If you're a competitive gamer or enjoy HDR gaming and media consumption, the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) offers a great experience with deep blacks and high contrast, and it is more budget-friendly. Its ultrawide aspect ratio also benefits immersive gaming and multitasking. However, for tasks requiring high accuracy in color representation, such as digital photo editing, the Apple Studio Display might be preferable, with its higher resolution enhancing text clarity and image detail. Keep in mind that the Apple monitor commands a premium price and its high gloss screen can reflect more light, which could be distracting in well-lit rooms. The Acer's screen, being matte, will handle reflections better, but may not match the Apple's sharpness in productivity tasks due to its lower resolution. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X34V (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class color volume
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
Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6/10
6.1/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1052:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
584 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
5.7/10
9.5/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
109 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 X34V (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5/10
7.0/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1052:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
584 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is good.
Cost
$700
$1,599
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) has a price of $700 and the Apple Studio Display (IPS) costs $1,599.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.2/10
5.0/10
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
20.4 ms
48 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
584 nits
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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