If you prioritize high-end professional work, particularly HDR video editing and color-critical tasks, the Apple Pro Display XDR is excellent, but it's less suited for gaming due to its lower refresh rate and lack of variable refresh rate support. Meanwhile, the LG 34GP83A is significantly more affordable and offers a wider aspect ratio and higher refresh rate, which are beneficial for immersive gaming and multitasking. However, it falls short for HDR content and is not ideal for high-level color work. Choose the Apple for superior image quality and professional use or the LG for a more budget-friendly, gaming-focused experience. 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 LG 34GP83A (IPS)
Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.8/10
5.9/10
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
956:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
457 nits
98.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.2 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.9/10
4.5/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
20.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.1 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) and Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.8/10
6.0/10
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
216 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.1/10
5.9/10
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
956:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
457 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is very good for media consumption, while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$4,999
$750
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) has a price of $4,999 and the LG 34GP83A (IPS) costs $750.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 34GP83A (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 LG 34GP83A (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 LG 34GP83A (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 LG 34GP83A (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and the LG 34GP83A (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."
"The LG 34GP83A is an excellent monitor for the price! It offers flawless performance thanks to its rapid response time, low input lag, high refresh rate, and certified G-SYNC compatibility. Moreover, its Nano IPS panel ensures vibrant colors which along with the 3440×1440 ultrawide resolution makes for a stunning and immersive viewing experience."
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