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ViewSonic has managed to load the VX1755 with a big screen, 144Hz refresh rate and a reasonable price tag. It may not offer all the bells and whistles of its closest competitors, but it nails the basics.
ViewSonic has managed to load the VX1755 with a big screen, 144Hz refresh rate and a reasonable price tag. It may not offer all the bells and whistles of its closest competitors, but it nails the basics.
+ Large, 17.2-inch display
+ Supports 144 Hz refresh rates
+ AMD FreeSync support
+ Includes a high-quality magnetic cover to protect the display
+ Attractive pricing
– Mediocre Brightness and color accuracy
– Cumbersome physical OSD controls
The ViewSonic VX1755 is a compelling entry in the growing field of gaming-centric portable monitors. While most monitors in this segment sport 60 Hz panels, the VX1755 supports up to a 144 Hz refresh rate backed by AMD FreeSync technology. It is also on the larger side for a portable monitor, measuring 17.2 inches across diagonally.
The VX1755 brings a lot to the table for anyone looking for a large display that is still portable enough to tote around when traveling. The IPS display boasts a 1920 x 1080 resolution, which puts it in good company with the similarly-sized Asus ROG XG17AHPE. ViewSonic aims to deliver a lot of bang for the buck with the VX1755 considering its price tag of $299 ($100 less than the Asus ROG XG16AHPE and $200 less than the XG17AHPE). So, how does it stack up to the competition? Read on to find out.
If you’ve seen the ViewSonic TD1655, then the design of the VX1755 should be familiar to you. The VX1755 employs a high-quality plastic build with a black front and silver back. Thin bezels surround the IPS panel on three sides, while a much larger bezel below the display highlights centrally-positioned ViewSonic branding.
Like the TD1655, ViewSonic uses a sturdy metal pop-out stand with a stiff hinge that allows you to find the perfect angle to suit your viewing preference. Despite the mismatch in materials, the stand’s engraved triangular pattern and color match the rest of the plastic back housing, which is a nice touch.
On the left-hand side of the display, ViewSonic gives you two USB-C ports (DisplayPort Alt-Mode supported), a Mini-HDMI 2.0 port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. On the right side of the display, you’ll find a Power LED and five identically-shaped buttons to control the On-Screen Display (OSD). This is a departure from the 5-way joystick found on the smaller, 15.6-inch TD1655.
The VX1755 uses a 17.2-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080. Like most portable monitors, it uses a matte finish to cut down on reflections. I also noted that viewing angles were very wide with minimal color-shifting at extreme angles.
ViewSonic claims that the VX1755 can hit a maximum brightness of 250 nits, and our lab testing showed that it hit that figure exactly. While the display is not overly bright, I found it as easy to read in a well-lit office environment and as outside on a cloudy day.
Like the TD1655, the VX1755 lags behind on color measurements compared to its peers like the Asus ROG XG17AHPE and even the more productivity-centric ThinkVision M14t. We measured 64.2 percent of the sRGB color space and just 45.5 percent of DCI-P3. You definitely won’t be using the VX1755 for any color-critical work, but it is more than up to the task of handling general productivity tasks.
We mentioned that the 17.2-inch panel was one standout feature of the VX1755, but it does have another. It supports up to a 144 Hz refresh rate like the XG16AHPE, and backs that with AMD FreeSync Premium technology. Not only can you pair the VX1755 with a laptop to expand your workspace or simply provide a larger screen to game on (versus, for example, a laptop’s built-in 13-inch display), but you could easily use it with an Android smartphone/tablet (via USB-C) or with an Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5 console.
I also tried the monitor with a Nintendo Switch OLED and Xbox Series X. Hooking the monitor up to either console was as simple as using the included wall adapter and USB-C cable for power and plugging in the Mini-HDMI to HDMI cable for video input and audio.
The OSD mirrors what we saw with the TD1655. The difference here is that instead of using an intuitive 5-way joystick, you’re faced with five identically shaped buttons that change their function depending on the menu. Luckily, ViewSonic provides icons positioned to the left of each button that show which action each is capable of in a given menu. So button behavior can change from Enter to Left/Right to Up/Down depending on how deep you are into the OSD. It’s not ideal, but the icons at least make the process less tedious.
At $299.99, the ViewSonic VX1755 is an excellent bargain in the portable monitor space. Not only do you get a large, 17.2-inch IPS panel, but ViewSonic has also endowed it with AMD FreeSync and support for up to 144 Hz refresh rates. The next closest competition is the Asus ROG XG17AHPE, which has a 240 Hz display and a built-in battery but costs an extra $200.
However, for gamers that want a large panel and high refresh rates that will be more than suitable for most laptop-based GPUs at 1080p resolution all wrapped up in an attractive exterior with great build quality, you’d be hard pressed to find a better choice for $299.
While we weren’t too thrilled with the OSD controls or the somewhat washed out colors, the ViewSonic VX1755 offers plenty of features, connectivity options, and an included case for keeping your investment safe while transporting. It doesn’t have all the bells and whistles of the XG17AHPE, but it represents a solid entry that deserves a look from gamers and productivity users alike.
Brandon Hill is a senior editor at Tom’s Hardware. He has written about PC and Mac tech since the late 1990s with bylines at AnandTech, DailyTech, and Hot Hardware. When he is not consuming copious amounts of tech news, he can be found enjoying the NC mountains or the beach with his wife and two sons.
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