Apple Unveils $1,599 27-Inch 5K 'Studio Display' External Monitor

[MacRumors]

Apple today unveiled the 27-inch 5K "Studio Display" external monitor, alongside the new, high-end Mac Studio desktop computer.

The Studio Display features an all-screen design with narrow borders in a slim, all-aluminium enclosure like the 24-inch iMac. The display can be tiled up to 30 degrees thanks to its built-in stand.

To customize the display, customers can choose a more versatile, height-adjustable stand with a counterbalancing arm for an additional $400, or opt for a VESA mount adapter option, and there is also the option of nano-texture glass for an additional $300.

The screen itself features a 5K retina resolution with over 14.7M pixels. It also has an anti-reflective coating, up to 600 nits of brightness, P3 wide color, support for over one billion colors, and True Tone.

The Studio Display also contains the A13 Bionic chip to support its camera and audio system. It features a 12MP Ultra Wide front camera like the iPad, with Center Stage for the first time on the Mac.

With a high-fidelity six-speaker setup, the display contains four force-cancelling woofers that minimize distortion and two high-performance tweeters, featuring support for Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos. The Studio Display also includes a studio-quality three-mic array that is optimized for calls and voice recordings.

The rear of the Studio Display features three USB-C ports and a Thunderbolt port to connect peripherals. The display can deliver 96W of power to a notebook, and can fast charge the 14-inch MacBook Pro. Up to three Studio Displays can connect to a single MacBook Pro.

The Studio Display starts at $1,599. Alongside the Mac Studio, the Studio Display is available to order today and orders will begin to arrive on March 18.

Article Link: Apple Unveils $1,599 27-Inch 5K 'Studio Display' External Monitor

 

[DFZD]

$1599 is high but makes sense for so much tech that it offers.
Most 5k displays are anyway over $999.

Analysts predicted $3000. So this is quite a steal at almost half that amount.

 

[CWallace]

Considering how much better it is than the $1300 LG UltraFine 5K, $1600 is quite reasonable, IMO.

 

[fyun89]

$1599 is VERY high considering Samsung and Dell is planning to sell QD-OLED panel with >30" in size for around $1300

 

[CWallace]

$1599 is VERY high considering Samsung and Dell is planning to sell QD-OLED panel with >30" in size for around $1300

At sub-4K resolution (3440x1440) with no webcam (much less a 12MP one) and no speakers and optimized for video games, not professional production work.

Mind you, I have the Alienware on order, but it's going to be my gaming monitor on my Alienware gaming PC.

I will still use my iMac 5K for my work.

 

[_Spinn_]

An A13 chip? I can't believe everything they've crammed into that display - it has more tech than some laptops 🤣

 

[dmr727]

I'm surprised it's not two grand - I think $1599 is reasonable given it's Apple.

 

[Anglagard]

Can Studio Display be used with an Intel Based/Linux PC?

 

[dahlblom]

My old ADC will still go strong for now.

 

[CWallace]

Can Studio Display be used with an Intel Based/Linux PC?

In theory it should be since it is a TB monitor, but you might not be able to use the 12MP web cam if Apple does not update Boot Camp with drivers.

 

[dgdosen]

Is this 120Hz/Pro Motion?

 

[Wortak]

Having the height-adjustable stand is another 400 bucks (1999). Oh dear.

 

[Che Castro]

There’s no way to connect ps5 to this ?

 

[TimFL1]

Only 1 TB port is kind of a bummer since that means you'll have to use a dock or 2 TB cables to your Macbook for a dual Studio Display setup.

 

[fyun89]

At 4K with no webcam (much less a 12MP one) and no speakers and optimized for video games, not professional production work.

Any professional that needs a speaker would get a dedicated speaker or an audio monitor. Sure, they market the QD-OLED monitor as a video game monitor, but that doesn't mean that it is not suitable for professional work either. Most graphics professional will calibrate it using external device anyways. Reference monitors use OLED for accurate contrast, dynamic range etc. Yes it lacks 5K but color reproduction is more vital.

I really had a high hope that Apple would opt for a newer tech than decades old LED panel..

 

[Anglagard]

In theory it should be since it is a TB monitor, but you might not be able to use the 12MP web cam if Apple does not update Boot Camp with drivers.

Thank you for your response. What sort of cable is needed Thunderbolt to Displayport?

 

[CWallace]

Is this 120Hz/Pro Motion?

No.

That will come later in the iMac Pro (which will now be like the Intel iMac Pro - powerful and expensive).

Any professional that needs a speaker would get a dedicated speaker or an audio monitor. Sure, they market the QD-OLED monitor as a video game monitor, but that doesn't mean that it is not suitable for professional work either. Most graphics professional will calibrate it using external device anyways. Reference monitors use OLED for accurate contrast, dynamic range etc. Yes it lacks 5K but color reproduction is more vital.

I really had a high hope that Apple would opt for a newer tech than decades old LED panel..

I expect a video professional who does such work for a paycheck is looking at LG's and ASUS' 34" non-curved OLEDs that support all the calibration already and have price tags to match at around $4000.

Thank you for your response. What sort of cable is needed Thunderbolt to Displayport?

USB-C/TB to DisplayPort. I use one now to connect my ASUS 27" gaming monitor to my iMac 5K (for use as a second display).

 

[SenorWhyMe]

600 nits sucks for hdr content creators

 

[CWallace]

600 nits sucks for hdr content creators

Hence why Apple also offers the Pro Display XDR.

And before folks carp about the XDR's price, 4K MiniLED and OLEDs aimed at HDR video production are $3000-4000 and up.

 

[SenorWhyMe]

Hence why Apple also offers the Pro Display XDR.

at that price it’s not worth the 1500 for a 27 inch rather wait for competition or go full in to pro display xdr

 

[dumastudetto]

I’m blown away by all the incredible tech they’ve crammed into this stunning display. The pricing is insanely affordable and about 50% less than analyst predictions.

 

[anshuvorty]

At 4K with no webcam (much less a 12MP one) and no speakers and optimized for video games, not professional production work.

Mind you, I have the Alienware on order, but it's going to be my gaming monitor on my Alienware gaming PC.

I will still use my iMac 5K for my work.

Yeah, I will use this display for work...for gaming and content consumption, there are other options. Maybe that is why Apple decided to brand it as Studio Display and not a Cinema Display XDR...

Also, is the display using IPS or MiniLED? Do we know?

 

[anshuvorty]

I’m blown away by all the incredible tech they’ve crammed into this stunning display. The pricing is insanely affordable and about 50% less than analyst predictions.

I was predicting $2500.....Apple has done it again....

 

[CWallace]

Also, is the display using IPS or MiniLED? Do we know?

IPS - it is the same edge-lit 5K 60Hz panel used in the Intel iMac 5K (which has now been discontinued).

 

[KPOM]

I'm surprised it's not two grand - I think $1599 is reasonable given it's Apple.

It is $2K if you want the height-adjustable display, though $300 for the nano option is pretty reasonable.