Apple Studio Display (2022)

That’s because the Studio Display is a great monitor. It looks good on a desk, and despite the fact it’s “ only” an IPS display, the colours and brightness are consistent across the entire panel (according to my calibration device). Competition is only now starting to catch up, with similar panels from ASUS and Samsung hitting the market this year.

I iJustine iJustine · 7M subscribers · Mar 2026

So, having both of these new ones here to show you is super exciting. Now, the previous Studio Display did have a webcam, but those super expensive Pro Display XDRs did not. Now, something else that is interesting is they're now no longer selling the Pro Display XDRs on Apple's website. So, currently, if you do want to buy one of these displays, this Studio XDR is the closest replacement.

6 6 Months Later theloniousMac · owner · Oct 2022

To me, the monitor is totally worth it. I tried lower resolution, lower PPI 4k monitors, but I am spoiled. The text usually looks big and fugly. I've become accustomed to the RETINA look. I need my 200+PPI. And brightness. Other monitors make me feel like I'm being gaslighted (original meaning) they are so dark. 600 nits, now we're talking.

Z zollotech zollotech · 2.2M subscribers · Mar 2022

Apple Studio display has an aluminum frame, 12MP webcam and even an A13 Bionic CPU.

M Mark Ellis Reviews markedwards3927 · owner · Apr 2026

I have the 2022 studio display and love it. That said, I am thinking of upgrading my 2020 Mac Mini, and it did cross my mind to go all in and get an upgraded monitor at the same time. Not sure I can afford it, but partly based on this review, I think if I did upgrade, it would have to be to the XDR version, for the reasons mentioned.

I know there's a lot of criticism about this, but I really like my Apple Studio Display , and I think you will too . The Apple Studio Display starts at $1599 , and we've given it the ' Gadget Match Seal of Approval' .

Unboxing Apple’s brand new Studio Display. This guy’s an absolute powerhouse! 😮‍💨 27-inch 5K Retina display, 14.7 million pixels, 1 billion colours, Six speakers with Spatial Audio and a 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View? Obsessed! #apple #studiodisplay #unboxing Unboxing Apple’s New Studio Display - A 27-Inch Powerhouse.

A AppleInsider AppleInsider · 828K subscribers · Mar 2022

Apple's Studio Display is an incredible addition to your Mac. Here are my top 12 features of the new Apple monitor from the panel itself to the built-in microphones.

M Macworld Jason Cross · reviewer · Mar 2026

It’s a shame it won’t be used by more than a handful of visual artists burning through VC startup money and YouTube influencers with cash to spare, because the Studio Display XDR is the kind of monitor you really need to get the full Mac experience. Unfortunately, the $3,300+ price tag places it out of reach and out of touch.

M MaybeHeilly MaybeHeilly · 720K subscribers · Mar 2026

I have the studio display with me, and this thing is in my dreams. I swear I close my eyes and I think about it every now and then. And now that it's right here staring at me, I still don't believe it's real. I've been staring at this box. I have pinned this multiple times on my vision board cuz I feel I would become unstoppable with this.

A Andrew Ethan Zeng jlgurfein · owner · Jan 2024

Great review - I love the studio display which, for me, replaced an 8 year old iMac 27 (along with a MacBook Pro M3 Pro 1T). Killed two birds with one stone. Yes, it's pricey, but the total cost even with the middle tier M3 Pro MacBook Pro, is only 15% or so more than a maxed out iMac 27 would have been a couple of years ago.

M MacRumors MacRumors · 650K subscribers · Mar 2026

Otherwise, there's really no reason for me to continue to use the Pro Display. I mean don't get me wrong, I'm not getting rid of it. It's amazing, but it's not going to be my main monitor because as I mentioned before you're getting a lot of new features and a lot of upgrades that you just didn't have on the not only the older studio display, but of course the Pro Display.

A Adam Talks Tech chompet123 · owner · Jun 2025

I just got one a couple days ago, and I've never been happier with this purchase. Coming from a 34" LG Ultrawide display at 109ppi with horrible speakers, the Studio Display is a major upgrade for me, especially the speakers! I'm an Apple power user anyway so the ecosystem benefits me.

T ThisIsE ThisIsE · 494K subscribers · Oct 2022

Just as the Thunderbold display, the Studio display is expected to sit proudly on your desk, delivering its best without pretending to be something that it's not. If you are looking for a great monitor, there are plenty of choices out there. In fact, I will soon release an update to my monitor guide, with some crazy new products that you should definitely check out. However, if you are looking for the BEST EXTENTION to your Mac, then look no further than the Studio Display.

S SimplyPops 1BSDjunkie · owner · May 2022

I did get a Mac Studio Display and am very happy with it! All of the options: nano-textured glass and height adjustment. It’s very nice! Am happy with it and am using my Mac Studio more now than I did before it arrived as I was using our 4k TV as the monitor while I was waiting on it.

