Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026
Apple
90 Overall Score
vs
Samsung QMC LH85QMCEBGCXGO Charcoal Black 2025
Samsung
56 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Creative
Office
Entertainment
Gaming
Portable
Specifications
| Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR | Samsung QMC LH85QMCEBGCXGO | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | — |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 2000 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit) | 100% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1★ |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓★ | — |
| Swivel | ✗ | — |
| Pivot | ✗ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 600x400 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✓★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | — | 250W★ |
| Weight | 8.50 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 QMC LH85QMCEBGCXGO Charcoal Black 2025
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong color (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong portability (79th percentile)
- Strong feature (74th percentile)
- Below average performance (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026
No current pricing available
Samsung QMC LH85QMCEBGCXGO Charcoal Black 2025
Verdict
Winner: Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 28 specs.