Acer PM161Q 15.6-inch
Score: 78/100
Uperfect 160T01 16-inch
Score: 88/100Rankings
The UPERFECT 16" 2.5K QLED portable monitor combines a rare 240 Hz refresh rate with a high-resolution 2560×1600 panel and full DCI-P3 coverage, delivering exceptional gaming and color-critical performance in a lightweight, VESA-mountable form factor. Its lack of an internal battery and modest audio keep it focused on visual performance.
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 | 16 inchesbest | |
60 Hz | 240 Hzbest | |
250 nits | 500 nitsbest | |
1,000 ratio | 2,000 ratiobest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 ms | 1 msbest |
1 countbest | 1 countbest | |
2 countbest | 2 countbest | |
36 monthsbest | 12 months |
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Display(8) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 15.6 inches | 16 inches |
Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2560x1600 |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 60 Hz | 240 Hz |
Panel Type | IPS | QLED |
Brightness (nits) | 250 nits | 500 nits |
Contrast Ratio (ratio) | 1000 ratio | 2000 ratio |
Response Time (ms) | 4 ms | 1 ms |
Color Gamut | 65% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
Warranty & Power(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 36 months | 12 months |
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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 reviewers applaud the monitor's bold combination of a 240 Hz panel with a 2.5K QLED display, noting its HDR capability and 400 nits brightness make it suitable even in bright environments. The dual full-featured USB-C ports and HDMI 2.1 are highlighted as future-proof connectivity, while the matte finish and VESA mount add to its versatility.
Everyday users rave about the crisp visuals, buttery-smooth gameplay and cinema-like color vibrancy, especially when paired with gaming laptops or consoles. The accessory bundle and VESA mount receive frequent praise. Recurring frustrations involve limited device bandwidth for full 240 Hz, occasional Adaptive-Sync flicker, weak built-in speakers and the lack of a built-in battery for true on-the-go use.
