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[@miggyyusay]

If the studio display was $800-1000 it would sell like hotcakes.

[@JerrySchulze]

Yep

[@ThomasVanhelden]

If Ferraris would sell for $10k, they would sell like hotcakes.

[@Fred_the_Head]

Without a detachable power cord the Studio Display is not worth my money.

[@ThomasVanhelden]

@@Fred_the_Head I guess everyone wants different things. For me, it's not worth my money if it had a detachable power cord. The non-(user)-detachable power cord is one of its best features, in my opinion. It's truly genius and demonstrates Apple's perfectionism and attention to detail.

[@billx4266]

@@ThomasVanhelden Dont compare a simple ips display with a ferrari man. That studio display is a VW golf

[@gerald1964]

I have the 4K LG 24 inch Ultrafine monitor which is made for Mac. I run it at native resolution of 1920x1080 where four pixels are combined into a single virtual pixel to be displayed. It is a great display at a reasonable cost. This display is of the same quality of display on my 2019 27 inch iMac.

[@scottboettcher1344]

I ordered the Mac Studio when it came out, and hemmed/hawed/paced about for almost two months deciding on a display. Even took delivery of a 4K 32" ASUS ProArt, but never actually opened the box. I knew that the cost of the ASD would soon be forgotten, but it would bug me, maybe subconsciously, about reading 5K text on a 4K display, every single time I turned it on. I sent the unopened ProArt back, and bought the ASD. I've forgotten the price as I thought I would, and love turning everything on every morning. The display on my 2015 iMac still looks perfect to me, and as I'm older than you any improved display tech in the future wouldn't do me any good anyway; this is my last display (my 2007, 24" iMac in the basement still looks good, still works, although not as sharp as the 5K modern stuff). Nice reminiscent video!

[@JerrySchulze]

Thank you so much for watching. Funny enough, I have a neighbor who did just the exact same thing recently.

[@HisLordDudeness]

This is hilarious because I’m literally in exactly the same situation, as I have a ProArt unopened in my corridor which I’m probably going to return for the ASD. I also have an Eizo CS range monitor I’m trying out now, as I really wanted a monitor with decent colour rendering for grading, but I’m feeling disappointed about having to get speakers and a camera, as I love playing my music - plus it takes 10s to turn on.

[@soheilshaeri5153]

Hi Jerry! Is the gorilla glass provides better contrast and color vs the normal glossy dough ?

[@timgurr1876]

I’ve seen a KZbin video where the caster did some research online and found someone who had looked at many monitors for coupling to Mac OS. The secret to a clear vision is the number of pixels per inch that align with the pixels on Apple 5K monitors. One needs in the area of 220 ppi on 5K displays or 110 ppi on 4K displays. There are a few monitors that meet this criteria: some in the 27” and 24” screen sizes.

[@fty-ys4ni]

Yeah people often overlook this. They’re usually too fixed on resolution and forget the importance of pixel density.

[@JerryWinter]

I have a Studio Display with my Mac Studio and I love the color accuracy. However, there's one reason to buy the Studio Display every time. I use a stand up desk with a desk treadmill all the time. My 27" LG and all the other monitors I've tried bounce around. The Studio Display is WAY rock solid.

[@JerrySchulze]

Yes it is.

[@flanerpete2040]

I have the tilt Studio Display paired with a Mac Studio M2 Max. Opted for the display due to the build quality, 5K and plug-and-play compatibility. It's pricey, yes, but it works for me...

[@JerrySchulze]

Good enough reasons for me.

[@mrnonel]

I use the Studio Display with a VESA mount from Amazon Basics.

[@mrmartywaring]

With my 4k display from Walmart, it is really sharp & does what I need. That said, I'm still considering the Studio Display

[@JerrySchulze]

I can still recommend it highly!

