Apple continues its gradual unveiling of new products this week with the launch of the Studio Display and an all-new monitor called the Studio Display XDR. The latter is a higher-end model aimed at content creators with a 27-inch 5K Retina XDR display that features a mini-LED display with 2,000-plus dimming zones, up to 2,000 nits of peak HDR brightness and a wider color gamut for improved accuracy. It also has a 120Hz refresh rate, addressing complaints about the relatively anemic 60Hz refresh rate of previous models. It also addresses a longstanding user ergonomic complaint with a new tilt- and height-adjustable stand, with a height range of 105mm.
Apple calls the Studio Display XDR the “world’s best pro display” for things like HDR video editing and medical displays. Brightness levels are certainly outstanding at 1,000 nits of SDR and 1,000 nits HDR, and the 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and 80 percent Rec.2020 coverage are also outstanding. It’ll also be OK for some light gaming thanks to the 120Hz refresh rate and Adaptive Sync support, though many buyers may prefer a 32-inch or large display.
Other features include a 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View support and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity with a second port for downstream high-speed accessories or additional daisy-chained displays. It can also act as a Thunderbolt hub, while offering up to 140W of charging power through the included Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable, enough to fast-charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro.
Along with the Display XDR, Apple also announced a new version of the basic Studio Display. As before, it comes with a 27-inch 5K Retina display with up to 600 nits of brightness and P3 wide color, either with standard of optional nano-texture glass. However, it now includes an improved 12MP Center Stage camera along with Desk View to show your face and an overhead view of your desk at the same. You also get a studio-quality three-microphone array and six speaker sound system with Spatial Audio
That display now supports Thunderbolt 5 connectivity as well, providing higher-speed connections for accessories and the ability to daisy-chain displays. However, max charging power on this model is limited to 96W, enough to fast-charge a 14-inch MacBook Pro. As before, the stand on this model is limited to tilt-only with no height adjustment.
The Studio Display XDR will be available tomorrow for pre-order starting at $3,299, while the new Studio Display also goes on pre-order on March 4 for $1,599.
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