Apple Studio Display - Things I wish I knew BEFORE buying

[@RachelPenningtonHull]

How to turn off the monitor: Go to Preferences, to the Keyboard, and create a keyboard shortcut to turn off the monitor. Mine is actually set if I swipe the mouse pointer all the way to a certain corner the monitor turns off.

[@thegadgetzone]

that’s crazy

[@21dazzer]

Does that turn off the power, or just put the screen to sleep? The only way I can see to turn off the power is to do it from the wall.

[@RachelPenningtonHull]

@@21dazzer Just turns the screen off. The unit is asleep but not off.

[@user9b2]

Why not use a smart home plug or an extension cord with an on off switch? I have a shortcut on my dock to sleep the iPad, I should be able to add to this shortcut to power off thedisplay via a smart plug.

[@dennismunsie2161]

I just upgraded from a Thunderbolt Display to the Studio Display and it's pretty much exactly what I thought it would be. The TB display also had a lot of the same features you mentioned (lack of power button, limited to one input), so these didn't really catch me off guard. The way i've handled this for years is that when I want to leave my Mac on but away with the screen off, I just turn on the screen saver by putting my mouse pointer in the bottom left corner of the display. After a minute or two (depending on what I have the settings on), the display will turn off automatically while the Mac keeps running. I 100% agree about the stand. The TB display had a tilt only stand, but it also sits a little higher (19.35" vs 18.8"). Since I already knew that my TB display was at times a little low, I opted for the tilt and height adjustable stand instead. While it's definitely not cheap, I do think that it was the right call for a display that I'll probably be using 5-10 years or more from now. My only other nitpick about this display is that it only has the three downstream USB-C ports in it. The TB display had 1-gig ethernet, a FireWire 800 port and a downstream TB2 port that you could daisy chain another TB display to if you had a Mac that could support it. Since I use my display as a docking station for my personal and work MacBook Pros, I like to have my keyboard, mouse and network all wired to the display at all times. I ended up having to buy a small Anker USB-C hub with built in Ethernet so that I could maintain the single connection to the computer.

[@kylemeshna]

That does seem like a good solution. I guess some of the thought process is that the new Mac machines (MacBook pros and Mac studio) have a lot of the inputs you’d want built in, so there’s less need for those inputs on the display itself, but still would be nice to have more functionality there

[@grahambailey7077]

I looked at several options and decided for the BenQ PD3220U. Admittedly It may not be a one to one match but it ticks all my boxes with an impressive thunderbolt (usb c ) hub that allows me to connect more than one Mac at a time (Mac mini through display port), powers my mac book pro max through one supplied thunderbolt cable for somewhere around $600 less that the apple studio. Btw will raise and tilt on the provided stand and can even go portrait. Perfect for me. Thanks for your very honest review 😎

[@stevenaziz]

Quick tip on the power button, you can go to system preferences on your Mac and go to Desktop and Screensaver, then navigate to the screen saver tab, then hit “hot corners” at the bottom and create a shortcut to turn the display off by dragging your cursor to a corner on the screen. You can also hit a control key (like option, command, etc.) while setting the shortcut so that your display doesn’t turn off every time you find your cursor in that corner, but only when your cursor is in that corner and the set control key is held down. Let me know if this helps. Edit: about the audio playback destination, you can set up aggregate audio devices using the built-in MDI audio app in MacOS, which allows you to combine multiple audio outputs into one.

[@kylemeshna]

That’s a great tip. Appreciate it

[@stevenaziz]

@@kylemeshna I just edited my comment to address your audio issue now that I got to watch the whole video. I hope it helps!

[@m.simmons7149]

Thank you for that! Although I've used hot corners for ages, I had no idea you could assign control keys to them. That is a really helpful tip. MacOS has a ton of great, (slightly) hidden features which I'm still discovering.

[@stevenaziz]

@@m.simmons7149 you’re welcome. If there’s a problem there’s usually a solution someone else invented or discovered. Don’t be afraid to ask.

[@nellyrosa2680]

GREAT TIPS

[@danieljimenez3810]

I have the Nano texture Display and for me it's amazing, I've heard a lot of people say that it's not worth it, but for me it is, so I think it depends on what you like and what you want,

[@Leemoncillo]

For the stand, I would opt to buy the VESA, and add an arm that allows not only adjusts the tilt and height, but also the angle. That way you can access the back without worrying about it falling off. Maybe we have to wait, surely a stand made for the VESA will come out soon from a 3rd party vendor.

[@themainman00]

I would be getting the display with the vesa mount. It’s cheaper to get the arm and a longer thunderbolt cable than to get the height adjustable stand.

