Final Thoughts on the Apple Studio Display

With the review out, Marques and Andrew go over some of their final thoughts regarding the new Studio Display. Still, Marques hasn't decided whether or not he wants to switch over to it for good or just wait for the upcoming Mac Pro (whenever that comes out).
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[@a_blaser]

Getting the Retina ~218 PPI resolution for me is the determining factor for displays since I work with a lot of text. This limits me to 4K in a 24inch, 5K in a 27 inch size. Not many options for 5K 27in…Studio Display is a good option for those requirements.

[@SteveBoyer10]

This is why I’m considering picking one up. Probably will. I code all day so seeing smooth text is just so nice.

[@a_blaser]

@@SteveBoyer10 totally! I’m a developer too. Can’t beat smooth text.

[@timothycouckuyt9977]

Exactly 👍🏻

[@deadpool8422]

Oh a group of gay iSheeps with petty excuses to justify the lame studio display.

[@ErfonElijah]

BINGO

[@TimothyBrake]

Software developer here… Bought a Studio display and after using it for 10 minutes combined with another LG 27inch display, I bought a second one. Screen quality and build quality is awesome and next level. Can’t compare it to the regular comparable monitors but the Apple Studio display is very very good. Expensive yes but so are all other Apple products. Additionally, it works flawlessly and looks beautiful on my desk. Very happy camper here 👍

[@williamregal873]

Lier

[@RazaSyed12345]

That’s def a flex

[@TimothyBrake]

@@RazaSyed12345 can’t say that it isn’t a flex but also an expression of joy as these monitors are awesome to me. A side note is that if you want a Windows desktop to use the Apple Studio monitors (me for VR development only) you do need a special cable (DisplayPort) that is capable of doing it. Not every cable can, even though the specifications match (very annoying).

[@smartlearning6390]

@@TimothyBrakeplease give an update ? , after 1 year , what do you think ?

[@TimothyBrake]

@@smartlearning6390 Sure. After 1 year of using the 2 Apple Studio Display monitors (glossy), they are still amazing. I’m using these for professional software coding for 8-10 hours each day, connected to a macbook pro. These are the best monitors I’ve ever had without even anything coming close. Text is crystal clear and sharp. The build quality is next level and looks good on a desk. The sound is also of such quality that I don’t have additional speakers on my desk. The camera supposed to be a bit less but I don’t see any issues and it works as expected. The only downside was (but working now) trying to find a way to also hook these to my Windows desktop for VR coding. It only accepts thunderbolt cables but my desktop only has HDMI and DisplayPort. No cable worked except the cable mentioned in my previous post and I also don’t yet have audio using the Windows desktop but that could be me and possible that it can be done. If you have the money and it doesn’t hurt you financially, this is a no-brainer purchase. I just asked a colleague that also purchased a glossy one and he mentioned he’ll never go back to none-glossy. So they are very good monitors and you won’t be disappointed. Go to a store and check them out, play some music, use the camera and experience them first hand.

[@mmeiselph7234]

My only complaint on the price is that until a few weeks ago I could have gotten an iMac with the same panel for not much more.

[@Fatherlake]

exactly

[@ozkr2988]

You can still get it now for even less…

[@archanachoure2836]

True

[@schadlarry]

Still can and that's what I will probably do. I want a 27 inch display, AIO, with ports and Apple no longer makes that product.

[@jeffp1370]

That's what I thought, but I went to see it in the Apple store and it's better than my base 27 inch Retina iMac.

[@functionallycool]

I was exactly the type of person Apple was aiming at. I’ve tried tons of different monitors combos with my macs. None of them were “as good” for me as the Apple Thunderbolt Display and 17 inch MBP. When I saw this in the stores, I knew it was exactly what I wanted. Good talk gents. Love the conversation!

[@LegendsGoShorts]

im always disappointed after a day of working on my imac then moving to my 4k LG connected to m1 mbp, theres a dramatic color and brightness difference...i think I have to just bite the bullet

[@breadone_]

@@LegendsGoShorts apple not bringing back Target Display Mode with TB3 was a crime tbh

[@AndrewJQueen]

What I find hilarious is the idea that someone Pitched the cable idea.... At a table they stared at the idea for this monitor after years of making IMac's and Monitors, they said "Hey guys.... What if we make it so you can't remove the power cable on your own!!" BRILLIANT!!! No one thought to say "Why? What's the point?" I've never had a broken IMac cable and I've had 2 over the last 13 years but I still like being able to remove or replace it if I have too!

