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Updated April 12, 2024·
If price is a primary concern and you are focused on productivity tasks like digital photo editing, the Asus PA329CV could be a sensible choice; it has good image clarity and is suitable for detailed work with its high resolution. However, if you are willing to invest in a monitor that provides a superior gaming experience, especially in competitive gaming with its excellent refresh rate and minimal ghosting, the Corsair 45WQHD240 would be superior. The Corsair also excels in media consumption with better contrast and HDR capabilities, but its aspect ratio and lack of adjustable stand may limit its versatility for some productivity tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA329CV (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
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
Casual Gaming
5.8
8.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
141 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
632 nits
80.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
5.4
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
15.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.6 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
141 nits
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and Asus PA329CV (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.7
3.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.5
5.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
141 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
632 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$529
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) has a price of $529 and the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA329CV (IPS) | Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$529 | $1,700 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 45" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 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 | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.6 % | 99.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 15 ms | 1.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 9.3/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 137 PPI | 84 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 4/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 5.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
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