Is not, Pro monitors do not have any unnecessary gimmicks (speakers, camera, phone processor), I'm not saying they are not a nice display for non pro users, a bit on the pricey side for what they are,
but definitely not professional.
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Apple's Two New Studio Display Models Feature Different A19 Chips
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but definitely not professional.
Pretty sure they intentionally only put new hardware drivers in the newest macOS to pump the adoption rate
turbineseaplane
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They can't spend resources to backport features and support.
They are a tiny ... multi TRILLION dollar company.
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Bingo!!!
Incorrect! Only true pros need DICOM support. The ability to switch modes makes this truly the display for pros!
That is true. But if he let it out, he would not sell it at a Neo price.
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I don't get this thinking... How is it a waste? The entire chip is most likely maxed out with driving 14.8M pixels (vs 3M on the iPhone), the 2000+ dimming zones, and VRR
DICOM support is required mostly on medical settings, Pro level Displays have one mode and resolution.
I know you’re joking, but it’s not exactly the same monitor. It gets brighter than the ones in iMacs. It also should be a true 10 bit monitor with P3 wide color, which wasn’t the case with the older screens. Plus True Tone. Add to that the camera, speakers, Thunderbolt 5, etc.
Whether the price is worth it (I wouldn’t buy one) is debatable, but it’s also not just the same screen that Apple was using 10 years ago.
johnsawyercjs
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It's likely the new Studio Displays have better hardware and software to mitigate image persistence, especially in the Studio Display XDR. An incidental effect of ProMotion is that its changing refresh rates go a long way towards reducing it, and better pixel-monitoring routines in the A19 chip might be better able to reduce burn-in as well.
Having waited four years for the next generation of Apple's Studio Display I have to report. It wasn't worth the wait. I was hoping for a 30-inch or even 32-inch monitor in an affordable price range. It's possible that the speakers are so dramatically improved that this represents a big step forward for monitors and makes things like Homepods less necessary but that wasn't my prime motivation for considering an upgrade.
Apple's press release and marketing materials for the new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR models do not mention which chips are inside the monitors, but MacRumors has confirmed this information in the latest Studio Display firmware.
The firmware reveals that the second-generation Studio Display is equipped with an A19 chip, while the Studio Display XDR has an A19 Pro chip, according to code reviewed by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. Rumors had mentioned either the A19 chip or the A19 Pro chip, and it turns out that the two chips are split across the two models.
The original Studio Display from 2022 is equipped with an A13 Bionic chip, which is something that Apple advertised. Apple said the chip enables features such as Center Stage camera framing, Spatial Audio, and "Siri" and "Hey Siri" voice activation for Siri. Apple introduced the A13 Bionic chip in the iPhone 11 series in 2019.
Introduced across the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air models last year, the A19 and A19 Pro chips are much newer. These chips likely help to drive the improved speakers in both new Studio Display models, and they likely enable the camera's Desk View feature, which can show your face and an overhead view of your desk at the same time.
In both new Studio Displays, Apple says the six-speaker sound system delivers 30% deeper bass compared to the previous generation.
It is unclear exactly why the Studio Display XDR has a higher-end A19 Pro chip, but it certainly tracks with this model having more powerful features, such as a 120Hz refresh rate, mini-LED backlighting, and increased brightness.
We will learn more about the new Studio Displays and the hardware inside of them through upcoming reviews and teardowns.
Both new models can be pre-ordered now and launch on Wednesday, March 11.
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Just ordered a Dell 2724 which offers pivot among other features and costs, with tax, less than $500. It will be replacing an old LG and if it's as good as reviews a 2nd one will replace my SD when it eventually goes the way of all things.
johnsawyercjs
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It's not burn-in of the sort you get with a CRT or even an OLED display, but it can happen in some LCDs when they display a static image at high brightness for many hours every day, especially if the display is always on, and especially if the display has a single refresh rate, which is the case with the last Studio Display.
There's a phenomenon called ion migration, which can happen when a constant voltage is applied to the same pixels for a long time. This can cause ions in the liquid crystal fluid to accumulate near the electrodes, and this can create a parasitic electric field that keeps the crystals partially twisted even after the voltage is removed. This can almost always be fixed by either running an app that will display various colored patterns (fast color cycling), all-white screens, etc. for anywhere from a half-hour to several hours, and/or by leaving the display powered off for a day or two.
In the worst cases, the liquid crystal molecules can actually develop a physical "memory" or "stiffness," and fail to return to their fully relaxed state even when the image changes or the display is powered off.
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AriaAmaris
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We're still stuck using 60hz in a brand new monitor in 2026. Absolutely pathetic in this price point. Been spoiled with MacOS on multiple devices at 120hz+ for over several years and can't go back to slow ass screens.
I thought it might be Liquid Glass related but given the lack of transparency (on the part of Apple), it can’t be. I am afraid, consumer tech ecosystems in which a single company controls hardware and OS can dictate such restrictions any time they want.
Several comments pointing to the sleeping iMac inside the new Studio Displays. I would beg Apple to wake it up, if it were a sleeping giant:
A 32” iMac. But both beds are only 27”.
(probably too much to handle for an A19 anyway)
A 32” iMac. But both beds are only 27”.
(probably too much to handle for an A19 anyway)
turbineseaplane
macrumors Penryn
I think it's because the monitors are going to sit and languish as is, not updated, for 3-5 years.
It does come close to the one sold six years ago:
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020) - Technical Specifications
Display
- 5K Retina display
- 27-inch (diagonal) 5K Retina display
- 5120‑by‑2880 resolution with support for one billion colors
- 500 nits brightness
- Wide color (P3)
- True Tone technology
- Configurable with nano-texture glass
Just a whopping 100 nits of improvement. Been waiting years for a true update. But I think I'm going to go 3rd party this time as the Pro XDR display went from 32 to 27 and 6K to 5K. sad
Tar Sniffer
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So don’t buy it. I’m not buying it either. I have a 40” ultrawide at work that I like a lot.
At home, however, I have side by side 27” monitors connected to my Mac Mini. One runs at 60 Hz and the other at 144 Hz. I can’t tell the difference in anything productivity related. The only time I can tell is if I am gaming on my Windows computer that’s also connected to the screens. Even so, it’s subtle because I’m not a competitive gamer.
If you are bothered by 60 Hz screens, then that’s fine. This isn’t the screen do you.
To say more, this 27 inch monitor is more powerful than the last 2020 27 inch iMac with i9 processor.
