Apple Updates Studio Display With Thunderbolt 5 and More

[MacRumors]

Alongside the all-new, higher-end Studio Display XDR, Apple has updated the regular version of the Studio Display with some new features.

Here is what is new for the lower-end Studio Display, according to Apple:

• Two Thunderbolt 5 ports (up to 120Gb/s), with one upstream port (provides 96W pass-through charging) and one downstream port for connecting accessories or daisy-chaining up to four additional Studio Displays
• The built-in 12-megapixel Center Stage camera now supports Desk View
• The six-speaker sound system's woofers deliver "30 percent deeper bass" compared to the previous Studio Display

Only the higher-end Studio Display XDR received a 120Hz refresh rate, mini-LED backlighting, increased brightness, and faster 140W pass-through charging.

The regular Studio Display still has a 60Hz refresh rate and up to 600 nits of brightness.

Both models have 27-inch displays with a 5K resolution.

Both new Studio Displays have the same overall design as the original model, but the 12-megapixel Center Stage camera now supports Desk View.

Overall, here are the Studio Display's other key specs:

• 27-inch Retina display with 5K resolution (LCD without mini-LED backlighting)
• 5120-by-2880 resolution at 218 pixels per inch
• 60Hz refresh rate
• Up to 600 nits brightness
• P3 wide color gamut support with 1 billion colors
• True Tone

The new Studio Displays can be pre-ordered starting Wednesday, March 4 at 6:15 a.m. Pacific Time, ahead of a Wednesday, March 11 launch. In the U.S., the Studio Display continues to start at $1,599, while the Studio Display XDR starts at $3,299. You can upgrade both models to anti-reflective, nano-texture glass for an additional $300. A height-adjustable stand and VESA mount adapter also remain available as upgrade options.

Apple includes a "Thunderbolt 5 (USB‑C) Pro Cable" in the box.

Apple has discontinued the Pro Display XDR and its Pro Stand.

Article Link: Apple Updates Studio Display With Thunderbolt 5 and More

 

[Neil Harrison]

Oh well that’s saved me some money

 

[Kylo83]

Why is it adaptive sync and not pro motion for 120hz

 

[Sinik343]

Looks like a very minor update. Hopefully the previous model will be cheaper on the used market as people upgrade.

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

What a monumental disappointment. Not often I say it, but Apple dropped the ball on this one.

 

[KillerTree]

$1600 for a 60hz display in 2026 is hilarious. Especially when multiple 5k 120hz displays shown at CES are releasing this year

 

[anthony13]

Great. It’s basically the same. I can resist that.

 

[joshwithachance]

This thing SUCKS.

 

[MDL-Steven]

Pro XDR Display is gone.

 

[tomtad]

Should have started at $999 with a 32inch option at $1599

 

[HiFiGuy528]

$3300 is not cheap for only 27”. No 32” update is sad.... bc 27 feeling small these days. and only 5K seems dated for $3300

 

[S.B.G]

Nothing in these that would compel me to want to replace my current Studio Displays.

 

[Razeus]

Absolutely terrible value.

 

[WLSON]

This panel is twelve years old. Not only do they not update it but they have the gall to keep the price at $1,599 too.

 

[designerdave72]

Very poor upgrade after 4 years. What is Apple using the additional revenue with no amazing tech to pay for?

 

[Nick A]

$1600 for a 60hz display in 2026 is actually insane.

 

[newton4000]

It does seem disappointing. Does anyone have suggestions for a monitor that is 1. macbook compatible. 2. i'd prefer OLED 3. that is BRIGHT! Maybe not as bright as the Macbook Pro itself - but I hate that I can't even begin to match the brightness. 4. Good resolution.

 

[potatis]

Also 23,2 W power usage, the old one was 31 W(?).

 

[johnrlaporta]

Well, I’ll consider the Studio Display. Gotta be better than my LED Cinema Display 😛

 

[lauriinc]

Literally the only thing I wanted for this was +120hz to buy it. Well, see you again in five years.

 

[Zeus2018]

🙄 Nothing to see here folks, just keep walking...........👩‍🦯

 

[Kylo83]

It feels like every Apple upgrade is so minor and the price is so unreasonable. Nothing gets me excited anymore. Let’s hope the new MacBook Pro with touchscreen and OLED will be the first thing to excite me.

 

[erasr]

Unbelievable. This is all I was waiting for.

Even the big image of the thing at the top of their product page is low resolution (and an old image?!). They haven't even bothered with the web page!

 

[daveedjackson]

Also spotted the Pro Display XDR now links to the Studio Display XDR, but these aren't the same... Have they canned the 32inch Model?

 

[Samuel MacBird]

I am looking for any alternative as well.

Also curious, any update on processor upgrade on the Studio Display?