Apple
Apple Studio Display 27" 5K
The Apple Studio Display offers a stunning 27-inch 5K Retina display, perfect for creative professionals and everyday users alike. Its advanced camera system with Center Stage ensures you're always in frame during video calls, while the six-speaker sound system delivers immersive audio. With a sleek aluminum enclosure and a choice of stands, it seamlessly integrates into any workspace. This display is designed to enhance your Mac experience with vibrant visuals and exceptional clarity.
$1699.99
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Owner Satisfaction
4.0
/ 5
Category Rank
3485
/ 3635
#3485 in Computer Monitors
Price vs Category Average
+164%
Above average
Screen Size
27
/ inches
Who it's for
- Stunning 5K Retina Display
- Seamless Apple Ecosystem Integration
- High-Quality Audio System
Who should skip it
- Premium Price Point
- Limited Port Selection
- Fixed Features and Upgrade Limitations
Key Specs
Screen Size
27 inches
Panel Type
Retina
Maximum Resolution
5120 x 2880
Native Refresh Rate
60Hz
Brightness
600 cd/m2
Screen Coating
Nano-Texture Glass
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Color Output
1.07 Billion
Features
- Stunning 5K Retina display for incredible detail
- Integrated 12MP Ultra Wide camera with Center Stage
- Studio-quality three-microphone array for clear audio
- Immersive six-speaker sound system with Dolby Atmos
- Thunderbolt 3 connectivity with 96W Power Delivery
- Nano-texture glass option reduces glare
- True Tone technology for natural color adaptation
- Tilt-adjustable stand for ergonomic viewing
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Apple Studio Display for its exceptional visual quality and premium design. Users highlight the stunning 5K resolution, crisp text, and accurate colors, making it ideal for creative professionals and daily productivity. The seamless integration within the Apple ecosystem is also a significant draw. However, a recurring theme involves its perceived value. While the display itself is top tier, many find the high price point challenging, especially given the absence of certain features like HDR or a higher refresh rate found in some alternatives. The fixed stand on the base model also frequently surfaces as a point of concern regarding its overall cost effectiveness.
Know before you buy
The Nano-texture glass is etched at the nanometer level to scatter light, which significantly reduces glare in bright environments while maintaining high contrast and image quality. It is an excellent choice if your workspace has uncontrollable overhead lighting or windows.
Yes, the Studio Display is compatible with Windows PCs via Thunderbolt or USB-C, but you will lose access to specific features like Center Stage, True Tone, and firmware updates, which require a Mac.
Yes, the Thunderbolt 3 connection provides up to 96W of power delivery, which is sufficient to charge most MacBooks, including the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, while you work.
The standard stand included with the Studio Display offers tilt adjustment only. If you require height adjustment, you will need to select the tilt- and height-adjustable stand configuration at the time of purchase.
Yes, if you purchase the VESA mount adapter version, you can attach the display to any compatible 100mm x 100mm monitor arm or wall mount. Note that the VESA mount adapter is a specific hardware configuration and cannot be swapped with the standard stand after purchase.
Center Stage uses the 12MP Ultra Wide camera and the internal processor to automatically pan and zoom, keeping you centered in the frame as you move around during video calls. It works automatically with apps like FaceTime, Zoom, and Webex.
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