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Updated April 11, 2024·
The AOC PD49 offers a wider screen and superior color depth, making it an excellent choice for HDR gaming and media consumption, as well as HDR video editing and tasks that require accurate color representation. However, if budget is a concern, the Corsair 45WQHD240 still delivers great gaming performance and suitable color accuracy for digital photo editing but falls short in brightness and contrast, making it less optimal for media consumption. If competitive gaming is a priority, the lower response time of the Corsair may be appealing, though the AOC offers a more immersive experience with its larger size and better overall image quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED)
- The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.9
8.1
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
141 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
632 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is very good.
Competitive Gaming
6.7
5.4
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.6 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
141 nits
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.9
3.9
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.8
5.7
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
141 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
632 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$2,350
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) has a price of $2,350 and the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
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How the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) | Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,350 | $1,700 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 45" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 141 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 632 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 99.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 1.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.3/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 84 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 4/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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