Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026
Apple
90 Overall Score
vs
MSI Promax 271UPX12G 26.5" Matte Black
MSI
75 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Creative
Office
Gaming
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR | MSI Promax 271UPX12G 26.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 26.5" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | QD-OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 2000 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit) | 97.5% Adobe RGB, 99% DCI-P3, 138.2% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1★ |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 8.50 kg | 6.60 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026
- Strong color (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
MSI Promax 271UPX12G 26.5" Matte Black
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong performance (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 20260.031score per dollar
vs
MSI Promax 271UPX12G 26.5" Matte Black0.115score per dollar
MSI Promax 271UPX12G 26.5" Matte Black offers 3.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 4 of 28 specs.
