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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize top-notch image clarity, superior brightness, and color accuracy for tasks like HDR video editing and are comfortable with a high price, the Apple Pro Display XDR is an excellent choice. However, for regular productivity and digital photo editing with a more reasonable price, the Asus PA279CV is quite capable. It won't match the Apple monitor's performance in HDR gaming and media consumption but offers very good text clarity and image quality for everyday use. The Asus also includes features like variable refresh rate which are beneficial for casual gaming, whereas the Apple display does not support these gaming-related features. 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 PA279CV (IPS)
- The Asus PA279CV (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
80.6 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is good for casual gaming, while the Asus PA279CV (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 PA279CV (IPS) and Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Asus PA279CV (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 PA279CV (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 PA279CV (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$4,999
$399
$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 PA279CV (IPS) costs $399.
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 PA279CV (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 PA279CV (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 PA279CV (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 PA279CV (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and the Asus PA279CV (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) | Asus PA279CV (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,999 | $399 | ||
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 | 2 | |
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 PA279CV (IPS)
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PC World
Matthew Smith | April 2022
"Asus’ ProArt PA279CV is a sensible choice for content creators who want a color accurate 4K monitor but don’t want to clean out their savings account. It edges out alternatives like the BenQ PD2720U and Dell S2722QC in brightness and contrast without giving up ground on connectivity or menu options."
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