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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize high refresh rates for competitive gaming and want superior contrast and color depth, the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 is excellent, though costly. If you prefer a larger screen with higher resolution for productivity or media, the LG 32UN650 offers a good balance at a more accessible price, but it won’t match the Corsair’s performance in fast-paced games or HDR quality. The LG may also not be as suitable for color-sensitive work. Select the Corsair for top-tier gaming or the LG for a cost-effective, versatile monitor with a focus on screen real estate and sharpness for daily tasks. 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
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
113 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
639 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
97.3 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.9
3.8
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
113 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.7
8.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$900
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) has a price of $900 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.5
7.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
113 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
639 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) | LG 32UN650 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$900 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 3229:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 113 nits | 298 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 639 nits | 373 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 98.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.1 ms | 11.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | February 2024
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
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