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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize exceptional text quality and image clarity for productivity tasks, the Apple Studio Display could be a great choice. However, it is much more expensive and not suitable for HDR gaming or high-refresh-rate needs which are preferred for competitive gaming. The LG 32UN650, while more affordable and with a larger screen, offers very good contrast but poorer resolution and overall image quality compared to the Apple display. If casual use, gaming performance, and media consumption are your focus, the LG provides a solid experience at a significantly lower cost, but won't match the Apple's superior clarity and color accuracy for professional photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Studio Display (IPS)
- Best in class for productivity
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
6.6
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming, though the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Competitive Gaming
5.0
3.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.5
8.4
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is best in class for productivity, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good.
Cost
$1,599
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,599 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.0
7.1
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | LG 32UN650 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $500 | ||
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 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1052:1 | 3229:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 584 nits | 298 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 373 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 % | 98.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.4 ms | 11.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 218 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
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 | 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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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | February 2024
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
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