If you prioritize a high-resolution, large screen for professional photo and video editing, especially in HDR, and can afford a premium price, the Apple Pro Display XDR is a superior choice. However, if your main concerns are budget and casual or competitive gaming, the Gigabyte G24F-2 offers a much more affordable option with a decent refresh rate and good performance for those activities, albeit with lower resolution and screen size. The Pro Display XDR won't suit high refresh rate needs for competitive gaming, and the G24F-2 lacks the color accuracy needed for professional creative work. 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 G24F-2 (IPS)
Good refresh rate
Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.8/10
5.7/10
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1100:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is good for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.9/10
5.8/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
20.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.8/10
4.9/10
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
216 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
92 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.1/10
5.4/10
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1100:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is very good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$4,999
$140
$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 G24F-2 (IPS) costs $140.
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 G24F-2 (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 G24F-2 (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 G24F-2 (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 Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) compare to other monitors
"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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