Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED)
Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED)
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CASUAL GAMING: Best in Class—9.5/10
COMPETITIVE GAMING: Very Good—8.9/10
PRODUCTIVITY: Poor—5.7/10
MEDIA CONSUMPTION: Good—7.5/10
RESOLUTION: Good—7.0/10
BRIGHTNESS: Poor—4.5/10
CONTRAST: Best in Class—10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME: Poor—5.6/10
REFRESH RATE: Very Good—8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME: Best in Class—9.5/10
TEXT QUALITY: Fair—6.6/10
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 is a premium-priced monitor ideal for competitive gaming due to its very high refresh rate and minimal ghosting. This makes it perfect for fast-paced action where every millisecond counts. It offers excellent color depth and contrast ratios, enhancing visual experience in HDR gaming and media consumption. However, the monitor might not be the best choice for productivity due to lower text clarity and brightness issues. Its OLED panel delivers stunning image clarity for digital photo editing, but it's not specialized for HDR video editing. The monitor is equipped with ample connectivity options, lacking USB-C but offering multiple HDMI and DisplayPort inputs. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Evaluation
Pros
- OLED technology offers deep blacks
- High HDR peak brightness enhances visuals
- Wide color gamut for accurate colors
- Adjustable stand for ergonomic setup
- High refresh rate for smooth gaming
Cons
- Pricey for casual users
- Lower SDR brightness than some monitors
- Not ideal for competitive gaming
- Limited port selection
Ratings by Category
Casual Gaming:4.9
The casual gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, resolution, contrast, brightness, color gamut and screen coating.
Competitive Gaming:4.7
The competitive gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, total response time, variable refresh rate, strobing and brightness.
Media Consumption:4.2
The media comparison score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, contrast, brightness and screen coating
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $900 | ||
Screen Size | 27" | ||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | ||
Screen Type | OLED | ||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | ||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | ||
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | ||
SDR Peak Brightness | 113 nits | ||
HDR Peak Brightness | 639 nits | ||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | ||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | 1.1 ms | ||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | ||
Strobing / BFI | No | ||
Persistence Blur Score  | 8/10 | ||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | ||
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | ||
Coating | Matte | ||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | ||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | ||
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | ||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | ||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | ||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | ||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | ||
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