Acer ProDesigner PE160WUT review: A high-res, high-refresh OLED portable monitor let down by its anti-glare display
The Acer ProDesigner PE160WUT is a portable monitor featuring a high-resolution 2.8K OLED display and a 120 Hz refresh rate. However, its performance is somewhat hindered by a coarse anti-glare coating and the lack of a built-in battery. Overall, it offers a compelling external monitor solution for users seeking high-quality display options.
- ▪The monitor has a 16-inch OLED panel with a native resolution of 2.8K.
- ▪It features a 120 Hz refresh rate and touchscreen functionality.
- ▪The device connects primarily via USB-C and has HDMI fallback connectivity.
- ▪It does not have a built-in battery and draws power from the connected laptop.
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TechRadar Verdict So many portable USB monitors suffer from substandard LCD panels with low specs. Acer has fixed all that with a high-resolution, high-refresh OLED display with touchscreen functionality thrown in. The snag is that it's very slightly spoiled by an overly coarse anti-glare coating. Check Amazon Pros +OLED panel +Compact and light +High resolution and refresh Cons -No built-in battery -Coarse anti-glare coating -Disappointing HDR performance Best picks for you Best portable monitor of 2025 Best 5K and 8K monitors of 2025 The best monitor 2026 Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you're buying the best. Find out more about how we test.
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