Asus ZenScreen USB-C Black
Score: 71/100
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 ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC is a 15.6-inch portable Full HD IPS monitor praised for its feather-light weight and single-cable USB-C operation. Its limited brightness, lack of speakers, and absence of ergonomic adjustments restrict its use to indoor, secondary-display scenarios. Best suited for travelers and remote workers needing a compact secondary screen.
| Attribute | | |
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15.6 inchesbest | 15.6 inchesbest | |
60 Hzbest | 60 Hzbest | |
220 nits | 250 nitsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 8 W | 7 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 5 msbest | 7 ms |
800best | 800best | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.78 kg | 0.68 kgbest |
178 °best | 170 ° |
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Display(3) | ||
Brightness (nits) | 220 nits | 250 nits |
Response Time (ms) | 5 ms | 7 ms |
Viewing Angle (Horizontal) (°) | 178 ° | 170 ° |
Power(1) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 8 W | 7 W |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (with stand) (kg) | 0.78 kg | 0.68 kg |
Width (mm) | 359.7 mm | 358 mm |
Height (mm) | 226.4 mm | 226 mm |
Depth (mm) | 8.0 mm | 18 mm |
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Professional reviewers commend the ZenScreen MB16AC for its unprecedented portability, hybrid USB-C connectivity, and solid IPS image quality with eye-care features, noting modest brightness and lack of speakers as trade-offs.
Everyday users consistently highlight the monitor's feather-light weight, thin profile, and easy USB setup as major positives, while recurring complaints focus on limited brightness, lack of speakers, and the need for a driver for USB-A connections.
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.