[@michaelbabiuk8758]

My current desktop setup: M3 Pro MacBook Pro, Studio Display (non height adjustable stand) and the CalDigit Element hub.. Additionally a 2018 12.9" iPad Pro w/Magic Keyboard and with Sidecar technology, I can utilize all three displays (iPad Pro, Studio Display & 14" M3 Pro MBP display). For sound, like you Jerry, I enjoy the Studio Display speakers but I do utilize sound output from my HomePod stereo pair speakers as well - nice because they are wireless and with macOS - it is very easy to switch audio output sources. Personally, I MUCH prefer the 5K sharpness of the Studio Display. Pity it is not an OLED display but I foresee an update years away utilizing the "soon to be released" new double OLED display tech rumored to debut with the iPad Pro refresh design this spring. Of course, if that hypothetical Studio Display with OLED tech is ever made and released, the price would probably increase by about $1000 dollars - so I won't hold my breath. Grin. Finally, with my setup - what is NOT to like. Oh, one more thing. the Studio Display webcam is "OK" and easy to use. If I wish a much better webcam, I just use my iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Belkin MagSafe iPhone mount attached to my Studio Display. PS .. The really nice thing about the Apple hardware ecosystem is that their products are of such high quality that they "last forever" which means that I can add various pieces over time and build my own home ecosystem. For example, the HomePod stereo pair & the iPad Pro were purchased in 2018, the Studio Display purchased two years ago and the M3 Pro MBP just a few months ago.

[@dmitrygavrikov7178]

I was deciding on buying a 4K high refresh rate or a ASD for programming and casual gaming. I watched almost all videos about ASD on KZbin and still couldn’t decide what to choose. The biggest problem was that I couldn’t find a place where to see ASD in person and blindly buying such a pricey piece of tech without an option to turn it back in my country didn’t sound like a good plan. Recently I saw it while on a vacation in another country and it was mind blowing. Honestly no video can show how it really looks. 5K, glossy screen, vibrant colours. It’s like a giant floating IPad. I understood that that’s what I want. So my advice is go and see it yourself and then decide.

[@JerrySchulze]

Great advice

[@JamesLauricia7]

Really quality video man. Thank for this review.

[@JerrySchulze]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@velanche]

I broke down and copped a Studio Display during a Best Buy sale last November, and I’ve been spoiled since. I had an LG Ultrawide 34” UHD monitor that served me well for over five years, but having the Apple display goes great with my M1 Max MacBook Pro, with the monitor tethered to my Caldigit TS4, another fall acquisition. As a low vision user, the sharpness and brightness of the Retina display has been a big positive. While I have a pair of reference studio monitors that sit on either side of the Studio Display, I actually once used both the monitors and the built-in speakers while watching a movie, and it was a nice experience. Nothing is forever, but I can’t see myself getting pulled away from the Studio Monitor anytime soon.

[@JerrySchulze]

It is soooo good for so many reasons.

[@caspersrensen8693]

I love my Studio Display, will probably get another this year :) If you work with text (in my case code), you will definitely appreciate the text sharpness. And as Jerry mentions, the speakers are great for regular use :)

[@silversflow4469]

Not OLED, not mini-LED backlit, no HDR, not even Liquid Retina.. Is it really worth it in 2024? And does that mean current MacBooks and iPads literally have better displays than this I suppose??

[@jimtipton8888]

I'm using a LG UltraFine 24" (love that it is also a power hub) and a Samsung 42" 4K QLED. So much screen space that I run the MBP in clamshell when I'm in my home office. Use a pair of Home Pod Minis paired as speakers.

[@JerrySchulze]

that sounds great!

[@typometre]

Have LG 27 5k and happy with it for much less than Apple Studio Display. Not so many options available and coming from 5k iMac, it was impossible for me to use a lesser resolution display. I was tempted to go back to a smaller size 24 inch 4K in order to not compromise on resolution. Glad to have found a 5k 27 as it is for me the best combination of size and res.

[@d0rifto1]

will u try the innocn 27m2v or the red magic 4k 5088 ?

