If high-quality color reproduction in digital photo editing and print photo editing is critical for you, the Asus PA32DC with its inkjet OLED display would be a superior choice, even at a higher cost. It offers impressive contrast and is excellent for HDR gaming and media consumption. However, if you are focused on competitive gaming or want a monitor with an ultra-wide aspect ratio and high refresh rates, the Corsair 45WQHD240 is better suited for those needs with its W-OLED panel, and it comes at a lower price point than the Asus but does not perform as well in tasks that require color accuracy, such as photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Good image clarity
Good brightness
Best in class response time
Advantages of the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED)
Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
8.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
141 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
632 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is very good.
Competitive Gaming
4.8/10
5.4/10
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.6 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
141 nits
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.8/10
3.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5/10
5.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
141 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
632 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$3,499
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) has a price of $3,499 and the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet 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 Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
"All in all, the Asus PA32DC OLED is a superbly crafted display for experts in their craft. From filmmakers to colorists and everyone in between, this OLED display comes with just about everything that’ll satisfy professionals and enthusiasts. The undisputed champion of content creation monitors might still be the Apple Pro Display XDR for some, but the Asus PA32DC OLED puts up a heck of a fight for several grand less."
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