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Updated April 11, 2024·
If image clarity and accurate color reproduction are critical for your work, such as HDR video editing and print photo editing, the Apple Pro Display XDR offers exceptional performance but at a premium price. However, for general productivity and media consumption, the LG UltraFine 5K can provide excellent quality and high resolution at a lower cost, although it's not as well-suited for specialized professional tasks. Neither monitor is ideal for competitive gaming due to low refresh rates, but for casual gaming, both offer a satisfying experience, with Apple's option offering slightly better performance at a significantly higher price. 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
- Good contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Good color volume
Advantages of the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS)
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.8
6.0
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is good for casual gaming, while the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
3.9
5.0
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
20.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
14.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) and Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.8
8.7
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
216 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
218 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is very good.
Media Consumption
8.1
7.0
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is very good for media consumption, while the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is good.
Cost
$4,999
$1,179
$500
$1,000
$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 UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) costs $1,179.
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 UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (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 UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (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 UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (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 UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) | LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,999 | $1,179 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 6016 x 3384 | 5120 x 2880 | |
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 | 1200:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 500 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 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20 ms | 14 ms | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 216 PPI | 218 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 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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