Corsair Xeneon Flex 45WQHD240 Review

If you want to see the future of gaming monitors, you do not have to look further than the Corsair Xeneon Flex 45WQHD240. It is a 45-inch ultrawide monitor that has an aspect ratio of 21:9 and its flexible OLED panel is its most unusual feature. You have the option of flexing it into a curve, or use it flat, depending on your preference.It offers the most aggressive curves that can be found on any monitor these days, as it boasts a radius of about 800R.

To put it simply, the monitor offers you the best of both worlds because you can use the flat version when editing photos, writing, or checking out multiple windows. But, the flat display does not work for most games and this is where the curved one comes in handy. But, you have to put in some physical effort to get the curved display, as there is a handle on each side that you have to unclip and pull out. According to Corsair, the display panel has a life of 10,000 to 15,000 bends, which means it can last for at least five years.

The monitor itself is very huge, as it is 22 inches tall and 42 inches wide. It also has a large stand, which is integrated into the design. The stand is where you will find all on-screen menu controls, the monitor’s connectivity and also the power button. You cannot make adjustments to the stand for swivel, or height, and this means a monitor arm cannot be used. As the connectivity is on the stand instead of the rear panel, you can access the ports easily.

There is one DisplayPort 1.4 and two HDMI 2.1 ports. A USB-C port with DisplayPort 1.4 is also available, which means there are a total of four video inputs. The monitor boasts a resolution of 3,440 x 1,440 and a 240Hz refresh rate that are supported by the ports. There is also a 3.5mm audio jack, which can be found on the front of the stand. There are no speakers available, but there is a joystick on the front that can be used for controlling the menus.

Another good thing about Corsair is its menu system, which is easy to navigate because it is well-labeled and highly responsive. You can find different image quality settings, which include RGB color adjustment and color temperature options. The Corsair Xeneon Flex is a dream come true for PC gamers because the OLED panel serves as a beautiful and big canvas for an array of games. The per-pixel local dimming of the panel means the contrast is excellent.

The gaming monitor is also quite bright and reflections can be minimized with the anti-glare coat on the monitor. It also delivers great color performance and strong color accuracy. Sharpness might be a bit less impressive, but the ultrawideaspect ratio is an excellent fit for gaming and can provide a wonderful sense of immersion, especially when the monitor is fully curved.