Studio Display 2: The Latest Rumors About Apple's Next Monitor

Source: MacRumors

Rumored Features

• In Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman noted that the new Studio Display “looks quite similar to the current one,” suggesting no major design overhaul.
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• The maximum refresh rate is rumored to be 90 Hz, rather than the current 60 Hz (and below the 120 Hz some expected).
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• A filing for an unreleased Apple monitor (model A3350) appeared in a Chinese regulatory database, which many believe corresponds to the Studio Display 2.
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• Previously leaked specifications include:

  • 27‑inch screen with mini‑LED backlighting
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  • HDR support
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  • An A19 or A19 Pro chip (up from the current A13 Bionic) for improved performance and camera capabilities
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Current Studio Display (2022)

The existing Studio Display, launched in March 2022 alongside the first Mac Studio, features:

• 27‑inch 5K LCD panel
• 60 Hz refresh rate
• Up to 600 nits brightness
• Built‑in 12 MP camera, high‑fidelity speakers, and studio‑quality microphones
• Connectivity: 1 × Thunderbolt 3 port + 3 × USB‑C ports
• U.S. pricing starts at $1,599

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Potential Improvements

If the Studio Display 2 adopts mini‑LED backlighting and HDR, it would deliver higher peak brightness and a superior contrast ratio compared with the current model. An upgraded A19 or A19 Pro chip could enhance overall performance, enable more advanced camera processing, and support additional features such as improved on‑screen content scaling.

Timeline

Based on the rumored first‑half‑2026 release window, Apple could unveil the Studio Display 2 at any point before the end of June 2026.