Apple · Updated June 2026
Apple Studio Display: price, specs & release date
Apple Studio Display, released 2026-03. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: apple.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Apple Studio Display is listed at $1599 on apple.com as of 2026-06-27, #17 cheapest of 18 computer monitors (median $900); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 20/100 pay-blind standing, #15 of 19 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Attractive 5K LED screen.
- Skip if Charging extra for a height-adjustable stand on an already expensive monitor is a dealbreaker.
Is the Apple Studio Display a good buy?
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.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What 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.
Based on 1 review · 2022-03-23
Tested by Engadget
Consistently praised
- Attractive 5K LED screen
Commonly flagged
- Charging extra for a height-adjustable stand on an already expensive monitor
Where reviewers disagree 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.
The sources (1)
Despite my frustrations with so many aspects of the Studio Display, it's still a very nice looking 5K LED screen.
Making height adjustment cost extra on such an expensive monitor is simply inexcusable.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $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. |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: apple.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by macrumors.com. Entry describes the 2026-refreshed Studio Display (Apple specs page + 9to5Mac + MacRumors roundup): 27" 5120x2880 at 218 ppi, 2x Thunderbolt 5 (120Gb/s) + 2x USB-C (10Gb/s), 600 nits SDR, P3 wide color, 60Hz, A19 chip, 12MP Center Stage camera, 96W host charging. No HDR. Price $1,599 confirmed (9to5Mac, MacRumors). releaseDate corrected from 2022-03 to 2026-03 to match the TB5 specs — the original 2022 unit had a single Thunderbolt 3 port and could not carry these specs. Response time not published by Apple.
Is the Apple Studio Display worth it vs cheaper computer monitors?
Apple Studio Display against its closest cheaper and pricier computer monitors on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked
| Product | Price | Size (in) | Resolution | Panel type | Refresh (Hz) | HDR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Studio Display this | $1599 | 27 | 5120x2880 | IPS (Retina LCD) | 60 | None (600 nits SDR, P3 wide color) |
| Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (LS27FG810S) | $1299.99 | 27 | 3840x2160 | QD-OLED | 240 | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| Apple Studio Display XDR | $3299 | 27 | 5120x2880 | Mini-LED (Retina XDR) | 120 | XDR — 2000 nits peak HDR, 1000 nits sustained, 1,000,000:1 contrast |
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.
Price of record: $1599 at apple.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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- Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (LS27FG810S) $1299.99
- Dell UltraSharp U3225QE $1029.99
- LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B $999.99
- Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 (LS27FG602S) $999.99
- ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP $999.99
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