Skip to content
Specdex
Compare now
LG UltraFine 32UN880 — 32″ · 4K IPS ergo arm
LG

LG UltraFine 32UN880

32″ · 4K IPS ergo arm

84
/ 100
From $699
VS
Apple Studio Display wins by 3
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 UltraFine 32UN880 lands at 84 and Apple Studio Display at 87. That puts Apple Studio Display ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick LG UltraFine 32UN880 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
Share this comparison: Share to Reddit X / Twitter

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).

LG UltraFine 32UN880 84
vs
87 Apple Studio Display

Score breakdown

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

Specs side-by-side

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

LG UltraFine 32UN880

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 UltraFine 32UN880 vs Apple Studio Display

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

Apple Studio Display scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is LG UltraFine 32UN880 worth the price? +

At $699, LG UltraFine 32UN880 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — 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 UltraFine 32UN880 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 UltraFine 32UN880 or Apple Studio Display? +

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

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

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