Apple Releases Studio Display Firmware Update

[MacRumors]

Alongside the macOS Ventura 13.3 update, Apple has released new 16.4 firmware that's designed for the Studio Display.

The Studio Display firmware can be updated by connecting it to a Mac. Studio Display owners can go to System Preferences > Software Update to install the firmware.

According to Apple's release notes, the Studio Display Firmware Update 16.4 adds support for in-field recalibration of the display using the Pro Display Calibrator. It allows for specific color workflows that may require custom calibration by an in-house spectroradiometer. The update also includes minor stability improvements.

Article Link: Apple Releases Studio Display Firmware Update

 

[jjudson]

I'm still a little baffled why Apple sells monitors, and why anyone would buy them given the competition out there for really nice displays for much less than the $1600 - $5000 of Apple models...

 

[BeatCrazy]

I'm still a little baffled why Apple sells monitors, and why anyone would buy them given the competition out there for really nice displays for much less than the $1600 - $5000 of Apple models...

Well, I gave them my money. I own both a Pro Display XDR and Apple Studio Display. I use them exclusively for productivity work (not content creation) and couldn't be happier.

 

[DotCom2]

I'm still a little baffled why Apple sells monitors, and why anyone would buy them given the competition out there for really nice displays for much less than the $1600 - $5000 of Apple models...

Have you ever heard the phrase "To each, their own"?

 

[ProfessionalFan]

I'm still a little baffled why Apple sells monitors, and why anyone would buy them given the competition out there for really nice displays for much less than the $1600 - $5000 of Apple models...

Because it is a great display and if you actually used one instead of blindly crapping on it, you'd see that

 

[Broken Hope]

That page is updated now.

Studio Display Firmware Update 16.4​

• Adds support for in-field recalibration of the display using Pro Display Calibrator. Enables specific color workflows that may require custom calibration by an in-house spectroradiometer. Learn more
• Minor stability improvements

 

[eflx]

I'm still a little baffled why Apple sells monitors, and why anyone would buy them given the competition out there for really nice displays for much less than the $1600 - $5000 of Apple models...

Because they're designed to work easily with Apple computers, they match the aesthetics and are actually good monitors. I'm baffled why anyone would use some cheap PC monitor honestly...

 

[Roller]

I'm still a little baffled why Apple sells monitors, and why anyone would buy them given the competition out there for really nice displays for much less than the $1600 - $5000 of Apple models...

Because we like wasting money, of course!

Seriously, when I bought my ASD last year, there wasn't much competition in the 5k 27" space. I looked at an LG monitor, but it wasn't that much cheaper, and the build quality wasn't as good based on reviews. AFAIK, that hasn't changed much since, and the ASD has been excellent for my work.

 

[rafark]

We need a more affordable Apple monitor. I’m an iMac guy and I’m exploring the idea of buying an m2 mini but with the monitor + accessories the total I’d need to spend would be over $2k. Why can’t we have a “good enough” Apple monitor in the $500 range?

 

[CWallace]

Why can’t we have a “good enough” Apple monitor in the $500 range?

1) The Bill of Materials costs for the components Apple would consider acceptable for a branded monitor;
2) The margins Apple demands on their hardware

 

[StudioMacs]

Because we like wasting money, of course!

Seriously, when I bought my ASD last year, there wasn't much competition in the 5k 27" space. I looked at an LG monitor, but it wasn't that much cheaper, and the build quality wasn't as good based on reviews. AFAIK, that hasn't changed much since, and the ASD has been excellent for my work.

We had the 5K LG displays at work. because they are plastic, with a plastic stand, they wobble when you type.

 

[AgeOfSpiracles]

I'm still a little baffled why Apple sells monitors, and why anyone would buy them given the competition out there for really nice displays for much less than the $1600 - $5000 of Apple models...

If just getting a "really nice display" is your yardstick, then yeah, you'll be fine with whatever $500 BenQ monitor you end up choosing. But if you're doing work that requires a reference monitor, then you're looking at potentially spending $30k+. Apple's high end monitors seem to split the difference. They're factory calibrated and supposedly very accurate, but I'm sure an actual professional could explain why some one needs to spend huge $$$ on something like this and why an XDR won't cut it.

