# Apple Studio Display: specs and price

**Price (US):** $1599 at apple.com (US MSRP $1,599 for standard glass with tilt-adjustable stand (base config). releaseDate corrected to 2026-03: the specs below (Thunderbolt 5, A19 chip, 12MP Center Stage camera) describe the refreshed Studio Display Apple launched March 2026, NOT the original March 2022 model (which had a single Thunderbolt 3 / 40Gb/s port + 3x USB-C and an A13 chip). The Apple specs page cited as source now reflects this 2026 model. Nano-texture variant +$300. Price held flat across both generations at $1,599.), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 18 computer monitors we track it is #17 cheapest of 18; category median $900.
**Brand:** Apple
**Released:** 2026-03
**Deskmark:** Bronze Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 20/100, #15 of 19 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $1599 |
| Brand | Apple |
| Released | 2026-03 |
| Size (in) | 27 |
| Resolution | 5120x2880 |
| Panel type | IPS (Retina LCD) |
| Refresh (Hz) | 60 |
| Response ms | — |
| HDR | None (600 nits SDR, P3 wide color) |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120Gb/s), 2x USB-C (up to 10Gb/s), 1x upstream TB5 (96W host charging) |
| Adaptive sync | None |

## Where it stands

At $1599, the Apple Studio Display is #17 cheapest of the 18 computer monitors we track, where the median is $900. On the spec sheet, its size of 27 in is the lowest of the 19, and its refresh of 60 Hz is the lowest of the 19. By release date, it is the newest of the 13 we date.

## What reviewers say

One whitelisted source survived verification: Engadget (2022-03-23), a hands-on review rather than a lab test. Both of its quotes were re-confirmed verbatim on the page, and it is confirmed to review the correct model (Apple Studio Display, not the Pro Display XDR). Engadget praises the 5K LED screen's looks but calls charging extra for a height-adjustable stand inexcusable at the price. No independent lab measurements were claimed. Other candidate testers (RTINGS, Tom's Guide, TechRadar, DPReview, PCMag) yielded no copyable verbatim text and were excluded. (Based on 1 review, 2022-03-23.)

Praised: Attractive 5K LED screen.
Flagged: Charging extra for a height-adjustable stand on an already expensive monitor.
Disagreement: Only a single source (Engadget) survived verification, so no cross-source agreement or disagreement can be assessed. Lab-testing outlets (RTINGS, Tom's Guide, TechRadar, DPReview, PCMag) were unfetchable or returned no verbatim text in this run and were excluded.
Sources: Engadget (2022-03-23, engadget.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the Apple Studio Display?**

One whitelisted source survived verification: Engadget (2022-03-23), a hands-on review rather than a lab test. Both of its quotes were re-confirmed verbatim on the page, and it is confirmed to review the correct model (Apple Studio Display, not the Pro Display XDR). Engadget praises the 5K LED screen's looks but calls charging extra for a height-adjustable stand inexcusable at the price. No independent lab measurements were claimed. Other candidate testers (RTINGS, Tom's Guide, TechRadar, DPReview, PCMag) yielded no copyable verbatim text and were excluded. Praised: Attractive 5K LED screen. Flagged: Charging extra for a height-adjustable stand on an already expensive monitor. (From 1 tester review.)

**How much does the Apple Studio Display cost?**

The Apple Studio Display has a US price of $1599 (US MSRP $1,599 for standard glass with tilt-adjustable stand (base config). releaseDate corrected to 2026-03: the specs below (Thunderbolt 5, A19 chip, 12MP Center Stage camera) describe the refreshed Studio Display Apple launched March 2026, NOT the original March 2022 model (which had a single Thunderbolt 3 / 40Gb/s port + 3x USB-C and an A13 chip). The Apple specs page cited as source now reflects this 2026 model. Nano-texture variant +$300. Price held flat across both generations at $1,599.), as of 2026-06-15.

**How does the Apple Studio Display compare on price?**

At $1599, the Apple Studio Display is #17 cheapest of the 18 computer monitors we track, where the median is $900.

**When was the Apple Studio Display released?**

The Apple Studio Display was released 2026-03.

**What are the Apple Studio Display's key specs?**

Apple Studio Display (Apple): size in 27, resolution 5120x2880, panel type IPS (Retina LCD), refresh hz 60, hdr None (600 nits SDR, P3 wide color). Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://www.apple.com/studio-display/specs/ (apple.com, accessed 2026-06-15)
Corroboration: https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/studio-display/ (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/computer-monitors/apple-studio-display/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Apple Studio Display price of record was $1599 as of 2026-06-15 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/computer-monitors/apple-studio-display/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl