If you prioritize a superior contrast ratio and wider color gamut for HDR gaming and media consumption, and don't mind paying a premium for an ultrawide screen, the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) could be the right choice for you. However, the LG 27GP83B (IPS) might be preferable for midrange budget shoppers who still want good image quality and responsive gaming performance, albeit with lower contrast and brightness capabilities than the Corsair. Keep in mind that the OLED panel of the Corsair may suffer from permanent image retention if not used carefully, while the LG's IPS panel offers better text clarity and is less prone to this issue. The Corsair won't perform as well for productivity due to poor text clarity, while the LG maintains a balance between gaming and everyday work. 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 LG 27GP83B (IPS)
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.1/10
6.0/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
632 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
97.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.4/10
6.0/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
3.9/10
6.2/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
84 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,700
$389
$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 LG 27GP83B (IPS) costs $389.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
5.7/10
5.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
632 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are both poor for media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and the LG 27GP83B (IPS) compare to other monitors
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