Acer PM161Q 15.6-inch
Score: 78/100
Sansui Curved 27-inch
Score: 84/100Rankings
The Sansui ES-27C1-CA is a 27-inch curved VA monitor with a 120 Hz refresh rate, USB-C video-plus-PD and built-in speakers, targeting budget-conscious users who want an immersive display for work and casual gaming.
The Acer PM161Q is a lightweight 15.6" portable IPS monitor offering dual USB-C connectivity, a magnetic cover stand, and basic HDR support. It excels in portability and flexibility but falls short on brightness and color gamut for bright or color-critical environments.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
15.6 inches | 27 inchesbest | |
60 Hz | 120 Hzbest | |
250 nits | 300 nitsbest | |
1,000 ratio | 4,000 ratiobest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 ms | 1 msbest |
1 countbest | 1 countbest | |
2 countbest | 1 count | |
— | 20 degreesbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Display(7) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 15.6 inches | 27 inches |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
Panel Type | IPS | VA |
Brightness (nits) | 250 nits | 300 nits |
Contrast Ratio (ratio) | 1000 ratio | 4000 ratio |
Response Time (ms) | 4 ms | 1 ms |
Color Gamut | 65% sRGB | 110 |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB‑C Ports (count) | 2 count | 1 count |
Ergonomics(1) | ||
Tilt Range (degrees) | 45-60 degrees | 20 degrees |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers consider the Acer PM161Q a solid budget-friendly portable monitor for indoor productivity, highlighting its crisp IPS panel, dual USB-C connectivity, and magnetic cover, while noting its limited brightness and color gamut.
Everyday users appreciate the plug-and-play simplicity, lightweight design, and magnetic cover stand, but complain about lower than advertised brightness and cable confusion with the Mini HDMI port.
“Plug-and-play simplicity makes it perfect for on-the-go work.”
“The brightness is noticeably lower than the spec, especially in bright rooms.”
“I wish the Mini HDMI cable was clearer; I kept using the wrong adapter.”
Professional editors and reviewers highlight the ES-27C1-CA as a value-packed option, praising its 1500R curve, 120 Hz panel, and the uncommon USB-C input for a monitor in this price range, while noting that its feature set is impressive for the cost.
Everyday users appreciate the monitor's sleek design, immersive curve, smooth motion, and easy USB-C connectivity, especially with laptops like the MacBook Pro, while common complaints focus on weak speakers and limited ergonomic adjustments.
