If you prioritize higher screen resolution and exceptional text and image clarity for productivity or photo editing, the Apple Studio Display is suitable despite its higher price. However, if you are more focused on gaming or seeking value for money, the Gigabyte G24F-2 offers a good refresh rate and VRR for smooth gameplay at a budget price, but with lower resolution and image quality. The Apple monitor does not excel in gaming due to a poor refresh rate and high response time, whereas the Gigabyte is not ideal for tasks that require high color accuracy or high-resolution displays. 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 Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS)
Good refresh rate
Good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.0/10
5.8/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.5/10
4.9/10
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
92 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is best in class for productivity, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0/10
5.4/10
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1100:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,599
$140
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,599 and the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) costs $140.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1/10
5.7/10
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1100:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple Studio Display (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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