Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026
Apple
90 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Smart Monitor M90SF 32" Carbon Silver 2025
Samsung
84 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Entertainment
Creative
Gaming
Office
Portable
Specifications
| Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR | Samsung Smart Monitor M90SF 32" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 32" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | QD-OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 2000 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit) | 99% sRGB, 99% CIE1931 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR | HDR10+ |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR10+★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1★ |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✓ | ✓ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | — | 240W★ |
| Weight | 8.50 kg | 8.39 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026
- Strong color (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Samsung Smart Monitor M90SF 32" Carbon Silver 2025
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong color (84th percentile)84th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR
Scores 90 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 2 of 29 specs.