[@FOBob-sr1fd]

I love mine and the software update made the webcam much better.

[@JustChillingDom]

regarding audio coming from 2 displays, is it not an option if you set up an aggregate or multi output device on Audio Midi?

[@andresbarrios5681]

What keyboard are you using on this video ? Thanks in advance

[@kylemeshna]

Keychron K1 for this one. I’ve recently swapped over to the Q1 Pro though

[@21dazzer]

My 5k iMac and 4K monitor are side by side. Worlds apart in terms of image quality. 5k has no issues at all, where I get blurred areas on the 4K, and the scaling isn’t great either.

[@mazzdacon2134]

I am looking to replace 2 x 27 iMacs and this doesn't look like good value.

[@ashwinmysore7123]

Hi. On a deal, I’m getting a nano textured Apple Studio Display for $300 less than the one with standard glass. I don’t have any light in front of the monitor, so reflections aren’t a concern . I don’t mind paying the extra for the standard glass, if that’s the better option. What would you recommend?

[@DavyDenke]

🔥 Great review Kyle, love seeing you doing your thing ;)!

[@kylemeshna]

Thanks man! Hope you’re doing well dude

[@gianlucagianferrari]

thank you! which LG monitor did you have? problems in hardware calibration?

[@kylemeshna]

I had the LG 27UK850. I used a calibration tool and everything, but never got it right. Ended up biting the bullet and getting a second Studio Display

[@NZGilead]

I am glad I watched you video. I learnt that I will encounter a problem. Indeed I have decided to replace my iMac 27 " (personal computer) and my dell 34" monitors (for my professional computer) by a Mac Studio (that I received last week) with a set of 2 Studio Display that would be connected on my Mac Studio and on my Professional computer. Now I understand it can only be one computer connected at a time... not ideal.

[@kylemeshna]

correct, you can't have two computers connected to the same Studio Display at the same time and switch the input. You can have two Studio Displays connected to one computer, however.

[@vicwiseman6038]

LOL, I just picked one up. You don’t need the riser mount! Use a couple off books or get a shelf for $50! It will save desk space and cost 1/8 of the price.

[@patricksanderson3062]

Hi, I was thinking of getting one to use with my 2021 16 inch MBP. Looking at the specs I just wonder if the studio display is not going to compare with my laptop display, in terms of quality, sharpness etc. Is this the case? Or are they very similar.

[@kylemeshna]

It compares very well with the new 2021 MBP. The only difference is the peak brightness on the display is quite a bit lower than the peak brightness on the MBP. I find it to be bright enough, but just something to keep in mind. The quality and sharpness are great. As I mentioned in the video, it looks fantastic.

[@avi_g]

@@kylemeshna what about the mini led? the Studio doesn't have that. nor does it have HDR, so Patrick it doesn't really compare to the MBP 2021. it Is a much older panel never mind, I heard this mentioned halfway through the video.

[@ZaphodTube]

mbpro screen should look visibly better. Besides pro motion the mini led screen should provide at least visibly better blacks.

[@MockManor]

I still don’t understand how this display is overpriced. Is it expensive? Yes. But can someone tell me another alternative to a 5K, color calibrated P3, at 600 nits or higher, that has spatial audio sound system and literally a CPU controller, that’s cheaper? I don’t want to hear about 4K display. Once you see 5K, you can’t go back to 4K. Also, I keep hearing people expected mini led tech or local dimming tech in this display. They wanted the tech that’s in the MacBook pro’s at 27”. Apple would have to charge $3,000 for those features. There’s no way to charge $1,600 for that level of tech, of which I only see Apple doing (if there’s another company doing it for cheaper, then I stand corrected).

[@MockManor]

@UCHeDe2e9Es7VkhWhpse802Q ok cool. What should the price be for the Apple Studio Display? $1,300? When it’s been repackaged from the ground up better than LG’s package? Or $1,000….a price point that would lose Apple money (why re-enter the display game then, what’s the benefit?). Regarding MacBook Pro owners, you’re absolutely right….why buy a huge display that has less tech than the laptop display. The only choice for those owners is to buy the XDR Display. But wait, that starts at $5K, that’s too expensive….I wish Apple would come out with a display that’s more affordable that’s like the XDR…maybe a smaller version. There is now way you shrink the XDR to 27 inches and come in at a price point below $3K. And the prosumers don’t like a $3K display price point. Also, the display in the ASD is not the same as what’s in the iMac (100 nits brighter). The imac display is the same as the LG. I don’t even know of any 4K display that is over 500 nits, that costs $1,000 (correct me if I’m wrong). I’m seeing prices averaging $1,600….but again 4K. So if I need a display that’s not as expensive as the XDR, but is calibrated like the XDR minus the promotion, mini-led, local dimming….and is also 5K….What are my options? If it’s not a fair price, where are the competitors…how come they’re not seizing the opportunity to make a display with better tech specs than the ASD? They had at least 3 years to bring something to market. Also, why are people going crazy over the power cord? I admit it’s odd that Apple made that move, when they have MagSafe. But a power cord is not gonna stop me from getting my work done. And I have never in the history of my power computing, had issues with a power cord from a display. The $400 height stand is a crazy price, I admit that. But again, I’ll just get the VESA mount, at no extra cost. So I see no issue there either.

