This 5K monitor does something no other 5K display can: it’s comparable in price to the Apple Studio Display, but it’s a touchscreen with more ports and a much more versatile stand
Alogic, known for peripherals and displays, showed a range of smart technology productivity devices at IFA 2024, including three premium displays.
One particularly standout is the Clarity 5K Touch 27” UHD Monitor, a device positioned to take on Apple’s Studio Display in home and workplace environments.
As its name suggests, the Clarity 27 5K Touch Display features a 27-inch screen with an ultra-sharp 5120 x 2880 resolution, putting it on par with Apple’s Studio Display in terms of pixel density and image sharpness. Interestingly, it also features 10-point multi-touch functionality, making it one of the few high-resolution 5K monitors on the market to offer a touchscreen.
Clarity 27 vs. Apple Studio Display
In addition to its high resolution and touchscreen capabilities, the Clarity 27 5K Touch Display offers 99% coverage of the sRGB color space, 350 nits of brightness, and supports up to 1.07 billion colors.
The touchscreen function allows users to interact directly with the screen, making tasks such as drawing, annotating and editing easier.
Unlike the Apple Studio Display, which has been criticized for its limited adjustability without the purchase of an expensive optional stand, the Clarity 27 comes with a flexible built-in stand that allows for a wide range of adjustments, including tilt, height, swivel, and pivot.
One of the most common complaints about the Apple Studio Display is its limited port selection. The Clarity 27 5K Touch Display, on the other hand, offers a variety of connectivity options, including USB-C, HDMI, and DisplayPort inputs, along with additional USB ports for peripherals.
While the Clarity 27 5K Touch Display does come with a host of additional features, it’s priced competitively against the Apple Studio Display. It retails for $1,999.99 in the US, £1,499.99 in the UK, €1,799.99 in the EU, and AU$2,299.99 in Australia. For comparison, the Apple Studio Display starts at $1,599 for the standard tilting model and goes up to $1,999 for the version with the tilting and height-adjustable stand.