ViewSonic VA1655 15.6 Inch 1080p FHD IPS Portable Monitor with Built-in Stand, 60W USB C, Mini HDMI, Protective Case and Speakers for PC, Mac, Gaming Consoles, Phones

Great light and portable monitor and the price did not break my piggy bank. Bonus - it came with a monitor sleeve. Temporarily, I had to leave my home office space (with my wide 40" monitor) for an onsite 7 hour meeting. I needed a method of visually interrogating large spreadsheets and information. A 13-14" laptop screen would not suffice. I found the Viewsonic 17" (flicker free) monitor with a nice price. It is a great addition to my road warrior kit. I use the laptop screen and portable monitor to span across large spreadsheets. The set up worked great. Definitely, cut down on eye fatigue!

This lightweight screen is versatile and easy to use. The monitor has hi-resolution and is as big as my laptop screen. Great value! It’s been very convenient to throw in my backpack for out of state travel or cross town trips alike. I’m a fan of the case it comes with an options for cords. Please note that only has one half of the length as a stand. Works for me, but may not work for everyone.

This worked really well as a second monitor. It comes with a case so it was easy to store without worrying about the screen getting damaged. I love how compact it was as I needed it when working remote. It fits nicely in a backpack and doesn’t take up a lot of space. It’s easy to use. Hooking it up was super quick, just a few cords. The brightness on the display was nice, I never had an issue of it being too dark. Overall this is a great monitor.

I own three of these monitors—two for myself and one for my wife—and we've been using them for over two years now. We originally bought them for travel, and they've proven to be an excellent choice for working on the go. Here's a breakdown of what I like (and what could be better) about these monitors: Portability & Power One of the best features is how compact these monitors are. They are super lightweight and portable, making them perfect for travel. They connect directly to the USB-C port of your laptop, meaning no additional power adapters are needed—provided your computer can supply enough power. On my MacBook, I did notice that I have to keep the brightness at a lower level to run it off USB-C, but there is a power cable included if your device can't supply enough power. It’s nice to have that flexibility. Image Quality As for the image quality, this is a standard 1080p monitor, which is perfectly fine for everyday work, browsing, or even watching videos. It's not going to blow you away with vivid colors or high-end graphics, but it's solid for general productivity. The built-in speakers are also functional, though don’t expect amazing sound quality. They work in a pinch, but I tend to use external speakers for a better audio experience. Design & Build The built-in kickstand is a nice touch. It lets you adjust the monitor’s angle, but I personally prefer using a separate fold-up stand to lift the monitors a bit higher for a more ergonomic setup. It’s not a big deal, just a personal preference. Durability & Reliability After two years of daily use, I haven’t had any major issues with the monitors. I recently bought a second one to match my setup, and while it arrived with a line of dead pixels, the return process was hassle-free, and the replacement monitor works perfectly. I was impressed with the quick and easy customer service. Conclusion Overall, I would definitely recommend these monitors. They fit my office setup perfectly and are incredibly convenient for travel. The flexibility of having them plug straight into my laptop without needing an extra power supply makes them a great addition to my mobile workspace. I’ll continue to use them for the foreseeable future and would not hesitate to buy more if I need them.

