![]() The display technology used in this Studio Display gives the clearest indication that the entire unit is built for profit. There are, possibly, technical limitations with the Studio Display’s screen technology which limit the maximum refresh rate, but why didn’t Apple see it fit to throw in a mini LED panel like the one in the new MacBook Pro? The mouse pointer is smoother on the MacBook, and macOS feels more buttery overall as a result of that 120Hz refresh rate. Compare it against the ProMotion display on my 16-inch MacBook Pro, and the difference is noticeable. And at £1,499, I’d expect a little more than an iMac with the computer bit removed.įor instance, it’s a 60Hz panel. So, if you’re familiar with any of Apple’s retina iMac screens, you’ll feel right at home with the Studio Display – it’s lovely.Īs noted earlier, this is a seriously expensive monitor. The only difference I’ve noted beyond those extra nits is the screen uniformity, which is noticeably better on the Studio Display compared to my iMac, which suffers from a few dark spots here and there. ![]() The sharpness, colour accuracy, and contrast is completely iMac-like. Those 100 nits make for a noticeably brighter display than my 27-inch iMac, but everything else is identical. The Studio Display is a 27-inch iMac screen with 100 nits of additional brightness. This is where a great deal of the expense goes you won’t feel short-changed when it comes to aesthetics and build quality.īut is that enough? The display: haven’t we met before? Overall, the Studio Display is a stunning looking monitor. It’s just a shame the thunderbolt cable is only one meter in length, and the power cable isn’t of the MagSafe variety (there has been lots of confusion over whether you can or can’t remove it – I haven’t been brave enough to give it a thorough yank). They’re braided and feel capable of dealing with plenty of pulling and folding. The thunderbolt and power cables are great, too. Ask Apple to make a monitor, and this is the inevitable result it won’t look anything but relentlessly pretty on any desk. ![]() It shares the same tilt stand and hinge as the 24-inch iMac, and really is very reminiscent of Apple’s last foray into the world of desktop displays, minus the Apple logo on the front.Ĭrafted from a solid block of aluminium, the Studio Display is pleasingly heavy and built like a tank. The best way to describe the Studio Display is somewhere between a chunky new iMac and a modern version of the Apple Cinema Display. So, what do you get for your hard-earned cash? The design: pretty, anywhere In fact, if you add everything to the basket – including AppleCare+ – you’ll spend an eye-watering £2,268 on the Studio Display. Opt for the nano-texture glass to reduce glare, and you’ll be asked for £250. But you can significantly increase the price of the Studio Display if you want to.įancy a tilt- and height-adjustable stand? That’ll set you back an additional £400 (a VESA mount is available for no extra cost). The base model comes complete with a tilt-adjustable stand and a one-meter thunderbolt cable. It also has P3 wide colour, True Tone, and support for one billion colours. That makes it a pretty expensive monitor, by most people’s standards.įor that, you get a 27-inch, 5K retina display featuring a 5120×2880 resolution, 218 pixels per inch, and 600 nits of brightness. The Studio Display starts at £1,499 in the UK ($1,500 in the US). ![]()
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