Alogic, known for its peripheral devices and displays, showed off a range of smart tech productivity devices at IFA 2024, including three premium displays.
Among them, the Clarity 5K Touch 27” UHD monitor stands out, a device that is positioned to compete with Apple's Studio Display in home and work environments.
As the name suggests, the Clarity 27 5K Touch Display sports 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. But 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 in front of Apple Studio screen
In addition to its high resolution and touchscreen capabilities, the Clarity 27 5K touchscreen offers 99% coverage of the sRGB color space, 350 nits brightness, and supports up to 1.07 billion colors.
The touchscreen feature allows users to interact directly with the display, improving workflows for tasks such as drawing, annotating and editing.
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, pivot, and swivel options.
One of the most common complaints about the Apple Studio Display is its limited port selection. The Clarity 27 5K Touch Display, by contrast, 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 comes equipped with a variety of extra features, it is competitively priced compared to the Apple Studio Display. This device is available for $1999.99 in the US, £1499.99 in the UK, €1799.99 in the EU, and AU$2299.99 in Australia. In comparison, the Apple Studio Display starts at $1599 for the standard tilt-adjustable model and goes up to $1999 for the version with a tilt- and height-adjustable stand.