[@semperfidelis1550]

I love mine, the Spatial Audio is unbelievable and the studio camera is great for basic stuff. It is worth every penny! No buyer’s remorse here! The plug and play options are dope and build quality unsurpassed. I have the basic version and love it.

[@davidc.7838]

I’m in the same boat. No buyers remorse, even I got the height adjustable version. I think it worth every penny.

[@thezestyman9159]

Haha I loved the play on the Nothing event for the outro!

[@dashonly]

if you have 2 studio display .. will the speaker auto adjust ?

[@DigiDriftZone]

I'm looking at photos and the VESA mount looks centred to me?

[@JK-pe6ft]

The non-removable power cable is a real pain in the UK. UK plugs are very wide (5cm/2in). It's awkward to fit that through a cable grommet if you already have a large number of cables going through.

[@gregs6424]

Just came on to say that is a sick background. Very nicely done.

[@davidmossman9676]

I was hoping for a basic 5K display to go with a Mac mini or basic studio. I wish there was still a way to use the display of my aging 2017 iMac with a newer Mac.

[@super_hero2]

Sorry Apple want to you buy the new studio display instead of using the iMac display.

[@danteburritar2822]

There is. Luna Display now supports a 5k resolution. Using my 2014 5k iMac with my new MBP.

[@davidsalgado5279]

Okay so cool, but now can someone make a video covering the experience of using a Studio Display as a 2nd monitor of an iMac Retina 5K 27” - Does the audio work in both screens? - Which camera will be used? - How’s the workflow?

[@kaysha]

I'm getting a Dell 49" to go with my Mac Studio. I don't know why people always cry about Apple products when they have a lot of choice. What I'm interested in is what will Apple do with this whole iPhone inside this monitor in the future

[@sonnyrynsaard3567]

They will likely do nothing, or gatekeep features exclusively for people who are willing to buy an expensive accessory to accommodate the 'innovative feature' they are sure to present like they invented

[@reabkire]

It does some things very well that you might want. For me it’s the build quality and the pixel density. Very few monitors are good in both categories. There are options out there, but a very limited amount. And if you only have such a small choice, personally for me it’s a bummer that the Studio display is this expensive.

[@Jus-Tin]

@@sonnyrynsaard3567 one thing they never do is hold a gun to people's head and force them to buy but people will cry about "appel bad".

[@sonnyrynsaard3567]

@@Jus-Tin Well yeah because they're disgustingly anti consumer. And they sort of do by locking features easily implemented to other platforms to only other apple products (NFC, for example)

[@HalixCH]

49"? It better be 8K or else it has pixels the size of a stamp. I went Retina in 2012 with the first MacBook with a retina screen and I will never go back to a screen with visible pixels.

[@2023smolrandom]

ultrafine 4k 24" refreshed 2 years ago (2 Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports, 3 USB C ports) has no problems!

[@JasonChamberlain]

Could you review the new smart monitor samsung announced? The one that can do some PC tasks without a PC

[@Dis2good]

Can you connect to studio display to the HomePod or HomePod mini?

[@RafalSietnik]

I'd like to have an Apple display for my MacBook Air M1, but... I will not pay for display $1599, when I bought MacBook 16/512 for $1300... Currently I'm using Samsung M7 32" 4k mostly for coding and I'll probably switch to LG UltraFine 32UN88A-W for $600-650, due to IPS panel instead of VA and great monitor arm...

[@Ramesh-jangir]

Can we connect Samsung tab s8 ultra as a monitor with Apple Mac studio M1 ultra 🙏🏼 If yes then how we can connect please tell me 🙏🏼

[@AlainDuchesneau]

The cable is not unpluggable probably because of the A13 chip inside, which is designed to be battery powered (wouldn't make sense inside this monitor), maybe the chip doesn't like it when suddenly loses power. Maybe, just a guess.

