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| Developer | Apple Inc. |
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| Type | Computer monitor |
| Released | March 18, 2022 (first generation) March 11, 2026 (second generation and XDR) |
Introductory price | $1599 (first and second generation with standard glass) $1899 (first and second generation nano-texture glass) $3299 (XDR with standard glass) $3599 (XDR with nano-texture glass) |
| Discontinued | March 3, 2026 (first generation) |
| Studio Display Firmware (iOS 17 distribution) | |
Current firmware | Studio Display Firmware 17 |
| Predecessor | LG UltraFine (Apple-endorsed third party) Apple Thunderbolt Display (Apple-branded) Pro Display XDR (to Studio Display XDR) |
| Related | Pro Display XDR (to first generation) |
| Website | Official website |
The Apple Studio Display (marketed as Studio Display) is a line of 27 in (690 mm) flat panel computer monitors developed and sold by Apple Inc.[1] The first generation Studio Display was announced on March 8, 2022, alongside the Mac Studio desktop, and was released on March 18, 2022. It was sold alongside the Pro Display XDR as a consumer option.
The second-generation Studio Display and the higher-end Studio Display XDR were released on March 11, 2026.
Overview
First generation (2022)
The first generation Studio Display is the first Apple-branded consumer display released since the Apple Thunderbolt Display was discontinued in 2016.[2] In the interim, Apple worked with LG to design the Thunderbolt 3-enabled UltraFine line, consisting of 21.5 in (550 mm) (later revised to 24 in (610 mm)) 4K and 27-inch 5K displays.[3] The Studio Display name was previously used for a line of displays sold by Apple from 1998 to 2004.[4]
The Studio Display features a 27 in (690 mm), 5K LED-backlit panel, with 5120×2880 resolution at 218 pixels per inch and 600 nits of brightness, an increase from the 500 nits panel used in the LG UltraFine and 27 in (690 mm) iMac.[5][6] The panel also supports P3 wide color and True Tone technology.[7] It does not support HDR content.[8] It also includes a six-speaker system with force-cancelling woofers that support spatial audio and Dolby Atmos, and a three-microphone array that supports talking to Siri.[9] On the rear of the display is a Thunderbolt 3 port that supports DisplayPort 1.4 with Display Stream Compression (DSC) 1.2 and provides up to 96W of host charging for connected laptops, and three downstream 10 Gbit/s USB-C ports.
The Studio Display includes an Apple A13 Bionic system-on-a-chip, which was introduced with the iPhone 11 line, to power audio and webcam processing. The built-in webcam supports Center Stage, introduced with the iPad Pro (5th generation), which pinpoints the positions of the users and automatically tracks the camera view accordingly to perspectively center them.[10] The A13 chip is paired with 64 GB of internal storage but only uses 2 GB at a time.[11]
The Studio Display comes in three mounting option configurations: a tilt-adjustable stand, a tilt- and height-adjustable stand similar to the Pro Display XDR, and a VESA mount. The mounts are built into the display and are not user interchangeable, but can be reconfigured by an Apple Store or authorized service provider after purchase.[12][13] Like the Pro Display XDR, it could also be configured with the optional laser-etched "nano-texture" glass finish to reduce glare.
The Studio Display has a 1.8 m (5.9 ft) proprietary power cable, which requires a special tool to separate from the display.[14] The display comes with a braided 1 m (3 ft) Thunderbolt 3 cable, and longer braided Thunderbolt 4 Pro cables in lengths of 1.8 m (6 ft) and 3 m (10 ft) are available separately.
