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.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong portability (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong social proof (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong connectivity (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong feature (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average performance (2nd percentile)
- Below average color (3rd percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (24th 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" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF | Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 15.600000381469727 | 44.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 32 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 165 | 240 | 240 | 500 | 240 |
| 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 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ViewSonic VG1655 16" | 2.5 | 99.1 | 21.6 | 69.8 | 24.1 | 2 | 78.5 | 80.6 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 77.2 | 99.7 | 96.2 | 90.7 | 96.5 | 97.1 | 95.2 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG Compare | 96.2 | 58.7 | 97.9 | 84.8 | 90.7 | 98.1 | 82 | 99.4 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.1 | 58.7 | 79 | 84.8 | 90.7 | 98.1 | 82 | 99.4 |
| Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF Compare | 83.4 | 58.7 | 79 | 69.8 | 90.7 | 99.9 | 98.2 | 80.6 |
| Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 Compare | 80.8 | 63.9 | 99.1 | 84.8 | 90.7 | 98.1 | 87.8 | 95.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
Usage Scores
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