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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize impeccable text clarity and image sharpness for productivity tasks, the Apple Studio Display, with its higher resolution, excels in these areas. However, if cost is a concern and you also value gaming, the Nubia RedMagic excels with features such as a higher refresh rate and variable refresh rate support, which enhances gaming performance. Additionally, the Nubia offers better brightness, contrast for HDR content, and is equipped with features more suitable for HDR gaming and video editing, due to its wider color gamut coverage. The Apple display has a glossy coating which may provide more vivid colors, whereas the Nubia's matte finish may reduce glare. Choose the Nubia RedMagic if gaming, HDR media, and budget are your priorities, or opt for the Apple Studio Display if productivity and razor-sharp text take precedence despite the higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Studio Display (IPS)
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
Advantages of the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED)
- Very good for casual gaming
- Very good for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Good contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Very good color volume
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
8.8
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1300 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.0
6.0
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
9.5
10.0
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are both best in class for productivity, though the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.0
8.9
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1300 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is good.
Cost
$1,599
$699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,599 and the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) costs $699.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
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 Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) 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 Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $699 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1052:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 584 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 1300 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.1 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.4 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 218 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Rob Shafer | June 2023
"The Redmagic GM001J is one of the best mini LED gaming monitors currently available thanks to its exceptional color gamut, fast response time and 1152-zone FALD."
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