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Corsair XENEON FLEX 45WQHD240
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Max Refresh Rate
240 Hz
Size
45"
Pixel Type
OLED
Native Resolution
3440 x 1440
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
HDR10
Yes
Max Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Size
42"
Pixel Type
OLED
Native Resolution
3840 x 2160
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
HDR10
Yes
Our Verdict
Corsair XENEON FLEX 45WQHD240
LG 42 OLED Flex
The Corsair XENEON Flex 45WQHD240 and the LG 42 OLED Flex are both bendable displays, but they have a few differences. They even have different bending mechanisms, as the Corsair has a manual adjustment, while the LG is mechanical, so you can fine-tune the curve on the Corsair a bit more. Besides that, they are different types of displays, as the Corsair is an ultrawide with a lower 3440x1440 resolution compared to the 4k resolution on the LG, so images are sharper and more detailed on the LG. The LG also gets brighter in HDR for a more vivid experience. On top of that, the LG has many extra features, like a built-in smart system, a processor, and eARC support.
Variants
- XENEON FLEX 45WQHD240 (45")
- 42LX3QPAU (42")
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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.6
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
Curved
Yes
Yes
Curve Radius
800R
900R
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Longevity Graph
Build Quality
7.5
8.5
Build Quality Picture
Ergonomics
2.3
6.2
Ergonomics Picture
Back Picture
Height Adjustment
0.0" (0.0 cm)
5.3" (13.5 cm)
Min Height To Top Of Panel
22.3" (56.6 cm)
Tilt Range
-5° to 12.5°
-10° to 5°
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
No
No
Swivel Range
No swivel
No swivel
Wall Mount
No Mount
No Mount
Stand
Stand Picture
Thickness Picture
Base Width
24.4" (62.1 cm)
14.3" (36.4 cm)
Base Depth
12.2" (31.0 cm)
8.3" (21.0 cm)
Thickness (With Display)
13.2" (33.5 cm)
13.6" (34.6 cm)
Weight (With Display)
19.4 lbs (8.8 kg)
49.2 lbs (22.3 kg)
Display
Display Picture
Size
45"
42"
Housing Width
42.0" (106.7 cm)
36.9" (93.7 cm)
Housing Height
18.1" (46.0 cm)
21.2" (53.8 cm)
Thickness (Without Stand)
N/A
N/A
Weight (Without Stand)
N/A
N/A
Borders Size (Bezels)
0.4" (1.1 cm)
0.3" (0.9 cm)
Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Power Supply
External Brick
Internal
Picture Quality
Contrast
10
10
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
Inf : 1
Inf : 1
Contrast With Local Dimming
Inf : 1
N/A
Local Dimming
10
10
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
No
No
Backlight
No Backlight
No Backlight
SDR Brightness
7.0
6.2
Real Scene
255 cd/m²
218 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
406 cd/m²
198 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
407 cd/m²
202 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
409 cd/m²
204 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
233 cd/m²
205 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
141 cd/m²
188 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
402 cd/m²
189 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
402 cd/m²
194 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
406 cd/m²
198 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
233 cd/m²
199 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
141 cd/m²
175 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.073
0.006
Minimum Brightness
52 cd/m²
33 cd/m²
HDR Brightness
6.5
7.6
EOTF
VESA DisplayHDR Certification
No Certification
No Certification
Real Scene
385 cd/m²
695 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
788 cd/m²
726 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
632 cd/m²
731 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
406 cd/m²
389 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
232 cd/m²
233 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
141 cd/m²
155 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
772 cd/m²
711 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
620 cd/m²
711 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
402 cd/m²
370 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
231 cd/m²
222 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
140 cd/m²
126 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.104
0.112
Horizontal Viewing Angle
10
9.1
Horizontal Viewing Angle Video
Horizontal Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Left
70°
53°
Color Washout From Right
70°
63°
Horizontal Hue Graph
Color Shift From Left
70°
29°
Color Shift From Right
70°
31°
Horizontal Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Left
70°
69°
Brightness Loss From Right
70°
70°
Black Level Raise From Left
70°
70°
Black Level Raise From Right
70°
70°
Gamma Shift From Left
70°
68°
Gamma Shift From Right
70°
70°
Vertical Viewing Angle
9.9
8.9
Vertical Viewing Angle Video
Vertical Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Below
≈ 70°
≈ 49°
Color Washout From Above
≈ 70°
≈ 50°
Vertical Hue Graph
Color Shift From Below
≈ 70°
≈ 29°
Color Shift From Above
≈ 69°
≈ 29°
Vertical Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Below
≈ 70°
≈ 68°
Brightness Loss From Above
≈ 70°
≈ 68°
Black Level Raise From Below
≈ 61°
≈ 70°
Black Level Raise From Above
≈ 64°
≈ 70°
Gamma Shift From Below
≈ 70°
≈ 70°
Gamma Shift From Above
≈ 70°
≈ 70°
Gray Uniformity
8.8
8.8
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
1.193%
1.084%
50% DSE
0.118%
0.123%
Black Uniformity
10
10
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
0.188%
0.214%
Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A
N/A
Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
8.6
8.8
Pre Calibration Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
Picture Mode
sRGB
Game Optimizer
sRGB Gamut Area xy
105.7%
97.5%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
1.91
2.56
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,200 K
6,123 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.15
2.11
Color dE (Avg.)
