Samsung CF390 Series LC27F390FHNXGO 27" Black 2017
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Silver 2026
What Buyers Say
Samsung CF390 Series LC27F390FHNXGO 27" Black 2017
The Samsung monitor delivers a clear, vibrant picture that enhances gaming and streaming experiences. Users praise its curved design for immersion and smooth motion tracking. However, one reviewer reported a cracked frame when mounting it on an arm, and another noted the inability to adjust height. Overall, it is well-liked for its picture quality and value, with some concerns about build durability and ergonomics.
Pros
- Clear and vibrant picture
- Great for gaming and streaming
- Curved design enhances immersion
- Good value for the price
- Works well with multiple devices
Cons
- Frame cracked during arm mounting
- No height adjustment
- No instructions for base removal
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
| Samsung CF390 Series LC27F390FHNXGO 27" | Apple Studio Display XDR 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2880 |
| Panel Type | VA | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,800 | — |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 4 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 2000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 16.7M | 1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit) |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | HDR |
| HDR Support | — | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 0 |
| USB-C | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | — | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✓★ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 25W★ | — |
| Weight | 4.40 kg★ | 8.50 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung CF390 Series LC27F390FHNXGO 27" Black 2017
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
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
Samsung CF390 Series LC27F390FHNXGO 27" Black 2017 offers 8.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 31 specs.