Second generation and XDR (2026)
The second generation Studio Display and Studio Display XDR were announced on March 3, 2026. Both include Thunderbolt 5 connectivity with a second downstream Thunderbolt port, a Center Stage camera that supports Desk View, and improved speakers. The second generation Studio Display includes an Apple A19 chip, while the Studio Display XDR has an A19 Pro chip. Both are paired with 128 GB of internal storage. In addition to the Studio Display's features, the Studio Display XDR includes Mini LED backlighting with 2,000 nits of peak brightness for HDR content, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and 140W of host charging for connected laptops. Following the announcement, the Pro Display XDR was discontinued.[15][16]
Compatibility
First generation (2022)
The first generation Studio Display is compatible with all Macs with Thunderbolt 3 or newer running macOS Monterey 12.3 and later:
- MacBook Pro (2016 or later)
- MacBook Air (2018 or later)
- Mac Mini (2018 or later)
- iMac (2017 or later)
- iMac Pro (2017)
- Mac Pro (2019 or later)
- Mac Studio (2022 or later)
It is also compatible with the following iPads running iPadOS 15.4 and later:
The Studio Display works with other systems supporting DisplayPort, including Windows-based systems, but only supported Macs have access to features beyond display, speakers and webcam.[17] Intel Macs running Windows via Boot Camp are supported with version 6.1.17.[18] Other Apple devices with DisplayPort such as the iPhone 15 and newer, 6th generation iPad Mini and newer, 10th generation iPad and newer, the 4th generation iPad Air and the MacBook Neo will output to it, but at lower upscaled resolutions.[19]
Second generation and XDR (2026)
The second generation Studio Display and Studio Display XDR (at 60 Hz) are compatible with all Macs with an Apple M-series chip running macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 and later:
- MacBook Air (M1, 2020) or later
- MacBook Pro (M1, 2020) or later
- Mac mini (M1, 2020) or later
- iMac (M1, 2021) or later
- Mac Studio (M1 Max/Ultra, 2022) or later
- Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)
They are also compatible with the following iPads running iPadOS 26.3.1 and later:
Using the Studio Display XDR at 120 Hz requires a Mac with an M2 Pro/Max/Ultra chip, M3 Pro/Max/Ultra chip, or an M4 chip or newer, or the iPad Pro (M5).[15] 140W charging is compatible with a 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M3 Pro/Max chip or newer.[20]
The MacBook Neo and other Apple devices with DisplayPort running iOS/iPadOS 26.3.1 and later will output to it, but at lower upscaled resolutions.[21][22]
Technical specifications
| Studio Display (2022)[23] | Studio Display (2026)[24] | Studio Display XDR[25] | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timetable | Announced | March 8, 2022 | March 3, 2026 | ||||||
| Released | March 18, 2022 | March 11, 2026 | |||||||
| Discontinued | March 3, 2026 | n/a | |||||||
| Unsupported | Supported | ||||||||
| Model number(s) | A2525[26] | A3350[27] | A3348[28] | ||||||
| Order number(s) | MK0U3LL/A[26] | MFEY4LL/A[27] | MFEL4LL/A[28] | ||||||
| Video | Display | 27 inches (690 mm), IPS LCD (TFT), glossy glass or nano-texture glass covered screen, 5K (5120×2880) resolution, True Tone technology | |||||||
| Backlight | LED | Mini LED with 2304 dimming zones | |||||||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 (widescreen) | ||||||||
| Pixel density | 218 pixels per inch | ||||||||
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz, Adaptive Sync | |||||||
| Colors | P3 wide color gamut, 10-bit depth for 1.073 billion colors | P3 + Adobe RGB wide color gamuts, 10-bit depth for 1.073 billion colors | |||||||
| Contrast ratio | 970:1[29] | 1,000,000:1 | |||||||
| Brightness | 600 nits | Up to 1000 nits (SDR), 2000 nits peak (HDR) | |||||||
| System on a chip | Apple A13 Bionic | Apple A19[16] | Apple A19 Pro | ||||||
| Storage | 64 GB NAND flash memory | 128 GB NAND flash memory | |||||||
| Input/Output | Camera | 12 MP Ultra Wide camera with 122° field of view supporting Center Stage | |||||||
| N/a | Supports Desk View | ||||||||
| Speakers | High-fidelity six-speaker system with force-cancelling woofers supporting spatial audio and Dolby Atmos | ||||||||
| Microphone | Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming and support for "Hey Siri" | ||||||||
| Power input | 100–240 V AC @ 50–60 Hz | ||||||||
| Material | Aluminum frame and glass front | ||||||||
| Connections | Cables | AC power cord | |||||||
| Peripheral connections | 3× powered USB-C (10 Gbit/s) ports for peripheral devices 1× 96 W powered Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port |
2× powered USB-C (10 Gbit/s) ports for peripheral devices 1× 96 W powered Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) port, 1× downstream Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) port |
2× powered USB-C (10 Gbit/s) ports for peripheral devices 1× 140 W powered Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) port, 1× downstream Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) port | ||||||
| Mounting options | Tilt-adjustable stand | Tilt- and height-adjustable stand | VESA Mount Adapter | Tilt-adjustable stand | Tilt- and height-adjustable stand | VESA Mount Adapter | Tilt- and height-adjustable stand | VESA Mount Adapter | |
| Dimensions | Height | 18.8 in (480 mm) | 23 in (580 mm) – 18.8 in (480 mm) | 14.3 in (360 mm) | 18.8 in (480 mm) | 23 in (580 mm) – 18.8 in (480 mm) | 14.3 in (360 mm) | 23 in (580 mm) – 18.8 in (480 mm) | 14.3 in (360 mm) |
| Width × Depth | 24.5 in × 1.2 in (622 mm × 30 mm) | 24.5 in × 1.3 in (622 mm × 33 mm) | |||||||
| Weight | 13.9 lb. (6.3 kg) | 16.9 lb. (7.7 kg) | 12.1 lb. (5.5 kg) | 13.9 lb. (6.3 kg) | 16.8 lb. (7.6 kg) | 11.9 lb. (5.4 kg) | 18.7 lb. (8.5 kg) | 13.9 lb. (6.3 kg) | |
