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Apple Studio Display vs Dell UltraSharp U2724D

Dell UltraSharp U2724D comes out ahead of Apple Studio Display on 3 of the 6 things that decide this, going by what each maker publishes. The one that matters for you may be one the leader loses.

Apple Studio Display
Apple Studio Display
6.7
Fair
2 of 6 rounds
vs
Dell UltraSharp U2724DWinner
Dell UltraSharp U2724D
6.9
Fair
3 of 6 rounds

The verdict

Dell UltraSharp U2724D takes it, 3–2 on rounds.

On the published figures, Dell UltraSharp U2724D takes 3 of 6 rounds. Treat that as a starting point and check the current figures on both pages, because prices and plans move.

Choose Apple Studio Display if…

  • • You want Apple Studio Display's edge on how bright it gets and how sharp the picture is

Choose Dell UltraSharp U2724D if…

  • • You want Dell UltraSharp U2724D's edge on what it costs and how fast it refreshes

Round by round

  1. Round 1What it costsDell UltraSharp U2724D wins
    Apple Studio Display5/10

    $1,599

    starting price, apple store (standard glass, tilt stand)

    • $1,599, against $439.99

    Source: apple.com ↗

    Dell UltraSharp U2724D8/10

    $439.99

    dell price, dell.com us

    Source: dell.com ↗

    Dell UltraSharp U2724D wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

  2. Round 2How bright it getsApple Studio Display wins
    Apple Studio Display8/10

    600 nits

    brightness (sdr, no hdr figure)

    Source: apple.com ↗

    Dell UltraSharp U2724D5/10

    350 nits

    brightness (typical; not hdr)

    • 350 nits, against 600 nits

    Source: dell.com ↗

    Apple Studio Display wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

  3. Round 3How fast it refreshesDell UltraSharp U2724D wins
    Apple Studio Display5/10

    60 Hz

    refresh rate

    • 60 Hz, against 120 Hz

    Source: apple.com ↗

    Dell UltraSharp U2724D8/10

    120 Hz

    standard refresh rate

    Source: dell.com ↗

    Dell UltraSharp U2724D wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

  4. Round 4How sharp the picture isApple Studio Display wins
    Apple Studio Display8/10

    5120 x 2880

    resolution

    Source: apple.com ↗

    Dell UltraSharp U2724D5/10

    2560 x 1440

    maximum resolution

    • 2560 x 1440, against 5120 x 2880

    Source: dell.com ↗

    Apple Studio Display wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

  5. Round 5How long the warranty lastsDell UltraSharp U2724D wins
    Apple Studio Display5/10

    1 year

    apple one-year limited warranty

    • 1 year, against 3 years

    Source: apple.com ↗

    Dell UltraSharp U2724D8/10

    3 years

    limited warranty

    Source: dell.com ↗

    Dell UltraSharp U2724D wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

  6. Round 6How big the screen isTie
    Apple Studio Display7/10

    27"

    screen size

    Source: apple.com ↗

    Dell UltraSharp U2724D7/10

    27"

    diagonal size

    Source: dell.com ↗

    Nothing to separate them here.

Apple Studio DisplayApple Studio Display
Dell UltraSharp U2724DDell UltraSharp U2724D

Side by side

Overall score
6.7
6.9
Best
Price
See price
See price
How fast it refreshes
5.5
8.0
What it costs
6.0
8.0
How sharp the picture is
7.8
5.0
How deep its blacks go
—
7.0
How fast its pixels respond
—
7.0
Head-to-head findings
How fast it refreshes
60 Hz
120 Hz
What it costs
$1,599
$439.99
How deep its blacks go
—
2,000:1
How sharp the picture is
5120 x 2880
2560 x 1440
How fast its pixels respond
—
5 ms (GtG)
How bright it gets
600 nits
350 nits
How long the warranty lasts
1 year
3 years
Which HDR badge it carries
—
—
Record
Head-to-head record
1–3
2–0
Head-to-heads won
25 %
100 %
Rounds won
33 %
42 %
Pros
      Cons
      • $1,599, against $1,299.99
      • 60 Hz, against 240 Hz
      • 1 year, against 3-year warranty
      • $1,599, against $439.99
      • 2560 x 1440, against 3840 x 2160
      • 350 nits, against 600 nits
      • 2560 x 1440, against 5120 x 2880
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