Dell S2722DC
Score: 83/100
Acer PM161Q 15.6-inch
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Dell S2722DC is a 27-inch WQHD IPS monitor that emphasizes productivity with USB-C docking, a fully adjustable stand and solid color accuracy. It is well-suited for remote work and light gaming, though its 75 Hz panel and modest speakers limit high-end gaming and media use.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
27 inchesbest | 15.6 inches | |
75 Hzbest | 60 Hz | |
350 nitsbest | 250 nits | |
1,000 ratiobest | 1,000 ratiobest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 msbest | 4 msbest |
2 countbest | 1 count | |
1 count | 2 countbest | |
21 degreesbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(6) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 27 inches | 15.6 inches |
Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1920x1080 |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 75 Hz | 60 Hz |
HDR Support | false | true |
Brightness (nits) | 350 nits | 250 nits |
Color Gamut | 99% sRGB | 65% sRGB |
Connectivity(2) | ||
HDMI Ports (count) | 2 count | 1 count |
USB‑C Ports (count) | 1 count | 2 count |
Ergonomics(1) | ||
Tilt Range (degrees) | 21 degrees | 45-60 degrees |
Warranty & Power(1) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 17.7 W | 12 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise its workplace versatility, seamless USB-C docking and accurate colors, while noting the limited 75 Hz refresh, lack of HDMI 2.0, HDR and KVM.
Everyday users love the clean design, easy setup and USB-C charging, but complain about the underpowered speakers, older HDMI standard and occasional insufficient charging for high-end laptops.
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.
“Great monitor. Big screen, small footprint, nice adjustments, clean layout, charges my Mac well.”
“Plug-and-play simplicity makes it perfect for on-the-go work.”
“The brightness is noticeably lower than the spec, especially in bright rooms.”
