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Apple Studio Display Gets Massive $350 Discount on Amazon
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It depends on your desk setup. If your desk is against the wall, then no one’s going to see that aluminum. I don’t think 60 Hz or 600 Hz is going to make scrolling MacRumors forms any better 😂
Here are the current iMac display specs:
24-inch 4.5K Retina display
You're right - there is nothing directly comparable, but I just meant that a lot of folks looking for an inexpensive display could get something decent already on the market.
I'd wager that since Apple silicon, the display is most of the hardware cost of the iMac - which starts at $1,299. As a guess, Apple would want to sell a comparable display for around $1,000, and this wouldn't make sense to sell alongside a $599 computer. As with the Apple Studio Display - this forum would light up with comments that it was too expensive, poor value, how they can get a 4k display, 120hz, HDR for the money etc...
Apple could dumb the specs but then they would be playing with commodity pricing for display panels and not making the margins that they like to make.
24-inch 4.5K Retina display
- 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors
- 500 nits brightness
- Wide color (P3)
- True Tone technology
You're right - there is nothing directly comparable, but I just meant that a lot of folks looking for an inexpensive display could get something decent already on the market.
I'd wager that since Apple silicon, the display is most of the hardware cost of the iMac - which starts at $1,299. As a guess, Apple would want to sell a comparable display for around $1,000, and this wouldn't make sense to sell alongside a $599 computer. As with the Apple Studio Display - this forum would light up with comments that it was too expensive, poor value, how they can get a 4k display, 120hz, HDR for the money etc...
Apple could dumb the specs but then they would be playing with commodity pricing for display panels and not making the margins that they like to make.
Agreed, I think a 24” the size if the iMac would be great, even as second/third monitors to a studio display main.
Would love one with a taller aspect ratio though, it wouldn’t feel claustrophobic at all if it was 16:10 or 3:2. I rarely use the screen real estate at the far sides of my studio display, I’d rather have more vertical space so I don’t have to scroll so much
Agree with all of this, but personally I wish there were some 24” displays on the market that were the same pixel density as studio display but not as wide, to use as secondary monitors. My ideal monitor setup is 3 screens, but it becomes a very wide setup and takes a lot of head turning. A 4:3 screen on either side of a 16:9 would be wonderful.
Something like this, but without the side ones rotated maybe? Seems like it would be so much more usable than all 16:9s
I like my Studio Displays. Build quality means more to me than specs because I keep them for a long time and I have no need for a display with anything more than what the Studio Display offers. I had Thunderbolt Displays before I purchased these - picked them both up shortly after release. One of them had a speaker rattle in it. Took it to the Apple Store and they had it fixed in less than 48 hours. Like new. I have never had the level of service with any other monitor that I have had trouble with - ASUS and Samsung both had issues after 30 days and had to be repaired under warranty - box them up, fight with the RMA process and pray they come back in one piece.
Same reason that I buy an iPhone rather than an Android. In my experience, if I want quality, I have to pay for it.
Same reason that I buy an iPhone rather than an Android. In my experience, if I want quality, I have to pay for it.
When considering the purchase of this, I feel that one should consider the fact that some time ago Apple publicly announced a five-year lifespan for active support on all their hardware products before they are considered obsolete. This product was released in March 2022.
Amazon has introduced a new all-time low price on the Apple Studio Display, available for $1,249.00, down from $1,599.00. This is the standard glass version of the Studio Display with the tilt adjustable stand, and right now it's the only model on Amazon at a record low price.
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Compared to past sales, this is $50 under the previous all-time low price and as of writing only Amazon has the deal. There's an estimated delivery window of late March for most residences in the United States.
The Studio Display features a 27-inch 5K Retina display with a 5120 x 2880 resolution and up to 600 nits of brightness. Apple says that the standard display is engineered for "extremely low reflectivity," but for rooms where there is a lot of glare, Apple suggests the nano-texture glass option with even less reflectivity.
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No. That's just a "gamer" mindset.
Color fidelity is far more important than 120Hz.
The ASD is the top half of a Mac. That's why it exists. It has a camera, high quality (for this kind of device) speakers, microphone, and downstream USB ports.
In 2025 this display is still the only one in its category. Asus recently launched a line of monitors with similar specs but the display is matte and you don’t get the speakers or the camera or the aluminum build (if that matters to you). This is not gonna be obsolete anytime in the next 5 years. I bet it will still be considered a high end monitor in the next 10, seeing how 1080 and 1440p are still more common than 4k monitors.
And never mind that currently Apple doesn’t even make a device that can output 5k @ 120hz. Nor anyone else for that matter AFAIK.
Actually, his point was an accurate one. For content creators...which is the general market for the display...there isn't a reason to go over 60hz.
If you honestly think that the monitor is only worth $550 or $600, you have a very unrealistic view of what technology should cost.
I'd prefer it if Apple designed the Studio Display as an actual studio display, and ditched the speakers, camera, and microphone—and thus priced it lower (or, alternately, took the cost of those and put it into a better panel—like the 10-bit panel on the XDR).
