Supersonic Supersonic SC-1520VTV 15.6 inch Smart AC/DC LED TV Review

Only buy this if you need a TV that plugs into your car's cigarette lighter. For any normal use, it's a dim, slow screen that's easily outclassed by cheaper options.

Let's be clear about what this is: the Supersonic SC-1520VTV is a portable, dual-power screen for a very specific use case, not a living room TV. The one thing to know is that its entire reason for existing is that you can plug it into a wall outlet or your car's 12V socket. It's a 15.6-inch Full HD panel with a basic smart TV system built in, and it scores near the bottom of our database for picture quality and gaming. But if you need a screen for an RV, a workshop, or a kid's room where a regular TV won't work, that's its niche.

Honestly, nothing about the performance surprised us in a good way. The numbers tell the story: it lands in the 0th percentile for picture quality and gaming in our rankings. The 180-nit brightness is dim, the 30ms response time is slow, and the 60Hz refresh rate is standard for basic content. The connectivity is its one bright spot, hitting the 80th percentile thanks to three HDMI ports and two USB ports on a screen this size. That's useful for hooking up a streaming stick, a game console (though it'll be a laggy experience), and a hard drive.

At $160, it's not a good value if you judge it as a television. You can get a much better 32-inch 1080p smart TV for that price. Its value is entirely in its dual-power flexibility. If you need that specific feature, the price is okay. If you don't, it's a hard pass.

Don't compare this to the Sony Bravia or LG OLEDs listed. That's like comparing a skateboard to a sports car. For a portable screen, a better comparison is a standard 24-inch monitor or a small Fire TV. A basic 24-inch 1080p monitor costs less, has a better panel, but needs a separate streaming device and AC power. An Amazon Fire TV Omni Series 32-inch is smarter, has a better picture, and costs about the same, but it's AC-only. The Supersonic only wins if 'runs in my car' is your non-negotiable requirement.

If you're looking for a decent small TV for a bedroom or kitchen, skip this. Go get a 32-inch TCL Series 4 or an Insignia Fire TV instead. They're smarter, brighter, and cost about the same. This Supersonic is for people whose TV needs to work where there's no wall outlet.

We can only recommend this if your primary need is a 15-inch screen that can be powered from a car, RV, or boat. For that, it's a functional solution. For literally any other use—a bedroom TV, a kitchen TV, a monitor—there are vastly better options for the same money or less. It's a tool for a job, not an entertainment centerpiece.