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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize top-notch image clarity, color accuracy, and are engaged in professional HDR video editing or print photo editing, the Apple Pro Display XDR would be a superior choice despite its higher price. However, for general productivity, casual gaming, and media consumption, the Asus PA279CRV offers good performance at a much lower cost. The Apple display has a higher resolution and brightness, which benefits creative professionals, but if these specifics are not critical for your use, the Asus monitor provides a balanced experience for everyday use and tasks that demand less precision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Excellent text clarity
- Excellent image clarity
- Good contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Good color volume
Advantages of the Asus PA279CRV (IPS)
- The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.8
5.8
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
920:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
376 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
98.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is good for casual gaming, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.9
4.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
20.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
17.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 60 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
376 nits
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.8
7.9
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
216 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is good.
Media Consumption
8.1
6.6
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
920:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
376 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is very good for media consumption, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$4,999
$469
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) has a price of $4,999 and the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) costs $469.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and Asus PA279CRV (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) | Asus PA279CRV (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,999 | $469 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 6016 x 3384 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS FALD | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | 8 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 920:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 376 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 436 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 94.3 % | 99.3 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20 ms | 17 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48 - 60 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 216 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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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Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
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PC Mag
Chris Stobing | February 2020
"Apple's Pro Display XDR provides exceptional color accuracy and build quality at a price that's quite competitive with those of reference-grade pro monitors. It's exquisite enough that swallowing the wildly extravagant cost of its Pro Stand is worth it."
Asus PA279CRV (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | September 2023
"The ASUS PA279CRV is an excellent value 4K IPS monitor for color-critical work involving sRGB, Rec.709, DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces. On top of that, it features rich connectivity options, a robust design and plenty of additional features."
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