These Macs Can't Run the Studio Display XDR at 120Hz

Source: MacRumors

The new Studio Display XDR features a mini‑LED panel capable of up to a 120 Hz refresh rate, but only newer Macs can take advantage of the full 120 Hz.

Refresh‑Rate Support

According to Apple, Macs that have an M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, M2, or M3 chip will only support the Studio Display XDR at 60 Hz. All other features remain available.

Macs Supporting 120 Hz

To achieve the full 120 Hz refresh rate, a Mac must have one of the following chips:

• M2 Pro, M2 Max, M2 Ultra
• M3 Pro, M3 Max, M3 Ultra
• M4 Pro, M4 Max
• M5, M5 Pro, M5 Max

All Apple‑silicon Macs will be compatible with the Studio Display XDR when running the upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 update.

iPad Support

The M5 iPad Pro supports the Studio Display at 120 Hz. All other compatible iPad models are limited to 60 Hz. Compatible iPads include:

• M4 iPad Pro
• 3rd‑6th generation 12.9‑inch iPad Pro
• 1st‑4th generation 11‑inch iPad Pro
• iPad Air models with M2, M3, and M4 chips
• 5th‑generation iPad Air

Pricing and Availability

• Studio Display (standard): starting at $1,599
• Studio Display XDR: starting at $3,299

The Studio Display XDR will be available for pre‑order tomorrow at 9:15 a.m. Eastern Time, with a launch scheduled for March 11.