Overview
- Apple introduced two monitors: an updated 27-inch 5K Studio Display and a new 27-inch 5K Studio Display XDR with mini‑LED backlighting, 2,304 local dimming zones, up to 1,000 nits SDR and 2,000 nits peak HDR, and a 120Hz Adaptive Sync panel.
- Preorders begin March 4 with deliveries starting March 11, priced from $1,599 for the Studio Display and $3,299 for the Studio Display XDR.
- Both models add Thunderbolt 5 and extra USB‑C ports for high‑speed hub use, with charging up to 96W on Studio Display and up to 140W on Studio Display XDR, and support daisy‑chaining multiple displays.
- Apple’s compatibility notes cap Studio Display XDR at 60Hz on many M1–M3 Macs, with full 120Hz available only on newer hardware and recent macOS versions.
- The lineup targets creative and medical workflows with Adobe RGB and DICOM presets, and a Mac‑based Medical Imaging Calibrator that awaits FDA clearance.