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Dell U2724DE — 27″ · QHD IPS Black
Dell

Dell U2724DE

27″ · QHD IPS Black

86
/ 100
From $679
VS
Apple Studio Display wins by 1
Apple Studio Display — 27″ 5K · Retina · Thunderbolt 3
Apple

Apple Studio Display

27″ 5K · Retina · Thunderbolt 3

87
/ 100
From $1,599
Specdex verdict

Apple Studio Display takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Dell U2724DE lands at 86 and Apple Studio Display at 87. That puts Apple Studio Display ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Dell U2724DE if…

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

Pick Apple Studio Display if…

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

Dell U2724DE 86
vs
87 Apple Studio Display

Score breakdown

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

Specs side-by-side

Dell U2724DE versus Apple Studio Display — full spec comparison
Spec Dell U2724DE Apple Studio Display
Panel
QHD IPS Black
IPS LCD
Size
27"
—
Release year
2024
—
Resolution
—
5120×2880
Refresh
—
60Hz
Connectivity
—
Thunderbolt 3, 3× USB-C

Dell U2724DE

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

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

FAQ: Dell U2724DE vs Apple Studio Display

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

Apple Studio Display scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Dell U2724DE worth the price? +

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

Is Apple Studio Display worth the price? +

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

Does Dell U2724DE or Apple Studio Display 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, Dell U2724DE or Apple Studio Display? +

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

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

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