Monitors / Comparison

Corsair XENEON 315QHD165 vs Pixio PXC248 Wave

Monitor · Corsair

Corsair XENEON 315QHD165

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time30
VS
Monitor · Pixio

Pixio PXC248 Wave

24″ · 1920×1080 · 200 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate77
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

Corsair XENEON 315QHD165 and Pixio PXC248 Wave are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.

  • Resolution: Corsair XENEON 315QHD165 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Pixio PXC248 Wave leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz).
  • Response time: Pixio PXC248 Wave leads (1 ms vs 8 ms).
Pick this

Corsair XENEON 315QHD165

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Pixio PXC248 Wave

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair XENEON 315QHD165Pixio PXC248 Wave
70Gear score70
31.5″Screen size24″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
165 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
IPSPanelVA
8 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $350Estimated price≈ $150

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Corsair XENEON 315QHD165 or Pixio PXC248 Wave better?

Corsair XENEON 315QHD165 and Pixio PXC248 Wave are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Resolution: Corsair XENEON 315QHD165 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Pixio PXC248 Wave leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz). Response time: Pixio PXC248 Wave leads (1 ms vs 8 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Pixio PXC248 Wave leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Corsair XENEON 315QHD165 ≈ $350, Pixio PXC248 Wave ≈ $150. Current prices vary by store.