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Apple Studio Display
A 27-inch 5K Retina display at 218 PPI with Thunderbolt 5, a 12MP camera and six speakers, aimed at Mac users.
- 27"
- 5K
- 60 Hz
- None
PCPR score
6.9
Fair
Best price we’ve seen
$1,599Nov 9
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The short version
Apple's Studio Display is a 27-inch 5120x2880 panel at 218 pixels per inch with 600 nits of brightness, P3 wide color and a 60 Hz refresh rate. The current version has two Thunderbolt 5 ports with 96 W host charging, a 12MP Center Stage camera and six speakers. It suits Mac owners who want a sharp all-in-one desk display, but 60 Hz and the lack of HDR certification make it a poor gaming pick, and the stand adjusts only for tilt unless configured otherwise.
Pros
- 27-inch 5K at 218 PPI for very sharp text
- Two Thunderbolt 5 ports with 96 W charging for a connected Mac
- 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View and a six-speaker system
- Studio-quality three-mic array
Cons
- 60 Hz refresh rate with no variable refresh on Apple's spec sheet
- Base stand adjusts for tilt only; height adjustment is a paid configuration
- No HDMI or DisplayPort inputs
Best for
- Mac users who want a sharp single-cable desk display
- Video calls, photo editing and text-heavy work
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Full specifications
Display
- Screen size
- 27"
- Horizontal resolution
- 5,120 px
- Vertical resolution
- 2,880 px
- Resolution
- 5K
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- SDR brightness
- 600 nits
- HDR certification
- None
Ports & I/O
- HDMI inputs
- 0
- DisplayPort inputs
- 0
- USB-C video inputs
- 1
- USB-C power delivery
- 96 W
Features
- Built-in KVM
- No
- Speakers
- Yes
Fit
- VESA mount
- 100x100
- Weight without stand
- 5.4 kg
- Height-adjustable stand
- No
Compatibility notes
- Video input is the Thunderbolt 5 upstream port only; Apple lists no HDMI or DisplayPort, so a PC needs Thunderbolt or compatible USB-C video output
- VESA 100x100 requires the VESA mount adapter configuration; Apple lists that version at 5.4 kg
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Common questions
Can I connect a Windows PC to the Studio Display?
Only through its Thunderbolt 5 connection, since Apple lists no HDMI or DisplayPort inputs. A PC without Thunderbolt or a compatible USB-C video port cannot use it directly.
Does the Studio Display adjust in height?
Not by default. Apple's base stand only tilts; height adjustment and a VESA adapter are separate configurations you choose at purchase.
Is the Studio Display good for gaming?
It is not built for it. Apple lists a 60 Hz refresh rate and no variable refresh support, so fast-paced gaming is better served by a high-refresh monitor.
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