[@hellmalm]

I use the Sony M9 it works really great with my 2020 MacBook Pro M1 13 and swap to my iPad Air M1 from time to time, it can charge both in the USB-C port with display port and KVM. Gives me 144Hz on the Mac and really good blacks with 96 local dimming zones and i also have a gaming PC connected for seem-less swapping. The speaker are the weakest point so I have a 2.1 system connected to the rca port. (Find a subwoofer essential for good sound)

[@brentsmithline3423]

Would have purchased the Apple Studio Display in March 2022 when I purchased my Apple M1 McBook Air. Thing was I could get the Apple M1 MacBook AIr shipped to my local Apple Store for pickup, however not the Apple Studio Display. I purchased the LG Ultra HD 5K Ultra Slim 27MD5KA-B Monitor on a black NB North Bayou VESA Monitor Arm Desk Mount, and I love it.

[@gsanchez922]

I have the Studio display versa and the M3 pro 16. I can see a difference between the colors between them and the studio display is more accurate

[@tomscott88]

I don't have a studio display but the i9 2020 iMac and I use two Samsung 27" 4K displays for a 3 monitor set up. I wouldn't want to use them as a primary but as two additional they work great and as I don't tend to move the productivity windows from them and they are always attached I don't get all that much window scale issues. Think those two monitors were £350 each use USB C, have used them for over 3 years now and one of the reasons I havent moved over to apple silicon is that it pains me to spend more than my 5k iMac especially to get 64gb or ram then have to pay another £1500 for the display which is identical to the display I have in my 2020 iMac and the iMac still works great so I can get some more use out of it.

[@DaveHebert400]

I'm rocking an old Thunderbolt display that I've got connected to my M1 MBP. It's fine, but it's starting to show some wear and tear, especially around the cable (I got it second hand) and it can sometimes come unplugged, meaning I've got to jiggle the cable around to get it working again. I'm looking at the Studio Display and the BenQ PD3200U. I really like the idea of speakers being built in as my desk at home is very, VERY small (maybe 2' deep and a little less than 4' across). I really just want there to be fewer cables on my desk because frankly, I'm getting tired of it. I'm leaning heavily toward the Studio Display.

[@craigw.scribner6490]

Good review and good advice!

[@indiansfanzz]

We have a late 2012 iMac Retina display that’s still perfect & would keep it but it’s having power issues- had to change settings so only the screen goes to sleep but not the iMac. Looking at the mac studio & so confused about which display to get.

[@MadelnMachines]

I'm mostly concerned about scaling issues and blurry text. It's not that I necessarily want 5k but I just don't want any blur or scaling issues. Can I get the same sharp text on a 4k display that I would get from a windows pc and how?

[@Kevin6t8]

I use my 55" 4K LG C1 as my monitor for my M1 Mac Mini. I just looked on the jungle site and can't find a 55"-65" 5K display. It's all 27" monitors. Why?

[@pauljazzman408]

I actually bought the Studio Display partly on your recommendation. When previously I was a bit horrified by the price. Having bought it I'm very happy with it. It was very expensive and I had to get a loan to pay for it. But no regrets. Glad you haven't back tracked, but just pointed out other options that have come out since the Studio Display came out.

[@JerrySchulze]

It is fantastic!!

[@soheilshaeri5153]

The best channel when it comes to mac. Can you tell me was the gorilla glass dough better in terms of sharpness and color compare to glossy dough? ❤

[@JerrySchulze]

Same benefits of other glass Dough but better anti reflectivity.

[@DanielRodriguez-fg5ll]

Other monitor I love is my 32'' LG UltraFine OLED Pro 4K HDR calibrated if one needs it and OLED is hard to stop using once you start.

[@JerrySchulze]

That's what I am afraid of.

[@peterpayne2219]

I am extremely happy with the Samsung M8, which was very affordable, something like $500 for the 32 inch size that I wanted. It has a bunch of smart TV features that I can’t make use of here in Japan, but as a monitor, it certainly is fine. For gaming, I would rather get something better like an OLED TV.

[@jamegumb7298]

Samsung 28 inch 4K is still my secondary screen. At 100% scaling it is about perfect at ~150ppi. 5K at 28 inch is perfect, at 24inch it is too small and 30 inches is too large (though I'd take it at 5K wide with 2160p height but then you are at 21:9 again). 27 inches might just scrape by, 200ppi, 125% scaling for 150ppi effective, it would be heaven. But only at 10 bit and 90Hz min + VESA, not spending big to not have that at least.