[@dawncolwell4003]

I can't believe some of the items you are comparing this to. You have had the Pro XDR display so you are used to looking at that. I have had the 4k LG 24 monitor and this blow it out of the water. So thrilled to have an Apple Great display to hook to my M1 Mini. The clarity is unreal and I cannot stress that enough. My desk is just beautiful now and I cant wait to turn it on because it is just a gorgeous monitor to look at and I love the speakers as well--got rid of my old ones. You are spoiled by what you already have, think of the little guy when doing your reviews. Coming from what I had, this is awesome!

[@johnolin]

This is an excellent point

[@Damemeedia]

I’ve been looking for a monitor for a few years seem like and all have been high. Then when you read reviews of them some highly anticipated they have issues then you find out customer service is not good in dealing with issues. Then you have manufacturers that have bad panel lottery. Most of the ones I was looking at were around $1299 with those other issues. I paid extra but I feel that’s for Apple’s QC and customer service.

[@prgrms]

I had a normal 27” before the 5k iMac, and it was amazing. I never worried about the screen at all. Maybe because the computer was the focus? But since this is a display only I guess it gets a tougher focus on its features. At the end of the day all it is, is a bit too expensive. Everything else is fine for what it is, basically an iMac screen without an iMac, it’s just too close to iMac cash without being an iMac.

[@jim7953]

You guys really convinced me not to get the Imac studio. Which been checking other channel and you guys got it right I think. On a side note I was waiting from Apple to bring in the new imac 27 desktop but that was a disappointment 😒. But I like that fax that there are others monitor out there, can you guy do a review on the Monitor Samsung 32b4k UHD AND Monitor 27 LG QN880 or give me your options on what 27 inch Monitor you would recommend & why Thanks you guys

[@cadenchurchill4296]

"Mine looks like I sneeze on it every day" 🤣

[@seanb7443]

I have had the monitor for almost 2 weeks now and was thinking about returning it after all the reviews/price. The monitor has been growing on me though.I work as a software engineer and look at text all day. My eyes are really sensitive and I notice any pixelation or when something "feels off." I think what makes the difference for me is the glossy 5k display, brightness, and the black glass borders. There really isn't an alternative for me atm unless I pay $4k+. I wish I could connect my PC(non-thunderbolt)/PS5 though, lol.

[@stephenward9468]

Oh wait, you can't plug a PS5 in? 😭

[@seanb7443]

@@stephenward9468, I just learned about PS5 remote play, so I may have a solution, lol

[@stephenward9468]

@@seanb7443 gutted! But yea, remote play is not too bad for latency, best for single player games I find but obviously, it all depends on your internet/how you connect to the PlayStation etc

[@harrisonbannerman7412]

What's the wallpaper?

[@ADrowning]

The LG ultra fine 5k is great, but compared side by side now that I have both, the LG has significantly more IPS glow. Also The LG just doesn't calibrate as well with the M Macs for some reason. And now that you can find the studio display on sale for 1350, it's a no brainer. Also just a note, the first studio display I purchased had a backlight bleed and the speakers didn't sound right. I exchanged and the second had zero light bleed and speakers sounded noticeably better. its weird.

[@BrianMcDonald]

I was hoping Apple would have done a base model 24" 4.5k screen (Same as new imac without computer) as the entry level monitor near the $1000 price point, and they could have marketed that as a possible second display for existing iMac users, or as a single or dual monitor setup for Mac Mini/Mac Studio etc. I think The 27" 5K panel needed to be mini led (though high refresh rates don't seem to be possible with current bandwidths so I'd be fine with 60hz) and could have landed in a higher price point like $2599-3000 ish (which is what 32" OLED monitors are going for), and that could have been marketed as a companion for MacBook Pros or for higher end creative studios using super powered Mac Studios(where 27" iMacs were so plentiful). Then you'd have the Pro XDR at the top to top the specs for both size/resolution/price. I think that would have been a nicer eco system with a lot of possibilities for personalization which would possibly bring in a varied customer base.

[@AlecInstant]

I love everything about that studio monitor. Minus the cable situation and the price. I’m not gonna be able to buy one in the foreseeable future. But I’m dreaming about it.

[@reiniergarcia]

Studio Display sucks.

[@narheanrg1949]

ofc marques finds a way to implement shoes into the video lmao. As a sneaker head myself, I'm here for it. Can we get a sneaker collection vid soon?

