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Apple Studio Display XDR vs LG UltraFine 27US500-W

Product A: Apple

Studio Display XDR

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Product B: LG

UltraFine 27US500-W

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  • 36 different values
  • 53 known for one only
  • 13 the same
  • 62 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Refresh rateA: 120HzB: 60HzApple is 60 Hz higher.
  2. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 600nitsB: 300nitsApple is 300 nits higher.
  3. Power use HDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 47.7WB: 33.6WLG is 14.1 W lower.
  4. Pixel densityA: 217.6ppiB: 163.2ppiApple is 54.4 ppi higher.
  5. Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 32.7WB: 25.9WLG is 6.8 W lower.

Refresh rate per resolution

The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.

5120 × 2880Native for A
A120Hz
BNot listed
3840 × 2160Native for B
ANot listed
B60Hz

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side. Solid lines show the stand at its lowest. Dashed lines show it at its highest.

Weight

0 to 15 kg

Weight with stand
A8.5kg
B5.5kg
Weight without stand
A6.3kg
B4.8kg

All 172 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

AApple Studio Display XDR
BLG UltraFine 27US500-W

General

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Series
Studio Display3Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026
UltraFine1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Marketed as the LG UltraFine monitor family. Spec table product name is UHD, year Y24.
Model numbers
A3348, MFEL4LL/A, MFEN4LL/A, MFEP4LL/A, MFEQ4LL/A, MFEL4FD/A, MFEN4FD/A, MFEP4FD/A, MFEQ4FD/A, MFEL4B/A, MFEN4B/A, MFEP4B/A, MFEQ4B/A6Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026A3348 is the regulatory model identifier from the EU product information sheet. LL/A part numbers are from the US Apple Store, FD/A from the German store and B/A from the UK store. They cover standard or nano-texture glass with the tilt- and height-adjustable stand or the VESA mount adapter.
27US500-W, 27US500-W.AUS, 27US500-W.AEU, 27US500-W.AEK3Maker product pagelg.com/us/support/product/lg-27US500-W.AUSRead 15 October 2026US support page for 27US500-W.AUS. The UK page uses 27US500-W.AEK and the EU datasheet uses 27US500-W.AEU.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
195174093009, 88060961678927Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/medias/datasheet_27us500-waeu.pdfRead 15 October 2026Catalog datasheet for 27US500-W.AEU with EAN 8806096167892, published 5 February 2026 from manufacturer data.8Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Monitor/63pnl24eq/LG-27US500-W.AUS-4K-UHD-IPS-MonitorRead 15 October 2026BuildCores lists UPC 195174093009 for part number 27US500-W.AUS. The EAN 8806096167892 is the EU model 27US500-W.AEU.
Announced
3 March 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Press release dated March 3, 2026.
Not available
Status
Available4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026
Available2Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27us500-w-4k-uhd-monitorRead 15 October 2026LG US page lists the monitor in white at a current price. The US spec table did not load, so no spec is taken from this page.
Predecessor
Apple Pro Display XDR4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Apple's press release says Studio Display XDR replaces Pro Display XDR.11Press article9to5mac.com/2026/03/03/apple-launches-new-generation-of-studio-displayRead 23 October 20269to5Mac says the Studio Display XDR is the successor to the Pro Display XDR.
Not available
Successor
Not available
Not available
Launch price (US)
$3,2994Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Starts at $3,299 with the tilt- and height-adjustable stand and standard glass. Education price is separate.
Not available
Launch price (EU)
€3,4995Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-stunning-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Starts at 3,499 euro including VAT (Germany).
Not available
Markets
US, DE, GB6Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026US, German and UK Apple Store pages list the product for sale. Apple states pre-order in 35 countries and regions.
US, GB, EU1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026LG United Kingdom page for 27US500-W.AEK. The LG US page lists the same model at a US price.2Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27us500-w-4k-uhd-monitorRead 15 October 2026LG US product page for 27US500-W.
Colours
Silver3Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026The Apple Store image description names the silver colour.
White1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026US page lists the colour option as White. The UK page names it White with Black Bezel.2Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27us500-w-4k-uhd-monitorRead 15 October 2026Colour option listed as White.
Segment
Creator4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Apple presents it for pro workflows such as HDR video editing, design and print, and diagnostic radiology. It has no segment label.
Creator1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026LG files it under UHD 4K and 5K monitors and says UltraFine suits illustrators, photographers and video editors. It does not sell it as a gaming monitor. Stored as creator.

