Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026
Apple
90 Overall Score
vs
ASUS XG259CS
ASUS
68 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Creative
Office
Entertainment
Gaming
Portable
Specifications
| Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR | ASUS XG259CS | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 24.5" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 180 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 2000 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit) | DCI-P3: 95%, sRGB: 130% |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| 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 | ✗ | — |
| Power | — | 20W★ |
| Weight | 8.50 kg | 5.90 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
ASUS XG259CS
- Strong ergonomic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong color (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong performance (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong portability (77th percentile)
Pricing
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 20260.031score per dollar
vs
ASUS XG259CS0.135score per dollar
ASUS XG259CS offers 4.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 29 specs.