[@VenturePictures]

yeah I agree, the moment you look at other monitors. its game over for the Apple Studio Dislay

[@zerowanted1]

yes.... but then anyone that is going to an apple store is probably never going to see any other types of monitors. For some of us that know how to look for a monitor that will have the specs we want, we can find something better or about the same for way less money. But for anyone that just wants to buy something at the apple store, that is the monitor they are going to get.

[@tonyhawk123]

To say build quality and features is better than LG, its game over for the LG. Too close to the Studio display in price.

[@tony1duan]

There’s nothing in this price range that suits pro-consumer users right now. LG did a sloppy job and everything else is 4K. Apple picked a good battle.

[@whitecrowuk575]

@@tonyhawk123 you can get second hand lg for 500 so don’t think so

[@tonyhawk123]

@@whitecrowuk575 last i checked, apple don't see their stuff at second-hand prices

[@yp5387]

I don’t understand why they wouldn’t include built in buttons to control brightness. How am I supposed to do that when connecting my work laptop?

[@Fusion05]

Correct me if I’m wrong but the display isn’t waking up because of the display protocol. I remember Linus having issues with his display over display port? I could be totally wrong

[@DCuerpoJr]

I love the design of the Apple Studio Display, but I wouldn’t buy it because it doesn’t have a built-in KVM or multiple input sources for using it with multiple computers. I have a Dell 40” curved monitor hooked up to 3 different computers and can do picture-in-picture to have screen space for all three computers at the same time.

[@2424rocket]

Shhh! Here’s a little secret… Don’t tell anybody… But you can get an adapter so you can connect it to any computer. Picture in picture? Who does that? Is that still a thing?

[@zackpalmer3704]

@@2424rocket Not really a proper solution, monitors with KVM built in mean that you can fully switch computer by just pressing a button (or using a key binding via DDC/CI), compared to actually having to unplug shit and plug it back in, that's just a hassle. Although I don't really see the value in picture and picture

[@DCuerpoJr]

@@2424rocketI tested this at the Apple store where I plugged in two of their own Macs (14” MBP and Mac Studio) into the display, but it won’t recognize a computer plugged into any of the 3 USB-C ports. Only the Thunderbolt 4 port. In the end, you’ll need to purchase a KVM switch…which is hard to find or rather expensive when most don’t support the 5k resolution at 60hz. Picture-in-Picture is great on a huge monitor. I work on large video projects (2-3 hour timeline) and when it’s time to export the file I can check it’s progress while using a second computer to do other work on the same monitor.

[@2424rocket]

What can I say? You could either change the way you work or buy a PC instead of a Mac. I have no problems with this new Mac studio whatsoever. Haven’t received mine yet but when I do I get two weeks to send it back if I’m not happy… But I’m sure I will be elated. And I don’t know what editing program you use it I would suggest you switch to resolve 17. Once you learn it, it’s the best editing system in the world. But good luck to you anyways.

[@pantsuck11]

it DOESN"T!???? good thing I read this

[@CrazyBlackMan108]

Love the ending lol 😆😆

[@mariommotion]

The VESA Mount Adapter on the VESA option is actually perfectly in the center, btw.

[@vectorpacer2063]

isnt it supposed to be like this L

[@mariommotion]

@@vectorpacer2063 I was just saying because the person on the left said the VESA Mount Adapter is off centered/below center.

[@TylerChalk]

I think folks forget that people are still buying/selling ten year old thunderbolt displays - that’s what I’ve got and it still works great with my M1 Mac - considering this new one if it reducing screen glare. If these monitors last as long as the old ones, it’s probably worth it.

[@ahmadaddurobi]

Can you elaborate on the new platform going after KZbin?

[@ChocolateAsian9000]

I ordered one bc I’m lucky enough to have the means to, and I’m sure I’ll enjoy it. I’m a graphic designer so I use my eyes for a living, but I’m sure I don’t need an 8k 360 no scope monitor to do my job well 🤙

[@deadpool8422]

You must be a really bad designer.

[@BryanRuby]

On its own, it may be fine. But it's an overkill in features and price if you wish to have two or three matching monitors on the desk. You don't need a webcam and built-speaker in every monitor but you do need the screens to be similar and calibrated with one another. Wish Apple would have produced "companion monitors" with only function to be a display to go side by side with the Studio Display at a cheaper price.

