It Looks So Good, I Wish It Were an iMac

Source Domain: gizmodo.com

If you’re a creator, professional, or you’ve sworn off using anything but a Mac, Apple has a new aluminum-and-glass monitor to sell you—one that doesn’t start at $5,000 and, thankfully, doesn’t cost another $1,000 just for its stand.

Compared to Apple’s previous professional-level monitor, the Pro Display XDR, the new Studio Display XDR costs “only” $3,300. Sure, there are some substantial differences in size and resolution between the Studio Display XDR and the Pro Display XDR it replaces—27-inch with 5K resolution versus 32-inch with 6K—but the new monitor supports a 120Hz refresh rate. The price is now more approachable—for a professional-grade monitor from Apple at least.

There are actually two new versions of the Studio Display. The regular one is a very minor refresh to the original 2022 model. The Studio Display XDR is the one with the 120Hz refresh rate and HDR support. Therefore, it’s the display that feels comparable to other standing screens you can buy today.

Apple Studio Display XDR

The Studio Display XDR is a great option as a cheaper, smaller Pro Display XDR.