If you're a competitive gamer looking for a large, ultra-wide display with high responsiveness and variable refresh rate, the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is a natural choice. Its large screen and high refresh rate make for an immersive gaming experience. However, it’s not the best for productivity due to its lower resolution and text quality. In contrast, the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) offers better clarity and higher resolution, making it suitable for detailed photo editing and enjoying high-resolution media, but it has lower refresh rates, which isn't ideal for fast-paced gaming. Consider the Asus if image quality in creative work and media consumption is your priority, despite being more expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)
Very good refresh rate
Best in class brightness
Advantages of the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED)
Very good for media consumption
Very good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.4/10
5.8/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
4.0/10
6.6/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.1/10
8.4/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$1,200
$1,999
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) costs $1,999.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.8/10
9.6/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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