If you're looking for a monitor that excels in competitive gaming with a very good refresh rate and low response time, the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 would be a solid choice, especially if budget is a concern as it's less expensive. However, the LG 27EQ850 offers a higher screen resolution which provides better image clarity and is more suitable for tasks that require accurate color representation, such as print photo editing. Keep in mind that the LG's higher resolution may not be as advantageous for gaming due to its poorer refresh rate, which could result in less fluid visuals during fast-paced games. If productivity and image editing are a priority over gaming, and you don't mind spending more, the LG could be the better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED)
Very good for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED)
Very good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.9/10
5.4/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
113 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.7/10
6.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$900
$1,997
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) has a price of $900 and the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) costs $1,997.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
9.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
113 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
639 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
97.3 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
7.5/10
7.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
113 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
639 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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