ASUS VG248QG 24" Black 2019
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Silver 2026
What Buyers Say
ASUS VG248QG 24" Black 2019
Overall, users are satisfied with this gaming monitor, praising its fast response time and zero ghosting for competitive play. However, several mention issues like a dead pixel, washed-out colors, poor built-in speakers, and a flimsy DisplayPort cable. Despite these drawbacks, many would recommend it for the price and performance.
Pros
- Zero ghosting
- Fast 0.5ms response
- 165Hz refresh rate
- G-SYNC compatible
- VESA mountable
Cons
- Dead pixel issue
- Washed-out colors
- Poor built-in speakers
- Flimsy DisplayPort cable
- Joystick button feels fragile
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Silver 2026
The Apple 27" Studio Display XDR is widely praised for its stunning 5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and exceptional color accuracy, making it a top choice for professional photo and video editors. Users consistently highlight the superb HDR performance, excellent build quality, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. However, the extremely high price is a recurring point of contention, with many noting that while the performance justifies the cost for professionals, it feels overpriced for general use. Some minor issues include the need for a firmware update upon first connection and the speakers being merely adequate rather than excellent.
Pros
- Stunning 5K resolution
- Excellent color accuracy
- Superb HDR performance
- 120Hz refresh rate
- Premium build quality
Cons
- Extremely high price
- Speakers only adequate, not excellent
- Firmware update required on first connection
- No HDMI input for versatility
- Nano-texture may be visible to some
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS VG248QG 24" | Apple Studio Display XDR 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 24" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2880 |
| Panel Type | TN | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits | 2000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million | 1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit) |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | HDR |
| HDR Support | — | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 65W★ | — |
| Weight | 5.22 kg★ | 8.50 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS VG248QG 24" Black 2019
- Strong performance (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average display (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Silver 2026
- Strong color (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 30 specs.