Acer PM1 Series PM161W 16" Black
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
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
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
The ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B is a 34-inch ultrawide 1440p monitor with a 165Hz refresh rate, praised for its great value and versatility for both gaming and productivity. Users highlight the excellent contrast, high refresh rate, and built-in USB hub, but note that HDR looks washed out and ghosting or overshoot can occur if settings aren't tuned properly. The monitor requires some adjustment for different content types, but once configured, it delivers a solid experience for the price.
Pros
- Great value for money
- High 165Hz refresh rate
- Excellent contrast and colors
- Built-in USB hub
- Versatile for gaming and productivity
Cons
- HDR looks washed out
- Ghosting and overshoot issues
- Requires frequent adjustments per content
- Variable Overdrive doesn't work as intended
- Dark colors could be better
Scores
Specifications
| Acer PM1 Series PM161W 16" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 34" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 6 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 550 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% |
| Color Depth | — | 16.7 Million |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 2 |
| USB-C | 2 | 4★ |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 35W★ |
| Weight | 0.65 kg★ | 9.01 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)
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong color (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Acer PM1 Series PM161W 16" Black offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.
