Dell S-Series S Series 24" Black 2024
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Silver 2026
What Buyers Say
Dell S-Series S Series 24" Black 2024
Users consistently praise this Dell monitor for its excellent image quality, vibrant colors, and smooth 75-100Hz refresh rate. The slim bezels, multiple ports (HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort), and built-in speakers are appreciated for home office and light gaming. Eye comfort and reliable build quality are frequently highlighted, though some note the lack of HDR and a slightly higher price.
Pros
- Excellent image quality and vibrant colors
- Smooth 75-100Hz refresh rate
- Slim bezels and sleek design
- Multiple ports (HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort)
- Built-in speakers
Cons
- No HDR support
- Slightly higher price point
- Lacks additional DisplayPort on some models
- Full HD resolution not the highest available
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
| Dell S-Series S Series 24" | Apple Studio Display XDR 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 24" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2880 |
| Panel Type | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync★ | 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 | 2★ | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 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 | 6.38 kg★ | 8.50 kg |
Pros & Cons
Dell S-Series S Series 24" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong performance (68th percentile)
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (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
Dell S-Series S Series 24" Black 2024
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Silver 2026
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 29 specs.
