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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you prioritize high contrast and HDR performance for immersive gaming and media consumption, both the Acer X27U and Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 are excellent choices with OLED panels. The Acer offers slightly higher brightness, which may enhance HDR content, but at a higher cost. For competitive gaming, both feature low response times and high refresh rates, ensuring smooth gameplay. The Corsair has more USB ports, which could benefit connectivity, and it's less expensive, which may sway your decision if budget is a concern. Neither is ideal for productivity, as their moderate brightness and color gamut coverage may not suit tasks requiring precise color accuracy. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer X27U (W-OLED)
  • The Acer X27U (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED).
Advantages of the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED)
  • The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Acer X27U (W-OLED).

Key differences

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Cost

$1,000
X27U
Xeneon 27QHD240
$900
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$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

$1,600

The Acer X27U (W-OLED) has a price of $1,000 and the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) costs $900.

Key similarities

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Casual Gaming

9.5
X27U
Xeneon 27QHD240
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
113 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
639 nits
95.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.3 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) and Acer X27U (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.

Competitive Gaming

8.8
X27U
Xeneon 27QHD240
8.9
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.1 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
113 nits
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) and Acer X27U (W-OLED) are both very good for competitive gaming.

Productivity

5.8
X27U
Xeneon 27QHD240
5.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.

Media Consumption

7.5
X27U
Xeneon 27QHD240
7.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
113 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
639 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) are both good for media consumption.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
X27U
Xeneon 27QHD240
Yes
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
X27U
Xeneon 27QHD240
Yes
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
X27U
Xeneon 27QHD240
No
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

Print Photo Editing

No
X27U
Xeneon 27QHD240
No
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.

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How the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Acer X27U (W-OLED)Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED)
Acer X27U (W-OLED)Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$1,000
$900
Screen Size
27"27"
Resolution
2560 x 14402560 x 1440
Screen Type
OLEDOLED
Screen Sub-type
W-OLEDW-OLED
Refresh Rate
240Hz240Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:1Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
211 nits113 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
603 nits639 nits
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesYes
sRGB Color Gamut
100 %100 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
1.4 ms1.1 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
20 - 240 Hz20 - 240 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
8/108/10
Ghosting Score
9.5/109.6/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
111 PPI110 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
6.7/106.6/10
Image Clarity Score
7.2/107.1/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
22
HDMI 2.1 Ports
00
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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