ViewSonic VA1655 15.6" Black
Dell Alienware AW2724DM 27" Black 2023
What Buyers Say
ViewSonic VA1655 15.6" Black
The ViewSonic VA1655 portable monitor receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its lightweight design, portability, and screen quality for travel and as a second monitor. However, a significant number report reliability issues, including 'no signal' errors, broken stands, and connectivity problems, leading to frustration and returns.
Pros
- Lightweight and portable
- Good screen quality
- Easy setup
- Great for travel
- Passthrough charging
Cons
- No signal issues
- Flimsy kickstand
- Requires two cables
- Connectivity problems
- Stand breaks easily
Dell Alienware AW2724DM 27" Black 2023
The Dell Alienware AW2724DM is a 27-inch QHD gaming monitor that impresses most users with its smooth 180Hz refresh rate, vibrant colors, and sturdy build. While many praise its value, especially when bought on sale, a few critical reviews highlight misleading HDR performance and lack of built-in speakers. Overall, it's seen as a strong performer for gaming and desktop use, but potential buyers should be aware of its limitations.
Pros
- Smooth 180Hz refresh rate
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Sturdy and adjustable stand
- Great value when on sale
- Good build quality
Cons
- Misleading HDR performance
- No built-in speakers
- No HDMI 2.1 port
- Expensive at full price
- Dark colors out of the box
Scores
Specifications
| ViewSonic VA1655 15.6" | Dell Alienware AW2724DM 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 180 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 7 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million Colors (6-Bit+FRC) | DCI-P3 95% |
| Color Depth | 6-Bit+FRC | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR 600 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | — | N/A |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 7W★ | 26W |
| Weight | 0.70 kg★ | 6.76 kg |
Pros & Cons
ViewSonic VA1655 15.6" Black
- Strong portability (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Below average color (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average performance (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
Dell Alienware AW2724DM 27" Black 2023
- Strong color (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
ViewSonic VA1655 15.6" Black offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 28 specs.