Studio Display also features a high-fidelity six-speaker sound system that delivers an unbelievable listening experience. It has four force-canceling woofers that minimize distortion and produce bold, articulate bass and two high-performance tweeters that create accurate mids and crisp highs. And because Apple silicon can process multi-channel surround sound, the speakers also support spatial audio for music and video with Dolby Atmos, creating a truly cinematic viewing experience. Simply put, these are by far the highest-fidelity speakers we've ever created for the Mac.

S Simply Wall St Article

Apple continues to innovate and collaborate with the healthcare community on solutions to ultimately improve care for their patients. Studio Display XDR features a 12MP Center Stage camera that keeps users centered in the frame as they move.

6 6 Months Later 6 Months Later · 299K subscribers · Oct 2022

However, the Studio Display has two improvements to its panel versus the one found in the 27 inch iMac from 2019 that I previously owned: They increased the brightness by 100 nits and added true tone, which automatically adjusts the display’s color temperature based on your ambient lighting.

G Greg Benz Photography Greg Benz · reviewer

Apple just announced the Studio Display XDR , and it is a game changer for HDR photography . This incredible 27″ monitor outperforms the legendary Pro Display XDR on almost every dimension but size, and yet costs only half as much.

S SimplyPops SimplyPops · 290K subscribers · May 2022

After using the Apple Studio Display for over 2 months, I was utterly wrong.

T ThisIsE DCuerpoJr · owner · Oct 2022

If you buy an Apple Studio Display, you can be confident that it will last a decade with good care. It may not be cutting edge technology, but it's still a 5k display with a built-in Thunderbolt Hub that can charge your Macbook.

Studio Display is the real winner in a battle that doesn't exist . I hesitate to say this, but I'm quite certain: while your wallet will be very upset by purchasing the Studio Display, you and your experience with this device will leave you satisfied. I can almost guarantee that you will love this display.

Prior generation Studio Display is the only external display that truly worked for text heavy work with my eyes (including software engineering), and I'm sure the latest generation is fantastic as well.

T Tech Dad Tech Dad · 60.7K subscribers · Mar 2026

Yes, it's insanely good.

C Creative Bloq Article

Overall, once I got it set up properly, the Studio Display was a pleasure to use. With its beautiful colours, brilliant camera and quality sound, I won't be wanting to go back to my old monitor.

A Anson Chen 安森 Anson Chen 安森 · 31K subscribers · Sept 2022

My rough conclusion is that the Apple Studio Display perfectly meets my needs, and I don't think it's expensive at all.

M Matthew O'Brien ClassicCyclingCC · owner · Nov 2022

I am very pleased with my Studio display. Looks amazing, feels quality and solid, works well, and great image quality. I just wish I could afford a second one but maybe next year.

I iamchrisyap iamchrisyap · 27.5K subscribers · Dec 2025

But just to justify my purchase, I'm going to share three reasons why I think I probably made the right choice in getting this monitor. The first reason is the color accuracy of the screen. This screen is P3 wide color gamut, 500 nits of brightness, and the colors just look right. When I export a video, I know it's going to look the same on your screen as it did on mine.

J Jaime Marrero JaimeJMarrero · owner · Mar 2022

The Studio Display + Universal Control are incredible. I can control my Mac mini, MacBook, and iPad from ONE MOUSE! Be sure to upgrade your macOS ASAP!

J Jaime Marrero Jaime Marrero · 8.9K subscribers · Mar 2022

My unboxing of the ALL-NEW Apple STUDIO DISPLAY! Setup is easy and will last you many years! Clearly, the more affordable option when compared to the Pro Display XDR and (in my opinion) the best monitor on the market!

6 6 Months Later danielSC803 · owner · May 2022

I highly recommend these monitors to anyone. B&H has these monitors in stock if you want to scoop one up and my 2nd one arrived in only three days.

D Digital Trends Shikhar Mehrotra · reviewer

Apple's Studio Display returns with Thunderbolt 5, Desk View, and the same 5K screen it's been selling since 2022, at the exact same price.

E Edward Lee Films alexpitt4583 · owner · Apr 2026

I have no regrets about my purchase. It may be expensive, but this monitor will last you for years.

J Jaime Marrero jefferyjones8399 · owner · May 2022

I already have an M1 Mac Mini and am looking to upgrade. I think I’ll try the studio display.

R Rene Ritchie darke-minecraft · owner · Feb 2025

If my studio display broke today. I’d buy another one immediately, for all the same reasons.

T Tech Dad JonAdamsTech · owner · Mar 2026

Such a dope monitor, hard to pull the trigger on it for the price though. Great video!

