The Corsair 45WQHD240 excels in HDR gaming and media with its higher peak brightness, making it standout for those who prioritize these aspects and are willing to invest in a premium product. Conversely, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 offers a balanced option with good gaming performance and high-quality color reproduction for productivity and media consumption, and it does so at a lower price point than the Corsair. If budget is a concern and you are looking for a versatile monitor that performs well across different uses but doesn't prioritize the absolute best HDR experience, the Samsung Odyssey would be a wise choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED)
Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Good image clarity
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.1/10
9.6/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
632 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
97.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is very good.
Productivity
3.9/10
5.7/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
84 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.7/10
9.5/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
632 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,700
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,700 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) costs $1,500.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.4/10
5.2/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.9 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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