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Apple Studio Display
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Studio Display

Apple's 2026 Studio Display adds Thunderbolt 5 and a better webcam to its sharp 5K screen, but no HDR.

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6.7/10What the pros sayGoodExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Buying call

Buy the Studio Display if you use a Mac and want a 27-inch 5K screen with Mac-sharp text, a webcam, speakers and a Thunderbolt 5 hub on one cable: Apple lists it from $1,599 (Oct 8, 2026). Reviewers liked the 218 ppi panel, full sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage and the much-improved webcam. Skip it for gaming or HDR work, because reviewers found the panel tech largely unchanged, with no HDR. The included stand only tilts, upgrades are expensive, and the warranty is one year.

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Key specs
Brightness
600
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Size
27" (686 mm)
Brightness
600 nits
Audio
Type
Headphones
Wear
Over-ear
Body
Weight
11.9 lb (5.4 kg)
Dimensions
Height: 18.8 inches (47.8 cm) · Depth: 1.2 inches (3.1 cm) · Height (bottom position): 18.8 inches (47.9 cm) · Weight: 1
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Product highlights

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Display27" (686 mm)
AudioHeadphones · Over-ear
Weight11.9 lb (5.4 kg)Height: 18.8 inches (47.8 cm) · Depth: 1.2 inches (3.1 cm) · Height (bottom position): 18.8 inches (47.9 cm) · Weight: 1
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Studio Display if you use a Mac and want a 27-inch 5K screen with Mac-sharp text, a webcam, speakers and a Thunderbolt 5 hub on one cable: Apple lists it from $1,599 (Oct 8, 2026). Reviewers liked the 218 ppi panel, full sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage and the much-improved webcam. Skip it for gaming or HDR work, because reviewers found the panel tech largely unchanged, with no HDR. The included stand only tilts, upgrades are expensive, and the warranty is one year.

Best for

Mac users who want sharp text and a one-cable desk setup.

Not for

Gamers, HDR editors and PC users.

Main strengthSharp 5K panel at 218 ppi
Main weaknessNo HDR or high refresh rate
Reasons to buy
Sharp 5K panel at 218 ppi
Thunderbolt 5 with daisy-chaining
Much better webcam
Full sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage
Reasons to avoid
No HDR or high refresh rate
Tilt-only stand; upgrades cost extra
High price for the features
Measured view6.7/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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Product data

Full specifications

15 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Brightness
600
Display Type
27-inch (diagonal) 5K Retina display
Display brightness
600 nits brightness
Display size
27-inch (diagonal) 5K Retina display
Display
5120-by-2880 resolution at 218 pixels per inch · Support for 1 billion colors · 27-inch (diagonal) 5K Retina display · Configurable with: · True Tone technology · 60Hz refresh rate
Studio display and the environment
ENERGY STAR® certified 4 · 80% recycled glass in the standard glass · No established final assembly sites generate waste sent to landfill as part of Apple’s Zero Waste Program 6 · Apple 2030 is our commitment to be carbon neutral for our entire carbon footprint. Our plan to decarbonize products is rigorous and focuses on transitioning to low-carbon electricity, designing with recycled and low-carbon materials, and prioritizing lower-carbon ways of shipping products, like ocea
Front Camera
- 12MP Center Stage camera
Camera
- 12MP Center Stage camera
Ports
Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port for host (with 96W host charging), USB-C) port for host (with 96W host charging), USB-C ports (up to 10Gb/s) for connecting peripherals, storage, and networking
Dimensions
478 x 623 x 168 mm
Dimensions
height: 18.8 inches (47.8 cm); width: 24.5 inches (62.3 cm); depth: 6.6 inches (16.8 cm)
Weights
13.9 pounds (6.3 kg) 1, 16.9 pounds (7.7 kg) 1, 12.1 pounds (5.5 kg) 1
Weight
13.9 pounds (6.3 kg) 1
Size and weight
Depth: 1.2 inches (3.1 cm) · Weight: 11.9 pounds (5.4 kg) 1 · 14.3 inches 36.2 cm · 18.8 inches 47.8 cm · 23.0 inches 58.3 cm · 24.5 inches 62.3 cm
Audio
Support for Spatial Audio when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos · Wide stereo sound · High-fidelity six-speaker system with force-cancelling woofers · Support for “Hey Siri” · Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming
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