ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QE5A 24" Preto
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Silver 2026
What Buyers Say
ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QE5A 24" Preto
The ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QE5A is generally well-liked for its vibrant colors, high refresh rate, and easy setup. However, some users report serious ghosting and a faulty DisplayPort connection. It offers good value for gaming, but quality control issues may affect the experience.
Pros
- vibrant colors
- high refresh rate (144-146 Hz)
- easy setup
- good value for money
- minimal design
Cons
- severe ghosting
- faulty DisplayPort connection
- quality control issues
- power saving mode limits customization
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
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QE5A 24" | Apple Studio Display XDR 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 23.8" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2880 |
| Panel Type | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 146 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 2000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 125% sRGB, 90% DCI-P3 | 1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit) |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR Ready | HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 15W★ | — |
| Weight | 3.31 kg★ | 8.50 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QE5A 24" Preto
- Strong performance (74th percentile)
- Strong color (72nd percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average display (22nd 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
ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QE5A 24" Preto
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Silver 2026
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 30 specs.
