The ViewSonic TD1655 is an affordable portable touchscreen monitor that effectively expands screen real estate for mobile professionals and remote workers. While it excels in portability with a built-in kickstand, magnetic cover, and versatile connectivity, it falls short for creatives due to inaccurate color reproduction and lacks an internal battery. Additionally, the built-in speakers are noted to be of poor quality, limiting its utility for media consumption.
Strengths
- +Includes a built-in metal kickstand with 45-degree range of motion
- +Features two USB-C ports supporting up to 60W power delivery
- +Comes with a magnetic soft cover and a stylus for touch input
- +Offers multiple connectivity options including mini-HDMI and headphone jack
Watch-outs
- −Display colors are inaccurate, making it unsuitable for creative professionals
- −Built-in stereo speakers are of poor quality
- −Lacks an internal battery, requiring external power to operate
How it compares
The ViewSonic TD1655 is the only device in this comparison that includes a built-in stylus and touch functionality, offering interactive capabilities the ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACV and Dell C1422H cannot match. However, its color reproduction is significantly worse than the Dell C1422H or Lenovo ThinkVision M14, rendering it unsuitable for creative work despite its versatile connectivity options.
Who this is for
Buy the ViewSonic TD1655 if…
- You're shopping for users needing portable touch and stylus input.
- Includes a built-in metal kickstand with 45-degree range of motion.
- Features two USB-C ports supporting up to 60W power delivery.
- Comes with a magnetic soft cover and a stylus for touch input.
Look elsewhere if…
- Display colors are inaccurate, making it unsuitable for creative professionals.
- Built-in stereo speakers are of poor quality.
- Lacks an internal battery, requiring external power to operate.
Rating sources
Our 4.2 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
