ViewSonic VA1653 16 Inch 1080p FHD IPS Portable Monitor with Eye Care, Built-in Stand, USB C, Mini HDMI, and Protective Case External Second Screen for Laptops, PC, Mac, and Gaming Consoles
$89.99
Take better productivity on-the-go with the ViewSonic® VA1653 15.6” portable monitor. Designed for business travelers, remote professionals, and digital nomads, this ultra-slim, lightweight monitor helps double your screen space and add greater efficiency to your workflow. The VA1653’s Full HD 1080p anti-glare display delivers crisp, vibrant visuals for comfortable viewing, even in bright environments. With USB-C connectivity, users can significantly streamline their setup and cut out the cable clutter as they enjoy video, data, audio and power over a single cable. For added flexibility, a mini HDMI port allows connection with a wider range of devices including laptops, tablets and more. Plus, with an ultra-portable design that measures less than an inch thick and weighs under two pounds, the VA1653 slips effortlessly into bags, briefcases and backpacks. Whether you’re in a coffee shop, airport lounge, or co-working space, get set up with a fully functional workstation in seconds. Stay productive, stay mobile, and work smarter with the VA1653.
Ultra-Portable Monitor: 15.6 Inch Full HD (1920x1080p) IPS portable monitor with 60Hz refresh rate
SMALL AND COMPACT: With a weight of 1.5 lbs and a thickness of 0.7 in, this portable monitor slips easily into backpacks and purses
SIMPLE SETUP: USB-C connectivity enables fast data, audio, and video transfer with passthrough power when using the included adapter.
STAND COVER & SCREEN PROTECTOR: Comes with protective sleeve and a built-in stand for orientation in both portrait and landscape modes
INDUSTRY-LEADING WARRANTY: 3-year coverage with access to our US-based customer service team
FLEXIBLE CONNECTIVITY: The VA1653 supports laptops, PCs, and Apple/Mac operating systems and more with Mini-HDMI, and USB-C inputs
11 reviews for ViewSonic VA1653 16 Inch 1080p FHD IPS Portable Monitor with Eye Care, Built-in Stand, USB C, Mini HDMI, and Protective Case External Second Screen for Laptops, PC, Mac, and Gaming Consoles
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Alessandro Capistrano –
So far, so very good
Highlights:* crisp image;* accurate touch;* 16:10 aspect ratio;* touch functionality worked with minimal fuss on MacOSI use this monitor in a music production home studio, where I mounted it on VESA-compatible arm*, hovering over a MIDI controller. I connect it to a Mac Studio and use touch to control Logic Pro, plug-ins and AxeEdit III.It works really well for this application. I am able to adjust plug-in and AxeFX parameters with simply a touch and without much fuss. And the vTouch suite seems sufficiently powerful for me to add a couple of quality of life improvements (e.g. multi-finger gestures forVESA Mounting: because this is a portable monitor, it doesn’t have VESA mounting facilities. The portable cover is cool, and I didn’t want to lose this functionality, so I just used some adhesive metal plates and mounted neodymium magnets the VESA receiver bracket. Mags are strong and monitor is light enough to make this a sufficiently sturdy solution.
Larksnest –
Pretty darned good for a cheap 2nd monitor
I needed a second monitor at work because the old Dell I brought in won’t connect to the new Asus all in one computer. I did not get the fancy “touch screen” type, just the regular version. I haven’t taken this to work yet, but I’ve tested it out here at home on both my newer laptop and older-than-dirt PC. It was instantly detected and worked beautifully right from the start on both. I’m a little surprised that the manual it comes with it says nothing about anything. I guess that means it will just turn on when I plug it in (which it did), and will go off when I unplug it (which it also did). But there’s apparently a battery in the thing, which means it has to charge somehow. If you’re not using the USB C to USB C that comes with it, I’m not sure how you’re supposed to charge it. I’ve gone ahead and purchased a USB C to USB 3.0 so I can plug it into my extended USB ported power bank. I’m hoping that will work as the ports on the work computer are full. Never ending drama. LOL Anyhoo, size is excellent, weight is almost non-existent it’s so light. Picture is pretty darned good considering it looks exactly like the picture on my MSI gaming laptop. I’ll have to update this review after I get it to work, but for now, I’m loving it!
J. –
The negative reviews are mostly user error
Bought in 2022 I use this monitor as a 2nd monitor while full screen gaming on my main monitor. Great for managing voice chat, and web browsing while in game. Great glass monitor. After reading all the negative reviews I thought I’d shed some light on the “issues”. HDMI only carries picture and sound data, windows will assign a generic monitor driver. If you want touch screen the monitor must be plugged in also with USB. To configure the touchscreen to work properly you must go to windows display and configure the monitor, it will default to being a touch screen FOR the main monitor. Not all usbC are created the same, I have intel integrated graphics with thunderbolt. With this I can run my main monitor with my gpu, and this secondary monitor off of the integrated gfx with just 1 thunderbolt from the computer to the viewsonic touch screen. No hdmi or separate USB power. In summary most negative reviews are user error.
