Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026
Apple
90 Overall Score
vs
Samsung ViewFinity LS40H850TANXZA 40" Black 2026
Samsung
68 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Creative
Office
Gaming
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR | Samsung ViewFinity LS40H850TANXZA 40" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 40" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,000 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 4 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 2000 nits★ | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | 1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit) | sRGB 99% |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 1.07 Billion |
| HDR | HDR | HDR10+ |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR10+★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1★ |
| USB-C | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 340W★ |
| Weight | 8.50 kg★ | 14.00 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 ViewFinity LS40H850TANXZA 40" Black 2026
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong color (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 20260.031score per dollar
vs
Samsung ViewFinity LS40H850TANXZA 40" Black 20260.057score per dollar
Samsung ViewFinity LS40H850TANXZA 40" Black 2026 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR
Scores 90 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 30 specs.
