Acer PM161QT 15.6" Black
Screen 15.600000381469727"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 60 Hz
response time ms 6
adaptive sync FreeSync
32 Overall Score
Price CA$140
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong portability (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average color (2nd percentile)
- Below average display (21st percentile)
- Below average performance (22nd percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (31st percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
- Q4 202660/100
Buyers in this period found the monitor good value for basic use, but one was defective on arrival and another returned it due to dim screen and flimsy stand.
- Good value for price; works well as basic or second monitor, easy to connect.
- One unit defective on arrival; wouldn't power on despite charging, returned.
- Screen brightness insufficient for some; stand/cover flimsy with limited tilt angles.
- Built-in speakers at this price point are a notable plus.
- Q3 202650/100
Buyers praised portability, easy setup, and quality, but repeated failures—no illumination, no signal—led one to return three units and switch brands.
- Multiple units failed: no illumination, no signal, inactive after short use; one buyer returned three times.
- Portable and easy to set up; works well with laptops, desktops, and gaming devices.
- Good build quality and lightweight; case/stand doubles as protective cover.
- Touchscreen is a nice perk but not often used; iOS/iPadOS compatibility is challenging; stand is bulky.
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 6 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 220 nits |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| USB-C | 2 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| VESA Mount | 75x75 |
Features
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Power | 15 |
| Weight | 1.2 kg / 2.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Acer PM161QT 15.6" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG | Dell S2725QC | HP OMEN 27qs G2 | MSI MAG 321CUPDF | KOORUI 34E6UC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 15.600000381469727 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 31.5 | 34 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2880 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA | VA |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 180 | 120 | 280 | 160 | 180 |
| Response Time Ms | 6 | 0.30000001192092896 | 8 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR 600 | HDR | VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acer PM161QT 15.6" | 1.8 | 98 | 21.3 | 52 | 31.1 | 22.4 | 77.6 | 45.3 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG Compare | 93.2 | 68.1 | 99.5 | 67.8 | 90.9 | 94.5 | 81.4 | 89.4 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 71.8 | 76.6 | 88.5 | 67.8 | 90.9 | 44.2 | 87.7 | 97.9 |
| HP OMEN 27qs G2 Compare | 75.5 | 81.3 | 70.5 | 67.8 | 90.9 | 89.6 | 96.9 | 99.3 |
| MSI MAG 321CUPDF Compare | 91.7 | 49.9 | 84.4 | 95.8 | 67.2 | 90.9 | 81.4 | 67.7 |
| KOORUI 34E6UC Compare | 87.4 | 3.8 | 79.4 | 95.8 | 90.9 | 81.8 | 53.8 | 83.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$140
Costco 1 offer From CA$140
Price History
New Open Box / Refurbished
Usage Scores
- Overall32.4
- Gaming18.9
- Office29.6
- Creative18.2
- Portable75.5
- Professional19.5
- Entertainment20.7
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
