LG UltraGear 34GP950G-B 34" Black 2021
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Silver 2026
What Buyers Say
LG UltraGear 34GP950G-B 34" Black 2021
The LG 34GN850-B is a high-quality ultrawide gaming monitor that impresses with its fast IPS panel, 144Hz refresh rate, and accurate colors. Users praise its smooth performance in games and minimal backlight bleed, though the HDR400 implementation is considered mediocre and the build quality of the stand and plastic feels cheap. Overall, it offers great value for its price point, especially for those upgrading from 1080p ultrawides.
Pros
- Fast IPS panel with 1ms response time
- 144Hz native refresh rate
- Accurate colors and 10-bit color support
- Gsync compatible
- Minimal backlight bleed
Cons
- Mediocre HDR400 implementation
- Cheap plastic build quality
- Poor stand quality and flexibility
- Short included cables
- External power brick adds cable clutter
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 UltraGear 34GP950G-B 34" | Apple Studio Display XDR 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 5120 x 2880 |
| Panel Type | Nano-IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Ultimate★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits | 2000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 98% (CIE1976) | 1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 600 | HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✓★ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 65W★ | — |
| Weight | 9.12 kg | 8.50 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG UltraGear 34GP950G-B 34" Black 2021
- Strong color (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
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 UltraGear 34GP950G-B 34" Black 2021 offers 5.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 30 specs.
