Apple Studio Display (2022) vs ViewSonic ColorPro VP2788-5K

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Studio Display (2022) compared with ColorPro VP2788-5K
AppleStudio Display (2022)ViewSonicColorPro VP2788-5K
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2022April 2025
Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution5120 × 2880 (5K)5120 × 2880 (5K)
Sharpness218 pixels per inch218 pixels per inch
PanelIPS (5K Retina)IPS
Refresh rate60 Hz75 Hz (better)
Response time (grey to grey)–5 ms
Brightness (typical)600 nits (better)500 nits
HDR certification–DisplayHDR 400
Contrast ratio–2,000:1
Colour rangeWide colour (P3)99% DCI-P3, 100% Rec.709, 100% EBU, 100% SMPTE-C (coverage)
DCI-P3 coverage–99%
Screen finishGlossyMatte
ShapeFlatFlat
Colour depth1 billion colours1.07B colours, 10 bit (8 bit + FRC)
sRGB coverage–100% coverage (136% size)
Adobe RGB coverage–88% coverage (101% size)
Colour accuracy–Delta E < 2
Viewing angles–178º horizontal, 178º vertical
Pixel pitch–0.117 mm (H) × 0.117 mm (V)
Colour modesApple Display (P3-600 nits), HDTV Video (BT.709–BT.1886), NTSC Video (BT.601 SMPTE-C), PAL and SECAM Video (BT.601 EBU), Digital Cinema (P3-DCI), Digital Cinema (P3-D65), Design and Print (P3-D50), Photography (P3-D65), Internet and Web (sRGB)–
Eye careTrue ToneTÜV Low Blue Light (hardware solution), TÜV Flicker Free
Calibration–Self-calibration and hardware calibration
Connections
Video inputsThunderbolt 3HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4, USB-C
USB-C chargingUp to 96 WUp to 100 W (better)
USB ports3 × USB-CThunderbolt 4, USB-C, 2 × USB-A
KVM switch–Yes
EthernetNoNo
SpeakersYesYes
Webcam12MP Ultra Wide with Centre Stage–
USB-C detailUpstream Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port with 96 W host chargingThunderbolt 4 in with 100 W charging; Thunderbolt 4 out with 15 W; USB-C 3.2 upstream with video input
Daisy chaining–Thunderbolt 4, for two 5K displays
USB hub detail3 × USB-C downstream (up to 10 Gb/s) for peripherals, storage and networking2 × USB-A 3.2 downstream, 1 × USB-C 3.2 downstream (15 W charging, data only)
Picture by picture–PIP and PBP
Speaker detailSix speakers with force-cancelling woofers; wide stereo; Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos5 W × 2
Webcam detail12MP Ultra Wide, 122° field of view, ƒ/2.4, Centre Stage; three-mic array with directional beamforming; camera features and firmware updates need a Mac–
Design
Stand adjustsTiltHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot (better)
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand6.3 kg6.4 kg
Height adjustment105 mm with the optional tilt- and height-adjustable stand120 mm
Tilt−5° to +25°-5º / 22º (forward / back)
Swivel–60º
PivotLandscape only on either stand; portrait with the VESA mount adapter90º / 90º (right / left)
VESA pattern100 × 100 mm (VESA mount adapter option)100 × 100 mm
Size with standTilt stand 62.3 × 16.8 × 47.8 cm; tilt- and height-adjustable stand 62.3 × 20.7 × 47.9–58.3 cm and 7.7 kg (W × D × H)612.94 × 424.73–544.55 × 209.91 mm (W × H × D)
Size without stand62.3 × 3.1 × 36.2 cm with VESA mount adapter (W × D × H)612.94 × 367.23 × 57.5 mm (W × H × D)
Weight without stand5.5 kg with VESA mount adapter4.2 kg
Controls–Joystick key (up, right, down, left, centre); power
Power and support
Power use–47 W typical, 50 W max, 0.5 W standby; Eco Mode 37 W (Conserve), 41 W (Optimised)
Power supply100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz, single phaseExternal power adaptor, AC 100–240 V
SoftwareNeeds macOS Monterey 12.3 or later, or iPadOS 15.4 or later on supported iPad models–
CertificationsENERGY STARcTUVus, FCC-B, ICES003, Energy Star, EPEAT, CEC, NOM, Mexico Energy, CE, CE EMC, CB, RoHS, ErP, REACH, WEEE, EAC, UkrSEPRO, BSMI, RCM, VCCI, PSE (adaptor), CCC, China RoHS, China Energy Label
Warranty–3 years pickup, repair and return (UK)
In the boxStudio Display, Thunderbolt cable (1 m)3-pin plug (IEC C13 / CEE22), DisplayPort 1.4 cable, HDMI 2.1 cable, Thunderbolt 4 cable, USB-C to USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 cable, AC/DC adapter, quick start guide

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