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Apple Studio Display — 27″ 5K · Retina · Thunderbolt 3
Apple

Apple Studio Display

27″ 5K · Retina · Thunderbolt 3

87
/ 100
From $1,599
VS
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM wins by 7
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM — 34″ · 3440x1440 OLED · 240Hz
ASUS

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM

34″ · 3440x1440 OLED · 240Hz

94
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Apple Studio Display lands at 87 and ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM at 94. That puts ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Apple Studio Display if…

  • ✓Razor-sharp 218 ppi
  • ✓Great color out of the box
  • ✓Single-cable dock via TB3

Pick ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM if…

  • ✓Current panel tech
  • ✓Strong factory calibration
  • ✓Modern connectivity
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Picture quality

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM

Color accuracy and HDR performance

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM leads on hdr (92 vs 60).

Value for money

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM more score per dollar ($1,299 vs $1,599).

Apple Studio Display 87
vs
94 ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM

Score breakdown

Apple Studio Display
87
color 92
motion 72
hdr 60
features 80
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM
94
color 94
motion 96
hdr 92
features 92

Specs side-by-side

Apple Studio Display versus ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM — full spec comparison
Spec Apple Studio Display ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM
Panel
IPS LCD
3440x1440 OLED
Resolution
5120×2880
—
Refresh
60Hz
▲ 240Hz
Connectivity
Thunderbolt 3, 3× USB-C
—
Size
—
34"
Release year
—
2024

Apple Studio Display

Pros
  • +Razor-sharp 218 ppi
  • +Great color out of the box
  • +Single-cable dock via TB3
Cons
  • −60Hz only
  • −No HDR
  • −Webcam mediocre

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM

Pros
  • +Current panel tech
  • +Strong factory calibration
  • +Modern connectivity
Cons
  • −Stand footprint large on bigger sizes
  • −HDR varies by model
  • −OLED burn-in risk

FAQ: Apple Studio Display vs ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM

Which is better, Apple Studio Display or ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM? +

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Apple Studio Display worth the price? +

At $1,599, Apple Studio Display delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in color.

Is ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM worth the price? +

At $1,299, ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in motion.

Does Apple Studio Display or ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for picture quality, Apple Studio Display or ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM? +

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM — leads on hdr (92 vs 60). Color accuracy and HDR performance.

Which is the better value, Apple Studio Display or ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM? +

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM — more score per dollar ($1,299 vs $1,599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.