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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you're seeking the highest image clarity and color accuracy, the Apple Pro Display XDR is an exceptional monitor for HDR video editing and print photo editing, with excellent brightness and contrast. Its premium price reflects its suitability for professional creative work. However, for gaming or general productivity, you might prefer the Gigabyte FI32Q-X, which is significantly less expensive and offers a high refresh rate and variable refresh rate support for a smoother gaming experience. The tradeoff with the Gigabyte is that while it is suitable for digital photo editing, it lacks the performance in HDR gaming and media consumption that the Apple monitor offers. 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 Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.8
5.9
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
270Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
98.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is good for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.9
5.3
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
270Hz
20.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 270 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.8
4.8
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
216 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.1
5.4
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is very good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$4,999
$500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) has a price of $4,999 and the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (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 Gigabyte FI32Q-X (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 Gigabyte FI32Q-X (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 Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) | Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,999 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
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 | 16 | |
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 | 600 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 % | 157 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48 - 270 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 216 PPI | 91 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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