I Is It Worth It? Article

Still the regular Studio display is not cheap whatsoever but I like it a lot .

M MaybeHeilly EverythingAppleTec · owner · Mar 2026

Congratulations on your studio display. I got two of them.They are badass!

I iamchrisyap BarcelonasHotCrowd · owner · Dec 2025

Absolutely inspiring vlog and yes, I'm with you on the Studio Display!

T The Tech Chap phbrinsden · owner · Mar 2022

I am about to go to M2 MBA and 27” Studio.

M MacRumors joebullwinkle5099 · owner · Mar 2022

From your comparison, it does well appear that the new studio display is an improvement in the viewing experience and in microphone and sound quality, compared to the LG, although how many people really use their monitors speakers for music? I sure don't. Video chats for sure. My issue here is that we appear to be stuck at a 27" form factor and 5K for 6 years.

B Brad Colbow Brad Colbow · 922K subscribers · Apr 2026

But in general, those are my thoughts on the Studio Display. I think it's a really good monitor. I think for a lot of people, it is going to be overpriced. But if you understand what you're getting, if you understand really you're buying like kind of like half of a Mac, or if what you want is the design and the ecosystem and you want it to all fit together, I think it makes a lot of sense.

M MacRumors Forums PegLegDreg · reviewer

For browsing the web, checking email, watching YouTube, and streaming movies, the standard Studio Display does the job just fine. It also makes your office or desk look incredibly professional and stylish. Honestly, it might be the best investment in the world if you want everyone to know how professional you are and how great your taste is.

A AppleInsider AppleInsider · 828K subscribers · May 2022

Both are incredibly cool devices and it boils down to the wealth of features on the M8 versus the superior quality of the Studio Display.

T TechNovelTies TePraS · owner · Mar 2026

This refresh is a big disappointment. Having purchased a Studio Display late last year, I was dreading that I was making a mistake and not waiting for the new Studio Display. I have no regrets now and am happy with what I bought when it came up on a sale! The XDR is way too expensive and at that price point there are lot of options.

A AppleInsider AppleInsider · 828K subscribers · Mar 2026

But Apple fights back with higher brightness, better speakers, a built-in camera, and that signature Apple design.

T ThruMyLens Article

Apple finally returned to the mainstream display market in 2022 with the original Studio Display , but for those of us already using the LG UltraFine 5K, it offered surprisingly little improvement beyond Apple’s industrial design and better speakers. In terms of raw capability, the experience was largely the same – a 27” 5k display.

The Studio Display is a great monitor, and it will eventually replace my LG 5K UltraFine. I like its design, and the presence of a built-in webcam combined with deep integration with Mac makes it very convenient. This is a unique monitor in terms of its features and capabilities, but you overpay for it. $1600 is a pretty significant amount.

T TidBITS Talk Article

But the Apple Studio Display is also very expensive, and even more so if you’d also like a properly adjustable stand or a non-glossy panel. Furthermore, if you want a second input to be able to display for another computer in addition to your primary Mac, it leaves you plugging and unplugging because it has only a single input.

A Andrew Ethan Zeng Andrew Ethan Zeng · 432K subscribers · Jan 2024

With lacking features for the high price and potentially new Apple monitors around the corner, is this display worth it?

P PetaPixel Jaron Schneider · reviewer

The answer to that question is complicated, because it really will depend on what your priorities are, what work you do with your display, and if you have the coin to spend, but I can say that after testing, Apple mostly delivers on all its promises with this monitor, and there isn’t anything else quite like it on the market.

T Tech Dad Tech Dad · 60.7K subscribers · Feb 2026

And honestly, when it did launch, it was kind of outdated right out of the box. So, the current display is an LCD display and it has a 60 Hz refresh rate. And honestly, back then a lot of monitors could beat that easily, let alone today in 2026. And yeah, the current display actually looks really good despite those specs. And it's a really good purchase if you're all in on the Apple ecosystem.

M Max Tech Xeoncross · owner · Apr 2022

I don't understand comparing a 4k 32" VA monitor with a 5k 28" IPS monitor - they are really different screens. Might as well compare the Apple studio display against a 24" 240Hz VA gaming monitor. The studio display is for people that want a lot of quality: more pixels, more color, more nits - premium everything.

A Adam Talks Tech Adam Talks Tech · 43.2K subscribers · Jun 2025

If you're a designer, a video editor, or if you really just appreciate having the sharpest and most color accurate displays, then the Apple Studio Display is a really great option. But it does come with a couple of quirks and also a insanely high price tag.

W Worth The Extra Money? Article

The regular Studio Display is no slouch, though. You have to remember that I’m comparing them side-by-side, which will, of course, make any differences between the two panels even more evident. The fact that my XDR review unit also has the nano-texture display option gives it yet another unfair advantage.

