Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026
Apple
90 Overall Score
vs
MSI MAG 272URDF E16 27" Metallic Black - RGB 2025
MSI
74 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Creative
Office
Gaming
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR | MSI MAG 272URDF E16 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 320 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 0.5 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 2000 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit) | 131% sRGB, 93% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit + FRC |
| HDR | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1★ |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| Speakers | ✓★ | — |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✓★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | — | 120W★ |
| Weight | 8.50 kg | 7.39 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
MSI MAG 272URDF E16 27" Metallic Black - RGB 2025
- Strong performance (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong color (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026
No current pricing available
MSI MAG 272URDF E16 27" Metallic Black - RGB 2025
Verdict
Winner: Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 29 specs.
