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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you prioritize impeccable text clarity and image detail for productivity, along with a glossy screen that enhances vibrancy at a premium price, the Apple Studio Display may suit you well. However, if you prefer a larger, wider display with superior contrast and more immersive gaming and media experiences, and if you are interested in deeper blacks and high color accuracy for photo and video editing, the less expensive MSI MPG 491CQP is likely a better option. Keep in mind, the Apple display has superior build quality and ecosystem integration, which is important if you're invested in Apple products. 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 491CQP (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
9.9
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
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 491CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.0
5.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.5
5.8
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is best in class for productivity, while the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
9.8
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
5120 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 491CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is good.
Cost
$1,599
$1,100
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,599 and the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) costs $1,100.
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 491CQP (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 491CQP (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 491CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $1,100 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1052:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 584 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.1 % | 146 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.4 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 218 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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 | 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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