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Pro Display XDR 2 Expected to Feature Quantum-Dot Technology

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In a blog post this week, Display Supply Chain Consultants CEO Ross Young said that he expects Apple's next-generation Pro Display XDR to feature the same quantum-dot display technology adopted by the latest MacBook Pro models.

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It is unclear if Young confirmed this information with his sources, or if it is merely a prediction, but he is a display industry expert and his track record with display-related rumors for future Apple products is quite good. For example, he was the first source to reveal that iPhone 16 Pro models would feature larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch displays.

In a social media post last week, Young said the latest quantum-dot display films have equal to better color gamut support, and offer improved motion performance, compared to the KSF phosphor film that he said Apple uses for the existing Pro Display XDR and previous MacBook Pro models. This means the Pro Display XDR 2 could have improved color accuracy and faster response times compared to the current model.

Apple released the Pro Display XDR in 2019, alongside an updated Mac Pro, and the external monitor has not received any hardware upgrades since then. The high-end 32-inch monitor features an LCD panel with LED backlighting, 6K resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, up to 1,600 nits of brightness, one Thunderbolt 3 port, and three USB-C ports. In the U.S., the monitor starts at $4,999, but the optional Pro Stand costs $999 extra.

In 2022, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said Apple was working on an updated version of the Pro Display XDR with an Apple silicon chip, something the current model lacks. In the Studio Display, an A13 Bionic chip powers features such as Center Stage camera framing, spatial audio, and Siri voice commands. Additional features that customers are hoping for include a built-in camera, speakers, and a higher refresh rate.

At this point, it is unclear when Apple might release a Pro Display XDR 2.

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RenegadfeMonste said:
It will be 8k, 120Hz for $10,000 not including the stand.
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Exactly that! A more affordable Apple branded screen at 32” and maybe a few hunderd dollars more than the cost of a comparable Samsung or LG screen which could perfectly fit with a Mac mini, they probably don’t make. That’s a shame because most people wanting a bigger iMac probably already moved on to other solutions.

A bigger affordable Apple screen together with a Mac mini is a better investment than a bigger all in one.
 
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The Pro Display is just way too expensive. I don't know who outside of the TV/Movie industry buys these.

The Studio Display has still not been matched in terms of build quality and even image quality and even speaker quality (for a built-in speaker), but its webcam is absolutely embarrassing. Apple isn't a junior in the optics department, but I'll be straight and say the webcam totally sucks. I bought two Studio Displays on the refurb market and I returned them right away. I couldn't stand it. It looks kinda good in Best Buy with all those lights, but in real world, it's a no. The webcam in the iMac M1 and up is far, far, far superior.
 
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Apologies, internal speakers are not adequate for professional Mac users. I am uncertain if internal microphones are sufficient for video conferences. Personally, I use an external microphone, and external video cameras offer significantly better quality.
So please keep it free from this nonsense.
 
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The Pro Display is just way too expensive. I don't know who outside of the TV/Movie industry buys these.
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The TV/Movie industry, professionals in photography/graphics/videography/design are who this display is targeted at. Not you or me. When the Pro Display first came out it was declared a bargain when compared to professional displays that cost three times more than the Pro Display.
 
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The current model is already an incredible display. I know because I own one and work with it everyday. One of the best purchases I made. Anyone one who doesn't make money with their computer/ display should own one of these unless they have a trust fund or like to blow money.

What excites me most about an updated model is Thunderbolt 5 and the ability to potentially get ProMotion in this display. I would most likely sell mine and upgrade if this comes to fruition next year.
 
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lkrupp said:
The TV/Movie industry, professionals in photography/graphics/videography/design are who this display is targeted at. Not you or me. When the Pro Display first came out it was declared a bargain when compared to professional displays that cost three times more than the Pro Display.
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Nope. Not that they can't use it in cases, but it's falls short of ideal on multiple fronts.
 
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The Pro Display is just way too expensive. I don't know who outside of the TV/Movie industry buys these.

The Studio Display has still not been matched in terms of build quality and even image quality and even speaker quality (for a built-in speaker), but its webcam is absolutely embarrassing. Apple isn't a junior in the optics department, but I'll be straight and say the webcam totally sucks. I bought two Studio Displays on the refurb market and I returned them right away. I couldn't stand it. It looks kinda good in Best Buy with all those lights, but in real world, it's a no. The webcam in the iMac M1 and up is far, far, far superior.
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I do software development and bought two XDR displays. They are easily my favorite Apple product since I starting buying Apple stuff in 1986.
 
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I wonder what processor upgrades will come with it and if AI enhancements or offloading/enhancement of compute power in the display may be in the works. I could see opportunity for some kind of synergism between their devices here. (And now that I mention it, I wonder if that happens when I plug my iPad into my Studio Display)
 
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