Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Silver 2026
LG UltraGear 27GP850-B 27" Black 2021
What Buyers Say
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
LG UltraGear 27GP850-B 27" Black 2021
Users generally praise this monitor for its excellent picture quality, high resolution, and smooth refresh rate, making it a great upgrade for gaming and general use. However, several reviewers note significant drawbacks: a proprietary short power cord, lack of built-in speakers, and frustrating on-screen controls. Despite these issues, most would recommend it, especially if those shortcomings aren't dealbreakers.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- High resolution and color
- Smooth refresh rate
- Great for gaming
- Fair price
Cons
- Short proprietary power cord
- No built-in speakers
- Frustrating on-screen controls
- Software bug with dual monitors
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Studio Display XDR 27" | LG UltraGear 27GP850-B 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 2000 nits★ | 320 nits |
| Color Gamut | 1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit) | DCI-P3 98% |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1★ |
| USB-C | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | — | 48W★ |
| Weight | 8.50 kg | 6.30 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
LG UltraGear 27GP850-B 27" Black 2021
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong color (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (78th percentile)
- Strong performance (77th percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
LG UltraGear 27GP850-B 27" Black 2021 offers 7.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 30 specs.