I'd expect most studios have their own speakers/camera/mics that are better quality than Apple's built-in's (far better when it comes to the speakers), and that they typically run multiple displays, making those features redundant.
That's likely why Apple ditched those features on the XDR. The ASD is less a studio monitor and more a home office monitor.
I'd expect most studios have their own speakers/camera/mics that are better quality than Apple's built-in's (far better when it comes to the speakers), and that they typically run multiple displays, making those features redundant.
That's likely why Apple ditched those features on the XDR. The ASD is less a studio monitor and more a home office monitor.
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LOL. Apple isn't going to cease active support for their one-and-only monitor that is designed for the "average" consumer (versus their pro version).
I personally love the fact that the Studio display has speakers, a camera and a microphone. The speakers are very good overall (and they can get LOUD, which is very nice). And having a camera and microphone greatly simplifies things.
Of course. This is all personal preference, and yours for having everything built-in is likely shared by many consumers. I just thought I'd offer an alternate view
.I actually like using an external camera as a "safety measure". I'm regularly in Zoom meetings when working from home, and taped over the built-in camera on my iMac. If I'm not um, dressed for work, I always leave my Logitech camera pointing towards the rear wall. Having to actively put that webcam on my monitor before I can be seen provides an additional measure of protection against Zoom lapses! That way if I'm in a meeting and accidentally click on the video icon, I avoid any unfortunate accidents. 😄
Was tempted by ASUS/Benq but nobody makes glossy so it's pointless (for me). Thing is the Studio Display has significantly gone down in price in the last year even in the used market. Can be found "constantly" around $1000-1200 mark used or even refurbished with 3rd party warranties as well. Amazon/Best Buy nowadays have constant sales for around $1200-1300 new.
All I am saying it's not 2022 anymore and the gap between the "cheaper alternatives" and Apple is only around $200-300 nowadays. I will personally go with Apple.
All I am saying it's not 2022 anymore and the gap between the "cheaper alternatives" and Apple is only around $200-300 nowadays. I will personally go with Apple.
There is SO much hate thrown toward the studio display... I will just say I absolutely LOVE mine, like I ADORE IT! The fit, the finish, the brightness, color accuracy OUT OF THE BOX and the speakers. It's perfect. Is it expensive? Yes. But is it worth it for someone who makes their living doing creative work? You're goddamn right it is
But... There are many different flavors of "studios." Ranging from individuals who are very serious about their photography, have exhibitions, and publish books - such as myself. The ASD is perfect for my needs as I can make prints that are dead-on accurate with respect to what I see on my display. First time, every time. After two years of my ASD use there has been zero drift on color accuracy. I came from using another semi-expensive display that required re-calibration every few months - and always a pain.
ASD is perfect for my needs. I don't need or want to spend the $$$$ for a Pro Display XDR. And I like that there's a camera and speakers - less clutter on my desk.
At the other end of the spectrum are professional studios, say Lucasfilm, where a Pro Display XDR would be a better choice, and the cost is not a biggie.
Exactly! Some people obsess over insignificant spec differences with other displays, but the Studio Display blows everything else away in terms of features (camera, mic, speakers) and build quality (that tank-like aluminum chassis!). It's a joy to use.There is SO much hate thrown toward the studio display... I will just say I absolutely LOVE mine, like I ADORE IT! The fit, the finish, the brightness, color accuracy OUT OF THE BOX and the speakers. It's perfect. Is it expensive? Yes. But is it worth it for someone who makes their living doing creative work? You're goddamn right it is
I'm a huge fan of 4:3. Before I got a second ASD, my side monitor was a 30" Dell which had a 4:3 ratio. It really works for productivity which is why so many laptops have ditched 16:9. Alas - in the standalone display world, 16:9 still rules...
(btw- Fiona Apple ref.?)
Yep. I always comment in ASD threads because it's the product that everyone loves to hate on. I mean people used to complain about it having an A13!
I don't get it - I love mine after having tried several other monitor options and returning them - including 'higher spec' displays with HDR and HRR. Nothing else offer this specific blend of features and tight OS integration. My only beef with it was price - but over time I've come to appreciate that the price is high, but so is the value. I think it's worth every penny of it's MSRP and anyone who scored one at a discount will be delighted with it for years to come.
Thats what the iMac is for from Apple's perspective. You want a 24" display..... get the iMac.
When they got rid of the 27" iMac that brought in the 27" Studio display.
They don't care it because Apple renamed from Apple Computer in 2007 and became Apple Inc. Very little percentage of their overall revenue comes from these desktops and monitors. People on macrumors overestimate this because they are in a forum bubble. 8% came from Mac last year and majority of the Mac revenue comes from their Macbooks(which is why they are always updated with new hardware versions). We don't know the breakdown currently but last Apple reported it was around 20% of their users were desktop and probably lower now. Basically the stuff we're talking about is very low priority....seriously really low. Walk into a Apple store and let me know how many desktop/displays you see. Out of all the things Apple is worried about it's not providing a niche amount of users with Mac Minis who want a 24" display. Like I said they either want you on the 24" iMac or upsell you to the 27". Your potential lost business of a monitor sale means little overall.
