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Updated April 11, 2024·
If exceptional text and image clarity are your top priorities, and you're focused on productivity tasks like digital photo editing, the Apple Studio Display could be an ideal option despite its higher price. However, if you're looking for a monitor that provides a good balance for casual and competitive gaming due to a higher refresh rate and also offers solid performance for productivity, the LG 32GQ950 is a more affordable alternative. Keep in mind, though, that while both have high-resolution screens, the Apple monitor has a glossier screen that might reflect more light, and it's not as well-suited to gaming due to a lower refresh rate and lack of variable refresh rate support. 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 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Productivity
9.5
8.1
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is best in class for productivity, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is very good.
Cost
$1,599
$930
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,599 and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) costs $930.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
6.2
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Glossy
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.0
4.7
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.8 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
7.0
6.6
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
Glossy
COATING
Semi-Gloss
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple Studio Display (IPS) to be good for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | LG 32GQ950 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $930 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
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 | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1052:1 | 921:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 584 nits | 367 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 1007 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 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.4 ms | 5.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 218 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 10/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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