[@cringefairy2687]

Just because nobody else makes a 5K monitor doesn't make $1600 a good deal, lol. If you don't need 5K, then there's no reason to get this besides it being pretty. Speakers, webcam and a mobile chip (lol) don't matter on a monitor, they're just nice to haves. The things that do matter are refresh rate, HDR, and adjustability which are all lacking here. For a monitor, it's a bad deal plain and simple.

[@cringefairy2687]

And this is to say nothing of the blatantly anti-consumer design choices like charging $400 for freaking height adjustment and power cord that is non-removable for no other reason than to gouge you for a full service when it breaks.

[@MockManor]

@@cringefairy2687 So I need 5K, is the LG price fair?

[@n7guru870]

I don't need one, can't afford one and gaming is my thing. But for god's sake i can't buy anything with build like Apple Studio Display. So i HAVE to buy this thing. No spec can beat this thing. I HATE plastic....

[@ettcha]

Thats an interesting thought about the sound. Being able to assign audio channels to each monitor would have been great. Imagine getting stereo plus centre channel in a dual monitor setup!

[@kylemeshna]

Very late reply, but I ended up using the program Loopback to create a virtual audio interface that treat's both displays as one stereo channel in the control center

[@jayhub24]

Glad I bought the height/tilt. I move this monitor around all the time if Im sitting, standing, etc. Its a lot, but at least it looks great and looks wonderful

[@Epoisk]

I think that better is to wait for 3rd party stand which will looks nice with Studio Display and it will attach to visa mount. Probably half price of original one with more flexibility.

[@kylemeshna]

Probably a good call

[@Plymouthmusicschool]

This was not an impulse buy for me, saved up for a year and picked it up apple refurbished for 1,300. My only complaint is how to store the massive box it came in

[@kylemeshna]

I typically save my boxes, but this one was too big haha. I got rid of mine

[@michaeljp9605]

Great vid…..For me the cable and stand isn’t a deal breaker I want quality in the screen and it delivers for me

[@PincoPallino-d6s]

you are awesome! thanks... I am still attracted to Studio Display but in a different way. I will pause my anxiety to get one. Thank you very much and I will definitely subscribe your channel

[@kylemeshna]

Always happy to help

[@stephantheis4377]

My biggest disappointment was that there is no daisy chaining. I am using two dispays so I have to connect via two tb cables.

[@kylemeshna]

I would also really like this feature

[@alexnrs8700]

Good review, thanks! Question… What keyboard is that (shown at the 1:38 mark)?

[@kylemeshna]

Keychron k1se!

[@casybond]

Please be more precise about monitor height. Top of monitor should, ergonomically, be at eye-level. It was not without something to raise it?

[@CryptoWithNick]

Thanks for sharing, always appreciate the high-quality content.

[@johnborges5938]

A good VESA mount can be had for a lot less than $400.

[@FILMISNOTDEAD91]

But with the apple stand has no wobble compared to a vesa stand

[@teovisuals368]

but what about color gamut and comparison with other HDR class?

[@bbubarker]

does your prints match the display, I understand this unit is not very good for Adobe RGB

[@kylemeshna]

I haven’t had any issues with personally

[@bbubarker]

@@kylemeshna Thanks do you routinely print?

[@kylemeshna]

Not on my own printer. I send to a print shop

[@sunny_disposition]

I’m about to get the height adjustable studio display I’m just trying to decide if I want the nano glass anti glare thing. Not sure if this video predates that tech or jf I just missed something but I was surprised you didn’t cover that here. Still a great technical desk dive in this display. A few hundred bucks doesn’t matter to me at all and I love apple’s high quality designs and manufacturing. 🙂 I hate that there is no power button and didn’t know that before your video.

