ViewSonic’s Portable 4K OLED Monitor Is Something I’d Actually Use – CNET [CNET]
Now, there are plenty of portable monitors on the market. Most tend to be IPS LCD displays that run thicker and require more juice. The VX16-OLED sips power, only requiring 6 to 7 watts. That means it can easily run off a battery bank or a laptop USB port.
All the components are housed in the stand, allowing for a thin screen profile. It’s clever design that removes the weight from the screen and shifts the center of gravity to the pivot point.
It’s thin enough to easily fit in a backpack. I can also see it being a solid monitor for gaming on the go. Attaching it to a PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch at tournaments could be a welcome alternative to lugging around a more traditional monitor. Unfortunately, its 60Hz refresh rate means it’ll be better suited for fighting games or standard computer tasks. First-person shooter fans might want something with a 144Hz refresh rate.
ViewSonic’s Ray Hedrick said that making a gaming version of the VX16-OLED isn’t out of the question.
Image “burn-in” is a point of concern with OLED computer screens: This is what happens when certain colored pixels die out from being overused. Considering there are many static elements on a screen when computing, OLED tend to not be the best option. Hedrick said the company feels pixel shifting should prevent burn-in and that the company’s testing shows that it will hold up through a standard three-year or extended five-year warranty period.
The $400 price suggests ViewSonic is gearing this towards professionals, who demand strong color accuracy and resolution. Either way, the portable monitor space will be worth watching.