What's Apple Studio Display? Configuration and Pricing?

The year 2019 marked Apple's comeback in the monitor market after a 3-year hiatus with the Pro Display XDR, a premium and expensive display, alongside the Mac Pro. It took another 3 years for Apple to introduce the Apple Studio Display, a display model priced lower than the Pro Display XDR.

Detailed information about the Apple Studio Display

What is Apple Studio Display? What are its highlights?

Apple Studio Display is one of the few 27-inch 5K monitors on the market, known for its high resolution, integrated 6-speaker system, and beautiful all-aluminum design.

1. Technical Specifications

- Screen Size: 27 inches.
- Resolution: 5K Display (5120x2880, 218 pixels per inch).
- Brightness: 600 nits.
- Color Gamut: Wide DCI-P3 color gamut with True Tone technology.
- Audio: 6 speakers and a 3-microphone system.
- Camera: Integrated 12MP camera supporting Centre Stage feature.
- Reference Modes: 9 standard reference modes plus customizable configurations.
- Chip: Integrated A13 Bionic chip.
- Ports: 3 USB-C ports, 1 Thunderbolt port.

2. Design of Apple Studio Display

Inspired by the Apple Pro Display XDR, the Studio Display features a flawless all-aluminum design with a sturdy stand. The standard device comes with an included stand, but users will have to pay extra for height and tilt adjustments.

At the back of the screen are 3 USB-C ports and 1 Thunderbolt connection for computers. The power cable seems to be designed non-detachable. Additionally, there's a 1m Thunderbolt cable provided for connecting to a Mac computer.

The Nano Texture coating option provides anti-glare and glare reduction capabilities, almost absorbing any light directed towards the control panel.

3. Camera and Center Stage

The Apple Studio Display features a 12MP camera with a 12-degree field of view, supporting the Center Stage feature to adjust the frame to keep you centered during video calls on apps like FaceTime, Zoom, and more.

4. Speaker System and Microphones

In addition to being equipped with a 6-speaker system (4 bass speakers and 2 tweeters, delivering more faithful sound), supporting Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, the Apple Studio Display also integrates a 3-microphone array optimized for recording high-quality audio with directional beamforming for executing 'Hey Siri' commands.

5. A13 Bionic Chip

The more affordable screen compared to Apple's Pro Display XDR is equipped with the A13 Bionic chip, the same chip found in the 9th generation iPad and iPhone 11. This is one of the most appealing aspects and a detail that many users have questioned. The A13 Bionic chip handles activating features like Center Stage, Spatial Audio, and Siri.

Besides, the monitor also boasts a memory capacity of up to 64 GB (although typically only utilizing 2 GB) and runs the latest iOS 15.4 operating system.

6. Compatibility

The Apple Studio Display is compatible with various devices, including

Mac Studio, MacBook Pro models from 2016 onwards, MacBook Air models from 2018 onwards, Mac mini models from 2018 onwards, Mac Pro models from 2019 onwards, and iMac models from 2017 onwards (including the iMac Pro).

Moreover, the monitor also functions with iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later), all models of the 11-inch iPad Pro, and the 5th generation iPad Air. When connected to the 4th generation iPad Air or iPad mini 6, the display will operate at a resolution of 1440p.

Read more: How to Connect Two Monitors on MacBook

7. Pricing

The standard 27-inch 5K version of Apple's display is priced at $1,599 USD (approximately 36.5 million Vietnamese dong). The higher-end version is priced at $1,999 USD (approximately 46 million Vietnamese dong).

8. Should You Buy Apple Studio Display?

To be fair, the price of the Apple Studio Display is 'hefty' compared to other monitors, but 'you get what you pay for', exchanging for a display with superior specifications, undoubtedly won't disappoint you.

The 27-inch 5K display with an all-aluminum design, 600 nits brightness, True Tone P3 color, integrated 12MP webcam with Center Stage feature, Apple A13 Bionic chip handling audio and camera tasks, as well as equipped with a 6-speaker and 3-microphone system, ... . All of these make the Studio Display a 'bang for the buck' display.

We hope that the information about Apple Studio Display - its design and pricing shared by Mytour above will help you gain a comprehensive understanding and consider whether to purchase this monitor or not.