[@protonjicari5990]

Using 27in 1440p just for proper scaling

[@kenlee224]

Very honest review.

[@FinalElements]

Tell me pls, almost nobody mention about that. Has the Studio Display any fan noise? It's important for me because I need completely quite for sound recording, that's why I bought the MacBook M2 Air 15".

[@JerrySchulze]

I have never ever heard the fan. If you put your ear right on it you may hear a slight whooshing of air but nothing an inch or 2 away.

[@bryans8656]

The Studio Display just doesn't fit into my computer budget so last year I purchased a 2K 27" ASUS ProArt Display to use with my M1 Studio Max. It is affordable and it scales perfectly. Naturally it isn't as sharp as 4K or 5K but it suits my purposes nicely.

[@JohnSmith-zl8rz]

I have that ASUS, first hate the blurry text, but later I install BetterDisplay app and put on 2048x1152 and now looks very sharp (not as retina) but I keep it! Great monitor for the price.

[@bab1671]

I've used the Studio Display since it was introduced. I had used other displays. By far the Studio Display is superior. More costly but worth it. Great video, thank you!

[@JohnSmith-zl8rz]

I'll wait for a new version, will be perfect or enough for the next years.

[@JimKanaris]

I'm using the Dell UltraSharp 43 Monitor. The Studio Display is simply too small (price is another thing). I got the 43" for literally half the cost. It lives up to the name ("Sharp") but I would've preferred a 32". I don't dispute that the Studio Display is superior but not $1000 superior, not for me anyway and certainly not at that size. My 16" M1 Pro works really with Dell's monitor--its PNP is pretty awesome as well. I can use both my Mac and my XPS at the same time.

[@MajorTendonitis]

I just about bought a dell 27” 4K monitor for photoshop. But after watching reviews they pointed out the size of text and how small it was . So now you’re left with changing the resolution to 1440 to increase the size of the text and other tools in photoshop. So my thinking is to give up and buy apples studio display , as I think it will have larger crisper text and tools when you’re using photoshop. I think ? The bad news is I have a brand new PC gaining rig , 4090 gpu , i9 etc , and I was hoping to connect several monitors. My oled 34” as a gaming monitor, and two Apple studios for photo editing . I think this is going to create problems in windows 11 , at least I think . I have been researching using a studio monitor with windows and apparently there’s no control over calibration and brightness without some software that’s not available anymore (at least I think that’s true ) . So anyways , now if I want to use the studio monitor I’m stuck buying a Mac mini . Gotta win the lottery here soon lol 😂

[@JerrySchulze]

You can find the bootcamp drivers online for the studio displays but won’t be worth the effort. May want to return or sell them if you want to use both OS. Or keep them and get a Mac and you will live the displays.

[@MajorTendonitis]

@@JerrySchulze thanks for the reply

[@MajorTendonitis]

@@JerrySchulzeI should mention I think I’m going to order the Dell with 1440 resolution and call it a day . Maybe some day 5k monitors will be more common and more affordable

[@readtedium]

The scaling thing is such a non-issue and it bothers me how much people have bought into it.

[@adinnugroho6544]

Outside the minus side of this Monitor, the ability to control anything without pressing button on Monitor itself or using remote. Is actually interesting 😅

[@philiprogers1626]

I wanted the Studio Displays but couldn't justify the $ so wen with 2x Dell 27 4K USB-C Hub Monitor - P2721QE

[@extra4542]

I’m not gettin a new monitor until it’s high refresh and glossy OLED. I can’t wait the 32” 4K 240hz OLED from spectrum. It’s unfortunate that spectrum is the ONLY company that will make that configuration in something that looks clean and modern instead of some gaudy gamer design. Beyond 4K, resolution is the least important thing to me than all the other display qualities. Also, I could never live with a monitor that only allows one input, especially at that price point. The studio display is vastly too limiting

[@RB-us6tf]

The dealbraker with Apple Studio Display for me is 60hz. If it would have at least 120hz then I would buy it instantly. Why? Because I use mac for work and pc for gaming on the same monitor.

