Acer PM Series PM161Q B1bmiuux 15.6" Black 2025
Acer
44 Overall Score
vs
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Dark Gray 2026
MSI
81 Overall Score
Scores
Portable
Office
Gaming
Entertainment
Professional
Creative
Specifications
| Acer PM Series PM161Q B1bmiuux 15.6" | MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 34" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 4 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million Colors | 1.07B (8 bits + FRC) |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit (8-bit + FRC)★ |
| HDR | — | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 1 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | — | No |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | 12W★ | 65W |
| Weight | 1.59 kg★ | 9.47 kg |
Pros & Cons
Acer PM Series PM161Q B1bmiuux 15.6" Black 2025
- Strong portability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Below average color (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average display (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average feature (23rd percentile)
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Dark Gray 2026
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong portability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Acer PM Series PM161Q B1bmiuux 15.6" Black 2025
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Dark Gray 2026
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34"
Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 29 specs.
