The monitor includes two video inputs HDMI 2.1 and one DisplayPort 1.4abut he also has a USB-C 3.1 DP with a power of up to 65 W and four USB 3.1 ports (type A) with KVM, it is therefore ideal for connecting two PCs simultaneously and easily switching between them. It also stands out for its sensor to activate OSD simply by putting your hand under the screen, which is ideal for not having to search for the buttons.
Finally, it is worth mentioning that on an ergonomic level, the monitor allows you to modify its height (10 cm), its tilt and even its swivel, and that it is compatible with standard VESA 100 brackets to be able to mount it on mobile arms or anchor it to the wall. Oh, and the monitor has an elegant white color on the back, with the base in silver although the front is black, giving the monitor very elegant tones. And it does not have small lights (thanks Corsair).
Unboxing and external analysis
The Corsair Xeneon 34WQHD240-C comes in a large, rigid cardboard sleeve, which is to be expected given the size of the monitor itself. On the outside, we can see a table of specifications, as well as its main features highlighted in the form of an icon (well, in a sort of honeycomb).
On the side faces we have, on the one hand, a sketch that shows us the correct way to remove and assemble the monitor, and on the other hand, a list of the included components.
When opening the box, the first thing we encounter are the accessories, so these will be the first thing we see. On the one hand, we have an envelope with the documentation about the monitor, as well as the cables. Included are:
- European power cable.
- American power cord
- USB-C to USB-A cable.
- USB-C to USB-C cable.
- HDMI cable.
- DisplayPort cable.
Also in this part of the package we have the base and the monitor stand. Starting with the base, it is V-shaped and in the central part we can see two pillars and the usual anchor screw. At the bottom it has several rubber inserts to prevent it from moving.
The support is quite wide and has automatic anchoring, that is, you just have to insert the upper part (the one with the three protrusions) and then lower the opposite part, which will “click” once fixed. To remove it, you just have to move a tab and pull, and it is the most comfortable and safest system we know, so for this part it is great. This piece is the one that has the tilt, swivel and height change system.
To mount the monitor, you just have to insert the support as we have already told you and then screw the base. No tools are needed, it can be done with your fingers easily and comfortably, and it does not take more than a minute, so let’s look directly at the monitor. Initially, it comes with a protective plastic and information about the screen (do not take into account that it appears a little wrinkled, it is because they have removed and put it back since another medium analyzed this same monitor before us).
Once you remove this plastic, you are left with the Corsair Xeneon 34WQHD240-C. It is currently at its maximum height.
And here you can see it at its minimum height. As you can see, the screen has a slightly glossy finish, but not too much; In any case, you already know that the high brightness of OLED panels greatly counteracts this type of finish, although it is true that we prefer matte ones.
Up front, there’s not much of note other than the Corsair name right in the center of the lower bezel.
In this side view we can see several things; On the one hand, the curvature of the monitor is remarkable, 1800R, but since it is quite wide, it is actually very light. On the other hand, the thickness of the monitor, especially from the foot to the screen itself: it takes up quite a bit of space on the desk. Finally, the huge heat sink at the back, quite thick even if the electronic cards are also in this area.
Let’s move on to the back, which as you can see is completely white. We can see details like the Corsair logo in the center, or the air vents.
On the left side (right if you have the monitor facing you) are the video inputs.
While on the opposite side we have the USB, auxiliary audio output and the power connector. By the way, the power supply of this monitor is internal.
At the bottom right (if you look at the monitor from the front) we have the control buttons, where the sensor is also located that will activate the OSD when you pass your hand underneath.
After seeing the monitor, let’s connect it to test it.
Suggest the Corsair Xeneon 34WQHD240-C
As soon as you connect the Corsair Xeneon 34WQHD240-C to a PC, the system automatically detects it without the need to install any drivers or anything additional. When you turn on the screen, you are greeted by a nice Corsair logo on a black background.
Right from the start, the intensity of the colours stands out, although this is something that we unfortunately cannot show you here because the camera is not able to capture it in its entirety, and even if it did, you would need a quality OLED monitor to be able to appreciate it on your own screen.
As we have already mentioned several times, there is no need to look for the control buttons because just by passing your hand under the right area, the OSD already appears and shows us where the buttons are.
To start with, we have three: OSD corresponds to the joystick that will allow us to navigate through all the options, while “Power”, which is poorly translated, consists of turning off the screen. Input is used to change the video input of the monitor.
The Corsair’s OSD.
The black and white balance is sublime, as it could not be otherwise when it comes to a QD-OLED screen, and the transitions and gradients are simply perfect.
The white color is pure white and the black is so black that it looks like the screen is off. This white area in the black image is a message from the application itself that we use to test monitors, indicating that you can only hide it but not remove it.
As for the RGB colors, they have an impressive intensity even if you have the screen in SDR mode. The blue looks a bit “strange” on the image, but that’s because of the camera, because the blue color has a very intense wavelength, believe us. In person, it looks perfect.
As for gaming performance, what can I say? The Corsair Wow, you have to see it in person to realize it.
Conclusion and verdict
It is very likely, at least in our opinion, that with the Xeneon 34WQHD240-C, Corsair has created the best gaming monitor on the market. We have no doubt about it. The monitor not only looks good, it feels good thanks to the extraordinary speed of its QD-OLED panel. If we add to that many ergonomic options, a sober aesthetic that goes everywhere and its very wide connectivity … well, for us it is the perfect monitor for gaming.
Of course, there are also some negative points, which from our point of view are two: the first of them is the price, since 1.349$ That’s a lot of money, literally enough to build a mid-high-end gaming PC with just that money. Of course, if you compare it with the rest of the OLED gaming monitors on the market, which are all between 900 and 1,100 dollars, of course the price increase is worth it to get the same or even better in ultra-widescreen.
The second negative point is the semi-gloss finish of the screen. It is not as glossy as the one we have seen on many laptops, which even creates a mirror effect, but it is certainly not the same as matte finish screens, which reflect practically nothing. This, as we said, is almost completely attenuated when the monitor is turned on, it is almost not noticeable due to the enormous brightness provided by OLED screens, but it is something to take into account.
In short, this Corsair is ours. For all this, we can only award it our highest distinction, Platinum, as well as our recommendation for both its performance and its design, which we loved.