If you prioritize high resolution for productivity or digital photo editing, the Apple Studio Display, with its exceptional text and image clarity, could serve you well despite its premium price. However, if you're focused on gaming or HDR video editing, the MSI MPG 271QRX, with its superior contrast, color performance, and refresh rate, provides a more immersive experience at a lower cost. The MSI is also well-suited for print photo editing, with high color accuracy. Keep in mind that although the Apple display excels in screen resolution and has a sleek design, it falls short in gaming capabilities compared to the MSI. 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
Advantages of the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1/10
10.0/10
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.0/10
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
9.5/10
6.0/10
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is best in class for productivity, while the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.0/10
9.8/10
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is good.
Cost
$1,599
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,599 and the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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