New Apple Studio Display and Studio Display XDR Don't Work With Intel Macs

[MacRumors]

If you still have a Mac with an Intel chip inside, you're not going to want to pick up one of the new Studio Display or Studio Display XDR models.

According to Apple's list of compatible Macs, neither model will work with an Intel-based Mac. Apple says that the Studio Display is compatible with a long list of Macs dating back to 2020, but they all have M-series chips inside.

• 16-inch MacBook Pro (2021 and later)
• 14-inch MacBook Pro (2021 and later)
• 13-inch MacBook Pro (M1, 2020 and later)
• 15-inch MacBook Air (2023 and later)
• 13-inch MacBook Air (M1, 2020 and later)
• Mac Studio (2022 and later)
• Mac mini (2020 and later)
• Mac Pro (2023 and later)
• 24-inch iMac (2021 and later)

Apple started phasing out Intel Macs in 2020 when it released the first devices with Apple silicon. Intel chips were phased out in the MacBook Air in 2020 and MacBook Pro line in 2021, and other Macs followed. The last Intel Mac was the Mac Pro, and the Intel version was discontinued in 2023. Apple hasn't sold an Intel Mac for close to three years.

With Intel Macs long discontinued, Apple is phasing out support as well. macOS Tahoe will be the final software update for Intel-based Macs, and Intel Macs will not get macOS 27. While Intel Macs will not be updated past macOS Tahoe, Apple plans to provide security updates for three additional years.

The new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR will be available for pre-order on March 4 at 9:15 a.m. Eastern Time.

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[jz0309]

This sounds like it comes as a surprise, really?

 

[curnalpanic]

No worries, my Intel Mac is an iMac and already has the same screen.

 

[zorinlynx]

It's just a display. Why does it care what CPU the host computer is using? Why is it more complicated than it needs to be do its job as a display?

 

[Blackstick]

If you're remotely in the market for an overpriced $3000 panel, you've had an Apple silicon Mac for many years by now.

 

[dugbug]

Is this apple speak for 'intel macs cannot use all of the new features therefore we will declare them unsupported'? because surely these monitors will take a video signal

 

[hieranonymous]

I feel bad for anyone who purchased an Intel Mac Pro in 2023. I understand the necessity of planned obsolescence in this instance, but it underscores what a bad-faith proposition the Mac Pro has become for Apple in general. They’re charging top dollar for a chronically outdated piece of hardware. Even the current Mac Pro is an absolute joke.

 

[tonmischa]

Planned obsolescence after 7 years for displays as well?
That's a **** move, Apple.

 

[Regulus67]

If you're remotely in the market for an overpriced $3000 panel, you've had an Apple silicon Mac for many years by now.

Wasn't the 6k 32" Pro Display XDR overpriced as well? 😉
I still purchased one second hand. I have no regrets

 

[Blackstick]

I feel bad for anyone who purchased an Intel Mac Pro in 2023. I understand the necessity of planned obsolescence in this instance, but it underscores what a bad-faith proposition the Mac Pro has become for Apple in general. They’re charging top dollar for a chronically outdated piece of hardware. Even the current Mac Pro is an absolute joke.

Speaking unofficially on behalf of the media powerhouse I work for, we've got 2013 trash can Mac Pros STILL handling control room jobs. For a show that's on the air every morning. "Latest greatest ≠ ideal" for many Mac Pro customers.

We have the ear of Apple, they'd want us to replace these with Studios, but yeah - video guys are very often can kickers "if it works, don't touch my setup!" These are often run headless as servers too, so a display is pretty irrelevant anyway.

 

[now i see it]

good enough reason to ditch Apple computers entirely

 

[Spock]

I feel bad for anyone who purchased an Intel Mac Pro in 2023. I understand the necessity of planned obsolescence in this instance, but it underscores what a bad-faith proposition the Mac Pro has become for Apple in general. They’re charging top dollar for a chronically outdated piece of hardware. Even the current Mac Pro is an absolute joke.

I have to agree, Apple has failed the Mac Pro and its user base since 2013.

 

[nt5672]

Just looked at the new studio display and it, according the Apple specs in the box section, does not even come with a power cord but operates on 115 vac. Not sure how that works over the Thunderbolt 5 cable.

I guess I just assume that is another mistake by Cook's Apple.

 

[DEMinSoCAL]

So does that mean it wouldn't work with a beefy Windows PC or laptop?

 

[abowlby]

No worries, my Intel Mac is an iMac and already has the same screen.

This you, Bro?

 

[Black_Mage]

It's just a display. Why does it care what CPU the host computer is using?

My thought exactly. Also why does Apple care if they sell it to someone using an Intel Mac. A sale is a sale.

 

[ipedro]

I'm in the market for an Apple display, but at these prices I'm inclined to look at a Vision Pro as my large MacBookPro display when I'm in my studio. I also put off the purchase of a new TV for this reason. Let's see where the Vision platform goes in the next year.

 

[KRG]

Just looked at the new studio display and it, according the Apple specs in the box section, does not even come with a power cord but operates on 115 vac. Not sure how that works over the Thunderbolt 5 cable.

I guess I just assume that is another mistake by Cook's Apple.

It has a power cable. It’s built in, so not listed as a separate accessory.

 

[nt5672]

It has a power cable. It’s built in, so not listed as a separate accessory.

In the pictures it shows a connector no cable.

 

[jonify]

Wait, I use my Studio Display with my HP/Intel work laptop sometimes ... does this mean it will not work if I upgrade? Or are there certain features that just won't be available anymore?

 

[dumastudetto]

It does not show in the pictures.

They hide them because people don’t think power cables look attractive.

 

[KRG]

Also, I’m sure it’ll work with older Macs and Windows, there will just be compromises so they aren’t going to officially support them..much like they never officially supported windows computers.

 

[Yimbaz]

This is ridiculous. It's a display. It should be compatible with Intel Macs, Linux machines, and my dishwasher if I damn well please.

I can usually see the reasoning behind Apple's limitations but this one is outrageous.

 

[KRG]

Wait, I use my Studio Display with my HP/Intel work laptop sometimes ... does this mean it will not work if I upgrade? Or are there certain features that just won't be available anymore?

Same. There are some issues like the inability to control brightness from a windows computer, hence them not being officially supported. But I’m sure they’ll still work as they do now for the most part.

 

[dumastudetto]

My thought exactly. Also why does Apple care if they sell it to someone using an Intel Mac. A sale is a sale.

I’m guessing they mean in terms of firmware updates, those updates won’t be delivered to Intel Macs anymore as they are unsupported.