If you're a competitive gamer looking for smoother gameplay and don't mind spending more, the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 with its higher refresh rate and faster response time is a strong choice. However, the Acer X34V offers excellent value for casual gaming, incredible contrast, and immersive media consumption due to its ultrawide screen, at a lower price point. For productivity, the Corsair's smaller size might make it less versatile than the expansive display of the Acer. Both excel in color accuracy for photo editing, but the Acer's lower brightness might not be as suitable for bright environments compared to the Corsair's higher brightness capability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X34V (QD-OLED)
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class color volume
Advantages of the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED)
Very good for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.2/10
8.9/10
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.1 ms
48 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
113 nits
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5/10
7.5/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
113 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
639 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is good.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6/10
9.5/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
113 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
639 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.3 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.7/10
5.7/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) and Acer X34V (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Cost
$700
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) has a price of $700 and the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) costs $700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (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 Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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