How to preorder the 2026 Apple Studio Display, including the mini-LED Studio Display XDR
Source: Mashable Tech
Apple has finally revamped not one, but both versions of the Studio Display. The 2nd‑gen Studio Display and the all‑new mini‑LED Studio Display XDR will be available to preorder on Wednesday, March 4 for $1,599 and $3,299, respectively, with shipments beginning on March 11.
Preorder Information
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2nd‑gen Studio Display – $1,599
Preorder link (Mashable) -
mini‑LED Studio Display XDR – $3,299
Preorder link (Mashable)
New Apple Monitors Announcement
Apple announced the new monitors just one day after unveiling the new iPad Air and new MacBook Air, building excitement for a “special Apple experience” on March 4.
- Announcement press release: Apple newsroom (2026)
- Related product launches:
Noteworthy Upgrades
- Camera: 1 MP Center Stage camera
- Audio: Studio‑quality microphone system with Spatial Audio
- Connectivity: Thunderbolt 5 port
- Design: Tilt‑adjustable stand; optional nano‑texture glass
Technical Specs
- Display: 27‑inch mini‑LED backlight (not OLED)
- Resolution: 5K (5120 × 2880)
- Brightness: Up to 2,000 nits peak HDR, fine‑tuned across >2,000 local dimming zones
- Refresh Rate: 120 Hz, improving fluidity for motion graphics, streaming, and gaming
These enhancements give the Studio Display XDR a premium edge over other high‑end monitors, delivering vivid color accuracy and high dynamic range for creative professionals.