If budget is a concern and you're looking for a more affordable option for gaming, the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is an excellent choice with great gaming performance. However, it's not quite as well-suited for productivity or media consumption, where the larger Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) shines with a wider screen and higher resolution, offering more space and clarity, making it pricier. Both options offer similar exceptional color quality and HDR performance for gaming and media. Keep in mind, larger screens like the Corsair can make text and fine details harder to see, but it may offer a more immersive experience for media. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Very good for competitive gaming
Good for media consumption
Good image clarity
Advantages of the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED)
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
8.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
141 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
632 nits
97.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is very good.
Competitive Gaming
8.6/10
5.4/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.6 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
141 nits
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.8/10
3.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.5/10
5.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
141 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
632 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$899
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) has a price of $899 and the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
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