LG UltraWide 34WQ650-W.AUS 34" Black 2022
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Silver 2026
What Buyers Say
LG UltraWide 34WQ650-W.AUS 34" Black 2022
The LG Ultra Wide Monitor receives mostly positive feedback for its immersive display, multitasking capabilities, and value for money. However, a few users report issues like scratches on arrival, lack of height adjustment, and short cables. The built-in speakers are considered mediocre, and some users had initial connectivity problems with MacBooks.
Pros
- Immersive ultra-wide display
- Excellent multitasking with split-screen
- Good value for money
- Sleek design with thin bezels
- Multiple connectivity options including USB-C
Cons
- Scratches on panel upon arrival
- No height adjustment
- Short included cables
- Mediocre built-in speakers
- Initial connectivity issues with MacBooks
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
| LG UltraWide 34WQ650-W.AUS 34" | Apple Studio Display XDR 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1080 | 5120 x 2880 |
| Panel Type | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits | 2000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB | 1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit) |
| Color Depth | 8-bit / 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | — | 0★ |
| DisplayPort | — | 0★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | — | ✗ |
| Pivot | — | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✓★ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 7.89 kg★ | 8.50 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG UltraWide 34WQ650-W.AUS 34" Black 2022
- Strong color (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (32nd 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
LG UltraWide 34WQ650-W.AUS 34" Black 2022 offers 5.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 29 specs.
