If you prioritize high-resolution image clarity for professional photo and video editing, the Apple Pro Display XDR offers superior performance and a larger screen, but at a premium price. Alternatively, the Corsair 45WQHD240 excels in gaming with its W-OLED panel providing better contrast and responsiveness, plus a wider screen that enhances gaming and multitasking, all for a lower price. However, it won't match the Apple display in professional creative tasks nor in brightness and HDR content. Choose the Apple for a top-tier professional creative display and the Corsair for a gaming and entertainment-focused experience that's cost-effective. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
Best in class for productivity
Very good for media consumption
Excellent text clarity
Excellent image clarity
Best in class brightness
Good color volume
Advantages of the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED)
Very good for casual gaming
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Excellent response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.9/10
5.4/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
20.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.6 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
141 nits
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.8/10
3.9/10
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
216 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.1/10
5.7/10
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
141 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
632 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is very good for media consumption, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$4,999
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) has a price of $4,999 and the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) 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 Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) 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 Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for print photo editing while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
7.8/10
8.1/10
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
141 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
632 nits
98.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.6 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) to be very good for casual gaming, while the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is good.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
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How the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
"Apple's Pro Display XDR provides exceptional color accuracy and build quality at a price that's quite competitive with those of reference-grade pro monitors. It's exquisite enough that swallowing the wildly extravagant cost of its Pro Stand is worth it."
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