Apple’s new Studio Displays come with Thunderbolt 5

Source: TechCrunch

New Studio Displays Overview

Apple announced a new family of displays alongside its latest MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. The lineup includes a $1,599 Studio Display and a $3,299 Studio Display XDR. Both 27‑inch models feature upgraded cameras, enhanced connectivity, and advanced audio systems.

Camera and Desk View

• 12 MP Center Stage camera with improved image quality.
• Desk View support, showing both your face and an overhead view of your desk simultaneously.

Audio and Microphones

• Three‑microphone array.
• Six‑speaker sound system with Spatial Audio, delivering 30 % deeper bass than the previous generation.

Studio Display

• Display: 5K Retina, >14 million pixels, 600 nits brightness.
• Color: P3 wide‑gamut.
• Connectivity: Thunderbolt 5 ports with daisy‑chain capability for up to four displays (Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable included).
• Stand: Tilt‑adjustable.
• Glass Options: Standard or nano‑texture.

Image Credits: Apple

Studio Display XDR

• Display: 5K Retina XDR (5120 × 2880), mini‑LED backlight, >2,000 local dimming zones.
• Brightness: Up to 1,000 nits SDR, 2,000 nits peak HDR.
• Contrast: 1,000,000:1.
• Color: Adobe RGB.
• Refresh Rate: 120 Hz with Adaptive Sync.
• Medical Features: DICOM presets and a Medical Imaging Calibrator (pending FDA clearance).
• Stand: Height‑adjustable.
• Glass Options: Standard or nano‑texture.

Image Credits: Apple

Availability

• Pre‑orders: Begin March 4.
• Shipping: Starts March 11.