[@kylemeshna]

I just didn’t cover the anti glare since I didn’t get it. I think it’s already out of most folks price range, but if you can afford it I think it’s good to get it. Especially if your setup will have lots of glare. My desk location has very little glare to worry about, so I don’t need it myself

[@Vartan297]

I got one a month ago and love it. But you are completely right on all points. I’ve come from an iMac that wasn’t even 4K so was bound to be impressed with this. 600 nits definitely isn’t as bright as some fan boys are saying. I almost always run mine at full brightness.

[@ZekesView]

Love the review. I've been on the fence on which one to get but I think Im getting the vesa mount so I can flip it to portrait. Nice work man!!!

[@kylemeshna]

Makes a lotta sense man

[@spectrumtraveler30]

Considering the quality build, along with the fact that I already have Apple’s ecosystem, I pulled the trigger on this display. Yes, I paid the money for the height adjustable stand because i’m a psychopath 🤣 however, in the past, I’ve had bad experiences with other non-Apple monitors, so despite the price tag, I am very excited to receive and use this display! Now, this doesn’t imply I love the non-removable power cord, why Apple? And the webcam? Hardly use the one in my M1 MBP, so the display’s camera doesn’t really matter to me. Your review is very informative Kyle! Keep up these reviews on Apple products!

[@donalone]

Ordered on day 1 and got postponed twice, now expected shipping date is end of May. I hope to get it early so I just stick with my decision, now seeing many review talking about the drawbacks especially the price and low quality webcam, it put me into very difficult decision whether to cancel it or not.

[@kylemeshna]

Chip shortage and the China lockdowns are really tough for apple shipping delays yeah. Overall, I think I’m still happy with the purchase

[@donalone]

After I left this message Apple Store app told me that they are preparing to ship. Now I am certain. No room to hesitate!

[@the_paranormal_factory1812]

Can I plug this into my pc?

[@kylemeshna]

Yes, but only via thunderbolt. There is no hdmi input on this display

[@the_paranormal_factory1812]

@@kylemeshna 😢

[@tomhanks8969]

I bought one via Apple Store online but they can't deliver, maybe Apple is sold out?

[@leewinter28]

Good video and review! I’m looking into buying either 2 of these displays with VESA mount so the positioning isn’t a factor OR purchasing 1 Pro XDR Display.

[@erichileman1849]

What keyboard is in the video?

[@SimplicityForGood]

What other displays that can take a free arm is good choices to look into instead? I prefer thunderbolt in the screen… but not 1600-1900 dollars when not really needed… vesa is for me as I want a display above my nose level! Any advices of what to look into?

[@kylemeshna]

Check out the LG Ultra fine perhaps?

[@m.simmons7149]

Also might consider Dell UltraSharp 32 4K USB-C Hub Monitor, U3223QE for around $920. If you go 4k, you should consider a 32" screen - the MacOS and many programs scale better and more consistently to that size than a 4k 27". See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6iTcp58lKuEgKs

[@SimplicityForGood]

@@m.simmons7149 have ypu tried the LG screens they now made possible to use with static pictures like web development canvas ? They are a bit larger also…. Over 43 up to 48 inch and get zero ghosting as that was their focus to help photopgrahers and web devs to find a screen that can be used both as a tv and a computer screen. Most are oled or qled

[@m.simmons7149]

@@SimplicityForGood No, I haven't considered them, but will take a look. Thank you for suggestion. Offhand, the size sounds too large for my desk. But I'll look to see if there are other options in that ballpark. Still not fully versed on the pluses and minuses of oled/qled for a computer monitor, but am intrigued.

[@theraven6643]

Excellent and very helpful!

[@kylemeshna]

Always here to help

[@matthewthesecond]

Can you elaborate on the inputs part? Is there a specific adapter or port required to get a gaming PC to run on this?

[@kylemeshna]

There’s only one thunderbolt input, so you’d need to switch the cord to the another machine if you wanted to switch to something else

[@huy.tranthe]

I am not clear about the VESA point. Does it work well like orther displays on Vesa arm?

[@kylemeshna]

Yes but you’re only getting the monitor with the vesa Mount attached. You need to use your own vesa arm

[@huy.tranthe]

Probably, I go with the Vesa option, because I got arm already. I just want to make sure it does not cause any inconveniences and it is fit for my old Vesa arm before buying. Thanks so much Mr.,

[@Notkdenben]

Can anyone identify the keyboard he’s using? I only saw a glimpse.

[@mccloskey490]

Always solid reviews 🤙

[@kylemeshna]

Thanks fam

[@Hor7719]

I returned the dell u2723qe after using it because dell's matte panel made it almost gray when displaying a black screen in a daytime room, the experience is really terrible. Although the contrast ratio of the studio display is obviously not as good as Dell's 2000:1, but its mirror panel and anti-reflection coating are much better than Dell's in terms of the purity of black display.

