Dell P P2217H 21.5" Black 2016
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Silver 2026
What Buyers Say
Dell P P2217H 21.5" Black 2016
The monitor is a good quality display but lacks touch screen support and built-in media playback from USB. It comes with a DisplayPort cable and a stand, though cables for other connections are not included. Users appreciate the VESA mount compatibility and the ability to use it in portrait mode, but some find the lack of certain features limiting.
Pros
- Good quality display
- VESA mount compatible
- Portrait mode support
- DisplayPort cable included
- Brand new condition
Cons
- No touch screen support
- No USB media playback
- Cables not included for other connections
- Limited functionality for continuous playback
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 P P2217H 21.5" | Apple Studio Display XDR 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 21.5" | 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 | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 6 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | — | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 2000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million | 1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit) |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | HDR |
| HDR Support | — | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | No | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✓★ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 17W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.80 kg★ | 8.50 kg |
Pros & Cons
Dell P P2217H 21.5" Black 2016
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong portability (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (72nd percentile)
- Below average performance (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (19th percentile)19th %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
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 30 specs.