Studio Display vs. Studio Display XDR Buyer's Guide

[Jemorama]

Leveno also offers ethernet capability with one USBc connectivity. We have dumb terminals(is that such a thing anymore?) or the option of hooking up a usb-c at our office if you have a company laptop. We have a curved 40something monitor to act as 2 monitors if you choose to.

 

[Farquar]

Damn, now I have to buy 1...or 2. 😉

Poor choice unless you're buying the XDR for medical imaging.

Short of that, they are both terrible buys compared to what's on the display market.

 

[davebarnes]

How about an article comparing the new Studio Display to all the other 27-inch 5K monitors in the market?

 

[turbineseaplane]

How about an article comparing the new Studio Display to all the other 27-inch 5K monitors in the market?

Studio Display vs other 27" 5K monitors

Pros:
Costs more
Has Apple logo

Cons:
Costs more
Everything else

 

[writ_waggle.7t]

I always prefer Apple's integration with all their products, but still couldn't justify one of these over something else on the market.

Costco has the Dell 32 Plus 4K QD-OLED Monitor - S3225QC for $499

For $499!

Just buy a gaggle of them for the same price.

 

[samuelaweeks]

Do yourself a favor and check out the new LG 32 6K for $2000. It's hard to beat it.

Still a 60 Hz IPS though!

 

[BabyBoii]

buyers guide for who???

 

[Jacoblee23]

Considering buying a reduced price 2022 Studio Display with the new one coming out. I just need it for my Mac mini M4 to partner with my Odyssey G9. There just aren't many key differences between the 2022 and 2026 version

I love my 2022.

 

[oceptis]

You should h

Do yourself a favor and check out the new LG 32 6K for $2000. It's hard to beat it.

It comes with height adjust built in. You should have to pay extra for that.

 

[blumpy]

Unfortunately these are way too small for me. 43" 4k at 1:1 is where I live.

 

[HuskerNKS]

Poor choice unless you're buying the XDR for medical imaging.

Short of that, they are both terrible buys compared to what's on the display market.

I know. Typed on my Dell 40" 5k 120 Hz Thunderbolt Hub Monitor. 😉

 

[gmnygts]

I'm going to order the XDR... I heard a lot of the same comments in 2004 about the Apple Cinema Display 30 at $3300. I bought the ACD 30 in 2005, and it lasted for more than 20 years. I am going to repair it this year and place it alongside my new XDR.

 

[XboxEvolved]

I’ll be getting the Studio Display soon. Probably Monday. Probably sounds corny but ever since seeing the old Studio Displays in college and then the Cinema Displays being revealed by jobs I’ve always wanted one. Finally doing it!

 

[73CortinaV8]

I would like to know Apple's cost for the $400 retail Tilt-and height-adjustable stand option

 

[Levithescienceguy]

Do yourself a favor and check out the new LG 32 6K for $2000. It's hard to beat it.

My ProDisplay XDR is arriving this afternoon. I'd love to see the two side-by-side, as I hate myself for spending $3500 after tax on a display.

32 Inch UltraFine™evo 6K Nano IPS Black Monitor with Thunderbolt™ 5
Pros:
-$2000 instead of $3300
-32" instead of 27"
-Ability to tilt/height adjust PLUS swivel
-6K instead of 5K
-224 PPI instead of 218 PPI
-Smaller bezels
-More ports

Cons:
-No built-in webcam
-(Probably) inferior speakers
-60hz instead of 120hz (M2 Pro chip or higher required for 120hz)
-Not mini-LED
-96W power delivery instead of 140W (both should be enough to power a MacBook Pro)

Let me know if there's anything else I'm missing!

 

[turbineseaplane]

I always prefer Apple's integration with all their products, but still couldn't justify one of these over something else on the market.

Costco has the Dell 32 Plus 4K QD-OLED Monitor - S3225QC for $499

For $499!

Just buy a gaggle of them for the same price.

Goodness gracious ... that's even 120hz!

4K QD-OLED 120hz for $499 ..

My LORD that's an amazing deal.

Is that in warehouse?
I may go snag one of those.

 

[Farquar]

I know. Typed on my Dell 40" 5k 120 Hz Thunderbolt Hub Monitor. 😉

Which one is that.

 

[jouster]

This is nuts. I just bought a Samsung 4K 32" M70F monitor for $200 and am pretty ecstatic about the value. Still 60Hz, but so is the standard Studio Display. 5K resolution is nicer, but not commisserate with the insane price difference.

I know it isn't the point, but can't help thinking I could get four of the Samsung and create an 8K array for less cost than the regular ASD...totally ignoring space constraints and something to drive four 4K monitors.

Is it possible to turn off all the embedded Samsung crapware that comes with it?

 

[twistedpixel8]

Do yourself a favor and check out the new LG 32 6K for $2000. It's hard to beat it.

It doesn’t seem to be getting much praise from owners.

 

[writ_waggle.7t]

Goodness gracious ... that's even 120hz!

4K QD-OLED 120hz for $499 ..

My LORD that's an amazing deal.

Is that in warehouse?
I may go snag one of those.

I've seen it in warehouse and their site says it can be delivered as well. I have no need for it, but was very close to just putting the box in my cart while I was shopping there the other day. Unless I'm missing something (doubtful because RTINGS tested & recommends it) then this is a crazy good deal.

 

[HuskerNKS]

Which one is that.

DELL UltraSharp. MFR #U4025QW

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1814581-REG/dell_u4025qw_40_curved_5k_120hz.html?fromDisList=y

 

[red elma]

I always prefer Apple's integration with all their products, but still couldn't justify one of these over something else on the market.

Costco has the Dell 32 Plus 4K QD-OLED Monitor - S3225QC for $499

For $499!

Just buy a gaggle of them for the same price.

Certainly, if you are simply browsing, watching videos online, coding, or performing office tasks...
Surely not a contender for XDR...

 

[lostPod]

$1,599 without 120hz is wild to me.

 

[1037]

Unfortunately these are way too small for me. 43" 4k at 1:1 is where I live.

Sorry to hear that.

 

[ElBerserko]

Goodness gracious ... that's even 120hz!

4K QD-OLED 120hz for $499 ..

My LORD that's an amazing deal.

Is that in warehouse?
I may go snag one of those.

DELL UltraSharp. MFR #U4025QW

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1814581-REG/dell_u4025qw_40_curved_5k_120hz.html?fromDisList=y

Both of these are only 140 PPI. Once again people are missing one of the major selling points of the Studio Displays with their 218 PPI and far superior clarity. The $2000 32 inch 6K LG though is respectable on that front.