[@anasryadi8545]

I'm thinking about getting one but it's coming down to almost 2k after tax and I really don't know if it's worth it. I feel like it's the price of an iMac with no computer or keyboard or mouse.

[@kylemeshna]

It’s really tough to justify that much money

[@anasryadi8545]

@@kylemeshna I own an XDR pro display and I found the $6000 more justifiable because it compares to a lot more expensive displays versus the Studio compares to cheaper 5k displays

[@m.simmons7149]

I hear you. It's a tough call for me too. I've been waiting ~2 years for an Apple Silicon 27" iMac. Now it's discontinued. However, I always sort of wanted the computer separate from the monitor, so they can be replaced independently. And a 5k monitor is ideal for the MacOs. But the combo Mac Studio and Studio Monitor is a fair bit more expensive than the base Intel iMac. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Another option I've been considering is the Dell UltraSharp 32" 4K USB-C Hub Monitor - U3223QE, which costs about $920. No web camera (albeit mediocre), no microphone, and no excellent speakers. Those are probably worth ~$200-$300. And if you're pairing it with a Mac Studio, they're arguably necessary. So the next question is how much are you willing to pay for better build quality and 5k? It might be worth going to an Apple store to see one in person, to get a feel for the size, screen quality, etc.?

[@ZaphodTube]

@@m.simmons7149 if you pay close to a thousand bucks for some upscaled 4k plastic crap with buttons - go all the way and enjoy the build quality and the seamless day to day experience. And how long will you enjoy a normal monitor? I see more than a decade old apple displays still working and looking fine. Build quality and lifetime value is great. And everyday you have more rested eyes and a more beautiful build in front of you. For me, that‘s worth 10cent a day.

[@m.simmons7149]

@@ZaphodTube I came around to your line of thinking and ordered an Apple Studio Display after all. It's supposed to arrive in 4-6 weeks. FWIW I ordered it with a VESA mount, which won't look as good as the lovely aluminum stand. But it will hopefully be more versatile. The Mac Studio arrived a month ago, and has a really enjoyable upgrade from my old Hackintosh. The internal drives are lightning fast (5,000-6,000 Write/Read speeds). My only small regret is that I didn't pay $600 to upgrade from 2TB of drive storage to 4TB. That's an insane amount to pay, to be sure, but there's simply no way to replicate those speeds with an external drive. An nVME drive in a "40Gbps" case will run $350-$400 minimum, run dangerously hot, and deliver no more than 3100 MBs R/W, and more probably 1500-2000 MBs, and still be an external dongle.

[@grm65]

I think I’ll wait for the next one.

[@JackieDElia]

I’ll be waiting for the next version of this. I’ve read so many unfavorable reviews regarding cost versus features, that I believe Apple will address this in the next addition.

[@tronam]

Be prepared for a long wait. Historically we're looking at 3-5 years between refreshes of Apple displays. The next update will likely be a replacement of the Pro Display XDR, but expect $5000+ for that one. Unfortunately high quality 5K displays with that perfect, razor sharp retina scaling that Apple prefers are rare and expensive. Many don't realize the difference in screen pixels between 4K and 5K is more than 80%. But, if you're willing to sacrifice some detail and clarity there are tons of less expensive 4K alternatives on the market. The issue I've run into with most of them below $1000 is inconsistent quality control, poor color accuracy, clunky user interfaces, unreliable sleep/wake behavior, slow USB ports, terrible speakers which feel like an afterthought, many lacking a webcam and those that do having garbage microphones, milky blacks that shift as you move your head and most being pretty dim topping out at 300-400nits, nowhere close to the Studio Display's 600nits. They're all matte displays too which reduces some contrast and adds this slightly hazy layer of fuzziness to everything. I know the $1600 price tag is painful, but the Studio Display is a premium product and best in class for Mac.

[@JackieDElia]

I ended up purchasing it, and I’m happy with my purchase. While the negative reviews are valid, for me using this every day is just fine.

[@fortimusprime]

So... Not even with dongles can you connect an XBOX or anything else for that matter?

[@kylemeshna]

Only one input unfortunately 😒😒

[@fortimusprime]

@@kylemeshna Aw man. That is a real problem. A display and only a display…

[@DT0me7624]

The man references Wilson… Me, an intellectual, “I understood that reference.” 😂 🛠️

[@andrewgrant788]

A 4k display is not comparable to a 5k display so the only alternative to the Apple display is the LG 5k monitor which is $300 cheaper. The LG stand is height adjustable but it wobbles. The build quality of the LG is not in the same class as the Apple display.

