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Updated April 12, 2024·
If exceptional contrast and motion clarity for high-paced gaming is a priority, the Corsair with its OLED technology offers deep blacks and a high refresh rate. However, it lacks in productivity due to its lower resolution and text clarity. The Dell, while less suitable for fast gaming, has a higher resolution that's great for productivity and media consumption, with good color accuracy for photo editing. If budget is a concern and you need a well-rounded monitor for work and casual entertainment, the Dell is a strong choice; for a premium gaming experience at a higher cost, go with the Corsair. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED)
- Very good for casual gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Excellent response time
Advantages of the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black)
- Good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.1
6.2
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2104:1
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
632 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
438 nits
97.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.9 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.4
3.8
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
24.3 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
3.9
7.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
84 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for productivity, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.7
7.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2104:1
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
632 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
438 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for media consumption, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,700
$880
$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 U3223QE (IPS Black) costs $880.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) | Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,700 | $880 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 45" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS Black | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 8 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 2104:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 141 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 632 nits | 438 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.6 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.6 ms | 24.3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.3/10 | 5.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 84 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 5.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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