Apple Studio Display: doubt

[7422736m]

Hi all!
I am thinking about buying a Studio Display, and one of the first things I recalled when I think about an Apple Display covered with a slab of glass is the first unibody MBP and the widespread issues with dust under the glass.
So, what I want to know from all of you, recent owners of a Studio Displays is, do you noticed any dust particles under the glass?
If the MacBook Pros got rid of the problem after Apple started using new laminated displays (with no glass lab on top of the panel), in the Studio Displays that's not the case.
Is there visible gap between the glass and the panel, or are they "sealed" like in the iPhone displays?

 

[kinster]

I don't think the MacBook Pros are properly sealed. My M1 MacBook Pro recently had a cornfly underneath it and had to be rectified by Apple.

 

[0906742]

I don't think the MacBook Pros are properly sealed. My M1 MacBook Pro recently had a cornfly underneath it and had to be rectified by Apple.

Does this apply to all MacBook models like MBA M1/M2 or is this only with the MBP all models 13", 14" and 16"?
There is really a gap underneath where dust can enter later on?

 

[7422736m]

Guys, can we please keep ontopic?

 

[0906742]

OK, sorry but aren't these two things more or less related?

I was interested about this because I've had MBA 2018, MBP 13" 2019, MBA M1 and now MBP 14" which is brand new and I was worried if such gap exists in MBP 14" too? I've never had dust issues with my other 3 MacBooks and I used rubber bulb type air blower to clean dust off the screen and I'm not sure if it is wise to use that with MBP 14" too in case there is a gap underneath the front glass.

 

[7422736m]

OK, sorry but aren't these two things more or less related?

I was interested about this because I've had MBA 2018, MBP 13" 2019, MBA M1 and now MBP 14" which is brand new and I was worried if such gap exists in MBP 14" too? I've never had dust issues with my other 3 MacBooks and I used rubber bulb type air blower to clean dust off the screen and I'm not sure if it is wise to use that with MBP 14" too in case there is a gap underneath the front glass.

Well, you are right...
In fact since the MacBook displays abandoned the outer glass layer (back in 2009, if I am not mistaken, the first unibody MBP had indeed a tru glass slab over the LCD panel), the displays have this laminated construction in which the outer layer has this glossy look, but these layers are pressed together and I am almost positive there are no air gaps in between.
I can't recall one single case of dust under the outer layer of the display (back in 2009) there were several cases in which several dust specks came under the outer glass (it happened also with the iPads and even with iMacs (very recent models had this issue)

 

[Lucas Curious]

had my display since launch day. Use it everyday and noticed no issues. I clean it regularly with microfiber clothes since I like my screens perfectly clean. Its a great screen and I don't notice much difference between this display and my 16 inch M1, which is also clean.

If you have doubts jsut buy the 3 year AppleCare. Its kinda cheap compared to other devices AppleCare. I bought it right away because ive cracked my monitors before by moving them around the house.

 

[xraydoc]

Hi all!
I am thinking about buying a Studio Display, and one of the first things I recalled when I think about an Apple Display covered with a slab of glass is the first unibody MBP and the widespread issues with dust under the glass.
So, what I want to know from all of you, recent owners of a Studio Displays is, do you noticed any dust particles under the glass?
If the MacBook Pros got rid of the problem after Apple started using new laminated displays (with no glass lab on top of the panel), in the Studio Displays that's not the case.
Is there visible gap between the glass and the panel, or are they "sealed" like in the iPhone displays?

I can't imagine it's any worse than the Apple Thunderbolt Display or iMacs that have a pane of glass attached to the front. I suspect the Studio Display hasn't been out long enough for people to see substantial dust accumulation, but I would expect Apple to respect the warranty on these should something get under the glass within the warranty period. AppleCare might be something you'd want to consider, too.

 

[7422736m]

I can't imagine it's any worse than the Apple Thunderbolt Display or iMacs that have a pane of glass attached to the front. I suspect the Studio Display hasn't been out long enough for people to see substantial dust accumulation, but I would expect Apple to respect the warranty on these should something get under the glass within the warranty period. AppleCare might be something you'd want to consider, too.

I did not ask about dust accumulation (regarding which you're totally right, it's way too soon to get some idea about it), but rather about dust specks coming out of the factory, during the assembly process.
It was a very common issue back in the days.
And it also happened with iPhone XS camera modules, that usually came with dust specks on the inside.

 

[xraydoc]

I did not ask about dust accumulation (regarding which you're totally right, it's way too soon to get some idea about it), but rather about dust specks coming out of the factory, during the assembly process.
It was a very common issue back in the days.
And it also happened with iPhone XS camera modules, that usually came with dust specks on the inside.

Oh, gotcha.

 

[cczhu]

No I didn't notice it with mine.

But if you're only worried about the dust out of the factory, why cannot you just buy and examine yourself and return it in the unlikely event of test positive?

I'd understand if you're worried about dust accumulation which would go beyond the return window. If it's just assembly flaw, you should be able to just return that without any question asked.

 

[benwiggy]

It was a very common issue back in the days.

first unibody MBP and the widespread issues with dust under the glass.

The first Unibody Mac? So, a decade ago?
Apple sells millions of laptops and iMacs every year. Chances are they've perfected the clean-air environment they need for that process by now.

I've just taken receipt of a Studio Display; and it's fantastic.

But yeah: you can return any Apple produce within 14 days for no reason at all.

 

[zach-coleman]

No problems with those issues here. I don't notice a panel gap but the screen is quite large so I seldom stare at the edges.