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Updated April 23, 2024·
If impeccable text clarity and image quality are your top priorities and you are engaged in digital photo editing, the Apple Studio Display might be worth the investment. It has a higher resolution on a smaller screen, resulting in sharper images. However, for a larger screen size with better contrast and suitability for print photo editing, the Samsung S43CG70 could be a better value, especially if you watch a lot of HDR content and don't want to spend as much. The Samsung also offers a better gaming experience due to a higher refresh rate and VRR support, which the Apple monitor lacks. If competitive gaming is a priority, the Samsung is a clear choice, whereas the Apple excels in productivity tasks due to its higher pixels per inch and overall image clarity. 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
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
7.7
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
9.5
5.8
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is best in class for productivity, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Cost
$1,599
$999
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,599 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.0
4.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
7.0
6.9
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple Studio Display (IPS) to be good for media consumption, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 43" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 512 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1052:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 584 nits | 400 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 | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.1 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.4 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 60,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 218 PPI | 103 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 10/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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