Acer PM1 Series PM161W 16" Black
Acer
53 Overall Score
vs
Alienware AW3225DM 32" Black 2026
Alienware
76 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Acer PM1 Series PM161W 16" Black
82 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Portability 4
Build quality 3
Value for money 4
Picture quality 4
Ease of setup 3
Light bleed 1
Alienware AW3225DM 32" Black 2026
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Acer PM1 Series PM161W 16" | Alienware AW3225DM 32" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 32" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 180 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 6 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | DCI-P3 95% |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 1 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 0 |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | — | 33W★ |
| Weight | 0.65 kg★ | 9.63 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)
Alienware AW3225DM 32" Black 2026
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong color (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong performance (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Acer PM1 Series PM161W 16" Black0.586score per dollar
vs
Alienware AW3225DM 32" Black 20260.255score per dollar
Acer PM1 Series PM161W 16" Black offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Alienware AW3225DM 32"
Scores 76 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 29 specs.
