If you prioritize a larger screen and better color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing, the Acer Predator X45 W-OLED with its slightly bigger display may suit you better. However, if you prefer to save money and enjoy a monitor with higher peak brightness and better performance for competitive gaming, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB QD-OLED is a strong choice. The Samsung also offers a higher pixels-per-inch value, which enhances image clarity. Keep in mind that the Samsung's glossy screen can reflect more light, possibly causing distractions, compared to the Acer's matte finish which minimizes glare. 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 Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED)
Best in class for media consumption
Good image clarity
Best in class color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.4/10
5.2/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.9 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
4.0/10
5.7/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) and Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.1/10
9.5/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$1,200
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) costs $1,500.
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 Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.8/10
9.6/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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