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Studio Display
NameStudio Display
DeveloperApple Inc.
ManufacturerApple Inc.
TypeComputer monitor
Release dateMarch 18, 2022
Operating systemiOS
System on a chipApple A13 Bionic
Preceded byApple Thunderbolt Display
RelatedPro Display XDR, iMac (Apple silicon), Mac Studio

Studio Display. The Studio Display is a 27-inch 5K resolution monitor introduced by Apple Inc. in March 2022, designed as a companion display for modern Mac computers. It features an integrated Apple A13 Bionic chip to power advanced capabilities like its Center Stage camera system and high-fidelity audio. Positioned between the consumer iMac and the professional Pro Display XDR, it marked Apple's return to the standalone monitor market after discontinuing the Apple Thunderbolt Display.

Overview

Announced alongside the Mac Studio desktop computer during a March 2022 Apple event, the Studio Display is positioned as a premium external monitor for creative professionals and power users. Its design language closely aligns with contemporary Apple products like the 24-inch iMac and iPad Pro, featuring flat edges, an aluminum enclosure, and a thin profile. The display serves as a spiritual successor to the beloved Apple Cinema Display line, integrating modern Apple silicon to enable features that were previously impossible in a standalone monitor. This integration represents a significant shift in Apple's approach to peripheral design, embedding a full iOS-based system to manage its advanced components.

Specifications

The Studio Display features a 27-inch Retina display with a resolution of 5120-by-2880 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 218 pixels per inch. It uses an IPS panel with support for the P3 color space, 600 nits of brightness, and True Tone technology that adjusts color temperature based on ambient light. The monitor is powered by an embedded Apple A13 Bionic system-on-a-chip, the same processor found in the iPhone 11 series. It comes with a tilt-adjustable stand as standard, with optional upgrades to a VESA mount adapter or a height-adjustable stand. The enclosure is constructed entirely from recycled aluminum, in line with Apple's environmental initiatives.

Features

A key feature of the Studio Display is its 12-megapixel Ultra Wide camera with Center Stage, a technology pioneered on the iPad Pro that uses machine learning to keep the user centered in the frame during video calls on apps like Zoom or FaceTime. The monitor includes a high-fidelity audio system comprising six speakers, with four force-cancelling woofers and two high-performance tweeters, supporting spatial audio with Dolby Atmos. The A13 Bionic chip enables this advanced audio processing and powers the camera's computational photography features. The nano-texture glass option, previously exclusive to the Pro Display XDR, is available to reduce glare in bright lighting environments.

Connectivity

The Studio Display provides a single upstream connection via Thunderbolt 3 (compatible with USB-C) to a host Mac, which delivers display signal, data, and up to 96 watts of power to charge a connected laptop like a MacBook Pro. Downstream connectivity includes three additional USB-C ports operating at USB 3.1 Gen 2 speeds (up to 10 Gbit/s), allowing for the connection of peripherals, storage devices, or networks. This hub functionality simplifies cable management by reducing the number of direct connections to the computer. The monitor does not include legacy ports like HDMI or DisplayPort, requiring compatible Macs or PCs with a USB-C/Thunderbolt output.

Software

The embedded Apple A13 Bionic chip runs a variant of iOS (specifically iOS 15.4 at launch) to manage the display's features independently from the connected Mac. This operating system handles the camera, audio, and networking functions. The software can be updated via macOS System Settings, allowing for feature enhancements and security patches over time. This architecture enables seamless integration with the macOS ecosystem, including automatic brightness adjustment and synchronization of audio playback across devices signed into the same iCloud account. The display's firmware is managed through the host Mac, similar to other accessories like the AirPods.

Reception

Upon its release, the Studio Display received praise from publications like The Verge and TechCrunch for its exceptional screen quality, elegant design, and integrated speaker system, which was noted as being among the best in any monitor. However, it faced significant criticism, particularly regarding early software issues with its Center Stage webcam, which exhibited poor image quality in certain lighting conditions; Apple later addressed this with firmware updates. Reviewers from Ars Technica and CNET also questioned its high starting price relative to competing monitors from companies like Dell and LG, especially given the lack of HDR support or a variable refresh rate. Despite the critiques, it was widely seen as a compelling, if premium, option for users deeply invested in the Apple ecosystem.

Category:Computer monitors Category:Apple Inc. hardware Category:Products introduced in 2022