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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 3
LG UltraFine 32UN880 — 32″ · 4K IPS ergo arm
LG

LG UltraFine 32UN880

32″ · 4K IPS ergo arm

84
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

Apple Studio Display takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Apple Studio Display lands at 87 and LG UltraFine 32UN880 at 84. That puts Apple Studio Display ahead by 3 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 LG UltraFine 32UN880 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 84).

Value for money

LG UltraFine 32UN880

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

LG UltraFine 32UN880 more score per dollar ($699 vs $1,599).

Apple Studio Display 87
vs
84 LG UltraFine 32UN880

Score breakdown

Apple Studio Display
87
color 92
motion 72
hdr 60
features 80
LG UltraFine 32UN880
84
color 84
motion 72
hdr 62
features 82

Specs side-by-side

Apple Studio Display versus LG UltraFine 32UN880 — full spec comparison
Spec Apple Studio Display LG UltraFine 32UN880
Panel
IPS LCD
4K IPS ergo arm
Resolution
5120×2880
—
Refresh
60Hz
—
Connectivity
Thunderbolt 3, 3× USB-C
—
Size
—
32"
Release year
—
2020

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

LG UltraFine 32UN880

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 LG UltraFine 32UN880

Which is better, Apple Studio Display or LG UltraFine 32UN880? +

Apple Studio Display scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 LG UltraFine 32UN880 worth the price? +

At $699, LG UltraFine 32UN880 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in color.

Does Apple Studio Display or LG UltraFine 32UN880 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 LG UltraFine 32UN880? +

Apple Studio Display — leads on color (92 vs 84). Color accuracy and HDR performance.

Which is the better value, Apple Studio Display or LG UltraFine 32UN880? +

LG UltraFine 32UN880 — more score per dollar ($699 vs $1,599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.