Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
Missed This Deal? Get alerts when similar deals are posted.
expired
expired
WoodSlayR 36.4K Views
Mar 12, 2026 7:43 PM

Refurb: 15.6" Acer PM161Q Abmiuuzx 1080p 60Hz 5ms Portable Monitor

$45

$139

67% off
+ Free S&Hat Amazon
Visit Amazon

Why are you downvoting this deal?

Good Deal?
59Comments
Save
Share
Deal Details
Acer Recertified Store via Amazon has 15.6" Acer PM161Q Abmiuuzx 1920x1080 250Nit 60Hz 5ms Portable Monitor (Refurbished - Excellent) on sale for $44.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member WoodSlayR for finding this deal.

Features:
  • 15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS display delivers sharp, vibrant visuals on the go.
  • USB Type-C connection supports power and display over one simple cable.
  • Ultra-slim, lightweight design ideal for travel, work, and mobile productivity.
  • Adjustable stand for comfortable viewing angles and easy setup anywhere.
  • Compatible with laptops, tablets, and smartphones for versatile use.

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff

Original Post

Written by WoodSlayR
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
Acer Recertified Store via Amazon has 15.6" Acer PM161Q Abmiuuzx 1920x1080 250Nit 60Hz 5ms Portable Monitor (Refurbished - Excellent) on sale for $44.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member WoodSlayR for finding this deal.

Features:
  • 15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS display delivers sharp, vibrant visuals on the go.
  • USB Type-C connection supports power and display over one simple cable.
  • Ultra-slim, lightweight design ideal for travel, work, and mobile productivity.
  • Adjustable stand for comfortable viewing angles and easy setup anywhere.
  • Compatible with laptops, tablets, and smartphones for versatile use.

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff

Original Post

Written by WoodSlayR

Community Voting

Deal Score
+97
Good Deal
Bad Deal

Why are you downvoting this deal?

Visit Amazon

Top Comments

Drumbic
563Comments
767Reputation
I have this one. Perfect portable monitor. I use it plugged into my phone and works very well. It will power the monitor from your phone, but at a reduced brightness. Power the monitor from the wall and you get full power plus charging your plugged in device. I WOULD suggest getting it from the Acer official ebay store. SAME unit, with a 2yr Allstate warranty.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/267228772305
Go to Comment
OneLeggedTroll
714Comments
158Reputation
If you have to lug a screen and a keyboard, why not just use a laptop?
Go to Comment
SMRTEXAS
401Comments
78Reputation
Update the title. It says 5.6" instead of 15.6"
Go to Comment

Community Reviews

This Acer PM161Q portable monitor stands out as a lightweight second screen for travel, desk expansion, and phone based setups. It pairs well with a Pixel 9 or Raspberry Pi, can be powered from a phone at reduced brightness, and gets full power plus device charging from wall power. The integrated kickstand and VESA mount make it flexible for permanent use, and the screen is described as bright enough with little IPS bleed. The main knocks are its 1080p LCD panel, modest brightness, and fragile feel, so it fits small portable tasks better than demanding display use.

  • The monitor can run from a phone, which enables reduced-brightness viewing without a wall outlet.

    DrumbicBigDealYoski522

  • The integrated kickstand and VESA mount support easier secondary-monitor positioning for desk or arm setups.

    mrjed7WoodSlayR

  • The monitor supports travel-friendly setups where a Pixel 9 can power the screen and charge through the same cable arrangement.

    ski522ski522

  • The display can show nearly zero IPS bleed on a black screen in a secondary streaming setup.

    mrjed7

  • The display brightness and quality have been criticized as dim, including claims of a terrible 250 nit panel.

    DrRadBigDealYo

  • The monitor has been described as fragile, and durability concerns are raised for a 15.6-inch portable LCD.

    BigDealYoWoodSlayR

  • Frequent returns have been reported, which can indicate expectation mismatch for gaming refresh-rate needs or missing speaker support.

    chandra1981seblo_13

  • The built-in stand may not support portrait orientation, which can limit vertical workflows without an additional adjustable stand.

    WoodSlayR

Common Questions (5)

AI-generated summary based on comments from the community. Updated ago

Join The Conversation

Share your experience with the Slickdeals community

Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!