Reception
The Verge praised the Studio Display's macOS integration and sound and microphone quality, but criticized the webcam quality, lack of customizable mounting options, and lack of variable refresh rates, local dimming and HDR, saying it includes "panel tech that is woefully behind the curve".[30] ZDNET praised the display's design, build quality, and color accuracy, but criticized its usability outside of an Apple ecosystem.[31]
See also
- Apple displays
- Apple Studio Display (1998–2004)
- Apple Cinema Display (1999–2011)
- Apple Thunderbolt Display (2011–2016)
- Pro Display XDR (2019–2026)
References
- ↑ Axon, Samuel; Gaskin, Corey (March 8, 2022). "At long last: Apple will sell a desktop monitor that doesn't cost $5,000". Ars Technica. Archived from the original on March 8, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ↑ "Apple announces the 27-inch 5K Studio Display for Mac Studio". Engadget. Archived from the original on March 10, 2022. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
- ↑ "Apple Stops Selling 27-Inch LG UltraFine 5K Display". MacRumors. March 11, 2022. Archived from the original on March 14, 2022. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
- ↑ Sorrel, Charlie (March 11, 2022). "Actually, Apple's Studio Display Is the Big Deal". Lifewire. People Inc. Archived from the original on January 14, 2025. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
- ↑ Wilson, Mark (March 9, 2022). "Apple's Studio Display is overkill for photo editing, but I still really want one". TechRadar. Archived from the original on March 10, 2022. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
- ↑ Welch, Chris (March 8, 2022). "Apple announces 27-inch 5K Studio Display for $1,599". The Verge. Archived from the original on March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
- ↑ "Studio Display – Technical Specifications". Apple. Archived from the original on March 8, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ↑ "4 big problems with Apple's brand-new Studio Display". Digital Trends. March 8, 2022. Archived from the original on March 10, 2022. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
- ↑ Espósito, Filipe (March 9, 2022). "Apple Studio Display tidbits: 'Hey Siri' for connected Mac, A13 handling, Center Stage onboarding, more". 9to5Mac. Archived from the original on March 10, 2022. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
- ↑ Welch, Chris (March 9, 2022). "Here's why Apple put a powerful iPhone chip in its new Studio Display". The Verge. Archived from the original on March 10, 2022. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
- ↑ "Apple Studio Display Contains 64GB of Storage, But Only 2GB Used". MacRumors. March 21, 2022. Archived from the original on March 21, 2022. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
- ↑ "Apple Stores Can Upgrade a Studio Display's Stand After Purchase". MacRumors. March 21, 2022. Archived from the original on March 21, 2022. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
- ↑ "PSA: Studio Display Stands Are Not Interchangeable". MacRumors. March 9, 2022. Archived from the original on March 10, 2022. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
- ↑ "Apple Studio Display's power cable is removable, but it requires a special tool". 9to5 Mac. March 21, 2022. Archived from the original on March 22, 2022. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
- 1 2 Lawler, Richard (March 3, 2026). "Apple's new Studio Display XDR adds a Mini LED upgrade". The Verge. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
- 1 2 "Apple's Two New Studio Display Models Feature Different Chips". MacRumors. March 4, 2026. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Apple Confirms Studio Display Will Work With PCs, But With Some Caveats". MacRumors. March 9, 2022. Archived from the original on March 10, 2022. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
- ↑ Espósito, Filipe (March 19, 2022). "Apple updates Boot Camp with Studio Display drivers for Windows users". 9to5Mac. Archived from the original on March 22, 2022. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ↑ Hardwick, Tim (March 9, 2022). "Studio Display Supports 5th-Gen iPad Air, But Not the 4th-Gen or the iPad Mini 6 [Updated]". MacRumors. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
- ↑ Clover, Juli (November 7, 2023). "16-Inch M3 MacBook Pro Can Fast Charge Over USB-C With 240W Cable". MacRumors. Retrieved March 17, 2026.
- ↑ Hardwick, Tim (March 5, 2026). "MacBook Neo Compatible With New Studio Displays, But There's a Catch". MacRumors. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ↑ "About iOS 26 Updates". Apple Support. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Studio Display - Tech Specs". Apple. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Studio Display (2026) - Tech Specs". Apple. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Studio Display XDR – Technical Specifications". Apple. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - 1 2 "Apple Studio Display 27-Inch (Retina 5K, 60 Hz, 2022) Specs". everymac.com. Archived from the original on May 9, 2022.
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- 1 2 "Apple Studio Display XDR 27-Inch (Retina 5K, 120 Hz) Specs". everymac.com.
- ↑ "Apple Studio Display". PCMag UK. April 24, 2022. Archived from the original on January 3, 2023. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- ↑ Patel, Nilay (March 17, 2022). "Apple Studio Display review: nothing to see here". The Verge. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ↑ "Apple Studio Display review: You'll need creative reasons to buy one". ZDNET. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
External links
- Apple Studio Display – official site
- Apple Studio Display XDR – official site