I bought the ViewSonic VA1655 last week and received it a few days ago. Here is an early review after connecting it to my stuff. Sharpness: The display is full HD, so it looks fairly sharp. It won't be as sharp as the retina displays of my 14-inch MacBook Pro M! or my 11-inch iPad Pro M2. But I think trying to retina on this portable monitor would be overkill. Brightness: At work, I use a Chromebook that is rated 220 nits. Its display is bright enough, even in the cubical/office space where many big windows expose lots of sunlight. Since the Viwwsonic VA1655 is rated 250 nits, I expected it would be bright enough. It is. I would not expect to be able to use it if I had a huge beam of direct sunlight on the screen, but frankly, I think I'd have some trouble using my iPad or MacBook that way. Colors: I connected the Viewsonic to my MacBook Pro M1, duplicated a photo, and displayed it on the Viewsonic and the MacBook. I did not see a difference. Granted, I am not a photographer, and I am a little colorblind. But I read reviews claiming the colors on the Viewsonic looked washed out, and I did see that. But those with higher standards than mine might want to put in the proper research, since I have read that the Viewsonic color gamut is not real high. Your milage may vary. Gaming: I do not play video games, so I cannot judge how well the Viewsonic handles that. I rated gaming at 3 stars to try to be neutral. And I know that not paying video games might damage my geek cred. I still read comic books. MacBook Pro: The USB-C cable connects to my MacBook Pro and the display and the display instantly shows up. It looks decent side-by-side. Not bad! iPad Pro: The USB-C connection works fine, although I had to find the right Settings and turn on Stage Manager to make the Viewsonic show as an external display without mirroring. I use a Logitech Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. The mouse is needed to navigate the Viewsonic display (I doubt that a touchscreen portable monitor would have touchscreen functionality with the iPad). But it does drain the iPad battery faster. I can plug power into the extra USB-C port on the monitor to charge the iPad, that works fine. iPad Pro and USB hub: I have a USB hub that I use to plug stuff into my iPad (like flash drives and external hard drives or SD drives). When I connected the hub to the iPad Pro, and then connected the USB-C data port on the hub to the Viewsonic, it did not carry a video signal. So I connect the Viewsonic display to the USB hub like this: 1. Bluetooth-connect my external keyboard and mouse to the iPad. 2. To power the Viewsonic, connect a USB-A-to-USB-C cable to a USB 3.0 port on the hub, then to the USB-C port on the Viewsonic. 3. To carry the video signal, connect the Viewsonic HDMI cable to the hub, and then to the Viewsonic mini HDMI port. 4. Optional: Plug power into the USB-C PD (power delivery) port on the hub to supply power to the iPad. 5. Connect the hub to the iPad USB-C port. From this experience, my advice is if you buy a portable monitor, buy one with an HDMI port, two USB-C ports, and an audio port. I have used them on my Viewsonic VA1655. (Except the audio port, but I am sure it works.) Audio: The speakers sound tinny, but I did not expect good sound from them anyhow. When I connect the Viewsonic to my MacBook Pro, I select the MacBook Pro speakers for better sound. When I plug the Viewsonic into the iPad, the iPad audio automatically switches to the Viewsonic speakers with no option to switch back to the iPad speakers. (I believe this would happen with any portable monitor.) If I want better sound, I can connect to one of my Bluetooth speakers and switch to it. Or I could plug a speaker or headphones into the Viewsonic audio port. The little kickstand: Some reviews comment that the kickstand can break easily. I take that into account when I pull the kickstand out, I open it with care. I get my fingers in underneath, close to the hinge, to avoid stress on that hinge. The kickstand works well, the little rubber feet grip smooth surfaces well (in landscape orientation). The Viewsonic is steady enough on a flat surface in landscape orientation, but portrait is kinda tippy (I am unlikely to use portrait anyhow). Weight and Sturdiness: The Viewsonic VA1655 display is lightweight, which feels nice. It makes my old 22-inch display (lower resolution, so iPad would only allow mirrored display) feel like a boat anchor (I will donate it somewhere). The Viewsonic does feel plasticy, because it is made of plastic. No metal frame to sturdy it up. However, It does not feel flimsy. I keep it in the included pouch when not in use. iPad as a MacBook: The Viewsonic monitor and the USB hub will let me use the iPad more like a MacBook, which I am likely to do if I have to take my MacBook Pro into the shop. I can plug other devices into the hub, like a USB flash drive or an external hard drive or SD drive, but I have read that it is best to not plug too much into the hub at once. I have read that can overwork the iPad USB-C port and give the iPad a heart attack. Price: I bought the Viewsonic VA1655 for about about $100 (normally $140), so it was a very good deal. I am happy with it.

There is no actual warranty. ViewSonic claims that it has a 3 year warranty but does not cover monitor that are damaged by regular use. I carried this "portable" monitor in a carry bag with my computer. I never dropped it but it was damaged from merely carrying it in a carry bag. I submitted under the warranty butmViewSonic did not honor their fake warranty.

It's a portable monitor. True 144Hz, colour isn't bad. Good for a bedside/portable setup, it's very light. Comes with a nice sleeve. Only downside is that the frame is not reinforced so any pressure on it will cause damage.

Works perfectly, image quality is good and the 144hz refresh rate is a plus. A bit flimsy buy for the price its good enough

I loved the three parrots for the logo on the casing. It's so beautifully from yesteryears design sensibilities. Btw the packaging that you will receive your screen in is a lovely briefcase style package with a handle and a large print across the package with those lovely parrots in full "HD". It's absolutely lovely! I'm using this beautiful monitor as a second screen for my laptop. And I can tell you that it is absolutely fantastic! The quality of the display is up to date to modern standards with a beautiful 360 degree viewing angle, sharp and high contrast pixels, and vivid colors! I am so happy with my purchase! PS You also receive a lovely padded bag! Absolutely brilliant for transport or for storing your screen while it's not in use. ViewSonic (and especially this screen) come highly recommended from this buyer!

Cheap plastic crap that's not worth the 320$ at all. And the usb-C connectivity from phone to the monitor would not work. I need to have both phone-to-monitor and power cable to monitor plugged in to see anything. Screen quality is below average and overall design is ugly.

For price, it is great. Picture quality is decent and build quality good. Prefer this to a no name brand.