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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
Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 wins by 5
Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 — 27″ · QD-OLED 1440p 360Hz
Samsung

Samsung Odyssey OLED G6

27″ · QD-OLED 1440p 360Hz

92
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict

Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Apple Studio Display lands at 87 and Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 at 92. That puts Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 ahead by 5 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 Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 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

Samsung Odyssey OLED G6

Color accuracy and HDR performance

Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 leads on hdr (92 vs 60).

Value for money

Samsung Odyssey OLED G6

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 more score per dollar ($1,099 vs $1,599).

Apple Studio Display 87
vs
92 Samsung Odyssey OLED G6

Score breakdown

Apple Studio Display
87
color 92
motion 72
hdr 60
features 80
Samsung Odyssey OLED G6
92
color 92
motion 90
hdr 92
features 90

Specs side-by-side

Apple Studio Display versus Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 — full spec comparison
Spec Apple Studio Display Samsung Odyssey OLED G6
Panel
IPS LCD
QD-OLED 1440p 360Hz
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

Samsung Odyssey OLED G6

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 Samsung Odyssey OLED G6

Which is better, Apple Studio Display or Samsung Odyssey OLED G6? +

Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. 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 Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 worth the price? +

At $1,099, Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in color.

Does Apple Studio Display or Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 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 Samsung Odyssey OLED G6? +

Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 — leads on hdr (92 vs 60). Color accuracy and HDR performance.

Which is the better value, Apple Studio Display or Samsung Odyssey OLED G6? +

Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 — more score per dollar ($1,099 vs $1,599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.