Acer PM161Q B1bmiuux 15.6" Black 2025
LG UltraGear 27G810A-B 27" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Acer PM161Q B1bmiuux 15.6" Black 2025
This Acer portable monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its excellent value at around $100, offering great picture quality, versatile connectivity including USB-C and mini HDMI, and a durable build that survives drops. Users praise the included cables, protective case, and plug-and-play compatibility with laptops like MacBook Air and Dell Precision. Key drawbacks include reports of screen degradation after a year, potential brightness limitations when powered only via USB-C on battery, and some quality control issues with returns being resold. Overall, it is highly recommended for boosting productivity on the go, with the caveat that users should ensure adequate power delivery for optimal brightness.
Pros
- Excellent value for money ($100)
- Great picture quality and colors
- Versatile connectivity (USB-C, mini HDMI, micro-USB)
- Comes with all necessary cables and adapter
- Durable build survives drops
Cons
- Screen degradation reported after one year
- Low brightness without external power
- Limited brightness via USB-C battery power only
- HDMI port not recognized by some laptops
- Stand not adjustable for eye-level viewing
LG UltraGear 27G810A-B 27" Black 2025
This 4K IPS monitor with a 180 Hz refresh rate is well-suited for gaming, supporting FreeSync Premium and G-Sync. It offers a wide color gamut with 1.07 billion colors and flexible connectivity including DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI. The stand is fully adjustable for height, pivot, swivel, and tilt, and it is VESA compatible for wall mounting. Overall, users appreciate its high refresh rate and color accuracy for both gaming and professional use.
Pros
- High 180 Hz refresh rate
- 4K resolution with IPS panel
- 1.07 billion color support
- FreeSync Premium and G-Sync compatible
- Fully adjustable stand
Cons
- No mention of response time
- Limited to 2 HDMI ports
- No built-in speakers mentioned
- No USB-C port
- No HDR support mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| Acer PM161Q B1bmiuux 15.6" | LG UltraGear 27G810A-B 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 180 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 4 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | G-Sync Compatible★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million Colors | 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 1 |
| USB-C | 2 | 3★ |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 12W★ | 33W |
| Weight | 1.59 kg★ | 7.39 kg |
Pros & Cons
Acer PM161Q B1bmiuux 15.6" Black 2025
- Strong portability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
LG UltraGear 27G810A-B 27" Black 2025
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong color (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Acer PM161Q B1bmiuux 15.6" Black 2025 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.
