Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026

Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026

Apple
90 Overall Score
vs
Samsung LS22E45KBSV/GO

Samsung LS22E45KBSV/GO

Samsung
25 Overall Score

Scores

Professional
Apple
95
Samsung
25
Creative
Apple
88
Samsung
18
Office
Apple
82
Samsung
41
Entertainment
Apple
74
Samsung
15
Gaming
Apple
70
Samsung
16
Portable
Apple
17
Samsung
21

Specifications

Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDRSamsung LS22E45KBSV/GO
Display
Size27"21.5"
Resolution5120 x 28801920 x 1080
Panel TypeMini-LED★TN
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Performance
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Response Time—5 ms★
Adaptive SyncAdaptive-Sync—
Color & HDR
Brightness2000 nits★—
Color Gamut1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit)—
Color Depth10-bit★—
HDRHDR—
HDR SupportHDR—
Connectivity
HDMI Ports0★—
DisplayPort0★—
USB-C2★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
Speakers✓★—
Headphone Jack✗—
Ergonomics
Height Adjustable✓✓
Tilt✓✓
Swivel✗✓★
Pivot✗✓★
VESA Mount100x100—
Features
Webcam✓★—
Touchscreen✗—
PIP/PBP✗—
Weight8.50 kg3.00 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 LS22E45KBSV/GO

  • Strong ergonomic (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong social proof (78th percentile)
  • Below average display (7th percentile)7th %ile
  • Below average connectivity (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average color (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average performance (22nd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR

Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 28 specs.

Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Better at:

GamingOfficeCreativeProfessionalEntertainment

Samsung LS22E45KBSV/GO Better at:

Portable