ASUS TUF Gaming VG328H1B 31.5" Black 2020
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Silver 2026
What Buyers Say
ASUS TUF Gaming VG328H1B 31.5" Black 2020
Overall, users are very satisfied with this monitor, praising its excellent value for the price, sharp picture quality, and accurate colors. It is a popular upgrade from larger TVs for gaming, with several reviewers noting a significant reduction in input lag. However, a few isolated issues were reported, including a unit that developed display problems after a few weeks and a damaged item that was promptly refunded.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp picture quality
- Accurate colors
- Reduced input lag for gaming
- Blue light control feature
Cons
- Quiet built-in speakers
- Blurry text via VGA input
- Potential display issues after short use
- Only one HDMI port
- Occasional cosmetic damage on renewed units
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 VG328H1B 31.5" | Apple Studio Display XDR 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 31.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2880 |
| Panel Type | VA | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 2000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 120% sRGB | 1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit) |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | HDR |
| HDR Support | — | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 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 | 28W★ | — |
| Weight | 7.02 kg★ | 8.50 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF Gaming VG328H1B 31.5" Black 2020
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong performance (77th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (29th percentile)
- Below average color (33rd 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 VG328H1B 31.5" Black 2020 offers 6.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 31 specs.
