If you prioritize a premium gaming experience with excellent image quality, the Corsair with its OLED display will deliver stunning visuals and higher resolution suitable for both gaming and media consumption. However, it lacks an adjustable stand, which could affect ergonomics. The Dell model, while more affordable, has a lower resolution and less impressive visuals but comes with an adjustable stand, making it more versatile for productivity. It's also well-suited for competitive gaming due to its fast response time. Choose the Corsair for superior picture quality in gaming and media, or the Dell if you're looking for a cost-effective option with good performance and flexibility for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED)
Very good for casual gaming
Best in class contrast
Excellent response time
Advantages of the Dell S2522HG (IPS)
Good for competitive gaming
Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.1/10
5.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
632 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
97.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.4/10
7.0/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is good for competitive gaming, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
3.9/10
4.6/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
84 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
89 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$1,700
$305
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,700 and the Dell S2522HG (IPS) costs $305.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
5.7/10
5.3/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
632 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and the Dell S2522HG (IPS) compare to other monitors
"The Dell S2522HG changes the game. This 24.5-inch 1080p gaming monitor has a 240Hz refresh rate, yet it’s commonly sold for $249.99. That’s just tens of dollars more than an average 1080p 144Hz gaming monitor. The S2522HG cuts a few corners in its pursuit of pricing, but it’s a great choice for competitive gamers on a budget."
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