The Vissles-M Portable Touchscreen Monitor offers pristine visual quality with the added convenience of portability. Whether the user needs a secondary laptop monitor, an addition to their portable gaming rig, or an enlarged display for their mobile devices the Vissles-M covers all of those bases. The Vissles-M offers a world of convenience at a reasonable price, but there are a few minor setbacks potential buyers should be aware of.
The Vissles-M Monitor offers a crisp 15.6" display that users can easily take with them wherever they go. The sleek thin design of the monitor offers a minimal footprint that can slip into any satchel or backpack with ease. While weighing in at 620 grams, the monitor does not sacrifice any visual quality to maintain its small form factor. The Vissles-M has a high definition 1920 x 1080 resolution with a 16:9 aspect ratio making it the perfect companion for a laptop or console when traveling or working on the go.
While the size of the Vissles-M doesn't come at the cost of any visual qualities, it doesn't perform well audibly. The Vissels-M is kitted with two 1-watt speakers that are less than impressive when at max volume. The monitor does have a singular 3.5mm headphone jack which allows users to use their own headphones or speakers which makes up for the pitiful speakers. However, using the monitor in a group setting requires complete silence or an external speaker.
The 10-point touchscreen capabilities of the Vissles-M are convenient when available. While the monitor has two USB-C ports and a Mini-HDMI port, the device's touchscreen-only works with laptops or computers when using a USB-C cable. While it makes sense that the touchscreen would not work with other devices such as a PlayStation or Xbox, it's disappointing that the touchscreen isn't enabled when using the monitor with a mobile device or Nintendo Switch system. Regardless, the touchscreen is very responsive and offers quality performance when available.
One of the biggest let-downs of the Vissles-M is the number of cables it requires to function. While it's form factor may easily fit into a user's bag, they will have to find space for an extra cable or two. If a user plans to use the monitor with a laptop that has a USB-C interface, they will only need one USB-C to USB-C cable to power the monitor and provide a display. Every other device will require the monitor to have two separate cables: one for power and one for the display. When used with an Xbox or PlayStation, the monitor can draw power from the console directly using its USB ports, but it will also require the use of an HDMI cable. Even though the Nintendo Switch offers USB-C to USB-C, the monitor must be powered using the Switch Dock's original power supply.
Whether its used for gaming, photo editing, or hours of Netflix bingeing, the Vissles-M Monitor has some impressive visual quality for a portable monitor. Capable of displaying 262K colors with a 60Hz refresh rate, the Vissles-M offers 170 degrees of IPS. A variety of display settings are available to fine-tune the monitor to best fit the user's experience.
Overall, the Vissles-M Portable Touch Screen Monitor offers a great experience with only a few minor setbacks. For those how couldn't care less about audio performance or lugging a couple of extra cables around, the Vissles-M is the perfect addition to a portable setup. With an MSRP of $199 USD, buyers will have a tough time finding a better monitor within a similar price-range.
The Vissles-M Portable Touchscreen Monitor is available to purchase via Vissles.