Keith McKenzie –
Touchscreen for a Mac
I’ve used this with my MacBook, and with my Mac Mini. Provides touch screen access to a Mac, but you do need to load a driver for that. Nice, bright, clear screen. More than a little pricey, but I am getting my money’s worth out of it.
Mitchell Carpenter –
Good productivity monitor, not ideal for media
I like this portable monitor overall. The screen resolution is solid for productivity tasks like documents, spreadsheets, and general work, and it performs well as a second monitor while working on the go.I wouldn’t recommend it for media consumption — colors and contrast are fine for work, but not something I’d choose for movies or entertainment. The built-in speakers work, but they wouldn’t be my first choice for audio.One small drawback is that I wish the USB-C cable were a bit longer, though it still works fine for my setup.Overall, it’s a reliable, portable second monitor that does exactly what I need for mobile productivity.
TheTrainer –
GREAT Add-On Screens! I Bought Two of the Touchscreen Models
I bought TWO – the first for an Apple MacBook Pro (M1); the second for an ASUS ZenBook Windows 10 computer.1. The Apple connection was easy – NOTE: you should plug the ViewSonic into a power source, then connect the ViewSonic to the MacBook Pro (M1). That way, the ViewSonic provides the sole power (initially to the ViewSonic and then through the USB-C PD cable to the MBP-M1 (make SURE you get a cable rated for 65W or above (I use a 100W cable and things work as expected)). Connecting this way is important as if frees up the second USB-C port on the MBP-1A for anything else you want to connect (I have a USB-C hub and four hard drives connected (this all at the same time as the ViewSonic is connected)).2. The ASUS took a bit more finagling – however, if you set the resolution correctly for the Mouse Screen, you can actually have all three screen available (ViewSonic, ASUS laptop screen and Mouse screen) at the same time. I have all my ViewSonic’s positioned “above” my laptop screens.3. It is important to understand the screens are set to 50% on all settings when right out of the box. This initially makes the screen look washed out. HOWEVER – by simply access the built-in ViewSonic adjustment menu (available by pushing the button on the back of the screen), you can increase both the brightness and contrast to mimic your portable screen (if necessary).These two screens are awesome on the road – they are thin but sturdy and pack/travel well, easy to set up, and the touch screen works as advertised with the appropriate drivers downloaded and installed.I’ve even used them with an iPad Pro – and as with all things connected to an Apple computer – they simply work!Can you tell I really enjoy the versatility these monitor/screen give me?
Oswaldo –
Es un monitor pequeño y si eso estás buscando, como yo, es perfecto, no estorba, no pesa no causa problemas de acomodo ni de transporte.No funciona con iOS de iphone, con android sí, es algo que ya me esperaba… Al convertirse en táctil al conectarlo a una pc debes instalar ciertos drivers y conectar otro cable, digo esto porque yo me asusté pensando que compré la versión no touch y resulta que solo era necesario eso. Al conectar esos cables extra se convierte ahora sí en algo más estorboso pero tampoco nada exagerado. Tiene un stylus o lapiz bastante rústico que bien podría mejorarse pero como yo no planeaba dibujar ni nada que demandase algo más allá de navegar por el sistema operativo me resulta suficiente.Al conectar este monitor como monitor secundario en una pc, el touch no sirve, necesita ser el monitor principal y eso a veces causa pequeños problemitas, aunque nada de real cuidado.Tiene una patita trasera que sirve bastante bien, permite varias posiciones de acomodo, no parece ser muy resistente y a veces me da la impresión que no durará mucho, los ángulos que se logra con dicha patita no son tampoco muy variados pero son suficientes para lo que se requiera.Los colores del monitor, creo que es su lado más débil… son colores muy opacos, saturando todo y moviéndole mucho a los parámetros se logra algo decente, pero si es un punto malo, si lo buscas para algo de edición no creo que sea lo mejor.El menú o sistema operativo interno del monitor es bastante común, se maneja bien, solo hay que agarrarle el modo.Es un buen monitor secundario, es muy portátil, es una excelente compra, lo recomiendo bastante!
محمد المروحن –
The product quality is consistently outstanding, exceeding my expectations every time.just arrived intime ,exactly as in the descriptionThanks 👍🏽👍🏽
P –
I wanted a single USB-C cable to provide everything: power, video and touch. However, the only way I could get all three working with my Lenovo ThinkPad running Linux Mint was by connecting all 3 cables. I sent it back and will be purchasing Lenovos own portable display!
Amazon Customer –
This is not the cheapest portable touchscreen monitor but it’s worth it. Good quality, smart design with the flip-out support like the Microsoft Surface Pro, easy to connect and works right out of the box. All necessary cables included and a USB-C charger. The charger is not required when connecting the screen via USB to the computer. Menu joystick on the back is not ideal but it works.
MASTER G –
No llegue a hacer que la parte tactil funcione. Por eso lo quise devolver pero ya no me dejan – habian puesto 3 fechas distintas para devolverlo.