Viewsonic VG Series VG1655

Five-way mini-joystick controller ; Fully realized OSD ; Built-in stand allows for easy tilt ; Bright, with solid contrast ratio ; Good value for money

Some colors dull in photos and video

ViewSonic's 15.6-inch VG1655 has the same limited color coverage as most other portable monitors we've tested, but it's one of the few to offer a built-in stand, a five-way mini-joystick controller, and a sophisticated onscreen display. It muscles out...

Adjustable incline stand. Excellent text clarity thanks to high pixel density. Low input lag.

Limited to 60Hz panel and no VRR support. Slow response time makes motion look blurry. Image looks darker at wide viewing angles. Low contrast ratio. Doesn't get bright. Narrow SDR color gamut; colors look washed out.

The ViewSonic VG1655 is an acceptable monitor for most uses. It's for on-the-go use, so it doesn't have as many features as desktop monitors. The 15.6 inch screen may seem small, but with a 1080p resolution, it has a high pixel density that delivers...