Acer PM161Q B1bmiuux 15.6" Black 2025
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" 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 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
The LG 45" UltraGear OLED Gaming Monitor is a high-end curved display with a 5K2K resolution and an 800R curvature. It offers impressive specs like a 0.03ms response time, up to 330Hz refresh rate, and versatile connectivity including DisplayPort 2.1 and USB-C with 90W power delivery. Users appreciate the built-in speakers and VESA compatibility for wall mounting. Overall, it is well-regarded for gaming and productivity, though the limited number of reviews prevents a definitive assessment.
Pros
- High 5K2K resolution
- Fast 0.03ms response time
- Up to 330Hz refresh rate
- Versatile connectivity options
- Built-in speakers
Cons
- Limited number of user reviews
- No detailed negative feedback available
Scores
Specifications
| Acer PM161Q B1bmiuux 15.6" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 44.5" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 800 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 4 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 1300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million Colors | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 1 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | 12W★ | 66W |
| Weight | 1.59 kg★ | 14.00 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 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong color (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong performance (97th percentile)97th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 31 specs.