Apple today introduced an all-new Studio Display XDR monitor with a 27-inch screen, mini-LED backlighting, 5K resolution, peak brightness of 2,000 nits for HDR content, up to a 120Hz refresh rate, Thunderbolt 5, and more.
The new Studio Display XDR replaces Apple's former Pro Display XDR, which has been discontinued. Going forward, there are now two Studio Display models.
Here are the Studio Display XDR's key specs:
- 27-inch Retina XDR display with 5K resolution
- 120Hz refresh rate, with Adaptive Sync for a continuously variable refresh rate between 47Hz and 120Hz while gaming
- 5120-by-2880 resolution at 218 pixels per inch
- Mini-LED backlighting with 2,304 dimming zones
- Up to 1,000 nits brightness (SDR)
- Up to 2,000 nits brightness (HDR)
- P3 + Adobe RGB wide color gamut support with 1 billion colors
- True Tone
All Macs with Apple silicon can be used with the Studio Display XDR with an upcoming macOS 26.3.1 update. Intel Macs are not supported.
According to Apple's tech specs, the Studio Display XDR is limited to 60Hz when connected to Mac models with M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, M2, and M3 chips. All other Studio Display XDR features are supported with these Mac models.
Both new Studio Display models have the same overall design as the original model. Both models have a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera, but it now supports Desk View on the new models. Both models also feature an upgraded six-speaker system, with Apple advertising "30 percent deeper bass" compared to the previous model.
On the back of the Studio Display XDR, there are two Thunderbolt 5 ports (up to 120Gb/s) and two USB-C ports (up to 10Gb/s):
- One upstream Thunderbolt 5 port (with 140W charging)
- One downstream Thunderbolt 5 port for connecting accessories or daisy-chaining additional displays
- Two USB-C ports for connecting accessories
Alongside the all-new, higher-end Studio Display XDR, Apple has updated the regular version of the Studio Display with some new features.
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 additional 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.
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 regular 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.
Apple includes a "Thunderbolt 5 (USB‑C) Pro Cable" in the box.
