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Updated April 11, 2024·
For the highest quality in image clarity, color accuracy, and HDR performance suited for professional photo and video editing, the Apple Pro Display XDR is unparalleled. However, its premium price reflects its high-end capabilities, and it isn't designed for gaming. The LG 34WQ73A, while significantly less expensive, provides a wider screen and decent color depth for productivity and casual use, but its performance in HDR and gaming is not on par with the Apple monitor. If your priority is professional-level visual work and budget is less of a concern, opt for the Apple Pro Display XDR. If you seek a more affordable, versatile monitor for general use, the LG is the practical choice. 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 34WQ73A (IPS)
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.8
5.8
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
9.8
6.0
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
216 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.1
5.9
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is very good for media consumption, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$4,999
$400
$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 34WQ73A (IPS) costs $400.
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 34WQ73A (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
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 34WQ73A (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
3.9
3.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
20.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) | LG 34WQ73A (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,999 | $400 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 6016 x 3384 | 3440 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 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 300 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 | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 94.3 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20 ms | 10 ms | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 216 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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."
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