Apple just rolled out a new set of displays made to match up perfectly with the Mac. There’s an updated Studio Display for most users, plus a brand-new Studio Display XDR aimed at people who want the very best.
The new Studio Display gets some upgrades. There’s a sharper 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View, better mics for clearer calls, and a six-speaker setup that supports Spatial Audio. It also adds Thunderbolt 5, so you can hook up faster accessories and even chain multiple displays together.
The all-new Studio Display XDR is designed for users who need the highest level of performance. Its 27-inch 5K Retina XDR display uses a mini-LED backlight with more than 2,000 local dimming zones. The screen supports up to 1,000 nits of sustained SDR brightness and 2,000 nits at peak HDR, along with a wider color gamut for strong contrast and accurate color reproduction.
Equipped with ProMotion, the Studio Display XDR supports a 120Hz refresh rate for more fluid motion. Adaptive Sync automatically adjusts frame rates to maintain smooth playback and performance in graphics-heavy applications. It includes the same enhanced camera and audio system as the updated Studio Display and adds Thunderbolt 5 to support professional connectivity needs.
“Apple has led the industry in delivering the world’s most advanced displays for pros to do their life’s best work, and today we do that once again with the introduction of the new Studio Display family,” said John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering. “Studio Display gets even better with a new 12MP Center Stage camera and powerful Thunderbolt 5 connectivity. And the Studio Display XDR is a huge leap forward for XDR technology, with a mini-LED backlight, 2000 nits of peak HDR brightness, advanced color accuracy, and a 120Hz refresh rate, transforming workflows like filmmaking, design and print, and 3D animation. It’s by far the world’s best pro display.”
Studio Display
Designed for a variety of creative and professional tasks, the new Studio Display offers high-quality visuals along with upgraded features. Its 27-inch 5K Retina display includes more than 14 million pixels, reaches 600 nits of brightness, and supports the P3 wide color gamut for realistic color reproduction.
Key features of the new Studio Display include:
Enhanced Camera and Audio: A 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View, a studio-quality three-microphone array, and a six-speaker sound system. The audio system features four force-cancelling woofers that deliver 30 percent deeper bass than the previous generation, plus two high-performance tweeters.
Thunderbolt 5 Connectivity: Includes a Thunderbolt 5 port for connecting to a Mac and daisy-chaining up to four Studio Display models, as well as two USB-C ports for peripherals and charging. The included Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable provides a single-cable connection with up to 96W of charging power for a 14-inch MacBook Pro.
Configurable Options: Available with standard glass or an optional nano-texture glass for challenging lighting conditions. It comes with a tilt-adjustable stand, a tilt- and height-adjustable stand, or a VESA mount adapter.
Studio Display XDR
Designed for professionals with demanding needs, the Studio Display XDR focuses on delivering top-level screen performance. Its feature set supports advanced tasks, including HDR video editing, 3D rendering, and diagnostic radiology work.
Key features of the new Studio Display XDR include:
Advanced XDR Display: A 27-inch 5K Retina XDR display (5120-by-2880 resolution) with a mini-LED backlight featuring 2,304 local dimming zones. It delivers up to 1000 nits of SDR brightness, 2000 nits of peak HDR brightness, and a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio for exceptional detail and minimal blooming.
Pro-Grade Color and Motion: Supports P3 and Adobe RGB wide color gamuts, making it an ideal reference display for print and design professionals. It also features a 120Hz refresh rate with Adaptive Sync (47Hz to 120Hz) for ultra-smooth motion in video and games.
Comprehensive Pro Features: Includes the same 12MP Center Stage camera, studio-quality mics, six-speaker sound system, and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity as the standard model, plus new DICOM medical imaging presets.
Pricing and Availability
- The new Studio Display with a tilt-adjustable stand starts at $1,599.
- The all-new Studio Display XDR with a tilt- and height-adjustable stand starts at $3,299.
Both displays are available in standard or nano-texture glass options. Customers can pre-order starting tomorrow, March 4, with availability beginning Wednesday, March 11.
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