I don’t see it happening. As others have said, Apple very rarely updates displays, partially because they have no real competition. They knew it was a terrible webcam when it launched and tried to gaslight all of us into ignoring it. And I think most of us who were willing to spend $1600+ on a monitor that was only nominally different from a $1300 monitor that had been available for the prior 6 years, were willing to spend another $150+ on a better webcam or to use an older iPhone as webcam.
You don’t buy this monitor because you’re a rational consumer or because it is a good value (it isn’t), you buy it because you need a 5K monitor because you prioritize pixel density and proper macOS resolution scaling and because you are willing to pay more for a monitor with better aesthetics and consistency than the LG and you don’t want to take the risk of getting the Samsung.
Very true. I am one of those "non-rational" buyers...but here is a "rational" reason to buy it and justify the extra cost..
When the monitor first came out, I immediately went to a retailer who had one on the floor. Tried it out for awhile and convinced myself that it was
too expensive for a monitor, though I paid $1,000 for the Thunderbolt monitor back in 2016 (still use).
Then..after about 9 months of debating, I sold some gear and had enough money to just
suck it up and buy it and told my self not to regret the outrageous price I would paid for it (bought it on the road and out-of-the country at a crazily more expensive price than in the U.S. - needed it for projects). Bought the Studio Display with the
adjustable stand.
Well..The monitor overall..after the first week of use was well..actually
too suitable (perfect) to my needs as a content creator (to my surprise).
When I work on video with Final Cut I need to adjust the monitor's height so I can see the timeline directly in eye line view (requires the monitor being higher than normal).
NOTE: I am able to adjust the monitor with ONE finger and move it up without an issue very quickly in a matter of seconds (up and down)...the pixel density is exact for all of my Macs and needs, including the color grade. The speakers are 'decent' for a monitor (actually pretty good...the thunderbolt speakers were also good in my opinion for a monitor). You don't get this monitor if you are one who requires outrageous audio. I use Logic Pro and it work on for me. If you solely use Logic Pro, it is still a good monitor, but you will probably already have expensive speakers, so you will use those anyway.
The camera...use it on occasion as I see it as just "as an extra" and it is now decent after the last two firmware updates. Not "excellent", but ok for my use without too many complaints.
A hub with USB-C ports on the back is also a big bonus. If it had two thunderbolt ports it would be perfect for my usage (have Apple's LG 4K 24" offering also - like that too). Monitor also wakes up fast from sleep; able to use the built in keyboard controls for display and audio volume etc. adjustments. Works perfectly in my all Mac environment...AND...looks excellent on my desk. When you look at the monitor all day and every day...It is pleasant to have in front of you for the day and night hours working projects etc.
After over spending on it...I am glad I bit the bullet and spent the extra money on having the Studio Display. Literally "zero" issues with it.
This is a "rational" viewpoint..
