Samsung CF39 Series FBASAMLC27F398FWNXZA 27" Black 2017
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Silver 2026
What Buyers Say
Samsung CF39 Series FBASAMLC27F398FWNXZA 27" Black 2017
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this curved monitor, praising its excellent picture quality, immersive curve, and great value for the price. Many find it ideal for work tasks like spreadsheets and coding, despite some initial concerns. A few negative experiences include a unit failing after two years and a minor wobble, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Immersive curved display
- Great value for money
- Easy assembly
- Eye saver mode
Cons
- Limited stand adjustability
- Minor wobble when desk bumped
- Not 4K resolution
- Potential for dead pixels after years
- External power supply
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
| Samsung CF39 Series FBASAMLC27F398FWNXZA 27" | Apple Studio Display XDR 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2880 |
| Panel Type | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,800 | — |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 4 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | — | 2000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit) |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | HDR |
| HDR Support | — | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | — | 0★ |
| DisplayPort | — | 0★ |
| USB-C | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | — | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | — | ✓★ |
| Swivel | — | ✗ |
| Pivot | — | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✓★ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 25W★ | — |
| Weight | 4.10 kg★ | 8.50 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung CF39 Series FBASAMLC27F398FWNXZA 27" Black 2017
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average connectivity (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average ergonomic (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average portability (28th 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 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 31 specs.