ViewSonic VG1655From real comments

Verdict distilled from 19 mentions across 8 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment44%
PROS 44%
CONS 56%

Rank based on 19 mentions across 8 aspects

View the verdict as

Buy this if...

  • You want a versatile portable display for laptops, mini PCs, phones, or gaming handhelds
  • You need a lightweight second screen for travel with a Switch, ROG Ally, or similar device
  • You value a strong anti-glare coating over having a matte bezel

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You want plug-and-play single-cable USB-C operation without troubleshooting
  • A shiny reflective bezel next to the anti-glare screen would bother you
  • You need confirmed VESA mount or touch support before purchasing

What users complain about

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1Premium
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Glossy panel qualityGreat for portable gamingStrong HDR performanceCostly price
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Glossy panel quality
Great for portable gaming
Strong HDR performance
Costly price
Best value
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LUT and monitoring tools
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3Premium
ViewSonic VP16
Great for consoles, retro gaming, and travel setupsStable OLED image without brightness fluctuationFlexible connectivity with dual-input cablesHigh price relative to specs60Hz refresh rate limits gaming appealConnectivity issues with Nintendo Switch
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Great for consoles, retro gaming, and travel setups
Stable OLED image without brightness fluctuation
Flexible connectivity with dual-input cables
High price relative to specs
60Hz refresh rate limits gaming appeal
Connectivity issues with Nintendo Switch
4Budget
ViewSonic VX1755
Included Power Adapter & CablesPositive Ownership ExperienceUSB-C Power DeliveryBrightness ConcernsColor Quality QuestionsNo PS5 VRR Support
ViewSonic VX1755
Included Power Adapter & Cables
Positive Ownership Experience
USB-C Power Delivery
Brightness Concerns
Color Quality Questions
No PS5 VRR Support
5Mid
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Strong compatibility with Windows devicesTouch and pen functionalitySlim, sturdy portable buildInconsistent Android phone compatibilityPower and standby problems out of the boxLimited console support and no mini HDMI
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Touch and pen functionality
Slim, sturdy portable build
Inconsistent Android phone compatibility
Power and standby problems out of the box
Limited console support and no mini HDMI
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6Mid
ViewSonic VG1655
Great for Portable GamingVersatile Device CompatibilityStrong Anti-Glare CoatingConfusing USB-C Single-Cable SetupShiny Bezel Undermines Anti-Glare ScreenUnclear VESA and Tilt/Vertical Support
ViewSonic VG1655
Great for Portable Gaming
Versatile Device Compatibility
Strong Anti-Glare Coating
Confusing USB-C Single-Cable Setup
Shiny Bezel Undermines Anti-Glare Screen
Unclear VESA and Tilt/Vertical Support
7Budget
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Great value for price
Versatile multi-device use
Vivid color quality
Confusing 144Hz cable setup
Weak built-in speakers
Port placement and reliability concerns
8Budget
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Affordable PricingFills 14-inch Size GapStable Portrait KickstandColor Gamut DiscrepancyDim Brightness on Single CableNo Included Protective Sleeve
Arzopa A1S
Affordable Pricing
Fills 14-inch Size Gap
Stable Portrait Kickstand
Color Gamut Discrepancy
Dim Brightness on Single Cable
No Included Protective Sleeve
9Budget
Arzopa Z1RC
Broad device compatibilityUltra-portable and lightweightGreat value for moneyInconsistent or dull color accuracyPower delivery quirks60Hz refresh rate limits gaming
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Broad device compatibility
Ultra-portable and lightweight
Great value for money
Inconsistent or dull color accuracy
Power delivery quirks
60Hz refresh rate limits gaming
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Feelworld F7 Plus
Positive purchase experienceFocus pulling difficultyLUT import problems
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Positive purchase experience
Focus pulling difficulty
LUT import problems

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Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

Users find the VG1655 impressively versatile across devices. Commenters connected the monitor to mini PCs, MacBooks, a Mac mini, and even used it as a replacement screen for a cracked phone. One person specifically called out the value for money given how many possibilities the screen opened up. Another highlighted that power consumption seemed tiny compared to traditional monitors, appealing to remote workers and digital nomads touring while working.

It's a popular pick for portable gaming setups. Multiple commenters wanted the VG1655 specifically for gaming on the go, including pairing it with a Nintendo Switch while traveling, powering a ROG Ally handheld through a single USB-C port, and using it as a portable display for a PS5. One noted it would be too large to carry around for a PS5 setup but ideal for the smaller Switch, suggesting the size is a good fit for handheld-scale gaming rather than console-scale setups.

Cable setup and reliability frustrate a notable subset of buyers. Several users reported that a single USB-C cable alone would not get a signal, forcing them to also connect the HDMI cable to get the display working, with no clear explanation from the reviewer. One buyer's unit was dead on arrival with no power light despite trying the included power supply. Two other commenters separately criticized the shiny bottom bezel as a downgrade from the matte VA1655, saying it undermines the otherwise praised anti-glare coating.

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