Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026
Apple
90 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCMS 27"
ASUS
78 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Creative
Office
Gaming
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR | ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCMS 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 280 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 2000 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit) | 95% DCI-P3, 125% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| 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 | — |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✓★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 8.50 kg | 7.21 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 ROG Strix XG27WCMS 27"
- Strong feature (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong performance (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ergonomic (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong color (77th percentile)
Pricing
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 20260.031score per dollar
vs
ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCMS 27"0.306score per dollar
ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCMS 27" offers 9.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 29 specs.
