If you're looking for exceptional contrast and color intensity for HDR gaming and media, and are a competitive gamer needing high responsiveness, the Corsair 45WQHD240 with its OLED panel and higher refresh rate is a better option, despite the higher price. However, if your priority is everyday productivity, digital photo editing, and you prefer a monitor with an adjustable stand, the LG 34WQ73A might be a more cost-effective choice, offering good picture quality and text clarity, while saving you money. The LG is also better suited for print photo editing due to its color accuracy, but won't match the Corsair's performance in gaming or media display. 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 34WQ73A (IPS)
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.1/10
5.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
632 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
97.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.4/10
3.8/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
3.9/10
6.0/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
84 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,700
$400
$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 34WQ73A (IPS) costs $400.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 34WQ73A (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 LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
5.7/10
5.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
632 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34WQ73A (IPS) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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