Apple Studio Display (2026) vs Asus ProArt PA279CDV

What Studio Display (2026) does better (2) and where ProArt PA279CDV wins (2) — every spec side by side.

9.6Score

2 advantages≈ $1,600

Higher score

9.4Score

2 advantages≈ $1,000

9.6Screen8.9

9.1Connectivity7.3

Why is Studio Display (2026) better than ProArt PA279CDV?

Specifications

Only differences	Apple Studio Display (2026)≈ $1,6009.6	Asus ProArt PA279CDV≈ $1,0009.4
Display
Screen size	27″	26.5″
Resolution	5120 × 2880	3840 × 2160
Resolution class	5K	4K UHD
Pixel density	218 ppi	166 ppi
Aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Panel type	IPS	OLED
Refresh rate	60 Hz	120 Hz
Brightness (typical)	600 nits	250 nits
Peak brightness (HDR)	—	1,000 nits
Contrast ratio (static)	—	1,500,000:1
Response time	—	0.1 ms
Anti-glare / matte screen	Yes	Yes
Colour
sRGB coverage	—	100%
DCI-P3 coverage	—	99%
Colour accuracy (ΔE, claimed)	—	ΔE 1.5
Colour depth	10 bit	10 bit
HDR	—	HDR10
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)	Yes	Yes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)	96 W	96 W
Thunderbolt	Yes	—
KVM switch	—	Yes
HDMI inputs	—	1
DisplayPort inputs	—	1
USB hub	—	Yes
Daisy chain (DP MST)	Yes	—
Built-in speakers	Yes	Yes
Built-in webcam	Yes	—
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment	—	130 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)	—	Yes
Swivel	—	Yes
VESA mount	100 × 100 mm	100 × 100 mm
Weight	—	5.6 kg
Width	—	612 mm
Height	—	526 mm
Depth	—	202 mm
Product line	—	ASUS ProArt