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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you prioritize a larger screen and superior image clarity, especially for HDR video editing and tasks requiring precise color reproduction, the Apple Pro Display XDR is an excellent choice despite its higher cost. However, if you are looking for a monitor that offers exceptional contrast and response time for gaming and media, the LG 27EP950 might better suit your needs, potentially saving you money. Keep in mind that the Apple display offers better brightness, which can be important for working in well-lit environments, whereas the LG's OLED panel provides deeper blacks and may be preferable for viewing in darker rooms. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
  • Best in class for productivity
  • Very good for media consumption
  • Excellent text clarity
  • Excellent image clarity
  • Best in class brightness
  • Good color volume
Advantages of the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED)
  • Best in class for casual gaming
  • Best in class contrast
  • Best in class response time

Key differences

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Casual Gaming

7.8
Pro Display XDR
27EP950
9.5
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
98.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is good.

Competitive Gaming

3.9
Pro Display XDR
27EP950
5.4
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
20.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.

Productivity

9.8
Pro Display XDR
27EP950
6.6
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
216 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is only fair.

Cost

$4,999
Pro Display XDR
27EP950
$3,000
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$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

$4,000

The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) has a price of $4,999 and the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) costs $3,000.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

Yes
Pro Display XDR
27EP950
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

Print Photo Editing

Yes
Pro Display XDR
27EP950
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.

Key similarities

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Media Consumption

8.1
Pro Display XDR
27EP950
7.9
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) to be very good for media consumption, while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is good.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
Pro Display XDR
27EP950
Yes
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Digital Photo Editing

No
Pro Display XDR
27EP950
No
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.

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How the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)LG 27EP950 (W-OLED)
Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)LG 27EP950 (W-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$4,999
$3,000
Screen Size
32"27"
Resolution
6016 x 33843840 x 2160
Screen Type
LEDOLED
Screen Sub-type
IPS FALDW-OLED
Local Dimming Zones
576N/A

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
1000:1Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
1600 nits250 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
1600 nitsN/A
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesYes
sRGB Color Gamut
94.3 %99 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
20 ms1 ms
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
5/105/10
Ghosting Score
6/109.6/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
216 PPI163 PPI
Coating
GlossyMatte
Text Clarity Score
9.5/106.9/10
Image Clarity Score
9.5/108/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
01
HDMI 2.1 Ports
00
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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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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