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Apple Studio Display XDR vs LG UltraFine 32U990A

What Studio Display XDR does better (4) and where UltraFine 32U990A wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Apple Studio Display XDR
Apple · 2026Studio Display XDR
9.7Score
4 advantages≈ $3,200
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LG UltraFine 32U990A
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ $1,650
9.8Screen9.6
9.1Connectivity7.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

Studio Display XDRUltraFine 32U990A
623 × 36233718 × 582198
Studio Display XDRUltraFine 32U990ADifference
Height362 mm582 mm−220 mm
Width623 mm718 mm−95 mm
Depth33 mm198 mm−165 mm
Weight6.3 kg9.5 kg−3.2 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Studio Display XDR better than UltraFine 32U990A?

  1. Brightness (typical)1,000 nits vs 450 nits2.2×
  2. Panel typeMini-LED (IPS) vs IPS
  3. Refresh rate120 Hz vs 60 Hz2×
  4. Weight6.3 kg vs 9.5 kg+51%

Why is UltraFine 32U990A better than Studio Display XDR?

  1. Pixel density218 ppi vs 224 ppi+3%
  2. Screen size27″ vs 31.5″+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size27″31.5″
Resolution5120 × 28806144 × 3456
Resolution class5K6K
Pixel density218 ppi224 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeMini-LED (IPS)IPS
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)1,000 nits450 nits
Peak brightness (HDR)2,000 nits—
Contrast ratio (static)—2,000:1
Response time—5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
Adobe RGB coverage—99.5%
DCI-P3 coverage—98%
Colour depth10 bit—
HDR—DisplayHDR 600
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)96 W96 W
ThunderboltYesYes
KVM switch—Yes
HDMI inputs—1
DisplayPort inputs—1
USB hubYesYes
Built-in speakersYesYes
Built-in webcamYes—
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment—60 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)—Yes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm—
Weight6.3 kg9.5 kg
Width623 mm718 mm
Height362 mm582 mm
Depth33 mm198 mm
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