If top-tier image clarity for professional photo and video editing is a priority and cost is not a concern, the Apple Pro Display XDR excels with excellent text and image clarity due to its higher resolution and screen size, making it well-suited for HDR video editing and tasks requiring color accuracy. On the other hand, the Nubia RedMagic GM001J offers a balance between performance and price, with great image clarity and a high refresh rate that is beneficial for both competitive and casual gaming. It's also capable of HDR gaming and media consumption, but with less precision than the Apple display. If budget is a consideration and you're looking for a monitor that can handle a variety of tasks including gaming and productivity without the premium price tag, the RedMagic could be a smarter choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
Excellent text clarity
Excellent image clarity
Advantages of the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED)
Very good for casual gaming
Good refresh rate
Very good color volume
Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.8/10
8.8/10
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1300 nits
98.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is good.
Competitive Gaming
3.9/10
6.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
20.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.1/10
8.9/10
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1300 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) and Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) are both very good for media consumption, though the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$4,999
$699
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) has a price of $4,999 and the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) costs $699.
Key similarities
Productivity
9.8/10
10.0/10
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
216 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) and Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) are both best in class for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) 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 Redmagic GM001J is one of the best mini LED gaming monitors currently available thanks to its exceptional color gamut, fast response time and 1152-zone FALD."
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