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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming with high refresh rates for smooth motion, the Acer Predator X45, with its outstanding contrast and responsiveness, is an excellent choice, albeit with a lower resolution which means less workspace for productivity. On the other hand, the Apple Studio Display offers exceptional image clarity and text quality due to its higher resolution, making it ideal for productivity and digital photo editing, but it is not well-suited for gaming due to a lower refresh rate. The Apple monitor's glossy screen also results in more vibrant colors but can reflect more light, which could be distracting. If your budget allows and your focus is on work and photo editing, the Apple Studio Display can offer you sharp and detailed images, but for a responsive gaming experience, the Acer Predator will deliver superior performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Apple Studio Display (IPS)
- Best in class for productivity
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.8
6.1
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1052:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
584 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.4
5.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
20.4 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
584 nits
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.0
9.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
218 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is best in class for productivity, while the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,200
$1,599
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the Apple Studio Display (IPS) costs $1,599.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.1
7.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1052:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
584 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are both good for media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and the Apple Studio Display (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) | Apple Studio Display (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,599 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 45" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 5120 x 2880 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1052:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 584 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | Unknown | 99.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.01 ms | 20.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 83 PPI | 218 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 3.8/10 | 10/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 4.9/10 | 10/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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