[@UltraKryptonian]

I got the standard model of the Studio Display (Tilt only model) for $1299 from Best Buy during Presidents Day. No regrets! I tried 3 different 4K models (Dell S3221QS, Dell S2722QC, and the INNOCN 27M2V) before getting the Studio Display and the Dell models would sometimes flicker. The INNOCN model didn't flicker on me, but 4K resolution really hurt my eyes after awhile. The Studio Display, however, is well-built and has a clear and sharp display out of the box. Unlike the 4K monitors, the Studio Display has great sound for a monitor, so I might not even get computer speakers or a soundbar for it. So, I happy with the Studio Display and the INNOCN monitor will go to my Acer Predator 300 PC. The 32" Dell (w/ Curved Panel) will hook up to my ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo and the 27" Dell monitor will probably hook up to my 2015 MacBook Pro. Anyway... Great video!

[@haraldsimon2807]

Is 4k or 5k the correct question? Is'nt it more about resolution (ppi/dpi) and how the rendering is working? - So far I know, Apple does not scale fonts. Those are rendered to the screen resulotion set. If you let scale up the monitor by setting a lower screen resolution as the monitor offers, then you will see some interpolation. But probably only with a lens. So, it was just an AD vid.

[@ezsquirt]

As a system administrator, much of my work involves text-based tasks in a terminal. I primarily use a Macbook Air M1 connected to a 27-inch UDH (3840x2160) external monitor. For me, text clarity is crucial. While a 27-inch 5k display would be ideal, I've found a workaround by setting my Mac to upscale from 2560x1440 to 5120x2880, and then downscale it to 3840x2160 to fit the monitor. This approach significantly improves text readability compared to native 1440p on a 27-inch screen. In my view, the Apple Studio Display is not cost-effective, offering only a 20% improvement in text clarity for an 80% higher price compared to an average 27" 4k monitor. Just sharing my opinion.

[@roberthuff3122]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🖥️ *Studio Display vs Third Party Displays: An Overview* - Discussion on the superiority of Apple's Studio Display and its benefits. - Introduction to the perks of third-party displays, mentioning the Doe Spectrum 4K as an example. 00:28 🍎 *Apple Studio Display: Key Features * - Examination of Studio Display's premium design, height and tilt adjustable base, and aesthetic appeal. - Highlighting comfort factors like built-in FaceTime camera, the “studio quality” 3 mic array, speakers, and seamless integration with macOS. 02:24 🔍 *Diving Deeper into 5K Scaling* - Explanation on how 5k display resolution is superior when compared to a 4k display due to pixel doubling. - Emphasizing the convenience of Studio Display's resolution when it comes to macOS scaling. 03:20 🔄 *Considering 4K Displays: Advantages & Limitations* - Presenting reasons to consider 4K displays over Studio Display including varied features, refresh rate for gaming, and port options. - Highlighting Spectrum 4k's wide array of port options, allowing the connection of multiple devices. 04:15 🔌 *Partner Solution: CalDigit's Docks and Hubs * - Showcasing CalDigit's products that support high refresh rate displays and provide comprehensive connectivity options. 05:36 🕹️ *Gaming & Flexibility Factors with 4K Displays* - Discussion on high refresh rate displays for gaming, and the flexibility of display placements with 4K models like the Dough Spectrum 4K. - Commentary on the advantages of larger or ultra-wide displays, using Samsung Odyssey G9 and Samsung ViewFinity S9 as examples. 07:26 🔊 *Considering External Webcams and Speakers* - Reasons to consider third-party displays without built-in webcams and speakers, introducing alternatives like the Opal C1, Elgato Facecam, and Kanto YU2 speakers. 08:20 🌈 *Color Work and Budget Displays* - Mentioning displays suitable for color work, like the Eizo Color edge, and budget options like the Samsung Ur55 4K. - An overall suggestion to consider features over scaling size when choosing a display. Made with HARPA AI

[@rudolfglaser9664]

Maybe it's the central European climate or the fact that I only use electricity from a solar island system, CalDigit TB docks have never lasted longer than eight months for me :(

[@michaellatta]

They need a larger studio display. 27” is too small. I am currently using a 42” display.

