Acer PM161QT 15.6"
The 10-point multi-touch IPS panel and dual USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 ports with DisplayPort Alt Mode make this a uniquely interactive portable display. Its 1240g weight and VESA 75x75 mount compatibility add flexible deployment options beyond a simple second screen, though its 200 nits brightness limits outdoor use. This monitor is best for business travelers and educators needing a touch-enabled secondary display for presentations and collaborative work in controlled indoor lighting.
Screen 15.600000381469727"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 60 Hz
response time ms 6
adaptive sync FreeSync
38 Overall Score
Price CA$276
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong portability (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong connectivity (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average color (1st percentile)
- Below average display (20th percentile)
- Below average performance (22nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 6 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 200 nits |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million Colors |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 |
| USB-C | 2 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| VESA Mount | 75x75 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Power | 14 |
| Weight | 1.2 kg / 2.7 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Acer PM161QT 15.6" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 15.600000381469727 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | QD-OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 240 | 240 | 480 | 500 | 280 |
| Response Time Ms | 6 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | - | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acer PM161QT 15.6" | 1 | 98.6 | 20.4 | 58.5 | 35.6 | 22.4 | 79.2 | 54.4 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.7 | 73.6 | 75.8 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 98 | 93.4 | 90.4 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 85.9 | 90.5 | 98 | 82.1 | 99.5 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 80.3 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 99.8 | 98.2 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF Compare | 83.4 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 99.9 | 98.2 | 77.4 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.4 | 84.9 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 99.3 | 95.5 | 99.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$276
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$276
B&H Photo 1 offer From CA$220
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Usage Scores
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