ViewSonic - VP1656 15.6" IPS LCD FHD Portable Monitor (USB-C) - Black
Price range: $289.99
Brand: ViewSonic
Category: Monitor
The ViewSonic is a 16" monitor. Its 75 Hz IPS display delivers 1920 × 1200 resolution. It ships with ENERGY STAR certification.
PQS: 88 (computed 2026-03-14 07:04:57.128892+00:00)
GTIN-14: 00766907025460
Key specs
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Screen size (in)
16.0
Resolution
1920 x 1200
Panel type
IPS
Refresh rate (Hz)
75
How this Monitor compares vs. 719 monitors
Percentile rank for each spec — higher means this product outperforms more of its peers.
Spec Profile Radar
Visual snapshot — outer edge = 100th percentile (best in class)
Use-Case Fitness Deterministic
Weighted scoring based on specs that matter most for each workflow
Gaming
15
Poor
Why this score?
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+13.5 pts
/40.0
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75.0Hz
Refresh Rate is in the Bottom 66%
of all monitors
(40% weight)
biggest contributor
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+1.4 pts
/15.0
—
16.0"
Screen Size is in the Bottom 9%
of all monitors
(15% weight)
⚠ drags score down
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+0.0 pts
/30.0
—
display.response_time_ms is in the Bottom 0%
of all monitors
(30% weight)
⚠ drags score down
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+0.0 pts
/15.0
—
display.brightness_nits is in the Bottom 0%
of all monitors
(15% weight)
⚠ drags score down
Content Creation
8
Poor
Why this score?
🔴
+5.1 pts
/15.0
—
75.0Hz
Refresh Rate is in the Bottom 66%
of all monitors
(15% weight)
biggest contributor
🔴
+2.7 pts
/30.0
—
16.0"
Screen Size is in the Bottom 9%
of all monitors
(30% weight)
⚠ drags score down
🔴
+0.0 pts
/35.0
—
display.brightness_nits is in the Bottom 0%
of all monitors
(35% weight)
⚠ drags score down
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+0.0 pts
/20.0
—
display.response_time_ms is in the Bottom 0%
of all monitors
(20% weight)
⚠ drags score down
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| Retailer | SKU | Price | Stock | Offer | Last seen |
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| Best Buy | 6593758 | 289.99 USD | In stock | View offer → | 2026-03-14 03:47:02.532161+00:00 |
| Newegg | 9SIAN7GKBJ1423 | 289.99 USD | In stock | View offer → | 2026-03-13 02:25:57.892119+00:00 |
Recent price history (50)
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| bestbuy | 289.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-14 03:47:02.532161+00:00 |
| bestbuy | 289.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-13 03:56:39.625736+00:00 |
| newegg | 289.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-13 02:25:57.892119+00:00 |
| bestbuy | 289.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-12 03:46:14.628719+00:00 |
| newegg | 289.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-12 02:23:35.737048+00:00 |
| bestbuy | 289.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-11 03:44:15.555791+00:00 |
| newegg | 289.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-11 02:13:45.747077+00:00 |
| bestbuy | 289.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-10 03:53:46.464685+00:00 |
| newegg | 289.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-10 02:21:12.408915+00:00 |
| bestbuy | 289.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-09 03:53:45.285459+00:00 |
| newegg | 289.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-09 02:27:15.432536+00:00 |
| newegg | 289.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-08 05:46:21.136818+00:00 |
| newegg | 289.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-06 08:44:45.683404+00:00 |
| bestbuy | 289.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-06 06:41:52.952813+00:00 |
| bestbuy | 289.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-03 02:31:47.007614+00:00 |
| newegg | 289.99 USD | Out of stock | 2026-03-03 02:23:18.564941+00:00 |
| newegg | 289.99 USD | Out of stock | 2026-03-02 10:42:34.283913+00:00 |
| bestbuy | 289.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-02 09:04:32.023978+00:00 |
Full specs
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| Screen size (in) | 16.0 |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 |
| Panel type | IPS |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 75 |
| Reconciled at | 2026-03-06 10:56:32.254648+00:00 |
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