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Updated April 11, 2024·
If price is a concern, the Asus XB273U F provides great value, especially for competitive gaming with its high refresh rate and low response time, suited for fast-paced action. However, the Corsair 45WQHD240's OLED panel offers superior contrast and is better for HDR gaming and media with its higher brightness and infinite contrast ratio. The larger size and ultra-wide aspect ratio also enhance immersion, ideal for movies and broad workspace for productivity, but the Corsair may not be as sharp for text due to its lower pixels per inch and could be less suitable for tasks that require color accuracy, like photo editing. If you prioritize gaming performance and budget, go for Asus, but for cinematic and more immersive experience at a higher cost, Corsair is the choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus XB273U F (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED)
- Very good for casual gaming
- Best in class contrast
- Excellent response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0
8.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
141 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
632 nits
96.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is good.
Competitive Gaming
9.5
5.4
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
5.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.6 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
141 nits
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
6.7
3.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.3
5.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
141 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
632 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,100
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) has a price of $1,100 and the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus XB273U F (IPS) | Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $1,700 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 45" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1242:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 488 nits | 141 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 468 nits | 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 | 5.4 ms | 1.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 9.3/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 84 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 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 | 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 | 0 | 0 | |
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