[@kwameryan]

Thanks for the review. I like your channel! BONKERS that the Studio Monitor is single source only. That just killed any thoughts I had about buying it totally DEAD. Thanks for saving me the grief. That gets you a sub! 😊

[@kylemeshna]

Glad it saved you the heartache. It’s still a fantastic monitor, but if that’s a deal breaker for you probably best to look elsewhere. Thanks for the sub! Happy to have you along for the journey

[@bugged1212]

Ah Home Improvement was the best. Yeah I got the Studio display and being a developer and designer, there's nothing quite like this on the market that gives me pixel perfect colors and designs. For me personally, at $2100 here in India, it's totally worth it. But yeah for those of you who aren't super concerned about little details in the display can just stick to some 4k panel. Those aren't bad, just not pixel perfect.

[@aquaphoenixx]

Wouldn't a 32 inch 4K monitor at 1:1 Pixels be Pixel Perfect?

[@bugged1212]

@@aquaphoenixx Mac does not scale like that. Look it up.

[@aquaphoenixx]

@@bugged1212 Where can I look it up? Do you have a good resource?

[@adamnish5764]

That Wilson reference tho 😂🤙🏻

[@kylemeshna]

Lol glad someone picked me up on that one

[@QContinuuum]

Hi Kyle, thanks for the video. I am looking for advice before buying, but unfortunately, you answered not my biggest concern: how is connectivity with other devices. I know that Apple doesn't need nor doesn't care to deliver this functionality, but I think you Tubers should actually test the device also in non-standard use cases. As an Apple user, I have total faith that it works great with e.g. the Mac Studio, but hey, we all love biodiversity, what about office drones that need to plug in their pc occasionally or want a gaming session on the PS5 or XBOne?

[@kylemeshna]

As long as your device has USB-C connectivity, this will work great. The only issue is that the only input is 1 thunderbolt port. So if you want to input multiple devices, it will not be the best display for you

[@lancelotdulac6076]

get the latest Dell 4K monitor for a third of the price and be absolutely happy :) great build quality and design too, no low quality inbuilt camera that you can't even physically shut, fully adjustable height, compatible with any PC, etc.

[@anothernumber9753]

You should be able make the audio come out of both by making a composite audio device in Mac OS settings. It would just sound like both playing normally though not a special surround sound thing or something.

[@kylemeshna]

Ended up using Loopback to get this accomplished. Indeed, I'm losing out on spatial audio, but that's alright

[@joelvanmil1597]

Okay.. from a Apple store worker perspective; We sell Samsung and LG monitors but no monitor is as good as the studio display (except the XDR :)).. I bought it after trying the Samsung M8 and the LG 4K. Got it with the Height & tilt adjustable option no nano glass texture perfect. And about the camera, use the option that will let you use your iPhone camera as a webcam 🤗 perfect 💪🏼

[@kylemeshna]

But then how am I supposed to text people when I’m on Zoom calls!

[@joelvanmil1597]

@@kylemeshna hahaha yeah, same problem here. 🫢😂

[@teresa3831]

Oh so we can use our iPhone as our camera on the studio display?

[@teresa3831]

@@kylemeshna ?

[@joelvanmil1597]

@@teresa3831 yes. Main iPhone camera as a webcam.

[@maxwell7725]

I think they should make it a computer by upgrading the processor and add a hard drive and operating system and u good.

[@PeterJamesPhotographyGallery]

No one talks about my #1 issue. A glass screen. I work in room with lots of windows and my old iMac 27 was perfect. I upgraded to a Macbook Pro Max and havn't been able to find a glass screen anywhere. Why are they so rare? Do you know of any besides the two from Apple?

[@danielsaadi803]

Hey Kyle, got one and love it, except for the webcam and hopefully that future software update fixes it so I am still using my Logitech Brio webcam for now. The basic tilt function works for me since I was also trying to match the hight to my other older Apple A1316 Cinema 27 Display beside it connect to my work PC as I do a two monitor set up.

[@thebrain678]

I heard of people putting the display on top of the Mac studio and it gives it the perfect height

[@kylemeshna]

Oh good! Only an extra $4000 for the right height 😅

[@thebrain678]

@@kylemeshna well yes but I got a mac studio because I'm upgrading from a 2014 MacBook pro but yeah I got the joke

[@meritbadges2687]

What keyboard is that

[@kylemeshna]

Keychron K1SE

[@ecmjr]

3:20 --> LOL!!! That scene itself made me click the like button... LOL! So funny! Yes, I have one too :)

[@shaunpugh3287]

I get the convenience, but it's not worth the money, not given the amount of excellent 4K monitors that are way cheaper and offer similar if not better colour accuracy. I'm not bothered about the speakers as I wear headphones and I use the webcam on my laptop. I, like you, need to connect two devices to my monitor and flip between them - laptop for work during the day, xbox on an evening. As nice as the Studio Display looks, it's too focused on being Mac-only device for my needs.

