[ENG] ViewSonic VP16-OLED Unboxing: High-End Portable Monitor Designed for Creators

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As technology continues to advance, portable devices are becoming more diverse.
What used to be stationary computer monitors are now available in portable versions from various brands, meeting the modern demands for mobility.
With extensive experience in the computer monitor market, ViewSonic caters to diverse user needs with series designed for office use, gaming, and professional creativity.
They offer multiple options for portable monitors and have also been introducing new products in the projector market in recent years.
This article focuses on the VP16-OLED model.
Renowned within the professional creative sphere for its quality, the VP series features ColorPro OLED technology, ensuring users enjoy a high-quality color experience.


The VP16-OLED monitor features a narrow bezel design on three sides and uses an OLED panel.
It has a 15.6-inch visible area, a hard, glare coating, and a resolution of 1920 x 1080.
The OLED panel employs self-emissive technology, providing exceptional black levels and color accuracy, making blacks darker and deeper.
It supports 1.07 billion colors with a 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) color depth, delivering the precise picture quality that creators expect.


The panel specifications include a 100,000:1 contrast ratio, a 1ms response time, a 400 cd/m², brightness, and a 170-degree viewing angle.
Additionally, it features blue light reduction and flicker-free technology.
The monitor also covers 100% of the DCI-P3 and sRGB color gamuts, and is Pantone Validated with a Delta E < 2, ensuring high color accuracy.
In recent years, most flagship TVs and computer monitors, typically positioned in the high-end market, have been equipped with OLED panels.


The accessories include a quick start guide, a magnetic multifunctional hood, a 15-60W adjustable power adapter, a Type-C to Type-C cable, a Type-C to Type-A cable, and a Micro HDMI to HDMI cable.
Every ColorPro monitor is pre-calibrated for color accuracy before leaving the factory, with reports provided for DCI-P3, sRGB, and Rec.709.
Users can download these calibration reports online, ensuring precise color accuracy right out of the box.


The VP16-OLED has a net weight of 0.98 kg. When tested with the stand, it weighs approximately 961 grams.
The dimensions of the monitor without the stand are 359 x 227 x 6 mm.
When the stand is extended, the dimensions and adjustable range are approximately 359 x 227-314 x 19 mm.


The back casing and the sides of the stand feature ColorPro nameplates to enhance recognition and add prestige.
The warranty includes five years of free labor and parts, as well as complimentary pick-up and delivery service throughout Taiwan.
During this period, customers are eligible for a replacement service with the same model or an equivalent one.
If the monitor needs repair within the warranty period, a loaner of the same model or specifications will be provided.
Additionally, there is a one-year warranty against bright pixel defects.


The control panel at the bottom of the stand has four buttons for OSD (On-Screen Display) settings.
Next to the control panel is the power switch.


The right side I/O connections include two USB 3.2 Type C ports (supporting data transfer, DisplayPort video input, and 40W power delivery), a 3.5mm audio output, and a Micro HDMI 1.4 input.
The left side is equipped with 1-watt speaker openings on both ends.


The stand features an integrated bracket design with three tilt options, enabling easy angle and height adjustments for more versatile screen positioning.
The stand is constructed with a dual-hinge bracket.
The first tilt option is a standing support that meets ergonomic standards, allowing the screen to tilt forward/backward up to -60º / 20º.


The second tilt option allows the stand to be adjusted into a triangular foldable bracket.

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The third tilt option allows users to choose from several viewing angles.


By adjusting the stand, the monitor can be switched to a vertical mode.
When rotating the screen, the display orientation needs to be manually changed in the system settings.


The primary function of the magnetic shading hood is to prevent ambient light from interfering with the screen's colors.
Additionally, there is a tripod mounting hole at the bottom, making it more convenient and flexible to use.


The shading hood can also serve as a protective cover for the screen surface when not in use.


OSD Menu Screen Capture:
When capturing the screen with a digital camera, moiré patterns may appear; however, the screen appears normal to the naked eye.
The Startup Menu includes options for the Main Menu, Color Mode, ViewMode, Brightness, Input, and Volume.


The Main Menu starts with the input switching function.


Next is the Color Mode page, which offers DCI-P3, sRGB, REC709, DICOM-SIM, and User settings.
Within the DCI-P3 settings, you can adjust Brightness, Color Temperature, Gamma, Sharpness, Aspect Ratio, and Recall.


The ViewMode offers modes such as CAD/CAM, Video Edit, Animation, Photographer, FPS1, FPS2, RTS, and MOBA.
These modes can be selected based on your specific environment.
Internal details can be fine-tuned as needed.
For example, the Video Editing mode has Ultra Clear, Advanced-Sharpness, and Advanced-Gamma options.


The Setup Menu options include Language Select, Resolution Notice, Information, OSD Timeout, OSD Background, OSD Pivot, Power Indicator, Auto Power Off, Sleep, ECO Mode, Overscan, Burn-in Eraser, DDC/CI, Rename, and All Recall.


ECO mode on the VP16-OLED offers four settings—Standard, Optimize, Conserve, and Energy Saving—along with a status bar for quick insights into the current configuration.
Moreover, the burn-in reduction feature is especially useful.
As with other ColorPro desktop monitors, the VP16-OLED comes with a rich set of OSD options, giving users greater control over color adjustments.

