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HP Series 5 532sf 31.5-inch FHD vs Apple Studio Display 27-inch 5K

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HP Series 5 532sf 31.5-inch FHD Monitor

HP Series 5 532sf 31.5-inch FHD Monitor

  • 31.5-inch screen for your workspace.
  • Resolution / aspect ratio: 1920 × 1080 (Full HD).
  • Dimensions / weight / power: 710.3 × 216.6 × 494.8 mm (W ×.
  • Brightness / contrast: 300 nits.
  • Ports: 2 × HDMI 1.4.
KSh 42,000In Stock
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Apple Studio Display 27-inch 5K

Apple Studio Display 27-inch 5K

  • 27-inch screen for your workspace.
  • Resolution / aspect ratio: 5120 × 2880.
  • Dimensions / weight / power: tilt stand configuration: 47.8 × 62.3 × 16.8cm.
  • 600 nits brightness.
  • 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View.
KSh 270,000In Stock
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HP 22f 21.5-inch Full HD IPS MonitorKSh 23,000
HP Series 5 524sf 23.8-inch FHD MonitorKSh 23,000
HP Series 5 527sf 27-inch FHD MonitorKSh 29,500
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Xiaomi 2K Monitor A27Qi 2026KSh 28,050
Xiaomi 4K Monitor A27UiKSh 53,180
Xiaomi 2K Monitor A27QiKSh 28,480
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Our quick verdict

Choose the HP Series 5 532sf 31.5-inch FHD Monitor if you want a lighter build (5.1 kg). Choose the Apple Studio Display 27-inch 5K if you want a higher 5120 × 2880 screen resolution and a brighter 600 nits screen.

Display

HP Series 5 532sf 31.5-inch FHD Monitor
31.5-inch screen
Apple Studio Display 27-inch 5K
27-inch screen

Ports

HP Series 5 532sf 31.5-inch FHD Monitor
2 × HDMI 1.4
Apple Studio Display 27-inch 5K
1 output port

Resolution / aspect ratio

HP Series 5 532sf 31.5-inch FHD Monitor
1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Apple Studio Display 27-inch 5K
5120 × 2880, 218 pixels per inch

Brightness / contrast

HP Series 5 532sf 31.5-inch FHD Monitor
300 nits, 3000:1 static contrast
Apple Studio Display 27-inch 5K
600 nits brightness

Monitor type

HP Series 5 532sf 31.5-inch FHD Monitor
Flat desktop monitor
Apple Studio Display 27-inch 5K
Desktop display

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

HP Series 5 532sf 31.5-inch FHD Monitor

  • Lighter: 5.1 kg (vs 6.3 kg).
  • Monitor type: Flat desktop monitor.

Apple Studio Display 27-inch 5K

  • Higher screen resolution: 5120 × 2880 (vs 1920 × 1080).
  • Brighter screen: 600 nits (vs 300 nits).
  • Monitor type: Desktop display.

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PriorityHP Series 5 532sf 31.5-inch FHD MonitorApple Studio Display 27-inch 5K
Display31.5 inches, VA LCD27-inch Retina 5K display
Ports2 × HDMI 1.41 output port
Resolution / aspect ratio1920 × 1080 (Full HD)5120 × 2880, 218 pixels per inch
Brightness / contrast300 nits, 3000:1 static contrast600 nits brightness
Monitor typeFlat desktop monitorDesktop display

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationHP Series 5 532sf 31.5-inch FHD MonitorApple Studio Display 27-inch 5K
BrandHPApple

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationHP Series 5 532sf 31.5-inch FHD MonitorApple Studio Display 27-inch 5K
Brand / ModelHP Series 5 532sfApple Studio Display; 27-inch, Thunderbolt 5 model
Monitor TypeFlat desktop monitorDesktop display; standard glass and tilt-adjustable stand configuration
Screen / Panel31.5 inches; VA LCD; edge-lit27-inch Retina 5K display
Resolution / Aspect Ratio1920 × 1080 (Full HD); 16:95120 × 2880; 218 pixels per inch
Refresh Rate / Response TimeUp to 100Hz; 7ms GtG with overdrive60Hz refresh rate
Brightness / Contrast300 nits; 3000:1 static contrast600 nits brightness
Colour / HDR99% sRGB colour gamutP3 wide colour; 1 billion colours; True Tone

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationHP Series 5 532sf 31.5-inch FHD MonitorApple Studio Display 27-inch 5K
Ports2 × HDMI 1.4; 1 × VGA2 Thunderbolt 5 ports (one upstream, one downstream); 2 USB-C ports up to 10Gb/s
USB / Docking—Thunderbolt 5 upstream connection; up to 96W host charging

Gaming & Display Features

Gaming & Display Features specifications comparison
SpecificationHP Series 5 532sf 31.5-inch FHD MonitorApple Studio Display 27-inch 5K
Display FeaturesAnti-glare; flicker-free; HP Eye Ease with Eyesafe certification; three-sided micro-edge bezel—

Smart, Touch & Multimedia

Smart, Touch & Multimedia specifications comparison
SpecificationHP Series 5 532sf 31.5-inch FHD MonitorApple Studio Display 27-inch 5K
Camera / AudioNo integrated camera12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View; three microphones; six-speaker system; Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos

Design & Physical

Design & Physical specifications comparison
SpecificationHP Series 5 532sf 31.5-inch FHD MonitorApple Studio Display 27-inch 5K
Stand / VESATilt adjustment: -5° to +25°; detachable standTilt-adjustable stand: −5° to +25°
Dimensions / Weight / Power710.3 × 216.6 × 494.8 mm (W × D × H, with stand); 5.1kg with stand; external power supply; 100–240VAC inputTilt stand configuration: 47.8 × 62.3 × 16.8cm; 6.3kg; 100–240V AC, 50–60Hz
In the BoxMonitor; HDMI cable; power adapter; AC power cord; documentationStudio Display and Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable (1m)

In summary

HP Series 5 532sf 31.5-inch is the lighter option to carry; Apple Studio Display 27-inch 5K trades extra weight for a sharper screen and a screen.

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In-stock alternatives

Xiaomi 4K Monitor A27UiFor HP Series 5 532sf 31.5-inch FHD MonitorXiaomi 4K Monitor A27UiView product ↗HP Series 5 527sf 27-inch FHD MonitorFor HP Series 5 532sf 31.5-inch FHD MonitorHP Series 5 527sf 27-inch FHD MonitorView product ↗Xiaomi Curved Gaming Monitor G34WQi 2026For Apple Studio Display 27-inch 5KXiaomi Curved Gaming Monitor G34WQi 2026View product ↗

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