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AOC I1601FWUX vs GeChic On-Lap 1503I: Comparison
AOC I1601FWUX vs GeChic On-Lap 1503I response time compared
On response time the spread is 400%, AOC I1601FWUX 5 ms against GeChic On-Lap 1503I 25 ms, so AOC I1601FWUX takes it. Connectivity is not the same on both, USB-C x1, USB downstream x1 on the AOC I1601FWUX versus HDMI, VGA, USB on the GeChic On-Lap 1503I. On weight there is little in it, Approx. 0.6 kg on the AOC I1601FWUX versus Approx. 0.65 kg on the GeChic On-Lap 1503I.
Which should you buy, AOC I1601FWUX or GeChic On-Lap 1503I?
The AOC I1601FWUX suits buyers wanting a name-brand portable monitor at a mid-range price and travelers prioritizing thin, light builds, though it is not built for gamers wanting high refresh rate and buyers needing a built-in battery. Buy the GeChic On-Lap 1503I for photographers and videographers needing a tripod-mounted field monitor and camera operators wanting touch-to-focus on supported rigs, though it is not the pick for laptop users wanting simple single-cable USB-C setup and buyers wanting the lightest possible portable monitor. Our rating of the AOC I1601FWUX (7.3/10): one of the thinnest, lightest 15.6-inch portable monitors around, from a brand with real panel-making pedigree. Our rating of the GeChic On-Lap 1503I (7/10): A dated connectivity setup, but still a go-to field monitor for photographers and videographers who need tripod-mountable touch.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Resolution, native resolution, refresh rate, screen size and hdr support read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 3 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Adaptive Sync the same on the AOC I1601FWUX and GeChic On-Lap 1503I?
It is. Both are listed at None, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Panel Type
- AOC I1601FWUX
- IPS
- GeChic On-Lap 1503I
- IPS (10-point touch)
Brand
- AOC I1601FWUX
- AOC
- GeChic On-Lap 1503I
- GeChic
Model Number
- AOC I1601FWUX
- I1601FWUX
- GeChic On-Lap 1503I
- 1503I
Screen Size
- AOC I1601FWUX
- 15.6 in
- GeChic On-Lap 1503I
- 15.6 in
Resolution
- AOC I1601FWUX
- 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
- GeChic On-Lap 1503I
- 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Aspect Ratio
- AOC I1601FWUX
- 16:9
- GeChic On-Lap 1503I
- 16:9
Refresh Rate
- AOC I1601FWUX
- 60 Hz
- GeChic On-Lap 1503I
- 60 Hz
Response Time
- AOC I1601FWUX
- 5 msBest
- GeChic On-Lap 1503I
- 25 ms-400%
Adaptive Sync
- AOC I1601FWUX
- None
- GeChic On-Lap 1503I
- None
HDR Support
- AOC I1601FWUX
- No
- GeChic On-Lap 1503I
- No
Curved
- AOC I1601FWUX
- No
- GeChic On-Lap 1503I
- No
Native Resolution
- AOC I1601FWUX
- 1920x1080
- GeChic On-Lap 1503I
- 1920x1080
Series
- AOC I1601FWUX
- I1601FWUX
- GeChic On-Lap 1503I
- On-Lap 1503I
Connectivity
- AOC I1601FWUX
- USB-C (DP Alt Mode) x1, USB downstream x1
- GeChic On-Lap 1503I
- HDMI, VGA, USB (video + power via USB)
Weight
- AOC I1601FWUX
- Approx. 0.6 kgBest
- GeChic On-Lap 1503I
- Approx. 0.65 kg
Which one should you pick?
Choose AOC I1601FWUX if you want the higher screen size (15.6 in vs 15.6 in), the higher refresh rate (60 Hz vs 60 Hz) and the lower response time (5 ms vs 25 ms).
Choose GeChic On-Lap 1503I if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
AOC I1601FWUX
7.3 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the thinnest, lightest 15.6-inch portable monitors around, from a brand with real panel-making pedigree.
GeChic On-Lap 1503I
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A dated connectivity setup, but still a go-to field monitor for photographers and videographers who need tripod-mountable touch.