Acer PM161QB 15.6" Nero 2024
Acer
43 Overall Score
vs
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Black 2026
MSI
82 Overall Score
Scores
Office
Portable
Gaming
Entertainment
Professional
Creative
Specifications
| Acer PM161QB 15.6" | MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 34" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 4 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million Colors (6-Bit+FRC) | 1.07B (8 bits + FRC) |
| Color Depth | 6-Bit+FRC | 10-bit (8-bit + FRC)★ |
| HDR | — | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1★ |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | — | No |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 25W★ | 65W |
| Weight | 1.10 kg★ | 9.47 kg |
Pros & Cons
Acer PM161QB 15.6" Nero 2024
- Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average color (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average display (21st percentile)
- Below average feature (24th percentile)
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Black 2026
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong portability (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Acer PM161QB 15.6" Nero 20240.486score per dollar
vs
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Black 20260.257score per dollar
Acer PM161QB 15.6" Nero 2024 offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34"
Scores 82 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 29 specs.
