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LG DualUp 28MQ780 — 28″ · 16:18 Nano IPS
LG

LG DualUp 28MQ780

28″ · 16:18 Nano IPS

82
/ 100
From $699
VS
Apple Studio Display wins by 5
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, LG DualUp 28MQ780 lands at 82 and Apple Studio Display at 87. That puts Apple Studio Display ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick LG DualUp 28MQ780 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 82).

Value for money

LG DualUp 28MQ780

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

LG DualUp 28MQ780 more score per dollar ($699 vs $1,599).

LG DualUp 28MQ780 82
vs
87 Apple Studio Display

Score breakdown

LG DualUp 28MQ780
82
color 82
motion 72
hdr 62
features 80
Apple Studio Display
87
color 92
motion 72
hdr 60
features 80

Specs side-by-side

LG DualUp 28MQ780 versus Apple Studio Display — full spec comparison
Spec LG DualUp 28MQ780 Apple Studio Display
Panel
16:18 Nano IPS
IPS LCD
Size
28"
—
Release year
2022
—
Resolution
—
5120×2880
Refresh
—
60Hz
Connectivity
—
Thunderbolt 3, 3× USB-C

LG DualUp 28MQ780

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: LG DualUp 28MQ780 vs Apple Studio Display

Which is better, LG DualUp 28MQ780 or Apple Studio Display? +

Apple Studio Display scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is LG DualUp 28MQ780 worth the price? +

At $699, LG DualUp 28MQ780 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — 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 LG DualUp 28MQ780 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, LG DualUp 28MQ780 or Apple Studio Display? +

Apple Studio Display — leads on color (92 vs 82). Color accuracy and HDR performance.

Which is the better value, LG DualUp 28MQ780 or Apple Studio Display? +

LG DualUp 28MQ780 — more score per dollar ($699 vs $1,599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.