If you're on a budget and mostly interested in casual or even some competitive gaming, the AOC 24G2SPU comes at a budget price and offers features like a high refresh rate that are favorable for a smooth gaming experience. However, if your priorities include high-end productivity, top-notch image clarity, and working with high-resolution content, the Apple Studio Display with its much higher resolution and superior text and image clarity would be a better choice, albeit at a premium price. Keep in mind that the Apple monitor is not geared towards gaming due to its lower refresh rate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS)
Good refresh rate
Very good response time
Advantages of the Apple Studio Display (IPS)
Best in class for productivity
Good for media consumption
Best in class text clarity
Best in class image clarity
Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
5.0/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
4.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
20.4 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
584 nits
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
4.9/10
9.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
92 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 AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1052:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
584 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$140
$1,599
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) has a price of $140 and the Apple Studio Display (IPS) costs $1,599.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
6.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1052:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
584 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
89.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple Studio Display (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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