If your focus is on a balance of gaming, media consumption, and digital photo editing without breaking the bank, the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is a strong choice with its good refresh rate, high contrast, and solid color performance. It also offers more productivity-friendly features such as an adjustable stand and USB ports. However, if you're a competitive gamer seeking the highest refresh rates and are willing to invest more, the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) excels in that area and provides a larger screen. Both monitors will deliver excellent HDR gaming and media consumption experiences, but the Acer offers better overall value if cost is a significant factor. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X34V (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Good image clarity
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Advantages of the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED)
Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6/10
8.1/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
141 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
632 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is very good.
Productivity
5.7/10
3.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.5/10
5.7/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
141 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
632 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$700
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) has a price of $700 and the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.2/10
5.4/10
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.6 ms
48 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
141 nits
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and Acer X34V (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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