If you prioritize high refresh rates and competitive gaming, the AOC AG456UCZD with its excellent response times and VRR support is a strong choice, especially given its advantage in price. For tasks involving color-critical work such as digital photo editing, the Apple Studio Display offers superior image clarity and color accuracy, making it better suited for productivity and media consumption, despite its higher cost. However, the Apple display won't provide the same level of gaming performance as the AOC, due to its lower refresh rates and lack of VRR. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class 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
Casual Gaming
9.6/10
6.1/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1052:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
584 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.0/10
5.0/10
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
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
584 nits
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
3.8/10
9.5/10
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 AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9/10
7.0/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1052:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
584 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The AOC AG456UCZD (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.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Cost
$1,379
$1,439
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) has a price of $1,379 and the Apple Studio Display (IPS) costs $1,439.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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