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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize digital photo editing with accurate color reproduction, the Apple Studio Display, with its higher resolution, might be worth the premium price. However, if you are into competitive gaming and are looking for a monitor with a high refresh rate and VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) support, the Asus XB273U F will offer a better gaming experience at a lower price point. The Apple display does not cater well to gaming, with limited refresh rate options and no VRR support. The Asus, while offering a lower resolution than the Apple display, still provides excellent sharpness and image clarity for everyday productivity and casual gaming. 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
Advantages of the Asus XB273U F (IPS)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
7.0
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1242:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
488 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.1 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.0
9.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.4 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
488 nits
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
9.5
6.7
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is best in class for productivity, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.0
6.3
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1242:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
488 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,439
$1,100
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,439 and the Asus XB273U F (IPS) costs $1,100.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and the Asus XB273U F (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | Asus XB273U F (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,439 | $1,100 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1052:1 | 1242:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 584 nits | 488 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 468 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 % | 99.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.4 ms | 5.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 218 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
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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