[@JerrySchulze]

At what resolution and how far away?

[@michaellatta]

@@JerrySchulze I sit about 1 foot from the 4k monitor. A 32” might fill my field of view but then I would have less code visible vertically at one time.

[@HoppiHopp]

I don't get many of your points of view other than the ports to connect multiple computers to a single display. The webcam that you mentioned costs $300 and is huge and has a cable. I myself bought an ultra wide OLED (1440p for exact scaling) and it's has annoying "features" like dimming when I want large surfaces with bright elements or shitty speakers or fan noise to cool the monitor down. Furthermore these monitors seem to take forever to wake up from standby mode.

[@JerrySchulze]

Thanks for watching, the point is that for other people all that stuff is OK. The studio display is great but it doesn’t have everything that some people want.

[@ReginaldoKono]

Even in 2024, due its larger screen of 32" , half of the price , and wifi TV capabilities, I'm looking for a deal for a Samsung M8 monitor. I know, the S9 is nicer even with 27", but if this last case I would go for the Apple Studio. But, any way, for saving , and for larger screen, I intend to go for the M8.

[@ReginaldoKono]

I'm changing my mind, due the low quality of the M8 display. Well, you get for what you pay. I'm considering again a Apple studio display, due superior monitor and speakers.

[@JerrySchulze]

Bigger is not always better, also at the same resolution you don’t get more real estate.

[@geoman1420]

For the cost of one Studio Display i buy four Dell 27" 4K monitors with tilt, swivel. e.t.c and 3 years guarantee. The colors on Dell are excellent. On top of that when Apple stops updating the Studio Display firmware you will have to buy a new model...

[@vlahos2302]

It is annoying nobody is talking about sleeping problem with CalDigit and Macbook, after mac goes to sleep you need to unplug and plug in again usbc cable to refresh resolution. It is so frustrating!

[@JerrySchulze]

I don’t have that issue at all. Did you reach out to support?

[@vlahos2302]

@@JerrySchulze yes, of course, it is well known problem but they can’t publish it because of Apple restrictions, I have that written as their answer. So, I have TS4 connected with external monitor and M1 macbook and it works great, bit if it goes to sleep mode affter wake up monitor resolution is changed so I need to unplug cable and plug it again. CalDigit says it is MacOS problem with drivers, they are familiar but they are doing nothing to solve it. I need to use Coca app to have my mac waked up all the time which is really annoying, I plan to sell TS4 and buy Mac Studio so I can have all ports I need.

[@jaywbus]

I cannot go back to 60hz after using 120hz for desktop display for work. I imagine their next version will get a bump.

[@glitchinthematrix9306]

Impossible on 5k. The bandwith is problem right now.

[@turbo-yn7le]

I had a Studio Display. It was awesome… but then I started a new job and got a Windows machine. I sold it… swapping my MBP and work machine was annoying (it worked with it). The lack of controls was a bummer. I don’t even mind 4K with a Mac - I wish someone would make a 21” 4K display. The Mac could display a smooth “looks like 1080p” and windows could run at 150% or 200% scaling. I’d buy 2.

[@JerrySchulze]

I like this idea.

[@brendvd]

This already exists, the LG ultrafine 4k first generation was a 21,5 inch and scaled a perfect 1080p picture

[@JerrySchulze]

@@brendvd yes, but they don’t make it anymore, right?

[@brendvd]

@@JerrySchulze No, you'll have to get it used. But it's still a great option if you want to go that route.

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

Nice & Thanks :)

[@JerrySchulze]

Thank you too!

[@philippeastier7657]

No external power brick is still a MASSIVE argument for the Apple screen for me. I can not bear external bricks hanging.

[@JerrySchulze]

Yeah, there are lots of little things. I just didn’t have time to mention.

[@frostgodx]

It’s a monitor you’ll never have to touch it after you plug it in unless cleaning or moving your desk I don’t think this matters in any way

[@jaywbus]

ease of use. big one.

