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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer looking for the best performance with high refresh rates and minimal ghosting, the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) would be a great choice, but it's less suited for productivity and it's at a premium price. Conversely, the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is more budget-friendly and sufficiently good for casual gaming and productivity, but it won't deliver the same level of gaming performance or contrast. For media consumption with vivid colors and deep blacks, the Corsair outshines the Gigabyte. However, if the cost is a concern and competitive gaming isn't a priority, the Gigabyte may satisfy your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS)
- The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
5.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1100:1
113 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
639 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
97.3 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
8.9
5.8
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
1.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
113 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.7
4.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
92 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.5
5.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1100:1
113 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
639 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$900
$140
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) has a price of $900 and the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) costs $140.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) and the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) | Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$900 | $140 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 170Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1100:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 113 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 639 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 125 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.1 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 92 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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