 

[CWallace]

I'm still a little baffled why Apple sells monitors, and why anyone would buy them given the competition out there for really nice displays for much less than the $1600 - $5000 of Apple models...

Until very recently, the only other 5K display on the market that was compatible with Macs and/or macOS was the LG UltraFine 5K and while it was a couple-hundred dollars cheaper, it is generally considered by owners as inferior to the Studio Display.

We now have more options coming from Samsung and Dell, but we do not yet know their costs and how well they will integrate with macOS.

 

[maerz001]

How is the camera in the meantime? There was such a ********* after release and now?

 

[nutmac]

I'm still a little baffled why Apple sells monitors, and why anyone would buy them given the competition out there for really nice displays for much less than the $1600 - $5000 of Apple models...

Because the PC industry insists that 140 pixels per inch (e.g., 32" 4K) is retina. While 140 is fine if you sit 2 feet or further from the display, at around 1.5 feet or less, pixels are pretty noticeable.

 

[daneoni]

I'm still a little baffled why Apple sells monitors, and why anyone would buy them given the competition out there for really nice displays for much less than the $1600 - $5000 of Apple models...

True retina, colour consistency, build quality, design aesthetic, and seamless integration to name a few.

 

[Freida]

Please do share those nice displays that have around 220ppi from other brands. I would love to get one.

I'm still a little baffled why Apple sells monitors, and why anyone would buy them given the competition out there for really nice displays for much less than the $1600 - $5000 of Apple models...

 

[lkrupp]

We need a more affordable Apple monitor. I’m an iMac guy and I’m exploring the idea of buying an m2 mini but with the monitor + accessories the total I’d need to spend would be over $2k. Why can’t we have a “good enough” Apple monitor in the $500 range?

Except Apple has never been in the "good enough" business, and likely never will be.

 

[FrozenDarkness]

I paid apple money for their monitors to avoid issues like, a loose cable losing connections, usb ports in the back not working, colors not calibrated outside the box, usb-c cable not charging my laptop, etc

you always get what you paid for and i've had more share of bad experiences.

 

[lkrupp]

How is the camera in the meantime? There was such a ********* after release and now?

That was a typical tech blog tempest in a teapot. A few nerds went ballistic over the 1080P camera and suddenly the Studio Display camera was a POS. Don't believe everything you read on the internet. I have been using a Studio Display for almost 8 months now and the camera is just fine.

 

[sflagel]

I'm still a little baffled why Apple sells monitors, and why anyone would buy them given the competition out there for really nice displays for much less than the $1600 - $5000 of Apple models...

I have been looking for one and I cannot find a single 27-inch 5K monitor with speakers, microphone and camera, and that does not have to be scaled down to 4K or less to display text correctly, to work with a Mac.
I would love you forever if you point me to one.

 

[McWetty]

Except Apple has never been in the "good enough" business, and likely never will be.

Magic Mouse charging has entered the chat. 🤣

Kidding. All things considered, even Apple has a few “good enough” products that help it dip into the affordable category. Id love to see a monitor that is 5K@27” without a camera/AS chip and decent color space. So basically an iMac without the guts.

Then again, I want Targeted Display Mode brought back so maybe I’m just weird.

 

[Eric_WVGG]

I'm still a little baffled why Apple sells monitors, and why anyone would buy them given the competition out there for really nice displays for much less than the $1600 - $5000 of Apple models...

The only acceptable substitute was the LG 5k and it was a piece of poopemoji.

 

[filmbuff]

People keep saying the Studio Display is so expensive for the specs but if you search for 5k monitors with Thunderbolt the field gets pretty narrow. Filter that to nice looking aluminum ones and there is basically just one.

 

[BobSc]

I'm still a little baffled why Apple sells monitors, and why anyone would buy them given the competition out there for really nice displays for much less than the $1600 - $5000 of Apple models...

Oh for God's sake. Please, please don't create yet another thread about how much you despise this display. This thread is about the update. Not for general or specific Apple hate. You obviously don't have the monitor, so why are you even posting in this topic. I love my two Apple Studio displays.