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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize top-tier image quality for tasks like HDR video editing or print photo editing, the Apple Pro Display XDR is exceptional, with superior brightness and color accuracy, making it well-suited for professional creative work. For competitive gaming, the Asus XB273U offers a higher refresh rate and faster response time, boosting performance where speed and fluidity are key. The Asus also supports variable refresh rate technology for smoother gameplay. On the other hand, for casual gaming, media consumption, and general productivity, the Apple display's larger size and higher resolution provide more screen real estate and detail. Consider your main use case and whether the Apple display's advanced features justify its higher cost for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
- 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 XB273U F (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.8
7.0
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1242:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
488 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
98.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.1 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are both good for casual gaming, though the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is somewhat better.
Competitive Gaming
3.9
9.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
20.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.4 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
488 nits
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is poor.
Productivity
9.8
6.7
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
216 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.1
6.3
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1242:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
488 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is very good for media consumption, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$4,999
$1,100
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) has a price of $4,999 and the Asus XB273U F (IPS) costs $1,100.
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 XB273U F (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 XB273U F (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 XB273U F (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 XB273U F (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and the Asus XB273U F (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) | Asus XB273U F (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,999 | $1,100 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 6016 x 3384 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS FALD | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1242:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 488 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 468 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 % | 99.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20 ms | 5.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 216 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
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."
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