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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize outstanding image clarity and need a monitor that's exceptional for productivity as well as HDR video editing, the Apple Pro Display XDR is an excellent choice. Its screen size and high resolution will provide you with crisp and detailed images, making it also suitable for high-end print photo editing. However, if you're focused on a monitor that offers the best possible colors for casual gaming and media consumption, with top-tier contrast and minimal ghosting for smooth visuals, the LG 32EP950 might be the better pick. That said, the LG's overall productivity performance isn't as strong, and its text clarity isn't as great as the Apple's due to its lower resolution. Both monitors aren't ideal for competitive gaming due to lower refresh rates and lack of certain gaming features. Choose the Apple if your work and leisure demand the highest resolution and text clarity, or the LG if color accuracy in gaming and watching videos is your main concern. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
- Best in class for productivity
- Excellent text clarity
- Excellent image clarity
- Best in class brightness
- Good color volume
Advantages of the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Excellent for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.8
9.6
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is good.
Productivity
9.8
6.8
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
216 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.1
9.4
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is very good.
Cost
$4,999
$3,440
$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 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) costs $3,440.
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 LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
3.9
4.3
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
540 nits
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) and Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) | LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,999 | $3,440 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 6016 x 3384 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS FALD | Inkjet OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 540 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 94.3 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20 ms | 1 ms | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 216 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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."
LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED)
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TFT Central
Simon Baker | May 2021
"This screen is aimed at professional users, content creation and HDR video production. The OLED panel offers really great picture quality with bright, vivid colours, true deep blacks and infinite contrast ratio for SDR and HDR. The semi-glossy screen coating does add to the picture quality and feel of the screen as well."
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