Acer PM1 Series PM161W 16" Black
LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B 27" Black
What Buyers Say
Acer PM1 Series PM161W 16" Black
The Acer portable monitor is well-received for its portability, ease of use, and solid picture quality, making it a great second screen for laptops and tablets. Users appreciate the bright colors, lightweight design, and good value, especially when purchased on sale. Some drawbacks include light bleed on the sides, a desire for a protective cover, and limitations in brightness and resolution, but overall sentiment remains very positive.
Pros
- Highly portable and lightweight
- Solid picture quality and vibrant colors
- Easy setup and plug-and-play via USB-C
- Great value for the price
- Good kickstand/easel design
Cons
- Light bleed on side edges
- No included protective cover
- Could be brighter
- Resolution could be higher
- No side/vertical orientation option
LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B 27" Black
The LG UltraGear monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users, who praise its stunning QHD resolution, smooth 180Hz refresh rate, and vibrant colors. It is considered a significant upgrade from 1080p, especially for gaming and video editing, with support for both G-SYNC and FreeSync. The only minor complaint is the difficulty in adjusting brightness, but overall it is highly recommended for its performance and value.
Pros
- Stunning QHD resolution upgrade from 1080p
- Smooth 180Hz refresh rate
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Supports G-SYNC and FreeSync
- Fast 1ms response time
Cons
- Difficulty adjusting brightness
- No height adjustment mentioned
- Limited information on color gamut
Scores
Specifications
| Acer PM1 Series PM161W 16" | LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 180 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 6 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | G-Sync Compatible★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 99% sRGB |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 1 |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | — | 29W★ |
| Weight | 0.65 kg★ | 5.99 kg |
Pros & Cons
Acer PM1 Series PM161W 16" Black
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average performance (21st percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (32nd percentile)
LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B 27" Black
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Acer PM1 Series PM161W 16" Black offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 28 specs.
