ASUS VA279HAE 27" BLACK 2022
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Silver 2026
What Buyers Say
ASUS VA279HAE 27" BLACK 2022
Despite some delivery and packaging issues reported by one user, the ASUS VA279HAL monitor is highly praised for its value, ease of setup, and eye-care features like low blue light and flicker-free screen. Users appreciate the crisp picture, stable stand with height and tilt adjustments, and the inclusion of an HDMI cable. The built-in speakers are considered weak, and on-screen controls are a bit fiddly, but overall this is seen as a solid, affordable work monitor.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Easy to set up
- Low blue light / flicker-free
- Stable stand with height tilt
- Crisp and clear picture
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- Awkward on-screen controls
- Damaged packaging in some cases
- Long shipping time reported
- Colors slightly less vibrant than older model
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 VA279HAE 27" | Apple Studio Display XDR 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2880 |
| Panel Type | VA | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | 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 | 1★ | 0 |
| DisplayPort | — | 0★ |
| USB-C | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | — | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | — | ✓★ |
| Swivel | — | ✗ |
| Pivot | — | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✓★ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 5.44 kg★ | 8.50 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS VA279HAE 27" BLACK 2022
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average performance (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
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 28 specs.
