CORSAIR XENEON 315QHD165: Everything you need to know

In this article we are checking out our CORSAIR XENEON 315QHD165 Gaming Monitor to find out more about the features it offers and to learn more about why this monitor is a great choice for your gaming setup.

Panel Size: 31.5-inch

Aspect Ratio: 16:9

Panel Surface: Non-Glare

Resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels – QHD (Quad High Definition) / 1440p

Refresh Rate: 165Hz

Response Time: 1ms (MPRT - Moving Picture Response Time)

Contrast: 1200:1

Adaptive Sync: Nvidia G-Sync Compatible & AMD FreeSync Premium Certified

Panel type: IPS (In-Plane Switching)

Viewing Angles: 178° horizontal and vertical

Pixel Density: 93ppi

Colors: 1.07B (8-bit RGB + FRC (Frame Rate Control))

Color Space: 99% sRGB / 90% DCI-P3

HDR (High Dynamic Range): DisplayHDR400

VESA Compatibility: Yes / 100mm x 100mm

Screen Dimensions: 698.11mm x 392.7mm

Dimension with Stand: 716.2mm (Width) x 550.7mm (Height) x 270.2mm (Depth)

Connectivity: 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4

Additional Ports: 1x USB 3.0 Type-B Upstream from PC, 2x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x 3.5mm Audio Out

Speakers: None

Monitor Stand: Adjustable Height (110mm) / Tilt (-5° to 20°) / Swivel (+/- 30°)

Firmware Updates: Yes, via USB port on monitor

CORSAIR XENEON 315QHD165 offers a wide range of input options with (A) 2x HDMI 2.0 and (B) 1x DisplayPort 1.4 ports. There is also (D) 1x USB-B upstream port that enables the (E) 2x USB-A 3.0 Hub on the monitor to connect USB devices to. (C) 1x Audio Out lets you connect your headphones directly to the monitor via a 3.5mm jack. An (F) USB-A 2.0 port is also available to update the firmware if necessary. The USB-A port for firmware updates cannot be used for any other purpose.

Besides the adjustable monitor stand and power adapter, the monitor comes with all the cables you need to get started right out of the box. There is a USB-A to USB-B cable to connect the monitor's USB hub to your PC, a HDMI 2.0 cable, and a DisplayPort 1.4 cable. Each cable is 1.5 meters long.

There are two pre-installed Rapid Route cable management clips that are adjustable in position and removable if you don't want to use them. They help keep your cable management tidy.

Response time is a value that refers to how long a pixel is continuously visible. This is commonly measured in milliseconds (ms) and called Moving Picture Response Time (MPRT).

Monitors with fast response time will give you a nice, crisp image by reducing motion blur to a minimum. Now, if a monitor has a fast response time combined with a high refresh rate, then you'll have a better gaming experience than just having a fast response time.

CORSAIR XENEON 315QHD165 has a MPRT response time of 1ms and a variable refresh rate of up to 165Hz.

XENEON 315QHD165 is ready for HDR. HDR positively impacts image quality in terms of color reproduction and maintained details in shadows and highlights. Enable HDR within your operating system and the monitor will automatically switch to the HDR picture profile. To fine-tune the settings in Windows check out our article on HOW TO OPTIMIZE HDR MODE IN WINDOWS 11?

Adaptive-Sync was introduced by NVIDIA as G-SYNC to sync visuals with your graphics card’s frame rate. AMD also added FreeSync to provide Adaptive-Sync for their cards. A monitor must meet the requirements to support either technology for the smoothest experience without annoying visual screen tearing effects, especially at higher frame rates of 120fps and above.

CORSAIR XENEON 315QHD165 is certified supporting AMD FreeSync Premium and is NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible. Whether you are using a NVIDIA or AMD graphics card, you can make full use of adaptive sync at up to 165Hz. Read up on the differences in our NVIDIA G-SYNC COMPATIBLE AND AMD FREESYNC PREMIUM EXPLAINED article.

Quickly and fluidly slide the panel up to your preferred height, with up to 110mm of adjustment. Tilt (-5°/20°) and swivel (30°) the screen to find your ideal viewing position. This is supported by a sturdy, stylish stand that keeps the screen securely positioned on your desktop. If you do not want to use the stand, you have the flexibility to mount the monitor to a wall or arm with the industry-standard 100mm x 100mm VESA mount.

The XENEON's ultra-thin bezel minimizes the screen border to maximize your view of the game, making it ideal for a multi-monitor setup.