Apple shows the new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR. 2000 nits HDR and 120 Hz in the Pro version.

Calendar 3/4/2026

Apple expands its monitor offerings for Mac users. The company has unveiled a refreshed Studio Display and a brand new Studio Display XDR, aimed at professionals working with HDR, video, and 3D graphics. The new models will be available for sale on March 11, with pre-orders starting on March 4.

Studio Display - 5K, Thunderbolt 5 and enhanced camera

Studio Display remains a 27-inch Retina 5K monitor (over 14 million pixels) with a brightness of 600 nits and a wide P3 color gamut. The main new features are:

  • 12 MP Center Stage camera with Desk View feature,

  • system of six speakers with deeper bass,

  • Thunderbolt 5 connectivity with the ability to daisy chain up to four monitors,

  • charging MacBook with up to 96 W.

The monitor is available with standard or nano-texture glass. The price starts at 7,499 PLN.

Studio Display XDR – mini-LED and 2000 nits HDR

Studio Display XDR is a completely new proposal for the film, post-production, and design industries. The 27-inch Retina XDR 5K display uses mini-LED backlighting with 2304 dimming zones. Key specifications: up to 1000 nits in SDR, 2000 nits peak brightness in HDR, contrast 1,000,000:1, refresh rate 120 Hz with adaptive sync (47–120 Hz), wide P3 and Adobe RGB color gamut. This level realistically targets professional HDR editing and advanced color grading.

Prices in Poland

  • Studio Display – from 7,499 PLN

  • Studio Display XDR – from 14,999 PLN

Both models are available with standard glass or nano-textured glass.

The new Studio Display line is a clear signal that Apple wants to have full control over the professional workspace – from MacBook to reference monitor. The Studio Display XDR with mini-LED, 2000 nits HDR, and 120 Hz aims at the most demanding creators, while the classic Studio Display remains a solid choice for Mac users.

source: apple.com

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