Apple has unveiled a new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR. The new Studio Display with a tilt-adjustable stand starts at $1,599 USD, and Studio Display XDR with a tilt- and height-adjustable stand starts at $3,299 USD. Both are available in standard or nano-texture glass options, and can be pre-ordered starting tomorrow, March 4, with availability beginning Wednesday, March 11.
The new Studio Display XDR is smaller and has less resolution than its predecessor, but it is brighter and more affordable. There is also no crazy priced additional stand that costs almost $1,000 USD! The original Studio Display XDR has now been discontinued.
Studio Display
The new Studio Display features a 27-inch 5K Retina display with over 14 million pixels, 600 nits of brightness, and P3 wide color. It includes a 12MP Center Stage camera, now with Desk View; a studio-quality three-microphone array; and an incredible six-speaker sound system with four force-cancelling woofers that deliver 30 percent deeper bass than the previous generation, plus two high-performance tweeters for immersive audio.
Studio Display also brings Thunderbolt 5 connectivity with two ports, so users can daisy-chain up to four Studio Display models. In addition, two USB-C ports can be used for peripherals and charging. With the included Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable, users get a convenient all-in-one connection that offers up to 96W of charging power, which is enough to fast-charge a 14-inch MacBook Pro.
Studio Display is available with standard glass or optional nano-texture glass for challenging lighting conditions. It comes with a tilt-adjustable stand, or can be configured with a tilt- and height-adjustable stand or a VESA mount adapter for custom desk setups.
Studio Display XDR
The Studio Display XDR was first announced way back in 2019. A replacement has been a long time coming. It featured a 32-inch LCD panel with a 6016 x 3384 Retina 6K resolution and 1,000 nits of full-screen brightness and 1,600 nits of peak brightness. It was priced at $4,999 USD; the Pro Stand was an additional $999 USD.
As a comparison, the all-new Studio Display XDR features a 27-inch 5K Retina XDR display with a resolution of 5120-by-2880. It has up to 1000 nits of SDR brightness, 2000 nits of peak HDR brightness, and a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. The mini-LED backlight utilizes 2,304 local dimming zones that enable high contrast.
It also has a 120Hz refresh rate, Adaptive Sync, new DICOM medical imaging presets, a powerful combination of camera and audio, and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, Studio Display XDR is designed for workflows like HDR video editing, 3D rendering, and diagnostic radiology.
Studio Display XDR adds Adobe RGB color gamut support, in addition to P3 wide color. This results in more than 80 percent Rec. 2020 coverage for HDR video editing and color grading. Both P3 and Adobe RGB are accessible from the same default preset.
Studio Display XDR features a 120Hz refresh rate. Adaptive Sync supports a continuously variable refresh rate between 47Hz to 120Hz.
Studio Display XDR features a 12MP Center Stage camera that keeps users centered in the frame as they move. It also includes a studio-quality three-microphone array with directional beamforming and an immersive six-speaker sound system with support for Spatial Audio.
Studio Display XDR also features Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, with a second port for connecting downstream high-speed accessories or daisy-chaining other displays. And with two additional USB-C ports for even more connectivity, it can act as a Thunderbolt hub, keeping a workspace free of clutter while offering up to 140W of charging power through the included Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable, enough to fast-charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro.
Available reference modes:
- Studio Display XDR (P3-2000 nits)
- Studio Display XDR (P3 + Adobe RGB-2000 nits)
- HDR Video (P3-ST 2084)
- HDTV Video (BT.709-BT.1886)
- NTSC Video (BT.601 SMPTE-C)
- PAL and SECAM Video (BT.601 EBU)
- Digital Cinema (P3-DCI)
- Digital Cinema (P3-D65)
- Design and Print (P3-D50)
- Design and Print (Adobe RGB-D50)
- Photography (P3-D65)
- Photography (Adobe RGB-D65)
- HDR Photography (P3-D65)
- Internet and Web (sRGB)
- Medical Imaging (DICOM-350 nits)
- Medical Imaging (DICOM-600 nits)
Versatile Stand & Accessories
Studio Display XDR includes a tilt- and height-adjustable stand. With a height range of 105mm, the stand features a sophisticated counterbalancing arm that makes the display feel weightless, and as users adjust it, the display stays precisely in place.
An optional VESA mount adapter is available for those who prefer to use VESA-compatible stands, mounts, and arms for a customized desk setup.
Innovative DICOM Medical Imaging
Apple has also introduced new DICOM medical imaging presets and the Medical Imaging Calibrator to enable use in diagnostic radiology, allowing radiologists to view diagnostic images directly on Studio Display XDR. Many medical professionals already use Mac for their office or home setups, and Studio Display XDR offers a versatile alternative to single-purpose medical imaging displays, with seamless display mode switching. The Medical Imaging Calibrator on macOS is pending FDA clearance and is expected to be available soon in the U.S. For decades, healthcare professionals and developers have taken advantage of Apple’s innovative products and frameworks to help achieve better patient outcomes, broaden research opportunities, and improve efficiency across healthcare systems. Apple continues to innovate and collaborate with the healthcare community on solutions to ultimately improve care for its patients.
Pricing & Availability
Customers can pre-order the new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR starting tomorrow, March 4th, at apple.com/store and in the Apple Store app in 35 countries and regions, including the U.S. They will begin arriving to customers, and will be in select Apple Store locations and Apple Authorized Resellers, starting Wednesday, March 11th.
Studio Display starts at $1,599 USD and $1,499 USD for education. Studio Display XDR replaces Pro Display XDR and starts at $3,299 USD and $3,199 USD for education.
- Additional technical specifications, including nano-texture glass and a choice of stand options, are available at apple.com/store.
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