[@Lysander-Spooner]

I love my Studio Display and you cannot convince me that I was "wrong" to get one.

[@JerrySchulze]

Wasn’t trying to. It’s fantastic.

[@mattalki]

I wanted a studio display, but it's horribly overpriced. I wound up getting a Samsung M8 for $375. I could buy 4 of them for less than a base studio display. It's more than enough for what I was after, and while I'd rather have the 5K resolution, it's really fine for everyday use. If Apple was selling the Studio Display for $799-999, I probably would have sprung for one, but at $1600? It's not gonna happen.

[@woeye3251]

It is really too bad that Apple crippled the font rendering engine in macOS. In the past macOS had pretty good font rendering on non retina displays, like every other OS these days still have. But then Apple decided that they don’t care about non-retina displays anymore and removed the font smoothing from macOS. And thanks to that fonts now look terrible on every non-retina resolution. Both Windows and Linux are doing a much better job today.

[@JerrySchulze]

Yep I agree

[@Joe_Brig]

If you work with text and experience a Retina display like the 4.5K iMac, Studio Display 5k, or the Pro Display XDR 6k then there is not going back.

[@kleanthisgroutides7100]

The studio display was dead on arrival, Apple rushed it and couldn’t wait for the next revision of lcd modules. The ProArt at that was far far superior with the only grip being the 4K resolution but somehow people weren’t aware it supported all colour spaces and VRR for all video formats. Given OLED is now coming it’s basically 2 generations behind.

[@mister_ray]

I got a “refurbished” Apple Studio 5K Display for a significant discount. No way I would bother with a discount 4K display. The problem with the docks you promote is the lack of USB C ports. No need for all those legacy USB A ports.

[@JerrySchulze]

Lots of accessories still use usb-a, like Logitech mice for example.

[@ModeratelyInsane]

Answer is yes

[@JerrySchulze]

Is that what you are using?

[@ModeratelyInsane]

Yes sir, a studio display.

[@devonglide1830]

I’ve been trying o sell my 4k lg for ver a year so that I can get a studio display。 Even at 150 people don’t want to buy it. 1600 for the studio display?? - maybe manufacturers should start considering what Apple is doing, because I’m sure the cinema display’s image isn’t ten times better than. a j4k lg.

[@JerrySchulze]

This is because cheap 4k displays are a dime a dozen and it’s easy to get a cheap one new. Look at prices of used studio displays, it’s high, because there is quality in the panels and the build that you won’t find in most 4k displays.

[@PaulM_aka_4c21]

I learnt the hardway why 4K is useless on macs. I sold mine and replaced with 2 x 27” 2K monitors which are far superior to 4K displays on a mac. 2K or 5K are the only ones worth considering.

[@enossifiedossified3145]

I ended up getting a 27” LG 4K monitor for $300 that is actually pretty good. It beats my pre-Retina 27” iMac with it’s Retina-like doubling up of pixels but at the same 1080p resolution. BUT it’s not a Studio Display…the LG’s speakers suck, the USB hub is useless...it only runs at USB 2.0 speeds if the cable from the laptop is also sending video…hello??? So I use the DPI port instead. It feels like the plastic that it is and the huge external power supply is ridiculous. It’s a bargain at $300 for the image quality, but for me it just comes down to price. If I had an extra $1300 to spend, I’d be viewing this on a S.D. I know people rag on Apple about pricing but my experience since the System 8 days is that Apple just builds better hardware. The displays are better, the trackpads are better, the battery life is better and so on and so on.

[@andrewgrant788]

The most important feature of a display is the display and a 27” 5k is noticeably sharper than a 27” 4k display. For me the 4k display is unacceptable even if it is cheaper and has more ports or a higher refresh rate or a better webcam.

