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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're a professional who prioritizes exceptional text clarity and image sharpness for productivity tasks, the Apple Studio Display with its higher resolution might be a better choice despite its higher price. In contrast, if you are an avid gamer or consume a lot of HDR media, the ViewSonic XG272 OLED would offer superior contrast and is better suited for HDR gaming. Keep in mind, though, the Apple monitor has a glossy finish, which is great for vibrant colors but may be reflective, whereas the ViewSonic's matte screen reduces glare but may not appear as vibrant. 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 ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Very good for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
9.8
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.0
9.6
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
9.5
5.8
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 ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
8.0
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is good.
Cost
$1,599
$900
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,599 and the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) costs $900.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $900 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1052:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 584 nits | 450 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 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.4 ms | 0.02 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 40 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 218 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 10/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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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