Display

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Screen size
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026
Viewable screen diagonal
Not available
Not available
Native resolution
5120 × 2880px1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
3840 × 2160px1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026
Aspect ratio
16:92Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 20267EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026
16:91Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026
Pixel density
217.6ppi
163.2ppi
Pixel pitch
Not available
0.1554mm1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 0.1554 (H) x 0.1554 (V) mm.
Active display area
Not available
Not available
Curved
Not available
No7Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/medias/datasheet_27us500-waeu.pdfRead 15 October 2026Screen shape: Flat.
Curvature radius
Not available
Not available
Screen surface
Glossy8Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/apple/studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Review text describes the standard glossy coating. A nano-texture matte glass is a separate option.
Matte9Reviewpcmonitors.info/lg/lg-ultrafine-27us500-w-4k-uhd-ips-modelRead 15 October 2026News post of 27 October 2024 describes a matte anti-glare screen surface. It reports specs only and has no measurements.
Anti-reflection coating
Custom antireflective coating2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Custom antireflective coating on the standard cover glass. Reflectance 1.65 percent (typical, SCI).
Not available
Touchscreen
Not available
No7Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/medias/datasheet_27us500-waeu.pdfRead 15 October 2026Touchscreen: no.

Panel

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Panel type
IPS8Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/apple/studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Public featured results list panel type LCD, sub-type IPS. Tested configuration is standard glass with the tilt- and height-adjustable stand.
IPS1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026
Panel type (as published)
IPS LCD with oxide TFT2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Spec table: 27-inch IPS LCD with oxide TFT technology.
IPS1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026
Backlight
Mini-LED2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026
Not available
Local dimming
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Mini-LED backlight with 2304 full array local dimming zones.
Not available
Dimming zones
2,3041Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026
Not available
Panel maker
Not available
Not available
Panel part number
Not available
Not available
Panel generation
Not available
Not available
Subpixel layout
Not available
Not available
Colour depth
10bits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Apple states over 1 billion colors. Native or FRC is not published.9Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/apple-unveil-updated-studio-display-and-studio-display-xdr-modelsRead 10 October 2026TFTCentral states 10-bit colour depth and 1.07 billion colours. Apple states over 1 billion colours. Native or FRC is not published.
10bits1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table Colour Bit: 10bit (8bit+FRC), so 10 supported bits with FRC.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026Color Depth: 8-bit / 10-bit color is supported.
Colour depth method
Not available
FRC1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026
Displayable colours
Over 1 billion2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Published as over 1 billion colors. The Apple spec page says 1 billion.
1.07 billion1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Published as 1.07B.
sRGB coverage
Not available
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
90%1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Published as DCI-P3 90% typical and 86% minimum, both CIE 1976.
Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
Not available
Rec. 2020 coverage
81%2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Text: the wide gamut increases coverage of BT.2020 to 81 percent. The CIE basis is not stated. The press release says more than 80 percent.
Not available
NTSC coverage
Not available
Not available
Factory calibrated
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Every unit goes through a factory calibration on the assembly line. Each is individually calibrated with Apple CMF 2026.
Not available
Claimed Delta E
Not available
Not available
Paper calibration report in box
Not available
Not available
Hardware calibration support
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Custom calibration methods save their calibration to the display itself. The Full Calibration method is marked as available in a future software update.
Not available
Static contrast ratio
Not available
1,000:11Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Published as 1000:1 typical and 700:1 minimum.
Brightness (typical, SDR)
600nits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Text: under typical conditions up to 600 nits of SDR brightness. In brighter lighting it can rise to 1000 nits. No window size is stated.
300nits1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Published as 300 cd/m2 typical. Window size and mode are not stated.
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
240nits1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Published as 240 cd/m2 minimum.
Peak brightness (HDR)
2,000nits1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Up to 2000 nits peak HDR brightness. Apple notes the peak applies below 25 C.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 20262000 nits peak HDR.
Not available
HDR peak test window
40%2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Peak of 2000 nits across 40 percent of the display, in temperatures below 25 C.
Not available
Full-screen brightness
1,000nits1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Up to 1000 nits SDR. The white paper states 1000 nits sustained across the whole display below 25 C.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 20261000 nits SDR sustained across the entire display indefinitely in environments up to 25 C.
Not available
HDR formats
Not available
HDR101Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026
HDR certification
Not available
None11Certification listdisplayhdr.org/certified-productsRead 15 October 2026No LG 27US500 entry in the VESA DisplayHDR certified products list at any tier. LG states only HDR10 support.
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Apple states 89 degrees left, right, up and down. The stored value is the exact sum of both sides.
178°1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Published as 178 degrees (R/L) at CR 10 or more.
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026
178°1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Published as 178 degrees (U/D) at CR 10 or more.