1.56
1.46
Contrast Setting
N/A
85
RGB Settings
Default
Warm 50
Gamma Setting
Default
2.2
Brightness Setting
100
100
Measured Brightness
192 cd/m²
201 cd/m²
Brightness Locked
No
No
Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
9.3
9.2
Post Calibration Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
Picture Mode
Standard
Game Optimizer
sRGB Gamut Area xy
102.6%
96.3%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
0.79
1.15
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,534 K
6,478 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.19
2.32
Color dE (Avg.)
1.53
1.17
Contrast Setting
50
85
RGB Settings
100-97-85
High (-7, -2, 0), Low (0, 0, 6)
Gamma Setting
2.2
2.2
Brightness Setting
3
50
Measured Brightness
102 cd/m²
100 cd/m²
SDR Color Gamut
9.6
9.2
sRGB Color Gamut Picture
sRGB Coverage xy
99.6%
97.7%
sRGB Picture Mode
Standard
Game Optimizer
Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture
Adobe RGB Coverage xy
91.1%
86.6%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Standard
Game Optimizer
HDR Color Gamut
9.2
9.0
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
Yes
DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture
DCI-P3 Coverage xy
97.6%
96.5%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
HDR On
Game Optimizer
Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture
Rec. 2020 Coverage xy
71.6%
69.4%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
HDR On
Game Optimizer
HDR Color Volume
7.7
8.0
DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp
59.0%
81.8%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
HDR On
Game Optimizer
Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp
32.6%
59.4%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
HDR On
Game Optimizer
Text Clarity
6.0
7.0
ClearType On
ClearType Off
Pixel Type
OLED
OLED
Pixels
Subpixel Layout
RWBG
RWBG
Direct Reflections
8.2
Ring Light Picture
Direct Reflections Graph
Peak Direct Reflection Intensity
15.3%
Screen Finish
Matte
Glossy
Ambient Black Level Raise
7.6
Black Level Raise Picture
Ambient Black Level Raise Graph
Black Luminance @ 0 lx
0.00 cd/m²
Black Luminance @ 1000 lx
1.19 cd/m²
Total Reflected Light
8.8
Bright Room Off Picture
Total Reflection Ring Light Picture
Total Reflected Light Intensity
7,307% ⋅ pixel
Diffraction Artifacts
No
Gradient
9.6
8.7
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
SDR Color Volume
9.8
sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture
sRGB In ICtCp
99.1%
sRGB Picture Mode
Game Optimizer
Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture
Adobe RGB In ICtCp
93.7%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Game Optimizer
Reflections
9.4
Average Room
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Matte
Glossy
Total Reflections
0.9%
Indirect Reflections
0.1%
Calculated Direct Reflections
0.8%
Motion
Refresh Rate
8.0
8.0
Native Refresh Rate
240 Hz
120 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
240 Hz
120 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP
240 Hz
N/A
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
240 Hz
120 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit
240 Hz
N/A
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit
240 Hz
120 Hz
DSC Toggle
No
DSC Off Max Refresh Rate Over DP
N/A
DSC Off Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
N/A
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
FreeSync
Yes
Yes
G-SYNC
Compatible (NVIDIA Certified)
Compatible (Tested)
VRR Maximum
240 Hz
120 Hz
VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
DisplayPort, HDMI
HDMI
VRR Motion Performance
9.9
Pursuit Photo VRR
OD Mode CAD Comparison
Recommended VRR OD Setting
No OD Mode
Variable Overdrive Advertised
No
Avg. CAD
16
Best CAD
13
Worst CAD
17
Refresh Rate Compliance
9.7
Fast GTG Sequence
VRR Compliance
Compliance @ Max Hz
80%
Compliance @ 120 FPS
94%
Compliance @ 60 FPS
97%
Response Time @ 60Hz
9.6
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
No Overdrive
Rise / Fall Time
0.4 ms
0.4 ms
Total Response Time
1.8 ms
3.2 ms
Overshoot Error
1 RGB
1.3%
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
1.8 ms
0.5 ms
Worst 3 Total Response Time
12.7 ms
16.6 ms
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
9 RGB
10.8%
CAD @ Max Refresh Rate
9.9
Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh
CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh
OD Transition Max Refresh Rate
OD noodmode
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
Avg. CAD
17
Best 10% CAD
6
Worst 10% CAD
50
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
First Response Time
0.4 ms
0.4 ms
Total Response Time
1.3 ms
2.1 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
No Overdrive
Motion Blur Picture
RGB Overshoot
2 RGB
1.2%
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
13 RGB
9.1%
Worst 10% First Response Time
1.7 ms
0.5 ms
Worst 10% Total Response Time
5.7 ms
8.3 ms
Heatmap First Response
Heatmap Total Response
Heatmap RGB Overshoot
Response Time Table
CAD @ 120Hz
9.9
Pursuit Photo 120Hz
CAD Heatmap 120Hz
OD Transition 120Hz
OD noodmode
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
Avg. CAD
20
Best 10% CAD
6
Worst 10% CAD
54
Response Time @ 120Hz
Worst 10% First Response Time
1.2 ms
0.5 ms
RGB Overshoot
2 RGB
1.2%
Total Response Time
1.4 ms
2.1 ms
First Response Time
0.4 ms
0.4 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
No Overdrive
Worst 10% Total Response Time
7.8 ms
8.3 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
11 RGB
9.1%
120Hz First Response Heatmap
120Hz Total Response Heatmap
120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
CAD @ 60Hz
9.9
Pursuit Photo 60Hz
CAD Heatmap 60Hz
OD Transition 60Hz
OD noodmode
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
Avg. CAD
16
Best 10% CAD
5
Worst 10% CAD
55
Response Time @ 60Hz
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
No Overdrive
First Response Time
0.4 ms
0.4 ms
Total Response Time
1.8 ms
3.2 ms
RGB Overshoot
1 RGB
1.3%
Worst 10% Total Response Time
12.7 ms
16.6 ms
Worst 10% First Response Time
1.8 ms
0.5 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
9 RGB
10.8%
60Hz First Response Heatmap
60Hz Total Response Heatmap
60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Backlight Strobing Picture
Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
No BFI
Yes
Maximum Frequency
N/A
60 Hz
Minimum Frequency
N/A
60 Hz
Longest Pulse Width Brightness
N/A
99 cd/m²
Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
N/A
99 cd/m²
Pulse Width Control
No BFI
No
Pulse Phase Control
No BFI
No
Pulse Amplitude Control
No BFI
Yes
VRR At The Same Time
No BFI
No
VRR Flicker
4.7
VRR Flicker Video
VRR Flicker Graph
Dark Gray Flicker
16.3 RGB
Middle Gray Flicker
0.7 RGB
Light Gray Flicker
0.9 RGB
Image Flicker
10
10
Backlight Picture
Flicker-Free
No
No
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz
0 Hz
Inputs
Input Lag
8.9
8.4
Native Resolution @ Max Hz
2.8 ms
5.3 ms
Native Resolution @ 120Hz
10.5 ms
5.3 ms
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
20.2 ms
10.0 ms
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
N/A
30.1 ms
Resolution
5.4
8.8
Native Resolution
3440 x 1440
3840 x 2160
Aspect Ratio
21:9
16:9
Megapixels
5.0 MP
8.3 MP
Pixel Density
83 PPI
106 PPI
Measured Screen Diagonal
41.5"
Screen Area
734 in²
PS5 Compatibility
9.3
10
PS5 Compatibility Photo
PS5 Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
HDR
Yes
VRR
Yes
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
8.9
10
XSX Compatibility Photo
XSX Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
HDR
Yes
VRR
Yes
Inputs Photos
Inputs 1
Inputs 2
Inputs
Inputs 1
Inputs 2
DisplayPort
1 (DP 1.4)
No
DisplayPort Transmission Bandwidth
No DisplayPort 2.1
Mini DisplayPort
No
No
DVI
No
HDMI
2 (HDMI 2.1)
4 (HDMI 2.1)
VGA
No
HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth
24Gbps (FRL 6x4)
48Gbps (FRL 12x4)
Daisy Chaining
No
No
3.5mm Audio Out
Yes
1
3.5mm Audio In
No
3.5mm Microphone In
No
Ethernet
No
HDR10
Yes
Yes
Dolby Vision
No
USB
USB-A Ports
4
4
USB-A Rated Speed
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
480Mbps (USB 2.0)
USB-B Upstream Port
No
No
USB-C Ports
2
0
USB-C Upstream
Yes
No USB-C Ports
USB-C Rated Speed
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
No USB-C Ports
USB-C Power Delivery
30W
No USB-C Ports
USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
Yes
No USB-C Ports
Thunderbolt
No
No
macOS Compatibility
macOS Screenshot
Features
Additional Features
Speakers
No
Yes
RGB Illumination
No
Controllable
Multiple Input Display
PIP + PBP
No
KVM Switch
Yes
No
Smart OS
No
On-Screen Display (OSD)
OSD Picture
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