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Updated April 11, 2024·
If high-fidelity color reproduction and top-notch image clarity for professional photo and video editing are priorities, the Apple Pro Display XDR can provide an exceptional experience but comes with a premium price. On the other hand, the Gigabyte M28U, at a significantly lower cost, offers solid performance for general productivity, casual gaming with a good refresh rate, and a decent 4K resolution that's good for media consumption. The Gigabyte may not excel in HDR gaming or color-accurate tasks as much as the Apple monitor, but it balances performance and affordability for more budget-conscious users who still want quality visuals. 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 M28U (IPS)
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.8
6.1
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1228:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
312 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
495 nits
98.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
65.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is good for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
3.9
5.7
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
20.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.7 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
312 nits
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.8
8.8
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
216 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
160 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is very good.
Media Consumption
8.1
6.7
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1228:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
312 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
495 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is very good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$4,999
$470
$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 M28U (IPS) costs $470.
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 M28U (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 M28U (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 M28U (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 M28U (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) | Gigabyte M28U (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,999 | $470 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 28" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 6016 x 3384 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS FALD | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | 8 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1228:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 312 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 495 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 % | 99.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20 ms | 7.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 216 PPI | 160 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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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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 M28U (IPS)
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PC Gamer
Jacob Ridley | January 2022
"Fundamentally the M28U is an impressive 4K monitor; between the resolution, refresh rate, and IPS panel, it's a great all-rounder for the step up to 4K. Even beyond PC gaming, the inclusion of a HDMI 2.1 port offers 120Hz gaming for consoles, so it's quite the multi-faceted package for its price. Gigabyte has made no major sacrifice to tick all the checkboxes with the M28U."
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