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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize top-notch color accuracy, exceptional image clarity, and are engaged in professional HDR video editing or tasks where image detail is critical, the Apple Pro Display XDR will serve you well, despite its premium price. However, for fast-paced gaming, the Gigabyte M27Q-X offers a higher refresh rate and variable refresh rate features that improve playability, at a more affordable price, but it won't match the Apple's performance in professional color grading or detail-oriented tasks. If you don't require the advanced features of the Apple display, the Gigabyte strikes a balance for everyday use and gaming. 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 M27Q-X (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.8
6.5
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1088:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
508 nits
98.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
73.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is good for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
3.9
8.0
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
20.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is poor.
Productivity
9.8
6.5
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 Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.1
6.1
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1088:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
508 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is very good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$4,999
$365
$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 M27Q-X (IPS) costs $365.
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 M27Q-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 M27Q-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 M27Q-X (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 M27Q-X (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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Spec Comparison
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| Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) | Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,999 | $365 | ||
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 | 1088:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 459 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 508 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 % | 100.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20 ms | 6.8 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 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
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."
Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
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PC Mag
Zachery Cuevas | August 2022
"The company delivers again with the Gigabyte M27Q X, a 1440p monitor that comes equipped with just about everything you want and need from a gaming monitor. It may not be a 4K panel, but it more than makes up for its lower resolution in performance, bringing a whopping 240Hz refresh rate and a host of unusual features, including an onboard KVM and plenty of ports. It's a great performer, though low brightness levels and a so-so contrast ratio keep it short of top marks."
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