If you prioritize a wider screen and better HDR performance for media consumption, the Gigabyte CO49DQ with its superior color gamut might be the better investment, despite a lower refresh rate making it less optimal for competitive gaming. However, if you're a serious gamer looking for high refresh rates and very fast response times, and you can handle a smaller screen and subpar productivity and media experiences, the Corsair 45WQHD240 could be worth the extra cost. Keep in mind that the Corsair's text clarity and image sharpness may not be ideal due to its lower pixels per inch. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED)
Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.1/10
9.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
632 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
97.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is very good.
Productivity
3.9/10
5.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
84 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.7/10
9.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
632 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,700
$1,100
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,700 and the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) costs $1,100.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.4/10
5.5/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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