New Apple Studio Display and Studio Display XDR Don't Work With Intel Macs
Source: MacRumors
Compatibility
If you still have a Mac with an Intel chip inside, you won’t be able to use the new Studio Display or Studio Display XDR models. According to Apple’s list of compatible Macs, neither model works with an Intel‑based Mac. The Studio Display is only compatible with Macs that have M‑series chips, dating back to 2020.
Supported Macs
- 16‑inch MacBook Pro (2021 and later)
- 14‑inch MacBook Pro (2021 and later)
- 13‑inch MacBook Pro (M1, 2020 and later)
- 15‑inch MacBook Air (2023 and later)
- 13‑inch MacBook Air (M1, 2020 and later)
- Mac Studio (2022 and later)
- Mac mini (2020 and later)
- Mac Pro (2023 and later)
- 24‑inch iMac (2021 and later)
Background
Apple began phasing out Intel Macs in 2020 with the introduction of Apple Silicon. Intel chips were removed from the MacBook Air in 2020 and the MacBook Pro line in 2021, with other models following suit. The last Intel Mac, the Mac Pro, was discontinued in 2023, meaning Apple has not sold an Intel Mac for nearly three years.
macOS Tahoe will be the final software update for Intel‑based Macs, and they will not receive macOS 27. While Intel Macs will not receive feature updates beyond macOS Tahoe, Apple plans to provide security updates for an additional three years.