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Arzopa A1 Gamut vs ViewSonic VG1655

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Arzopa A1 Gamut is cheaper at $129.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Arzopa A1 Gamut or ViewSonic VG1655?

The Arzopa A1 Gamut wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Arzopa A1 Gamut is the cheaper at $129.99. The Arzopa A1 Gamut both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Arzopa A1 Gamut ViewSonic VG1655
US price $129.99 $179
BrandArzopaViewSonic
Released20222021
Size (in) 15.6 15.6
Resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Panel type IPS IPS
Refresh (Hz) 60 60
Ports 1x USB-C, 1x Mini-HDMI 2x USB-C (60W 2-way powered), 1x Mini-HDMI, 1x headphone jack
Touchscreen No No
Weight (lb) 1.7 1.8
Release 2022 2021

Sources — Arzopa A1 Gamut: newegg.com (verified 2026-06-15). ViewSonic VG1655: laptopmag.com (verified 2026-06-15).

What's the difference between the Arzopa A1 Gamut and ViewSonic VG1655?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Ports: Arzopa A1 Gamut 1x USB-C, 1x Mini-HDMI vs ViewSonic VG1655 2x USB-C (60W 2-way powered), 1x Mini-HDMI, 1x headphone jack
  • Weight (lb): Arzopa A1 Gamut 1.7 vs ViewSonic VG1655 1.8

What reviewers say

Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.

Arzopa A1 Gamut

Only one whitelisted tester, PCWorld, hands-on reviewed this exact Arzopa A1 Gamut. It measured a bright 297-nit panel with an on-target 2.2 gamma, near-ideal 6600K color temperature, and 97% sRGB / 74% DCI-P3 coverage, but flagged a mediocre 880:1 contrast, awful speakers, and bare-bones image controls. A solid budget pick. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)

Praised: Bright, usable display measured at 297 nits with accurate gamma (2.2) and near-ideal 6600K color temperature; Sturdy build with a nice bundled magnetic faux-leather cover that doubles as a stand; Generous connectivity: two USB-C (DP Alt Mode) plus Mini-HDMI, with all required cables included.

Flagged: Mediocre measured contrast (880:1) leaves dark scenes looking flat and hazy; Built-in speakers are 'rather awful'; Bare-bones menu with no color temperature, gamma, or preset adjustments; stand only tilts and lacks VESA.

ViewSonic VG1655

No sourced tester review yet.

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