase a longer set of cables. The inclusion of a power brick is commendable.