[@kylemeshna]

Yeah I think those are all super valid reasons to pass on this one for you

[@dominicpascal5512]

And then there is one feature that no one ever mentions: This thing has automatic pivot recognition. It rotates the image by 90° … and ALSO rotates the image of the webcam. No software, drivers, or user interaction required. No other display does that.

[@kylemeshna]

Definitely cool as long as you don’t go w the normal tilt only stand, which doesn’t swivel 😔

[@dominicpascal5512]

@@kylemeshna pretty sure that's the reason why Apple doesn't mention it. A feature that does not work with Apple stands does not make them look so good over the $100 Amazon VESA arm :D

[@Tilten]

My iphone has promotion and hdr. My ipad has pro motion and hdr. Studio Display should have pro motion and hdr. Apple have realeased an upgrade to the Thunderbolt Display but 4-5 years too late.

[@I_am_Spartacus]

If it had pro motion and HDR it would have cost 3k, so it would have been out of reach for most people's wallets!

[@FLindy]

Great review, that bring you a ABO

[@kylemeshna]

Appreciate it

[@thegadgetzone]

the price of this monitor is weird considering the price of the iMac.. I feel like it should cost 50% of the current cost.

[@kylemeshna]

50% is probably a bit much, but agreed it’s quite expensive

[@thegadgetzone]

@@kylemeshna it really doesn’t make sense to me that an iMac can cost less when it has an entire computer inside vs just the screen.

[@stevenharder308]

I can't believe I'm even tempted. $2,000!?!

[@kylemeshna]

It is really nice once you’ve compartmentalized how much money you spent haha

[@dderuy]

Tim the Toolman Taylor!

[@kylemeshna]

Yesss thank you for picking me up on that haha

[@volksbahn]

Liked and subd. I was sitting, money in hand for the anticipated iMac 27. Enter studio, enter apple display. Now sitting dumbfounded. I don’t want just a panel from the shabby casings like LG and the rest! I like and I want the studio display. So my gripe is not the price itself; up to $1600/- Above that is just being impossible. It’s just the hate list that I share with you. For now, changing lanes to get a Mini with a 4k display around a $1000/-for color specific work. And waiting for a year to hopefully find some sanity return to Apple. Not ready to give $1300/- for a panel surrounded by plasticky ugliness to those who sat greedy for all these years and did nothing towards design aesthetic.

[@chuck7415]

I am upset about the workarounds needed to add an Xbox. Also, for the price they should have made it so you can switch mounts. Cant remove the cord is dumb. Some very anti-consumer practices going on at Apple, but I still think it's a gorgeous display and hope that the pros outweigh the cons once I've had a chance to use it. Otherwise I might go with a Samsung gaming monitor and calibrate it myself.

[@Smack0r]

There's really only one option to buy the studio display: With a Vesa mount. Buy one with an aluminum and white look, and you're good to go. Best option.

[@m.simmons7149]

I'm torn. I'll probably order the Studio Display, but not sure whether to go with the elegant but not height-adjustable stand, or go with an ugly but very adjustable VESA mount. For a company that prides itself on design aesthetics, the VESA mount looks like it was bolted on as an afterthought. And it obscures the Apple logo. Shame that Apple didn't bother to find a more elegant configuration. I've seen a few white and aluminum arms that are probably passable. But nothing that would match the display well. Shame.

[@heartsoul4386]

Does anyone else notice how almost painfully bright when switched to P3 photography colour profile? It is really intense, and brightness is locked. If you do web browsing, while editing, it is hard on the eyes. Not sure what to make of this to be honest.

[@kylemeshna]

Really? I find p3 to be the perfect setting. Is your firmware on the display updated? And your mac has the latest OS? I had to update both in order to have all the correct settings

[@heartsoul4386]

@@kylemeshna Good to know.I've just updated last night. Haven't tested yet. Can you confirm if I need to use a colour calibration device, say Spyder, on the studio display, or will the P3 photography profile be accurate enough out of factory? I'll try the photography profile again today after the firmware update.

[@kylemeshna]

@@heartsoul4386 I've never had to calibrate it with a tool, and i don't anticipate needing to. P3 Photography has been very accurate for me

[@heartsoul4386]

@@kylemeshna Great - good to know. I'm working with the default photography p3 profile today, and it's better. I think the firmware update did indeed correct this. Seems great so far

[@TheMetalMag]

Great review that helps not buying it!

