Acer PM161QB 15.6" Nero 2024
Acer
49 Overall Score
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Gigabyte GS G34WQC2 34" Black 2026
Gigabyte
82 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Acer PM161QB 15.6" Nero 2024
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Gigabyte GS G34WQC2 34" Black 2026
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The GIGABYTE G34WQC2 is a 34-inch curved ultrawide monitor that delivers excellent value for its price, especially for gaming. Verified buyers praise its high contrast ratio and picture quality after adjusting settings, though it lacks HDMI 2.1 and USB ports. The 200Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time are standout features, but users note that a powerful GPU is needed to fully utilize them. Overall, it's a solid choice for budget-conscious gamers seeking an immersive experience.
Pros
- High contrast ratio
- Great value for money
- 200Hz refresh rate
- 1ms response time
- Immersive curved ultrawide display
Cons
- No HDMI 2.1 ports
- No USB ports
- Requires calibration for best picture
- VA panel ghosting in fast scenes
- Needs powerful GPU for 200Hz
Value for money 3
Picture quality 2
Refresh rate 4
Response time 2
Connectivity 2
Build quality 1
Scores
Portable
Gaming
Office
Entertainment
Creative
Professional
Specifications
| Acer PM161QB 15.6" | Gigabyte GS G34WQC2 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 |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 200 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 4 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 450 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million Colors (6-Bit+FRC) | 95% DCI-P3 / 125% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 6-Bit+FRC | 8-bit★ |
| HDR | false | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 25W★ | 37W |
| Weight | 1.10 kg★ | 7.36 kg |
Pros & Cons
Acer PM161QB 15.6" Nero 2024
- Strong portability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average color (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
Gigabyte GS G34WQC2 34" Black 2026
- Strong color (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong performance (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Gigabyte GS G34WQC2 34"
Scores 82 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.