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Apple Launches New Studio Display and Studio Display XDR
The latest displays from Apple feature advanced display technology, improved cameras and audio, and powerful connectivity.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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Apple has announced two new displays, the Studio Display and the Studio Display XDR. The Studio Display features a 12MP Center Stage camera, studio-quality microphones, and a six-speaker sound system, as well as Thunderbolt 5 connectivity. The Studio Display XDR takes the pro display experience to the next level with a 27-inch 5K Retina XDR display, mini-LED backlight with over 2,000 local dimming zones, up to 2000 nits of peak HDR brightness, and a 120Hz refresh rate. Both displays are designed to meet Apple's high standards for environmental sustainability.
Why it matters
Apple's new displays are aimed at professional users who require high-end display performance and features for workflows like video editing, 3D rendering, and design. The advanced display technology, camera, and audio capabilities, as well as the powerful connectivity options, make these displays compelling options for creative professionals and power users.
The details
The new Studio Display features a 27-inch 5K Retina display with over 14 million pixels, 600 nits of brightness, and P3 wide color. It includes a 12MP Center Stage camera, a studio-quality three-microphone array, and a six-speaker sound system with four force-cancelling woofers and two tweeters. The Studio Display XDR takes things further with a 27-inch 5K Retina XDR display, a mini-LED backlight with over 2,000 local dimming zones, up to 2000 nits of peak HDR brightness, a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and support for Adobe RGB color gamut in addition to P3 wide color. It also has a 120Hz refresh rate and Adaptive Sync.
- The new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR can be pre-ordered starting March 4, 2026.
- The displays will be available in stores and to customers starting March 11, 2026.
The players
Apple
An American technology company that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services.
John Ternus
Apple's senior vice president of Hardware Engineering.
What they’re saying
“Apple has led the industry in delivering the world's most advanced displays for pros to do their life's best work, and today we do that once again with the introduction of the new Studio Display family.”
— John Ternus, Apple's senior vice president of Hardware Engineering (Mirage News)
What’s next
The new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR will be available for pre-order starting March 4, 2026, and will begin arriving to customers and in select Apple Stores on March 11, 2026.
The takeaway
Apple's new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR represent the company's continued commitment to delivering high-end display technology and features for professional users. These displays offer advanced display quality, camera and audio capabilities, and powerful connectivity options that cater to the needs of creative professionals and power users.
