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Updated April 11, 2024·
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
6.1
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
9.5
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
7.0
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
5.0
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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How the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and the Apple Studio Display (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Acer X34V (QD-OLED) | Apple Studio Display (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $1,599 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 5120 x 2880 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 175Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1052:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 250 nits | 584 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 104 % | 99.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 20.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 175 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 218 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 10/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 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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