Acer PM Series PM161Q B1bmiuux 15.6" Black 2025
Dual USB-C ports with DisplayPort and 15W power delivery simplify single-cable connectivity, while the 690g weight and integrated kickstand make this a genuinely portable 15.6-inch IPS display. The 1080p panel offers wide 178° viewing angles and FreeSync support for smooth visuals, despite a modest 250-nit brightness. This monitor is best for business travelers needing a lightweight, no-fuss second screen for documents and spreadsheets on the go.
Screen 15.600000381469727"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 60 Hz
response time ms 4
adaptive sync FreeSync
45 Overall Score
Price CA$174
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong portability (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong social proof (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average color (20th percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
- Below average feature (25th percentile)
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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 | 4 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million Colors |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 2 |
| USB-C | 2 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Power | 12 |
| Weight | 1.6 kg / 3.5 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Acer PM Series PM161Q B1bmiuux 15.6" | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D | Dell S2725QC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 15.600000381469727 | 27 | 27 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 240 | 480 | 240 | 280 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 4 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 8 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acer PM Series PM161Q B1bmiuux 15.6" | 20.2 | 97.7 | 21.9 | 24.5 | 50.8 | 55.2 | 45.9 | 96.7 | 70.9 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.2 | 63.5 | 79.4 | 87.3 | 95.5 | 91.9 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 99.4 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 83.1 | 63.5 | 79.4 | 73.8 | 95.5 | 91.9 | 99.8 | 98.5 | 99.4 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR Compare | 99.8 | 72.1 | 78.7 | 73.8 | 0 | 91.9 | 98.4 | 94.6 | 98.2 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.7 | 81.7 | 79.4 | 73.8 | 95.5 | 91.9 | 99.4 | 96.2 | 99.9 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 76.9 | 79.4 | 90 | 73.8 | 95.5 | 91.9 | 45.9 | 89.9 | 95.4 |
Price
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