If you're a competitive gamer looking for the quickest response and deepest blacks, the Corsair Xeneon with its OLED panel offers superior speed and contrast, giving you an edge in fast-paced games and a more immersive experience in HDR media. However, for the everyday user and digital photo editing enthusiasts, the Gigabyte monitor provides excellent color accuracy and a matte screen for less glare at a much friendlier price point, but it won't deliver the same level of gaming performance or contrast as the Corsair. The Gigabyte is a more versatile choice for diverse tasks, while the Corsair excels in high-end gaming and media viewing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Good for media consumption
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
Good text clarity
Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
6.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1088:1
113 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
639 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
508 nits
97.3 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
73.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.9/10
8.0/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
113 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are both very good for competitive gaming, though the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.7/10
6.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.5/10
6.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1088:1
113 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
639 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
508 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$900
$365
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) has a price of $900 and the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) costs $365.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (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 M27Q-X (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (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 M27Q-X (IPS) compare to other monitors
"The company delivers again with the Gigabyte M27Q X, a 1440p monitor that comes equipped with just about everything you want and need from a gaming monitor. It may not be a 4K panel, but it more than makes up for its lower resolution in performance, bringing a whopping 240Hz refresh rate and a host of unusual features, including an onboard KVM and plenty of ports. It's a great performer, though low brightness levels and a so-so contrast ratio keep it short of top marks."
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