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In practical use, a DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera) can be connected to the monitor via Type-C or Micro HDMI, synchronizing the viewfinder to the monitor.
For outdoor use, a power bank can supply power to the VP16-OLED.


With my many years of experience shooting with DSLR cameras, one of the most inconvenient aspects of outdoor shooting is relying on the small LCD screen to preview shots.
This makes it difficult to accurately evaluate brightness, color, and focus in real-time, often forcing me to wait until I return to my computer to check the content thoroughly.
If the results are unsatisfactory, I may need to reshoot the scene, which is time-consuming.

However, using the VP16-OLED, you can immediately check the shooting results on-site, which is incredibly convenient and saves a lot of time.
Additionally, you can use the shading hood whenever needed to reduce the interference of external light.


When the shading hood is removed, you can clearly see that there is much more ambient light present on top of the screen compared to the previous photo.


When connecting to a laptop or phone via USB Type-C, the device must output at least 10W.
If it doesn’t, you’ll need a power adapter for the VP16-OLED.
The business laptop shown in this photo can power the VP16-OLED, allowing the monitor to reach its maximum brightness of 100.
Using dual screens may slightly increase battery consumption, but under normal brightness settings, it’s not very power-intensive.
With ECO mode technology, the VP16-OLED's power consumption drops to just 6W.
When editing photos on the go, the VP16-OLED can be used in portrait mode, making it more convenient than a laptop screen and allowing for complete display of the photos.
This is especially helpful in the afternoon when indoor lighting is mainly influenced by external sunlight.


In the same scene, when the sun goes down and the light source changes to a dim indoor yellow light bulb, the VP16-OLED, which is Pantone Validated and has a Delta E< 2, ensures reliable color accuracy.
Additionally, the VP16-OLED is perfectly compatible with Mac devices, offering USB-C for audio and video data transfer, fast charging, and support for the 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, similar to the Apple Retina display.


Connecting the VP16-OLED to a phone is a very convenient option, letting you mirror phone content to a larger screen.
With common screen mirroring functions, you can easily view photos, videos, and web pages.
In practical use, I found that if you use a phone that supports DeX (Desktop eXperience) functionality, the VP16-OLED becomes even more convenient.
Its screen can transform into a tablet or PC interface, while the connected phone screen functions as a touchpad, providing users with a richer operational experience.


When using the phone as the power source, the default brightness is set to 15%. The OLED panel’s high brightness makes this sufficient for indoor use.
However, the phone's smaller battery capacity means it will drain faster than when connected to a laptop.
If you use a power adapter, the Type-C interface on the monitor can simultaneously charge your laptop or phone.


Finally, compared to the IPS(In-Plane Switching) panel laptop on hand, the OLED panel has become the preferred choice for high-end displays in recent years, boasting deeper contrast, higher brightness, a wider color range, and faster response times.
A few years ago, a friend mentioned getting a high-end OLED TV and being very impressed with its black-level performance.
I have a similar feeling after using the VP16-OLED.
For instance, this Spider-Man photo was taken at the entrance of a cinema and the VP16-OLED performs better than the laptop in terms of color accuracy and black-level performance.
While the photos of the screen taken with a camera have been captured to be as close as possible to what the naked eye sees, slight differences in appearance may occur on each of your monitors.


Adjusting both screens to similar brightness levels and using the Windows taskbar as a standard for comparison, the lantern festival photo appears slightly brighter on the OLED screen.
If the laptop screen is set to its highest brightness level, the VP16-OLED only needs to be set to 55-60% brightness to match the laptop's brightness level.


OLED, an organic light-emitting diode display technology, features pixels with individual dimming areas.
This allows the area where images are displayed to illuminate while other areas remain completely black, eliminating blurry light effects.
In this photo taken at a past lantern festival, you can clearly see the higher saturation of the OLED panel.
The absence of any halo effect makes the picture appear more outstanding.
When viewed in person, the naked eye can easily perceive these differences, especially the deeper black levels within the photo.


To summarize the features of the ColorPro VP16-OLED: it uses an OLED panel that supports 1.07 billion colors.
It has an integrated stand design, provides rich OSD options, is pre-calibrated at the factory, and is Pantone Validated with Delta E < 2 for accurate colors.
It supports 100% DCI-P3 and sRGB wide color gamut, delivering precise and professional color levels, pure black colors, and a halo-free visual experience.
The magnetic shading hood, which also serves as a protective cover, is highly practical.
In terms of connectivity, the device has a built-in Micro HDMI and two Type-C interfaces, with the Type-C supporting 40W reverse charging.
Additionally, it offers a comprehensive 5-year warranty service.


I remember passing by the TV display section in large stores multiple times, where a whole row of large OLED TV screens always left a deep impression with their stunning image quality.
During the period of using the VP16-OLED portable monitor, I experienced its meticulous design and versatile applications.
Designed specifically for color accuracy, the ColorPro VP16-OLED not only provides excellent color performance but also offers great flexibility and convenience for outdoor shooting and creation, along with good visual comfort.
For image creators who frequently work outdoors and need a high-standard color-accurate monitor that is both multifunctional and portable, the ViewSonic VP16-OLED is one of the few options on the market that meets all these criteria and is definitely worth considering.