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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
Apple Studio Display wins by 1
Dell U2724DE — 27″ · QHD IPS Black
Dell

Dell U2724DE

27″ · QHD IPS Black

86
/ 100
From $679
Specdex verdict

Apple Studio Display takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Apple Studio Display lands at 87 and Dell U2724DE at 86. That puts Apple Studio Display ahead by 1 points — a narrow 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 Dell U2724DE if…

  • ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • ✓Modern connectivity
  • ✓Mature firmware
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Winner by scenario

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

Picture quality

Apple Studio Display

Color accuracy and HDR performance

Apple Studio Display leads on color (92 vs 86).

Value for money

Dell U2724DE

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Dell U2724DE more score per dollar ($679 vs $1,599).

Apple Studio Display 87
vs
86 Dell U2724DE

Score breakdown

Apple Studio Display
87
color 92
motion 72
hdr 60
features 80
Dell U2724DE
86
color 86
motion 72
hdr 62
features 84

Specs side-by-side

Apple Studio Display versus Dell U2724DE — full spec comparison
Spec Apple Studio Display Dell U2724DE
Panel
IPS LCD
QHD IPS Black
Resolution
5120×2880
—
Refresh
60Hz
—
Connectivity
Thunderbolt 3, 3× USB-C
—
Size
—
27"
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

Dell U2724DE

Pros
  • +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • +Modern connectivity
  • +Mature firmware
Cons
  • −Stand ergonomics vary
  • −HDR on IPS limited
  • −OLED burn-in risk

FAQ: Apple Studio Display vs Dell U2724DE

Which is better, Apple Studio Display or Dell U2724DE? +

Apple Studio Display scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 Dell U2724DE worth the price? +

At $679, Dell U2724DE delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in color.

Does Apple Studio Display or Dell U2724DE 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 Dell U2724DE? +

Apple Studio Display — leads on color (92 vs 86). Color accuracy and HDR performance.

Which is the better value, Apple Studio Display or Dell U2724DE? +

Dell U2724DE — more score per dollar ($679 vs $1,599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.