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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-resolution visuals and image clarity for productivity tasks or digital photo editing, the Apple Studio Display with its larger screen resolution could be worth the investment despite its higher price. However, if gaming is important to you, particularly competitive gaming, the LG 27GP850 offers a higher refresh rate and features like variable refresh rate (VRR) and strobing, thus providing a smoother experience. The LG is also suitable for casual gaming and productivity and comes at a lower price, which could be more cost-effective if the additional display sharpness of the Apple monitor is not essential for your needs. 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 LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.0
6.0
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
9.5
6.2
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 LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.9
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,599
$389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,599 and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) costs $389.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
6.0
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | LG 27GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $389 | ||
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 | 180Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1052:1 | 807:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 584 nits | 365 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 472 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 % | 101.4 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.4 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
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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Tim Schiesser | May 2021
"In my opinion, the LG 27GP850 is the best in its class from the monitors I've tested, with the combination of great response times and a functional sRGB mode pushing it over the edge. It's generally worth the price premium and its overall balance of features with few weak areas makes it a monitor you won't be disappointed to have."
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