Ricoh 150BW 15.6" Black

The Ricoh 150BW is a featherweight 15.6 inch OLED touchscreen monitor with wireless Miracast support that's built for business travel and presentations. The OLED panel delivers 100% DCI-P3 color and a 100,000:1 contrast ratio that makes content look fantastic, and at 726g it's one of the lightest portable monitors we've tested. At 400 USD it's pricey compared to IPS alternatives, and the 60Hz refresh rate rules out gaming. But if you need a color-accurate, touch-enabled second screen that can go wireless, this is one of the best options on the market.

The headline spec here is the OLED panel, and it's the real deal. 100% DCI-P3 coverage puts this in the top tier for color reproduction among portable monitors, and the 100,000:1 contrast ratio means blacks are actually black, not that murky gray you get on budget IPS panels. For photo editing on the go or reviewing design work, this is a genuinely strong performer. The 1ms response time is technically impressive, but with a 60Hz refresh rate, it's a bit like putting racing tires on a minivan. You won't see ghosting, but you also won't see the smoothness that gamers crave.

In our database, the 150BW lands in the middle of the pack for raw performance, which is about what you'd expect from a 60Hz panel in a world where 144Hz and 240Hz portable monitors exist. The 300 nits brightness is serviceable but not spectacular. In a bright office or near a window, you'll notice the screen fighting against ambient light. The touchscreen is responsive and accurate, which matters more than you'd think for a portable display. Being able to tap, swipe, and pinch on a second screen without reaching for a mouse is a small quality-of-life upgrade that becomes hard to give up once you've used it.

The portable monitor space is crowded, and the 150BW has some interesting company. The ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG and MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 are both 27 inch OLED gaming monitors that absolutely crush the Ricoh in refresh rate and resolution, but they're also desktop displays that weigh several times more and need external power. They're not really competitors in the traditional sense, but they do highlight what OLED can do when you're not constrained by portability. The LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B and Samsung Odyssey G60SD fall into the same category, impressive gaming panels that would laugh at the idea of fitting in a laptop bag.

The real competition for the 150BW comes from other portable monitors that don't show up in our top competitors list, which is telling. The Ricoh's compact score is literally the best we've measured, 100th percentile, and its feature set is in the 99th percentile. That's remarkable for a product from a company not known for consumer displays. The trade-off is clear though. You're giving up ergonomic flexibility, with only tilt adjustment and a 24th percentile ergonomic score, and you're paying a premium for wireless that many users will try once and then default back to USB-C anyway. If you need a portable OLED with touch and wireless, the 150BW is nearly in a class of its own. If you just need a second screen, there are cheaper options that do the job.

At 400 USD, the Ricoh 150BW sits at the premium end of the portable monitor market. You can find solid 15.6 inch IPS portable monitors for 200 to 250 USD, so you're paying a significant premium for the OLED panel and wireless connectivity. Whether that's worth it depends entirely on your use case. If you're a creative professional who needs accurate color on the go, the OLED panel alone might justify the price. If you're just looking for a second screen for email and documents, you're probably overpaying.

The Canadian pricing tells a similar story, with listings ranging from 551 to 565 CAD. That's consistent with the US price after conversion, so there's no regional markup weirdness happening. The included sleeve and cable clamps add a bit of value, but they're not exactly premium accessories. You're paying for the panel and the wireless capability, and everything else is just along for the ride.

The Ricoh 150BW is one of those products that makes you do a double take. A 15.6 inch OLED touchscreen monitor that weighs 726 grams and slips into a laptop bag like a tablet. That's the pitch, and honestly, it mostly delivers. This is a portable display built for road warriors, presenters, and anyone who has ever tried to get work done on a cramped hotel desk with just a 13 inch laptop screen. The wireless part is the hook here. Miracast support over Wi-Fi 5 means you can mirror your screen without a single cable, which is genuinely handy for quick presentations or sharing content in a meeting room.

But let's be clear about what this is and isn't. The 150BW is not a gaming monitor, despite that 1ms response time. It's capped at 60Hz, and the 1920 x 1080 resolution on a 15.6 inch panel is fine for productivity but won't win any pixel density awards. What it does have is an OLED panel with 100% DCI-P3 coverage and a 100,000:1 contrast ratio, which means colors pop in a way that makes spreadsheets look almost cinematic. Almost. The 300 nits brightness is adequate for indoor use but you'll be squinting if you try to use this thing on a sunny patio.

Ricoh isn't exactly the first name that comes to mind when you think portable monitors. ASUS, Lenovo, and ViewSonic own that space. But Ricoh has been quietly making solid business displays for years, and the 150BW feels like a product from a company that understands office workflows. The built-in stand, included sleeve, and cable clamps suggest they actually thought about how people will carry and use this thing. At around 400 USD, it's priced like a premium portable monitor, and the question is whether the wireless convenience and OLED panel justify that premium over cheaper IPS alternatives.

Gamers should look elsewhere, plain and simple. The 60Hz refresh rate is a hard ceiling that no amount of OLED beauty can overcome. If you're playing fast-paced shooters or competitive games, you'll notice the difference immediately, and there are portable monitors with 120Hz or 144Hz panels available for less money. The 1ms response time is nice on paper, but it's wasted without the refresh rate to back it up.

Budget-conscious buyers should also think twice. At 400 USD, you're paying a premium for the OLED panel and wireless capability. If you just need a second screen for email, documents, and web browsing, a 200 to 250 USD IPS portable monitor will do the job just fine. The color accuracy and contrast of the OLED are impressive, but they're not essential for basic productivity work. And if you need serious ergonomic flexibility, with height adjustment and rotation, this isn't the monitor for you. The tilt-only stand is fine for a hotel desk, but it's limiting for a permanent setup.

For business travelers and presenters, the Ricoh 150BW is a compelling choice. The wireless Miracast support means you can walk into a meeting, set the monitor on the table, and mirror your laptop without fishing for cables. The OLED panel makes your content look better than it has any right to on a portable display, and the touchscreen adds a layer of interactivity that's genuinely useful for collaborative work. At 726g, you'll forget it's in your bag until you need it.

For creative professionals who need color accuracy on the go, the 100% DCI-P3 coverage and OLED contrast make this a legitimate tool rather than a compromise. Photo editors and designers will appreciate being able to review work on a color-accurate panel without hauling around a full-size monitor. But if you're a gamer looking for a portable display, look elsewhere. The 60Hz cap is a dealbreaker, and there are portable monitors with higher refresh rates for less money. And if you're just a casual user who wants a second screen for documents and web browsing, the 400 USD price is hard to justify when 200 USD IPS options exist.