[@AKS-666]

Height is perfect. The 27 inch iMac always was too high. Your display is placed too high. Can clearly be seen with the camera test. 😉

[@kylemeshna]

It’s way too low if it’s sitting on the desk without the riser. And it’s slightly too high if it’s on the riser

[@ahboo2003]

hahaha, you won‘t complain there is no power button if you come with apple cinema display back from 2009 and 2013.

[@DrRussPhd]

Apple share prices are falling so they have to make up the difference somewhere. :)

[@TheMack]

Nice video. For the most accurate display, if you're a professional HDR isn't a good benchmark. Pros turn down brightness instead, there's no 650 knits of brightness anywhere near a photo studio. Most of those guys use EIZO displays that looks really dull compared to the hip latest consumer ones. It's like when you get to an audio dealer, listening for a pair of good audiophile speakers. The dealer turns up the bass and volume on the expensive pair and it all sounds so much better. Well, that's how the human ear works. The human taste agrees to food that has more sugar and fat in it, as a survival instinct, therefore Burger King, and the eyes really like scorching colors. That's just the way the world works...

[@kylemeshna]

Yeah the display has presets for Photography and rec709 and a few other that locks the brightness at the correct setting, but it is nice to be able to be able crank it up for movies and general use

[@TheMack]

@@kylemeshna agreed.

[@keesswier212]

I buy the Studio Display with tilt- and height-adjustable stand because I like that option the best and it also looks a bit more like its bigger brother: the XDR Pro Display!

[@stewartlogie]

Cancelled my order for a studio display after Apple pushed the date out a month to June. There are plenty of 4K monitors available for the job at a lower price and with better ergonomics. Also not having Adobe RGB is a disadvantage for the photographer who prints. P3 is fine if you just publish to the web or send your work to printers that deal with lower gamutsRGB. Apple doesn’t want you to calibrate their displays.

[@bref5532]

I bought a 27" iMac for AUD$2700 a few years ago. To replace it with Apple products I would have to buy Mac Mini, keyboard, mouse and studio display. For over AUD$4000!!!! Clearly Apple has lost the plot.

[@COBRAGEDDON]

Height adjustable all the way

[@kylemeshna]

Really wish that was the standard

[@WhittyWhitts]

Imagine if they called it the iDisplay

[@1stRanger]

They should've made height adjustable stand to be a basic option. It should've also been detachable with VESA mount. Needless to say making power cord fixed is stupid. Almost as stupid as making power supply integrated instead of making it like on their own product - the iMac, where it's external with mag safe connector. They dropped the bomb with this one. Not only it's inferior specs wise to any other monitor within same price range, it's full of stupid design choices. But not like Mac users have much choice anyway. Because only a handful of monitors are actually Mac compatible because of PPI and scaling debacle. You know, the one that makes any monitor with PPI other than 109/218 being incompatible?

[@audio3980]

Up next, A Rolls Royce is expensive, so, is the price worth it?

[@def-supreme5409]

From Experience: All items in this world created by humanity will have flaws that others see as perfection. Apple and Amazon rule so far...

[@brucekennedy5274]

If Apple could just sell me the panel alone, for under a grand I’d take it. But nah.

[@JohnSmith-zl8rz]

All NON retina displays sucks! even the 4Ks sucks. SD is expensive but solve all my issues.

[@Ohanxx]

What? You want everyone to see your pores and every strain of hair on your zoom call? “Oh my webcam doesnt show my features and my face looks kinda grainy because its not 4k ohh uhhh ihhhhh” Pffff LOLS!

[@notsure7554]

You say an iMac display without the iMac and that's totally wrong. The display is different from the iMac's. Please stop parroting the same thing the others reviewing this panel say. Do your research and you'll see that while if appears that way to the eye due tot he size, this panel is superior to the iMac's at multiple levels.

[@phreakii]

Dead pixels! Can Apple deny a return if it have dead pixels? At that bad ass price I think you can expect a none dead pixels monitor right?

[@assistantdogconsult]

Yes, everyone wanted an iMac display without the iMac....but $1,600....c'mon...

[@kylemeshna]

Soo pricey

[@starsk13]

Great display but way too expensive. No thanks

[@mitchellsmith4601]

I don’t need speakers or a camera. I can buy a 5K monitor for $1,300 but the Studio Display is $2,300 if I want an adjustable stand…and I don’t want a 1/2” bezel. Lame. Total rip-off from Apple.

[@duncanboyf4175]

1st world worries😂😂

[@cupofkona]

Too costly.