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AApple Studio Display XDR
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionThunderbolt 5
5120 × 2880Native120Hz
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Apple lists 120Hz with Adaptive Sync at 5K. Macs with M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, M2 and M3 chips support up to 60Hz. Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not published.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Text: 120Hz refresh rate at full 5K Retina resolution. Adaptive range 47-120Hz.
BLG UltraFine 27US500-W
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.4
3840 × 2160Native60Hz60Hz
Source4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026Product Specification: Max Resolution 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz. The HDMI preset table lists 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz under Input Compatibility Version 2.0, and the DisplayPort table lists it at 59.997 Hz under 1.2 and 1.4. Bit depth and chroma are not stated for these rows. The refresh rate is the 60 Hz in the maker spec table.
Max refresh rate
120Hz
60Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
120Hz
60Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
Not available
60Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
Not available
60Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
120Hz
Not available
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
Not available
Native refresh rate
120Hz1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
60Hz1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table Refresh Rate (Max.) 60 Hz. No overclock mode.
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Dual mode
Not available
Not available
Minimum fixed refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Adaptive sync technologies
Adaptive-Sync1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Apple names the feature Adaptive Sync. It does not name a VESA certification.
Not available
VRR range per port
AApple Studio Display XDR
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
Thunderbolt47120
Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Adaptive Sync tracks content frame rates down to 47Hz, up to 120Hz. Apple says it is delivered over DisplayPort signalling, which here is carried over Thunderbolt.
BLG UltraFine 27US500-W
Not available
Low framerate compensation
Not available
Not available
Response time (maker GtG claim)
Not available
5ms1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Published as 5ms (GtG at Faster).
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
Not available
Not available
Overdrive settings
Not available
Faster, Fast, Normal, Off4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026Settings > Picture > Game Adjust > Response Time: Faster, Fast, Normal, Off.
Motion blur reduction
Not available
Not available
Blur-reduction technology
Not available
Not available
Blur reduction works with VRR
Not available
Not available
Flicker-free (claimed)
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists the Flicker Safe feature as YES.7Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/medias/datasheet_27us500-waeu.pdfRead 15 October 2026Flicker free technology: yes. The datasheet also lists FreeSync and G-SYNC as no.
Black frame insertion
Not available
Not available

Measured

None of 12 known
Input lag at maximum refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Input lag at 60 Hz
Not available
Not available
Average response time (measured)
Not available
Not available
Overshoot (measured)
Not available
Not available
Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
Not available
SDR brightness (measured)
Not available
Not available
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
Not available
Not available
PWM flicker frequency (measured)
Not available
Not available
VRR range (measured)
Not available
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
Not available
Gray uniformity (measured)
Not available
Not available
Reflections (measured)
Not available
Not available

Connectivity

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Video inputs
AApple Studio Display XDR
TypeVersionCountMax bandwidth (Gbps)
Thunderbolt51120
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026One upstream Thunderbolt 5 port for the host. The downstream port is not a video input. Apple states up to 120Gb/s for the Thunderbolt 5 ports.
BLG UltraFine 27US500-W
TypeVersionCount
HDMI2.02
DisplayPort1.41
Source1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table: HDMI YES (2ea), DisplayPort YES (1ea), DP version 1.4. The HDMI version is not on this page. See the manual and the secondary sources.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026The General menu sets the Input Compatibility Version of HDMI to 2.0 or 1.4 and of DisplayPort to 1.4 or 1.2. HDR needs HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4.9Reviewpcmonitors.info/lg/lg-ultrafine-27us500-w-4k-uhd-ips-modelRead 15 October 2026States two HDMI 2.0 ports and DP 1.4. This matches the Guru3D article.10Press articleguru3d.com/story/lg-ultrafine-27us500w-27inch-ips-4k-uhd-monitorRead 15 October 2026Article of 29 October 2024: the monitor includes a DisplayPort 1.4 and two HDMI 2.0 ports.
HDMI ports
0
2
DisplayPort ports
0
1
Highest HDMI version
Not available
2.0
Highest DisplayPort version
Not available
1.4
HDMI features
Not available
Not available
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Text: Windows and Linux hosts use DisplayID and EDID through USB-C Alt Mode or Thunderbolt 5.
No1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026The connectivity list names only HDMI, DisplayPort and the headphone output. The retailer datasheet also lists no built-in USB connector.
USB-C power delivered
140W1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Apple states 140W host charging on the upstream Thunderbolt 5 port.
Not available
Thunderbolt
51Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
Not available
USB upstream ports
Not available
Not available
USB downstream hub ports
AApple Studio Display XDR
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-C10 Gbps2
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Two USB-C ports at up to 10Gb/s. The downstream Thunderbolt 5 port is not counted.
BLG UltraFine 27US500-W
Not available
KVM switch
Not available
Not available
Daisy chain (MST)
Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Second Thunderbolt 5 port for daisy-chaining displays.
Not available
Ethernet
No1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
Not available
3.5 mm headphone output
No1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Apple lists the complete connections as two Thunderbolt 5 and two USB-C ports. No headphone jack, microphone jack, optical out or Ethernet port is listed. The RTINGS review also notes there is no HDMI input.
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Headphone output 3-pole (Sound Only).4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026The Connecting Peripherals page shows headphones on the headphone port.
3.5 mm microphone input
No1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
No1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026A 3-pole sound-only jack has no microphone contact.
Optical out
No1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
Not available
Picture in picture
Not available
Not available
Picture by picture
Not available
Not available

