
Acer - PM161Q
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Based on 1 year's data from Feb 27, 2026 How it works
https://www.costco.com/acer-156-portable-monitor.product.4000319402.html - works great
Both of your recommendations are ,indeed, similar but the one thing that makes the original listing unique is that it puts out 300 nits of brightness whereas practically all the other used/refurb 15.6" portable monitors on eBay only put out 250 nits. It's no wonder that it sold out so quickly; especially at that price.
I agree with you. There are many specifications where most people wouldn't be able to detect an incremental change unless doing a side by side comparison. For instance, my neighbors set out to buy a 55" TV for their bedroom but changed their plans when they saw a really good sale on a 75" unit. They figured, even though it was over their original budget, they could buy it to upgrade the 70" TV in the living room. After moving the 70" upstairs and replacing it with the new 75", they were disappointed that the new TV didn't seem any bigger than the original TV. However, the fact is that a 75" TV *is* bigger than a 70" TV and a 300 nits monitor *is* brighter than a 250 nits model.
I have been using an acer montior for classes and sometimes I'll play the rp5 on this as well. Its a pretty good montior and has different modes for display like game and movie mode *
Decent diagnostic tool for 33 bucks say less. The amount of times working on PC's that I've had to drag a full size monitor off of my desk only to put it back together again because a PC was pulled apart in my living room. Or as the other commenter said trying to sell things. I don't want to drag a full size monitor to some store and then spend an annoying amount of time trying to hook it up especially if it's the only monitor I have
YMMV on the quality. Ordered this one two week ago, it went out of stock right after my order so I guess they only had one at the moment. It was delivered a couple of days ago and it had an area where pixels are always light up - it's barely visible with bright colors but on grey or darker looks like a bug white smudge.
Mine was in perfect condition just in a unbranded box. And they shipped it like 2 weeks later than it was supposed to but they said that was due to the holidays
I have an Acer PM161Q and it’s pretty solid. I’ve been playing Battlefield 6 all week on it while traveling. 2 USB-C and a mini-hdmi. It can use: 1.) a single USB-C for both video/power(limited brightness) 2.) USB-C power on one port, USB-C video(higher brightness). It can mirror an Android screen in this configuration(have not test with Apple). 3.) USB-C power and mini-hdmi to hdmi (ideal) Speakers are tinny, low volume, ok in a pinch. Headphone jack on the side works well. The ports are well fitted too. The built-in cover acts as a 2-position stand and is VESA mountable or a 1/4-20 thread screw. Best of all, it’s $80 at any Walmart!
I use mine for discord and background YouTube/spotify. It’s super lightweight and easy to move lol
I bought this for $40 during the last post. It's a nice monitor and I use it connected to a MacBook for remote work.
It's thin but not flimsy. I'd be careful tossing in a bag with other items without a sleeve. Treat it like an ipad
Bought one of these when this was posted last time and it’s been awesome! Tempted to grab another just to have on hand.
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