[@AeSkone]

The biggest problem I have is: Where is the competition? Where are the OLEDs with better overall brightness? Or mini-LEDs with enough dimming zones so that blooming isn't a problem? Where are all the 5k and 32-inch monitors that aren't curved or ultra-wide or just offer a good mix of high refresh rate, peak brightness and color accuracy? I mean, I think the Apple Studio Display is overpriced for its IPS panel. Not a single IPS panel should cost over 1,000 euros, especially if it's only 27 inches. It's simply not good enough in terms of contrast and black level. Then there's the added cost of the stands and the poor port selection. But I'm looking for a display that fits what I'm looking for, and either I have to go for cheating and try my luck or have to go way more expensive like with the Asus Pro type line and their 6k mini LEDs. its nuts. And I would say even the gamer market has gotten better monitors over the years. But they either lack good overall brightness without huge fluctuations in homogenized screen brightness. Or they're curved or they're noisy and poorly calibrated and so on. There have always been flaws. So yes, it's sad that there's no real competition for Mac users. Still, I think anyone who buys a Studio or MBP can afford a similarly priced monitor if they be better. But like always. No one steps into the field and shows that you can have similar quality and speaker but also give a better display for the money. And I think it’s possible. But no one tries to do 5k and 6k other than unreliable companies like dough.

[@fasanuma]

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[@stevewright1539]

Love my Studio Display BUT I am seriously thinking about changing to one of the newer OLED 32” monitors. Having a port for each a Mac and a console is calling me. Aside from 5K and the look of the SD, it shows its weaknesses. Let’s not mention the awful camera. Overpriced for what it is in today’s market.

[@MajorTendonitis]

Oh btw , liked and subscribed

[@PaulM_aka_4c21]

5K is best, second best to 5K is…. 2K !! Far superior to 4K which fails at every display point, text to small or text to big with limited workable screen estate.

[@toneslotohnz4540]

Your whole point about the Studio Display being "stuck on a stand" is misleading, when you could have saved $400 and gotten the VESA mount ready Studio Display... exactly the same as the 4K monitor you are hyping.

[@JerrySchulze]

That’s a good point.

[@peterbreis5407]

Other displays are more colour accurate and you can do more productive things with the money you don't spend on the Apple Display

[@beefwantko7269]

Thank you... I cant believe people are soo taken with the Mac display.. it has almost zero functionality. and people are spending a morgage payment to get one.

[@JerrySchulze]

Don’t get me wrong, I loooove the studio display but I no longer hate on other displays.

[@james.a]

Made my own 5K display: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioPbcquYfb6NhsU

[@afarangi4839]

You are truly an apple fanboy.

[@MerlinKapur]

I am oldschool Dough(ex Eve) Fan but the Service ist really horrible. The Website und Support is just trash. The Support Never replied when I needed them. Love the products but can‘t recommend the Brand.

[@stephan24297]

Everyone in the comments justifying getting scammed by Apple. I want to pull the trigger but it’s so hard :/

[@HausOfPain]

Do you pay taxes? You get scammed everyday. Who cares what other people are buying.

[@akin242002]

Bad value for the price. Asus Pro Art or LG Ultrafine are far better value for the price.

[@BrandonCarson]

It’s exhausting to continually see videos acting aghast at the cost of Apple products. And then people pile on. The thing is Apple has always, since day 1, operated as a provider of premium computing products and services. Their stuff costs more based on several factors. It’s like airlines. Some are premium, some are not. You choose the provider, but it doesn’t make sense to choose one and then bitch about what it is. Just choose other providers if cost is your only concern. Apple stuff is never going to be the cheapest.

[@JerrySchulze]

I was aghast at the pricing?

[@BrandonCarson]

@@JerrySchulze It's the KZbinrs who "review" Apple products and always center the reviews around the price. I guess it gets to the audience being catered to, but Apple has always been a premium provider. It's never going to be the only differentiator for people who are leaning toward Apple. It just gets tiring hearing price be a central aspect of reviews. I'm not saying yours was, but it's there in your video. I actually have two Studio Displays and just like Vision Pro can't be directly compared to Quest 3, Apple displays can't be directly compared to Samsungs. I'm not dissing you per se, I'm just wondering if the reviews of Apple products can be elevated beyond price comparisons. That's all.

[@billx4266]

Its a shit screen for that price