Apple Studio Display (27-inch, 2022)

Excellent 5K image ; Complete setup with integrated speakers ; Mics and webcam ; Sleek design

Expensive ; Lacks proper HDR support ; Not great for Windows owners

A sharp image, excellent colour reproduction and tight macOS connectivity make the Apple Studio Display monitor an excellent partner to a MacBook Pro or Mac Studio. But the lack of modern features and a very high price could make this a tough sell to...

Exceptional quality ; Classy design ; Built-in speakers and camera

Height adjustment is extra ; Still far from a budget option ; Not 120Hz refresh

Far more than just a monitor, the Apple Studio Display combines a stunning 5K display with a 12MP webcam, 6-speaker surround and a Thunderbolt port to power your laptop. This is a great choice for MacBook Pro users but also the perfect pairing for a...

Strong color-accuracy and color-gamut coverage results ; Impeccable cabinet design ; Sturdy, impressively machined stand ; Simple plug-and-go design for Mac use

Basic stand only tilts, and height-adjust stand is $400 extra ; Glare-resistant coating option is $300 more ; No support for HDR ; Unclear benefit from A13 Bionic chip and RAM ; USB-C/Thunderbolt ports may mandate dongles

For Mac-centric content creators, the Studio Display is a stunning, plug-and-go 5K companion for a late-model Mac (especially the 2022 Mac Studio), but the pricing for the panel and its options is hard to swallow.

Bright and vivid colors ; Great speakers ; Nice design ; Good webcam

No HDR ; Lacks ports ; Some features are Mac-exclusive ; Better value monitors out there

Built-in 12-megapixel camera ; Six speakers for Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio support ; 96W Thunderbolt 3 port to power your MacBook

No 120Hz refresh rate support ; Would be nice to have Ethernet and USB-A ports

For Mac users this 5K display will fit right in with your other Apple products, delivering many of the features MacBook users have been enjoying for the last couple of years, and will work with a vast array of Mac products too.

Excellent peak brightness and fantastic reflection handling. Wide viewing angles. Exceptional out-of-the-box accuracy. High 5k resolution delivers sharp text and images. Low input lag.

60Hz panel. Limited compatibility with Windows PCs. No HDR support. Low contrast and no local dimming. Can't remove stand to wall-mount it. Poor motion handling. No VRR support. Limited ergonomics on tilt-only version.

The Apple Studio Display is okay for mixed usage. It performs best for content creation and for office use, and you can use all of its features with a macOS device. It has exceptional out-of-the-box accuracy, and the high resolution makes it a very...

Excellent color accuracy and Apple-standard color profiles ; Good speaker system for a monitor

No physical controls ; No HDR ; Meh Windows compatibility ; Height adjustable stand is extra cost and neither choice allows swiveling or rotation ; Only a single input connection ; No easy-access ports

As I hinted at to start this piece, I can only recommend this display to you if you're a creative professional working exclusively within Apple's ecosystem, you require the supported color gamut reference modes, and you expect clients to be impressed...

Great picture quality and amazing sound from the speakers. Very accomplished quality. Works seamlessly with newer Macs.

Expensive. Lacks HDR and 120 Hz ProMotion, and FaceTime camera image quality is below par. No HDMI.

Apple’s Studio Display is the natural partner for a Mac Studio. But I also used it with an older MacBook and a newer 24-inch iMac M1, and both worked flawlessly with the display. Which is a notch or two more solid and more well-made than most...