If you prioritize immersive gaming and watching high-quality HDR content, the Corsair 45WQHD240 with its wider color gamut and higher HDR brightness would deliver a stunning experience. However, for a balance between cost and performance, especially if you're into competitive gaming and appreciate sharper text and image clarity, the LG 32GQ850 offers a more affordable option without sacrificing too much on visual quality. Keep in mind, though, the Corsair's larger screen and OLED technology will provide deeper blacks and more vibrant colors, which may not be as pronounced on the LG's IPS panel. 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 LG 32GQ850 (IPS)
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.1/10
5.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
632 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
97.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
3.9/10
5.0/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
84 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$1,700
$718
$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 32GQ850 (IPS) costs $718.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.4/10
5.2/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
1.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 260 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
5.7/10
5.3/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
632 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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