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Updated April 11, 2024·
Opting for the Apple Studio Display gives you a higher screen resolution for sharper image quality, which is especially beneficial for productivity tasks and digital photo editing due to its superb text and image clarity. However, it falls short in the gaming department with poor refresh rates and lack of variable refresh rate (VRR) support, thus not the best for casual or competitive gaming. On the flip side, the Asus PA279CV offers a lower resolution but still adequate for most tasks, has an adjustable stand for ergonomics, and its VRR support alongside lower response time is more suitable for gaming, albeit at a midrange price point. The Apple display excels in color-critical work like photo editing, while the Asus is a versatile choice balancing work and play at a more accessible price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Studio Display (IPS)
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Asus PA279CV (IPS)
- The Asus PA279CV (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Apple Studio Display (IPS).
Key differences
Productivity
9.5
7.9
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is best in class for productivity, while the Asus PA279CV (IPS) is good.
Cost
$1,599
$399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,599 and the Asus PA279CV (IPS) costs $399.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Asus PA279CV (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
5.8
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
920:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
376 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
80.6 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple Studio Display (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Asus PA279CV (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.0
4.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
17.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 60 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
376 nits
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Asus PA279CV (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
7.0
6.6
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
920:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
376 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple Studio Display (IPS) to be good for media consumption, while the Asus PA279CV (IPS) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Asus PA279CV (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Asus PA279CV (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Asus PA279CV (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and the Asus PA279CV (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | Asus PA279CV (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $399 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 8 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1052:1 | 920:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 584 nits | 376 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 436 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.1 % | 99.3 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.4 ms | 17 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48 - 60 Hz | |
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 | 218 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
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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PC World
Matthew Smith | April 2022
"Asus’ ProArt PA279CV is a sensible choice for content creators who want a color accurate 4K monitor but don’t want to clean out their savings account. It edges out alternatives like the BenQ PD2720U and Dell S2722QC in brightness and contrast without giving up ground on connectivity or menu options."
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