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Apple Updates Studio Display With Thunderbolt 5 and More

Alongside the all-new, higher-end Studio Display XDR, Apple has updated the regular version of the Studio Display with some new features.

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Here is what is new for the lower-end Studio Display, according to Apple:

  • Two Thunderbolt 5 ports (up to 120Gb/s), with one upstream port (provides 96W pass-through charging) and one downstream port for connecting accessories or daisy-chaining up to four additional Studio Displays
  • The built-in 12-megapixel Center Stage camera now supports Desk View
  • The six-speaker sound system's woofers deliver "30 percent deeper bass" compared to the previous Studio Display

Only the higher-end Studio Display XDR received a 120Hz refresh rate, mini-LED backlighting, increased brightness, and faster 140W pass-through charging.

The regular Studio Display still has a 60Hz refresh rate and up to 600 nits of brightness.

Both models have 27-inch displays with a 5K resolution.

Both new Studio Displays have the same overall design as the original model, but the 12-megapixel Center Stage camera now supports Desk View.

Overall, here are the Studio Display's other key specs:

  • 27-inch Retina display with 5K resolution (LCD without mini-LED backlighting)
  • 5120-by-2880 resolution at 218 pixels per inch
  • 60Hz refresh rate
  • Up to 600 nits brightness
  • P3 wide color gamut support with 1 billion colors
  • True Tone

The new Studio Displays can be pre-ordered starting Wednesday, March 4 at 6:15 a.m. Pacific Time, ahead of a Wednesday, March 11 launch. In the U.S., the Studio Display continues to start at $1,599, while the Studio Display XDR starts at $3,299. You can upgrade both models to anti-reflective, nano-texture glass for an additional $300. A height-adjustable stand and VESA mount adapter also remain available as upgrade options.

Apple includes a "Thunderbolt 5 (USB‑C) Pro Cable" in the box.

Apple has discontinued the Pro Display XDR and its Pro Stand.

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9 weeks ago
$1600 for a 60hz display in 2026 is hilarious. Especially when multiple 5k 120hz displays shown at CES are releasing this year
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9 weeks ago
What a monumental disappointment. Not often I say it, but Apple dropped the ball on this one.
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Oh well that’s saved me some money
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This panel is twelve years old. Not only do they not update it but they have the gall to keep the price at $1,599 too.
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Should have started at $999 with a 32inch option at $1599
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