If you're looking for an immersive gaming experience and are willing to invest more, the LG 45GS95QE with its larger curved screen may be better, but it's not ideal for tasks where text clarity is key due to its lower pixels per inch. The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 is less expensive and offers great image quality and faster response for competitive gaming. It's also more suited for productivity with better text clarity but has a smaller screen, making it less immersive for media consumption compared to the LG. Choose the Corsair for balanced use and savings, or the LG for a premium, wide-screen gaming experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED)
Very good for competitive gaming
Good for media consumption
Good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED)
The LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.9/10
6.0/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
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 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
5.7/10
3.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.5/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
113 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
639 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$900
$1,700
$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 45GS95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
9.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
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
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) and Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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