Smart features

None of 4 known
Smart platform
Not available
Not available
Wi-Fi
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
Not available
Remote control
Not available
Not available

Audio and camera

4 of 5 differ
Speakers
Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
No7Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/medias/datasheet_27us500-waeu.pdfRead 15 October 2026Built-in speakers: no.
Number of speakers
61Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Six-speaker system with force-cancelling woofers. The press release names four woofers and two tweeters.
Not available
Speaker power per channel
Not available
Not available
Webcam
Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
No7Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/medias/datasheet_27us500-waeu.pdfRead 15 October 2026Built-in camera: no.
Microphone
Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
Not available

Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
105mm1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Total of 105 mm on the tilt- and height-adjustable stand. The April 2026 white paper text says 120 mm, which does not match the published 47.8 cm bottom and 58.3 cm top heights.
0mm7Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/medias/datasheet_27us500-waeu.pdfRead 15 October 2026Height adjustment: no.
Tilt
Forward5°Backward25°1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Tilt -5 to +25 degrees.
Forward5°Backward15°1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Key feature caption: tilt -5 to 15 degrees. Stored as 5 forward and 15 backward.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026Adjusting the Angle: -5 to 15 degrees for 27US500 and 27US50Z.
Swivel
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Left0°Right0°1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists Display Position Adjustments: Tilt only, so swivel is stored as none.
Pivot
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Counterclockwise0°Clockwise0°1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists Display Position Adjustments: Tilt only, so pivot is stored as none.
Removable stand
No3Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026The RTINGS review states the stand cannot be removed. A VESA mount adapter configuration replaces the stand at purchase.8Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/apple/studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Review text: the stand does not offer swivel adjustment and cannot be removed.
Yes4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026The wall mount section says to remove the stand by doing the stand attachment in reverse.
VESA mount
100 x 1001Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Applies to the optional VESA mount adapter configuration only. The stand configuration has no VESA mount.
100 x 1001Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Wall Mountable 100 x 100 mm.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026Wall Mount 100 x 100 mm, M4 x L10 screws, four screws.
VESA adapter needed
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Security lock slot
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Yes4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026Using the Kensington Lock: the connector is on the back of the monitor.
On-screen menu controls
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Joystick4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026A joystick button at the bottom of the monitor opens and navigates the menu.
Desktop software
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LG Switch1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Key features name the LG Switch app. The manual lists LG Switch as recommended software.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026Supported Drivers and Software lists LG Switch as recommended.
User firmware updates
Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Apple footnote: camera features and firmware updates require a connected Mac.
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Ambient light sensor
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Dual ambient light sensors, front and rear.7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet item 17 states automatic brightness control is present.
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Presence sensor
No7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet item 19 states no room presence sensor.
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RGB lighting
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Gaming menu features
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Black Stabilizer, Dynamic Action Sync, FPS picture mode, RTS picture mode1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table features: Black Stabiliser and Dynamic Action Sync. FPS and RTS picture modes are in the manual.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026Picture modes FPS and RTS, a Black Stabilizer setting and the Response Time setting.

