LG UltraWide 38WR85QC-W.AUS 37.5" White 2023

LG UltraWide 38WR85QC-W.AUS 37.5" White 2023

LG
88 Overall Score
vs
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Silver 2026

Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Silver 2026

Apple
90 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

LG UltraWide 38WR85QC-W.AUS 37.5" White 2023

No customer feedback yet

Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Silver 2026

85 out of 100 high confidence 33 reviews

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
👎 Price 12
👍 Color accuracy 8
👍 Build quality 7
👍 Hdr performance 6
👍 Refresh rate 6
👍 Resolution 5

Scores

Professional
LG
78
Apple
94
Office
LG
92
Apple
80
Creative
LG
76
Apple
87
Entertainment
LG
80
Apple
73
Gaming
LG
79
Apple
70
Portable
LG
16
Apple
16

Specifications

LG UltraWide 38WR85QC-W.AUS 37.5"Apple Studio Display XDR 27"
Display
Size37.5"27"
Resolution3840 x 16005120 x 2880
Panel TypeIPSMini-LED★
Aspect Ratio21:916:9
Curved✓✗
Curvature2,300—
Screen Finishglossymatte
Performance
Refresh Rate144 Hz★120 Hz
Response Time1 ms★—
Adaptive SyncFreeSync Premium Pro★Adaptive-Sync
Color & HDR
Brightness450 nits2000 nits★
Color Gamut98% DCI-P31.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit)
Color Depth10-bit10-bit
HDRDisplayHDR 600HDR
HDR SupportHDR600HDR
Connectivity
HDMI Ports2★0
DisplayPort1★0
USB-C22
Thunderbolt0Thunderbolt 5
Speakers✓✓
Headphone Jack✓★✗
Ergonomics
Height Adjustable✓✓
Tilt✓✓
Swivel✓★✗
Pivot✓★✗
VESA Mount100x100100x100
Features
Webcam✗✓★
Touchscreen✗✗
PIP/PBP✓★✗
Power80W★—
Weight10.48 kg8.50 kg★

Pros & Cons

LG UltraWide 38WR85QC-W.AUS 37.5" White 2023

  • Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong color (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %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 UltraWide 38WR85QC-W.AUS 37.5" White 2023 is $1,692 cheaper (2.4x less).

LG UltraWide 38WR85QC-W.AUS 37.5" White 20230.074score per dollar
vs
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Silver 20260.031score per dollar

LG UltraWide 38WR85QC-W.AUS 37.5" White 2023 offers 2.4x better value for money

LG UltraWide 38WR85QC-W.AUS 37.5" White 2023

Verdict

★ Winner: LG UltraWide 38WR85QC-W.AUS 37.5"

Scores 88 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 31 specs.

LG UltraWide 38WR85QC-W.AUS 37.5" Better at:

GamingOfficeEntertainment

Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Better at:

CreativeProfessional

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