A Adam Talks Tech Adam Talks Tech · 43.2K subscribers · Apr 2026

While features like Mini LED, 120Hz ProMotion, and 2000 nits of peak HDR brightness sound incredible on paper, my real-world testing led to a surprising conclusion.

S Snazzy Labs ThomasGroveCarter · owner · Apr 2022

Excellent video Quinn! You did a great job covering the highs and lows of a ‘weird’ product. This display would have made a lot more sense three (or more) years ago. I was expecting a NEW apple display in 2022 to fall somewhere between the iMac 27” and the Pro Display XDR. So this does feel weird.

A Adam Talks Tech Adam Talks Tech · 43.2K subscribers · Dec 2025

There's definitely some pros and cons to both of these monitors. The Apple Studio Display is really this all-in-one hub for your Mac. So, it's got a good webcam built into it. It's got pretty good speakers and decent microphone built in as well. So, if you do a lot of video calling, you can totally get by with using this.

M MacRumors JohnSmith-zl8rz · owner · Mar 2026

The value of have a camera and speakers for me is a huge, of that way I don't need an external cam and the speakers are enough for some situations (yes I have a quality external speakers for music but have internals are great for handy things).

A Adam Talks Tech Adam Talks Tech · 43.2K subscribers · May 2026

The original studio display came out several years ago, and it's actually using an 11-year old panel at this point. A great 5K display. The new studio display standard version was announced, and it uses the same exact panel, but it's got some under the hood improvements.

O Ogabassey Bolakale · reviewer

The 2026 Studio Display is less of a "Version 2.0" and more of a "Version 1.2." It remains the best looking, most integrated monitor for the average Mac user, but the lack of ProMotion at this price point in 2026 is a bitter pill to swallow.

M Matthew O'Brien Matthew O'Brien · 34.9K subscribers · Nov 2022

I feel like the studio display perfectly represents the battle between the two types of consumers we all generally boil down to, price buyers and value buyers. Price buyers typically care most about the bottom line.

T Tim Schofield ashjcoronado · owner · Mar 2022

Chunky bezels are a turnoff for me, but overall it’s true the display is in a class of its own in terms of resolution/pixel density and industrial design, is it worth the price? Not for me.

E Edward Lee Films Edward Lee Films · 10.4K subscribers · Apr 2026

I purchased a new Apple Studio Display XDR and have been testing it for a few weeks.

B Brad Colbow FPSTUGA · owner · Apr 2026

Does yours have the coil whine buzzing in the lower left corner? I already went through 3 different units and they all have the same issue. Unacceptable for a display this expensive.

T TechNovelTies TechNovelTies · 1.4K subscribers · Mar 2026

If you were hoping the Studio Display refresh would finally fix the original complaints, this isn't it. It's a beautiful display, still extremely well-built, still one of the nicest monitors you can pair with a Mac, but calling this a refresh feels generous. This is more like version 1.1. Same book, different barcode.

M Marques Brownlee PaulPayne837 · owner · Mar 2026

putting an a19 pro chip and 12gb of ram inside a monitor just to run a webcam is some of the most beautiful and unnecessary overkill i think i've ever seen.

J Jerry Schulze nattygains2955 · owner · Mar 2026

this display is good, but its just larger display of the MBP, the oled iPad has a better display IMO, I will wait for a tandem oled display

J Jerry Schulze YouTube review · Jun 2025

Since it doesn't, id go for the Apple Studio Display. and maybe even wait for Apple to release the StudioDisplay 2nd version.

J julia k crist SunflowerCat22 · owner · Mar 2026

the studio display is definitely stunning, but i can't get past the price. i built a whole gaming pc for less money.

There is a lot of rumors about a new Studio display coming out next spring, so personally I’m waiting to see.

T TidBITS Adam Engst · reviewer

I was still using my 20" ACD on my M2 Apple Studio until I replaced it with the 27" Apple Studio Display.

M MacHow2 Nick Mead · reviewer

The Apple Studio Display remains one of the most stunning 27-inch 5K monitors available for Mac users.

A ArtIsRight realestatefilmmaker · owner · Mar 2026

My new XDR is stuck on horizontal UI - can’t get it to go back to vertical no matter what I’ve tried.

U UrAvgConsumer t.h.9897 · owner · Aug 2026

Got my own Steam Machine hooked to the Apple Studio Display with a 7900xtx. Works like a charm.

T Tech Dad YouTube review · Feb 2026

A new Apple Studio Display will launch early 2026! Here are new features you can expect!

N NotebookcheckReviews Dylansm8 · owner · Apr 2026

The regular Studio Display would be great but 60hz is unacceptable in my opinion.

K Kyle Meshna FOBob-sr1fd · owner · Mar 2022

I love mine and the software update made the webcam much better.