Apple has unveiled a new series of monitors designed specifically for Mac users, debuting an updated Studio Display and a new premium model named Studio Display XDR.
Both monitors boast 27-inch 5K screens, 12MP Centre Stage cameras with Desk View support, professional-grade three-microphone arrays, six-speaker sound systems with Spatial Audio, and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity. They are open for pre-orders starting March 4, with availability beginning on March 11.
The latest Studio Display enhances its predecessor with a 27-inch 5K Retina display containing over 14 million pixels, 600 nits of brightness, and P3 wide color support. The 12MP Centre Stage camera now incorporates Desk View, showcasing both the user and a top-down view of their desk simultaneously during video calls.
The six-speaker sound system includes four force-canceling woofers delivering 30% deeper bass than the prior model, along with two high-performance tweeters. Thunderbolt 5 connectivity offers two ports, enabling users to link up to four displays or connect high-speed accessories. Two extra USB-C ports are provided for peripherals.
The monitor is bundled with a Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable providing up to 96W of charging power, sufficient for rapid-charging a 14-inch MacBook Pro. It is offered with standard or nano-texture glass options and can be customized with a tilt-adjustable stand, a tilt- and height-adjustable stand, or a VESA mount adapter. Pricing commences at $1,599.
The brand-new Studio Display XDR caters to professional users in need of cutting-edge display technology. It boasts a 27-inch 5K Retina XDR display with a mini-LED backlight and 2,304 local dimming zones, delivering up to 1,000 nits of SDR brightness and 2,000 nits of peak HDR brightness with a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio.
Supporting both P3 and Adobe RGB wide color gamuts, the monitor achieves over 80% Rec. 2020 coverage for HDR video editing. A 120Hz refresh rate ensures seamless motion, with Adaptive Sync supporting variable refresh rates between 47Hz and 120Hz for gaming and video playback.
Apple has integrated DICOM medical imaging presets and a Medical Imaging Calibrator to facilitate diagnostic radiology workflows, subject to FDA approval. The monitor features the same camera and audio system as the standard Studio Display, with Thunderbolt 5 connectivity and up to 140W of charging power through the supplied cable.
Studio Display XDR includes a tilt- and height-adjustable stand with a counterbalancing arm, with an optional VESA mount adapter offered. It replaces the Pro Display XDR and starts at $3,299.
