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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you prioritize text clarity and image sharpness, along with a higher resolution for productivity tasks, the Apple Studio Display with its larger pixel density and glossy coating would serve you well, especially if budget is a concern. However, if gaming with variable refresh rates and higher peak HDR brightness is important to you, and you're willing to invest more, the ViewSonic XG321UG offers features better suited for those needs, despite a lower resolution and matte finish which may slightly reduce image vibrancy compared to the Apple monitor. The ViewSonic also has a higher refresh rate beneficial for smoother gaming visuals. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Productivity
9.5
7.9
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is best in class for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is good.
Cost
$1,599
$2,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,599 and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) costs $2,300.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
6.4
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.0
4.6
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.6 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
7.0
6.7
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple Studio Display (IPS) to be good for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $2,300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 3440 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
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 | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 1400 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.1 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.4 ms | 3.6 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 | 8.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 218 PPI | 137 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 10/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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