59 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Mar 13, 2026 3:27 PM
110 Comments
Joined Jul 2022
ScarletRiver3270Mar 13, 2026 3:27 PM
110 Comments
Being lcd AND only 1080p is kind of crappy in 2026. But price is solid for the small use cases.
4
Mar 13, 2026 4:22 PM
2.5K Comments
Joined Feb 2005
DarnCrazyMar 13, 2026 4:22 PM
2.5K Comments
How are the colors on this monitor? I returned an MSI one from Costco since the brightness and colors were really washed out.
1
Mar 13, 2026 4:36 PM
141 Comments
Joined Nov 2016
mrjed7Mar 13, 2026 4:36 PM
141 Comments
I have one of these and its a fantastic buy at $45. Having an integrated kickstand is much better than the ones with a magnetic folio for using it as a permanent secondary monitor, plus it has VESA mount for attaching to a monitor arm. Zero complaints as a secondary spotify/discord/youtube screen under my main display with nearly zero IPS bleed on a black screen and surprising brightness. Easy recommend from me.
Last edited by mrjed7 March 13, 2026 at 09:40 AM.
1
Mar 13, 2026 5:13 PM
605 Comments
Joined Dec 2008
boldtMar 13, 2026 5:13 PM
605 Comments
I recently bought this one for the 300 nit brightness and folio case/stand, very happy with it:
https://a.co/d/09BQgIRi
1
Mar 13, 2026 5:56 PM
161 Comments
Joined Jun 2025
JustHere4TheZiplineMar 13, 2026 5:56 PM
161 Comments
Quote from mustsav3 View quoted comment :
Don't really find the extra monitor like this too useful with a laptop.
Could be very useful if you go to conferences/business trips a lot though.
Mar 13, 2026 7:11 PM
416 Comments
Joined Dec 2018
ski522Mar 13, 2026 7:11 PM
416 Comments
Quote from OneLeggedTroll View quoted comment :
If you have to lug a screen and a keyboard, why not just use a laptop?
Lighter, and I'm less worried about keeping a $40 monitor in my hotel room than my $1,500 Dell XPS laptop when I'm out. I got this for vacation use.

Contrary to popular belief, hotel safes in the room are a joke.

My Pixel 9 runs like a laptop and will even power the screen, and my smartphone is usually with me all the time.

Otherwise, I run my charger into the screen and then another cable into my Pixel, which also charges my Pixel at the same time. Nice little setup that lets me stay connected while on vaca.
Last edited by ski522 March 13, 2026 at 12:15 PM.
1
Mar 13, 2026 9:34 PM
1.4K Comments
Joined Oct 2005
epenterprisesMar 13, 2026 9:34 PM
1.4K Comments
Is this really 1080p?

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Mar 13, 2026 10:42 PM
6 Comments
Joined Sep 2013
echang8Mar 13, 2026 10:42 PM
6 Comments
Been looking for one. Great timing!
Mar 13, 2026 10:42 PM
6 Comments
Joined Sep 2013
echang8Mar 13, 2026 10:42 PM
6 Comments
Been on the hunt for one. Great timing!
1
Pro
Mar 13, 2026 10:51 PM
10.8K Comments
Joined Mar 2018
WooHoo2You
Pro
Mar 13, 2026 10:51 PM
10.8K Comments
Quote from lava-lice View quoted comment :
Some people need two screens to do their job. I bought one to work from my mom's house sometimes.
First words I caught in your comment were "mom's house" and I thought your comment was going to take a very different turn Wink
1
Mar 13, 2026 11:35 PM
904 Comments
Joined Oct 2003
JABMar 13, 2026 11:35 PM
904 Comments
I was looking at these when I was doing my taxes because its easier using one monitor to view your documents and a second to respond to tax questions.
I ended up using a second laptop and linking them with "project to this PC". The second laptop would sometimes disconnect and there was a slight lag. Are these problems typical? If so, I might spring for one of these.
1
Original Poster
Pro
Mar 14, 2026 1:27 AM
2.1K Comments
Joined Jul 2019
WoodSlayRMar 14, 2026 1:27 AM
Original Poster
Pro
2.1K Comments
Quote from epenterprises View quoted comment :
Is this really 1080p?
Why would it not be?
Original Poster
Pro
Mar 14, 2026 2:02 AM
2.1K Comments
Joined Jul 2019
WoodSlayRMar 14, 2026 2:02 AM
Original Poster
Pro
2.1K Comments
Quote from mrjed7 View quoted comment :
I have one of these and its a fantastic buy at $45. Having an integrated kickstand is much better than the ones with a magnetic folio for using it as a permanent secondary monitor, plus it has VESA mount for attaching to a monitor arm. Zero complaints as a secondary spotify/discord/youtube screen under my main display with nearly zero IPS bleed on a black screen and surprising brightness. Easy recommend from me.
Can you confirm it has VESA mount? I was looking for it on the product page, and it doesn't mention anything. Having VESA is the deal breaker/maker for me on this. All I can see from the pictures is it looks like it has 2 possibly threaded holes on the backside. I'm not familiar with VESA and this would be my first time using it. Any help or advice from someone familiar with it would be greatly appreciated. TIA
Mar 14, 2026 4:25 PM
274 Comments
Joined Sep 2014
megamarkMar 14, 2026 4:25 PM
274 Comments
I really want one of these for portable setups on the road. I'm so much more productive with 2 screens. I feel like 1080p is not enough res for some things. 4k probably too high. Looks like ASUS sells some oleds that look nice. I wonder how they hold up.
1

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Mar 14, 2026 5:43 PM
259 Comments
Joined Jan 2011
blueray_123Mar 14, 2026 5:43 PM
259 Comments
I am using this monitor in treadmill. I connect my phone and the experience is good while doing workout.
1

Join The Conversation

Share your experience with the Slickdeals community

Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!

Related Searches

ComputersComputer AccessoriesMonitorsFree ShippingacerAmazon