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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you value a sharper, clearer image for activities like design work and prefer a larger screen with a traditional aspect ratio, the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is well-suited for tasks that involve digital photo editing, thanks to its high-resolution screen and excellent text clarity. However, for a more immersive gaming experience and better performance in dark room settings, the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) offers a wider screen with a higher contrast ratio and variable refresh rate support, making it more suitable for casual and competitive gaming, although its image clarity isn't on par with the Apple monitor. The Apple Studio Display does not support advanced gaming features like high refresh rates, so it is less suited for competitive gaming. Choose the Apple monitor for superior image quality in productivity tasks and the ViewSonic for a more versatile gaming and media consumption experience with a curved, ultrawide display. 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 XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED)
- Excellent for casual gaming
- Good refresh rate
- Good contrast
- Very good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
9.3
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is excellent for casual gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
9.5
6.9
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is best in class for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (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 ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.0
5.4
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,200 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
7.0
7.4
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are both good for media consumption.
Cost
$1,599
$1,499
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,599 and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) costs $1,499.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (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 ViewSonic XG341C-2K (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 ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $1,499 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1052:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 584 nits | 720 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 % | 97 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.4 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48,200 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 218 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
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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