Apple Unveils New Studio Displays with Enhanced Features
Apple on Tuesday announced a new family of displays, including the $1,599 Studio Display and the $3,299 Studio Display XDR. Both displays boast improved cameras and connectivity, catering to professionals and users seeking a high-quality visual experience. Pre-orders begin on March 4, with availability starting March 11.
Enhanced Camera Capabilities
Both the Studio Display and Studio Display XDR feature a 12MP Center Stage camera, offering improved image quality for video conferencing and calls [Apple Studio Display]. A new feature, Desk View, simultaneously displays the user’s face and an overhead view of their workspace.
Studio Display: A Detailed Look
The 27-inch Studio Display features a 5K Retina display with over 14 million pixels and 600 nits of brightness, supporting the P3 wide-gamut color standard [Apple Studio Display]. It includes Thunderbolt 5 ports for connectivity, a three-microphone array, and a six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio, offering 30% deeper bass than the previous generation.
Studio Display XDR: For Professionals
The higher-end Studio Display XDR boasts a 5K Retina XDR display (5120×2880 resolution) with a mini-LED backlight and over 2,000 local dimming zones [Apple Pro Display XDR]. It achieves up to 1000 nits of SDR brightness and 2000 nits of peak HDR brightness, with a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. The display also supports the Adobe RGB color standard and features a 120Hz refresh rate with Adaptive Sync.
Specialized Features for Medical Professionals
The Studio Display XDR includes DICOM medical imaging presets and a Medical Imaging Calibrator, making it suitable for use in medical settings. Apple notes that FDA clearance for the Medical Imaging Calibrator on macOS is pending and expected soon in the U.S. [Apple Pro Display XDR].
Design and Customization
Both displays are available with either standard or nano-texture glass options. Even as the Studio Display’s stand is tilt-adjustable, the Display XDR also allows for height adjustment.
Connectivity and Expansion
Both displays come with Thunderbolt 5 ports and include a Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable, enabling connection to accessories and daisy-chaining of up to four displays [Apple Studio Display Purchase].