OLED care

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OLED care
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Burn-in covered by warranty
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
Width623Height (lowest)478Height (highest)583Depth214mm(24.5 × 18.8 to 23 × 8.4 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Tilt- and height-adjustable stand: 47.8 cm high at the bottom position, 58.3 cm at the top position, 62.3 cm wide, 21.4 cm deep.
Width613.5Height (lowest)454.7Height (highest)454.7Depth214.9mm(24.2 × 17.9 × 8.5 in)1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table 613.5 x 454.7 x 214.9 mm. A gallery caption on the same page shows 454.8 and 211.5, so the spec table and the manual figures are used. The stand does not adjust in height, so lowest and highest height are the same. The tilt angle at the measurement is not stated.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026Specification table for 27US500/27US50Z: 613.5 x 454.7 x 214.9 mm.
Dimensions without stand
Width623Height362Depth33mm(24.5 × 14.3 × 1.3 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026VESA mount adapter configuration (no stand): 36.2 cm high, 62.3 cm wide, 3.3 cm deep. The adapter is part of this body.
Width613.5Height363.5Depth45.4mm(24.2 × 14.3 × 1.8 in)1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table 613.5 x 363.5 x 45.4 mm.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026Specification table for 27US500/27US50Z: 613.5 x 363.5 x 45.4 mm.
Stand footprint
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Weight with stand
8.5kg(18.7 lb)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 202618.7 lb. Apple notes that weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
5.5kg(12.1 lb)1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table Weight with Stand 5.5 kg. Cables are not stated.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026Weight without packaging 5.5 kg for 27US500/27US50Z.
Weight without stand
6.3kg(13.9 lb)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026VESA mount adapter configuration, 13.9 lb. Apple does not say whether the cable is included.
4.8kg(10.6 lb)1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table Weight without Stand 4.8 kg.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026Weight without packaging 4.8 kg for 27US500/27US50Z.
Box dimensions
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Width690Height447Depth167mm(27.2 × 17.6 × 6.6 in)1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table Dimension in Shipping (W x H x D) 690 x 447 x 167 mm.
Box weight
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7.3kg(16.1 lb)1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table Weight in Shipping 7.3 kg.

Power

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Power supply
Internal7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026
External adapter1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table: External Power (Adapter).
Adapter rating
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Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Line voltage 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz single phase.
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table AC Input 100~240V (50/60Hz).
Power use (typical)
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Power use (max)
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Power use SDR (EU label)
32.7W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026On-mode power at standard dynamic range, 32.7 W, model A3348.
25.9W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2051337_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026On mode power demand in SDR 25.9 W.
Power use HDR (EU label)
47.7W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026On-mode power at high dynamic range, 47.7 W.
33.6W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2051337_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026On mode power demand in HDR 33.6 W.
Standby power
0.5W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Standby 0.5 W. Off-mode is not applicable.
0.5W1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table sleep mode: less than 0.5 W (HDMI/DP input condition). The EU product information sheet states 0.5 W.5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2051337_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Standby mode power demand 0.5 W.
Off-mode power
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0.3W1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table DC off: less than 0.3 W. The EU product information sheet states 0.3 W.5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2051337_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Off mode power demand 0.3 W.
EU energy class SDR
G7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026
F5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2051337_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026
EU energy class HDR
G7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026
G5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2051337_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026
Energy per 1000 h SDR
33kWh10EU energy label (EPREL)apple.com/de/shop/browse/overlay/mac/studio_display_xdr/eu_energy_labelRead 10 October 2026EU energy label image for A3348 shows SDR class G and 33 kWh/1000h.
26kWh6Maker spec sheet (PDF)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 15 October 2026EU energy label for 27US500: 26 kWh per 1000 h. The retailer datasheet confirms 26 kWh for SDR.
Energy per 1000 h HDR
48kWh10EU energy label (EPREL)apple.com/de/shop/browse/overlay/mac/studio_display_xdr/eu_energy_labelRead 10 October 2026The label shows HDR class G and 48 kWh/1000h.
34kWh6Maker spec sheet (PDF)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 15 October 2026EU energy label for 27US500: 34 kWh per 1000 h. The retailer datasheet confirms 34 kWh for HDR.

Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
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Low blue light
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ENERGY STAR
Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Apple lists ENERGY STAR certified.
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TCO Certified
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EPEAT
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box

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In the box
Studio Display XDR, Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable (1 m)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
Stand body, Stand base, Screws, Power adapter, HDMI cable, Quick Start Guide, Registration Card, Warranty1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026What's in the box list, verbatim.
Cables included
AApple Studio Display XDR
TypeCount
Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable (1 m)1
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
BLG UltraFine 27US500-W
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HDMI cable
Source1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Accessory list: HDMI cable, white, 1.5 m. Count is not stated.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026One-year limited warranty from Apple.7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Minimum general warranty offered by the supplier, 1 year (EU sheet).
1year3Maker product pagelg.com/us/support/product/lg-27US500-W.AUSRead 15 October 2026US support page: 1 year labor and 1 year parts in the United States. The EU product information sheet also states a 1 year general guarantee.5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2051337_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Minimum duration of the general guarantee offered by the supplier: 1 year, EU.
Dead pixel policy
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