ViewSonic VG1655 16" Black 2020
Dual USB-C ports with 60W power delivery enable single-cable video, audio, and charging to reduce clutter, while the 15.6-inch 1080p IPS panel provides consistent colors across 178-degree viewing angles. Weighing just 1000g and featuring a built-in stand with a magnetic cover, it prioritizes grab-and-go portability for a clutter-free setup. This monitor is best for business travelers and remote workers who need a lightweight, easy-to-connect second screen for documents and spreadsheets.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong portability (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong social proof (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong connectivity (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong feature (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average performance (2nd percentile)
- Below average color (2nd percentile)
- Below average display (20th percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (29th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 14 |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 16.2 Million Colors (6-Bit+FRC) |
| Color Depth | 6-bit+FRC |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 |
| USB-C | 2 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Power | 8 |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.8 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ViewSonic VG1655 16" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 15.600000381469727 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | OLED | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 240 | 240 | 360 | 480 | 280 |
| Response Time Ms | 14 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | - | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR10 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ViewSonic VG1655 16" | 2.4 | 99.3 | 20.4 | 72.1 | 28.6 | 2.1 | 79.2 | 81.3 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.7 | 73.6 | 75.8 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 98 | 93.4 | 90.4 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 85.9 | 90.5 | 98 | 82.1 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 90.9 | 45.2 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 99.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 80.3 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 99.8 | 98.2 | 99.5 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.4 | 84.9 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 99.3 | 95.5 | 99.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Newegg.ca 1 offer From CA$250
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$274
B&H Photo 1 offer From CA$277
Price History
Usage Scores
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