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Responsive Testing Checklist

Use viewport size, DPR, breakpoints, orientation, and preview presets to reproduce responsive layout issues.

Updated 2026-06-26 6 min read

Start with the exact viewport

Resize the browser until the layout issue appears, then copy the viewport size. Do not rely only on device names because the same device can report different viewport sizes depending on browser UI, orientation, zoom, and split-screen state.

Check breakpoint state

Compare the current viewport width with Tailwind, Bootstrap, or your project’s custom breakpoints. Many bugs happen right around breakpoint boundaries where navigation, grids, cards, or sidebars change layout.

Test orientation and height

Responsive bugs are not only about width. Viewport height matters for full-screen sections, sticky elements, modals, mobile browser chrome, and layouts that use vh, dvh, svh, or lvh units.

Copy a complete report

A strong report should include viewport size, screen resolution, DPR, browser, operating system, orientation, page URL, reproduction steps, expected behavior, and actual behavior.

Bug report template

Copy the browser details from ScreenMetricLab, then add the exact page and reproduction steps.

Page URL:
Viewport:
Screen resolution:
DPR:
Browser / OS:
Orientation:
Expected result:
Actual result:
Steps to reproduce:

Checklist

  • ✓ Viewport width and height captured
  • ✓ DPR captured
  • ✓ Browser and OS captured
  • ✓ Orientation checked
  • ✓ Breakpoint state checked
  • ✓ Responsive tester preset checked
  • ✓ Steps to reproduce written clearly

Frequently asked questions

Why should I test custom viewport sizes?

Real users do not always browse at exact device preset sizes. Custom viewport checks reveal bugs between common presets.

Should I test both portrait and landscape?

Yes. Orientation can change width, height, navigation behavior, and visual viewport height.

Why do iframe previews sometimes fail?

Some websites block iframe previews with security headers. Open the URL directly if the preview cannot load.

What is the most important value for responsive QA?

Viewport size is usually the most important, but DPR, browser, OS, and orientation provide important context.