LG 34GX90SA-W.AUS
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Silver 2026
What Buyers Say
LG 34GX90SA-W.AUS
The LG monitor has received mixed feedback, with some users praising its design and smart features, but many reporting severe reliability issues like repeated cooling unit failures and screen streaking. While a few promotional reviews highlight its aesthetic and functionality, the majority of negative reviews cite poor picture quality compared to competitors and unacceptable durability problems.
Pros
- Sleek and modern design
- Smart apps and AI features
- Dual screen capability
- White cables included
- Adjustable height and tilt
Cons
- Repeated cooling unit failures
- Screen streaking issues
- Poor picture quality vs competitors
- Matte finish reduces vibrancy
- Unacceptable durability
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
| LG 34GX90SA-W.AUS | Apple Studio Display XDR 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 5120 x 2880 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 800 | — |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 275 nits | 2000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 98.5% DCI-P3 | 1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Power | 45W★ | — |
| Weight | 10.40 kg | 8.50 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG 34GX90SA-W.AUS
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Silver 2026
- Strong color (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 4 of 31 specs.