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Viewsonic VG1655 Review

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74
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The ViewSonic Elite XG270QG is a fantastic 1440P monitor that has a low input lag, fast response time, and 165Hz refresh rate. But watch out for its poor native contrast ratio and terrible black levels.

ViewSonic VG1655 15.6 Inch 1080p Portable Monitor with 2 Way Powered 60W USB C, IPS, Eye Care, Dual Speakers, Built-in Stand with Smart Cover , Black
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$179.49

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our Verdict

The ViewSonic Elite XG270QG is a great 1440P monitor with wide viewing angles, fast response time, low input lag, and a 165Hz refresh rate. But watch out for its poor native contrast ratio and terrible black levels.

True Score

74

Reasons to Buy

  • Native 1440P resolution
  • Nano IPS panel with high color volume
  • Zero motion blur with seamless pixel transitions
  • 144 Hz native refresh rate (overclockable up to 165 Hz)
  • Presence of VRR
  • NVIDIA G Sync support (natively) and AMD FreeSync compatible
  • Extremely low input lag
  • Fast response time
  • Full-fledged USB 3.0 hub

Reasons to Avoid

  • Poor display uniformity
  • Lackluster black levels
  • Extremely low native contrast
  • Lacks local dimming
  • It doesn't feature HDMI 2.1
  • No support for HDR playback
  • 8-bit IPS panel
  • It doesn't support AMD's FreeSync Premium

Specifications

  • Display Type
    LED
  • HDMI Inputs
    1
  • HDR Format
    na
  • Max Resolution
    1920 x 1080
  • Panel Type
    IPS
  • Refresh Rate
    60 hz
  • Response Time
    6.5 ms
  • Screen size
    16 inches
  • Sync Technology
    na

Overview

The ViewSonic Elite XG270QG is a mid-range gaming monitor released in July 2019. Unlike the older ViewSonic Elite XG2705, it features a 1440P IPS display that promises to deliver richer colors, better viewing angles, and faster response times than VA and TN monitors. And LG claims that this monitor supports both G Sync and FreeSync to mitigate screen tearing and stutters in games. The monitor also offers a wide range of display overdrive settings for seamless pixel transitions and reduced ghosting. Thus, it packs tremendous value for budget-conscious gamers. To learn more about reviewers’ opinions, continue reading our ViewSonic Elite XG270QG review below. And if you need something even more high-end, take a look at our list of the highest-ranked computer monitors currently available in the market.

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  • ViewSonic VG1655 15.6 Inch 1080p Portable Monitor with 2 Way Powered 60W USB C, IPS, Eye Care, Dual Speakers, Built-in Stand with Smart Cover , Black
    Save $21
    $199.99
    $179.49

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Score Card

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Expert Score

69

*.75

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Customer Score

88

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

74

Any product with a True Score above 70 is a Mixed Reviews

Expert Score Breakdown

  • Rtings
    A

    Trust Score

    58
    ViewSonic’s 15.6-inch VG1655 has the same limited color coverage as most other portable monitors we’ve… read more
  • PC Mag
    D

    Trust Score

    80
    The ViewSonic VG1655 is an acceptable monitor for most uses. It’s for on-the-go use, so… read more

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