LG UL3Q-E Series 86UL3Q-E Black 2025

LG UL3Q-E Series 86UL3Q-E Black 2025

LG
49 Overall Score
vs
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Silver 2026

Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Silver 2026

Apple
90 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

LG UL3Q-E Series 86UL3Q-E Black 2025

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Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Silver 2026

85 out of 100 high confidence 33 reviews

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
👎 Price 12
👍 Color accuracy 8
👍 Build quality 7
👍 Hdr performance 6
👍 Refresh rate 6
👍 Resolution 5

Scores

Professional
LG
60
Apple
94
Creative
LG
62
Apple
87
Office
LG
49
Apple
80
Entertainment
LG
39
Apple
73
Gaming
LG
37
Apple
70
Portable
LG
35
Apple
16

Specifications

LG UL3Q-E Series 86UL3Q-EApple Studio Display XDR 27"
Display
Size—27"
Resolution3840 x 21605120 x 2880
Panel TypeIPSMini-LED★
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Screen Finish—glossy
Performance
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz★
Response Time8 ms★—
Adaptive Sync—Adaptive-Sync
Color & HDR
Brightness350 nits2000 nits★
Color Gamut80% DCI-P31.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit)
Color Depth10-bit10-bit
HDR—HDR
HDR Support—HDR
Connectivity
HDMI Ports3★0
DisplayPort—0★
USB-C—2★
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 5
Speakers✓✓
Headphone Jack—✗
Ergonomics
Height Adjustable—✓★
Tilt✓✓
Swivel—✗
Pivot—✗
VESA Mount600x400100x100
Features
Webcam—✓★
Touchscreen✗✗
PIP/PBP✗✗
Power205W★—
Weight—8.50 kg★

Pros & Cons

LG UL3Q-E Series 86UL3Q-E Black 2025

  • Strong color (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong display (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Below average performance (6th percentile)6th %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

★ Winner: Apple Studio Display XDR 27"

Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.

LG UL3Q-E Series 86UL3Q-E Better at:

Portable

Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Better at:

GamingOfficeCreativeProfessionalEntertainment