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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize high-resolution, professional photo and video editing, and a premium build, consider the Apple Pro Display XDR for its superior image clarity and color accuracy. It shines in tasks requiring precise colors and is well-suited for HDR gaming and media with its high brightness and color gamut coverage. However, the Dell S2522HG offers a high refresh rate and VRR (variable refresh rate) that are excellent for gaming, particularly competitive where fast response is crucial. It's also budget-friendly and good for general productivity. For hardcore gamers or those needing to save money, the Dell might be the right fit, but for professionals in creative fields, the Apple Pro Display XDR would be more beneficial. 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 Dell S2522HG (IPS)
- Good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.8
5.8
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
98.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.9
7.0
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
20.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is good for competitive gaming, while the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is poor.
Productivity
9.8
4.6
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
216 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
89 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.1
5.3
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is very good for media consumption, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$4,999
$305
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) has a price of $4,999 and the Dell S2522HG (IPS) costs $305.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
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 Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
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Spec Comparison
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| Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) | Dell S2522HG (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,999 | $305 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 25" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 6016 x 3384 | 1920 x 1080 | |
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 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | N/A | |
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 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20 ms | 6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 216 PPI | 89 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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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."
Dell S2522HG (IPS)
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IGN
Matthew Smith | February 2022
"The Dell S2522HG changes the game. This 24.5-inch 1080p gaming monitor has a 240Hz refresh rate, yet it’s commonly sold for $249.99. That’s just tens of dollars more than an average 1080p 144Hz gaming monitor. The S2522HG cuts a few corners in its pursuit of pricing, but it’s a great choice for competitive gamers on a budget."
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