AOC e1659Fwu
Score: 64/100
ViewSonic VA1655 15.6-inch
Score: 76/100Rankings
The ViewSonic VA1655 is a 15.6-inch portable IPS monitor offering Full HD resolution, USB-C power delivery and a lightweight chassis. Its trade-offs are modest brightness and basic audio, making it ideal for travelers and remote workers rather than color-critical professionals.
The AOC e1659Fwu is a 15.6-inch ultra-slim portable monitor powered via a single USB-C cable, offering basic 1366×768 resolution. Its low brightness and limited viewing angles restrict use in bright environments and color-critical work. Ideal for travelers needing a lightweight secondary screen for productivity.
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15.6 inchesbest | 15.6 inchesbest | |
60 Hzbest | 60 Hzbest | |
200 nits | 250 nitsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 8 W | 7 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 8 ms | 7 msbest |
500 | 800best | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.1 kg | 0.68 kgbest |
90 ° | 170 °best |
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Display(6) | ||
Resolution | 1366x768 | 1920x1080 |
Panel Type | TFT Active Matrix LCD (TN) | IPS |
Brightness (nits) | 200 nits | 250 nits |
Response Time (ms) | 8 ms | 7 ms |
Static Contrast Ratio | 500 | 800 |
Viewing Angle (Horizontal) (°) | 90 ° | 170 ° |
Power(1) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 8 W | 7 W |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (with stand) (kg) | 1.1 kg | 0.68 kg |
Width (mm) | 375 mm | 358 mm |
Height (mm) | 234 mm | 226 mm |
Depth (mm) | 23 mm | 18 mm |
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Professional reviewers commend the e1659Fwu for its ultra-slim, lightweight chassis and the convenience of a single USB-3.0 cable that powers and drives the display. They also like the flexible stand and VESA mount, but consistently criticize the modest 1366×768 resolution, limited brightness and narrow viewing angles of the TN panel, noting that it is best suited for basic productivity rather than media-intensive tasks.
Everyday users echo the portability praise, often noting that the monitor fits easily in a laptop bag and works with a simple plug-and-play USB connection. Common themes include appreciation for the portrait mode and flexible stand, while recurring complaints focus on dim brightness in bright environments, low resolution for text-heavy work, and occasional driver hassles on macOS.
Professional reviewers praise the VA1655 for its compact size, matte anti-glare display, and versatile connectivity, noting that its 244-nit brightness and minimal color shift are adequate for office work and light gaming. However, they point out brightness uniformity issues off-center, basic color gamut, and an unintuitive menu, suggesting it excels in productivity but falls short for creative professionals.
Everyday users consistently highlight the monitor's portability, easy setup, and usefulness for extending workspace while traveling. The matte screen and plug-and-play connectivity receive strong praise, while the low-power speakers and limited brightness in bright settings are the most common minor complaints.
“Perfect accessory for frequent travelers... ultra-slim and lightweight”
“Easily fits in laptop bag... perfect companion on-the-go.”
