If you're into immersive gaming with rich colors and deep contrast, especially in darker scenes, the Acer Predator X45 with its OLED panel will provide an excellent experience. However, if you're a competitive gamer who values quick response times and high refresh rates, the Acer XB323U-GX IPS monitor is a better fit. For tasks that require accurate color reproduction, like photo editing, both monitors will serve you well, but keep in mind that OLED panels, like the one in the X45, can suffer from burn-in over time with static images. If you're looking to consume high dynamic range (HDR) content, the X45 will offer a more vibrant picture with its higher HDR brightness. For productivity tasks involving reading or writing text, neither monitor stands out for exceptional text clarity, but they both have a large enough screen size to comfortably work with multiple windows open. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Good for media consumption
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class response time
Advantages of the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS)
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.8/10
5.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
270Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
6.4/10
5.3/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
270Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 270 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.0/10
4.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.1/10
5.4/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Cost
$1,200
$1,147
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) costs $1,147.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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