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Updated April 23, 2024·
If superior HDR peak brightness for vivid gaming and media consumption is important to you, the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) could be worth the additional cost, although it might not be as good for productivity due to its lower text and image clarity. On the other hand, if you prioritize a balance between performance and price, the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) offers a slightly less expensive option with a higher adjustable stand for comfort and good HDR capabilities, but it's less known for its media consumption quality. Both provide a large screen, high resolution, and great color depth, making them suitable for immersive experiences and digital photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED)
- The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED).
Advantages of the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.1
9.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
632 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
97.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is very good.
Competitive Gaming
5.4
5.9
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
3.9
2.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
84 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
5.7
5.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
632 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are both poor for media consumption.
Cost
$1,700
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,700 and the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) | MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,700 | $1,700 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 45" | 45" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 141 nits | 275 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 632 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.6 % | Unknown | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.6 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.3/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 84 PPI | ||
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 4/10 | 1.4/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 5.1/10 | 2.5/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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