Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026
Apple
90 Overall Score
vs
Samsung QBC Series QB85C-N
Samsung
65 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Creative
Office
Entertainment
Gaming
Portable
Specifications
| Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR | Samsung QBC Series QB85C-N | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | — |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 8 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 2000 nits★ | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | 1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit) | 72% NTSC |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-Bit |
| HDR | HDR | HDR10+ |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR10+★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| DisplayPort | 0★ | — |
| USB-C | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 600x400 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | — | 159W★ |
| Weight | 8.50 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
Samsung QBC Series QB85C-N
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong color (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average performance (5th percentile)5th %ile
Pricing
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 20260.020score per dollar
vs
Samsung QBC Series QB85C-N0.015score per dollar
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026 offers 1.3x 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.