[@nickbock3156]

It would be cool if it had Ethernet cable like the new iMacs

[@astonrose7731]

isn't the 24" iMac supposed to be the position that you are trying to say that the studio display should fill? The Mac mini is just for ppl who don't want a 24" iMac because in Apple terms its 'Modular' (you can bring your own items)

[@Travisharger]

As someone that is HUGE on aesthetics, needs a 5k native monitor, enjoys built in speakers, mics, camera (hopefully it gets a software update) and needs the ability to plug and play with my MacBook - it’s not the worst deal. Do I wish it was either $1299 or 120hz, sure. Is it a deal breaker, not really. What I really want is target display mode to come back so I can just use my iMac as a monitor…

[@dertythegrower]

Better monitors, always, for half the price

[@tonyhawk123]

@@dertythegrower the LG is not half the price. The price delta isnt that much considering the Studio monitor isnt flimsy plastic, has much better speakers, significantly better microphone, and is more reliable. The surprise to me is the LG not being cheaper.

[@youngbreezy93zy]

120 hz should be a deal breaker at that price. its hard to go back to 60 after being used to 120+

[@alvinthai5433]

@@dertythegrower did you just ignore everything he said? Lol

[@whitecrowuk575]

@@tonyhawk123 more reliable? And this is based on what data exactly? We know staring tiff the bat camera has issues. Will they be able to fix that we’ll see

[@howardshaw3688]

It's a great monitor but just not different enough from my 27" iMac to justify purchasing. I think it needs to be 30" so it's more proportionate in size to the actual Studio computer.

[@tomboss9940]

Every other display is worse than the built-in 5K in a 27" iMac. And this one is slightly better. Please, a 4K with 30" is as unsharp as an iMac Screen from 2009.

[@archanachoure2836]

These waveforms make my day😊😊

[@rudreshjha1457]

Man

[@dertythegrower]

Except the apple shilltastic ones, which sadly is like 85% of his content the last few years

[@dertythegrower]

@@rudreshjha1457 likely a bot, thats all the bots comment now to get ebeggar likes

[@archanachoure2836]

@@dertythegrower I personally don't mind them but that's very true😶

[@rudreshjha1457]

@@dertythegrower yeah a bot

[@seapanda-117]

I would prefer if this was a legit “Apple TV”. It has the hardware. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@sundaynightdrunk]

Too small though.

[@seapanda-117]

@@sundaynightdrunk Agreed, but it would make a good proof on concept and people are clearly buying enough of them to fund it haha.

[@JimmerzzOfficial]

But they want you to also get an Apple TV. They could either give the consumer more for the product or make them want to get both.

[@sundaynightdrunk]

@@JimmerzzOfficial Then they could just build the app into MacOS. I would love to have it on my M1 iMac.

[@JimmerzzOfficial]

@@sundaynightdrunk Why would they do that when they know you will just buy another device from them and be more locked into their ecosystem. I would LIKE IT but they want you stuck.

[@thomas-aherne]

Ok but who’s moving a monitor that expensive all the time like, and when you do move it how is the cable such a issue like …

[@garfieldirwin]

Anybody know the best way to use an existing 5k iMac as a Studio display?

[@danteburritar2822]

Luna Display

[@flokanker2610]

It's crazy how almost just the naming could be the price setter of Apple's products. They just name something in a certain way and even if it's not actually worth those money, people will buy it because the name targets the exact market they're aiming at

[@luisch1708]

that and brand loyalty. Apple has the most loyal of all customer bases. It's like a damn cult

[@flokanker2610]

@@luisch1708 People will just read Apple on the product and buy it ahaha. I mean you can easily notice that if you consider the Magic mouse. It technically sucks and it's so pricey but people are willing to buy it because it's Apple. Sell that same mouse with a different brand at the same price and they'll sell zero

[@magicopn]

@@flokanker2610 I deliberately bought a Magic Mouse because it’s a huge pain to not be able to use multi touch gestures on MacOS. That being said the form factor is the worst of any mouse on the market right now. I just wish there was another mouse that supports multi touch; I dont know if there are any

[@krazymeanie]

@@flokanker2610 Why does it suck that people choose to buy something with their own money? Why does that bother people? Is someone using their money to buy a product from a brand they like affecting you in any way or form? Man just leave people let them do whatever the fck they want with their money jeez

[@flokanker2610]

@@krazymeanie Man I'm not saying it sucks that people buy Apple products, i'm saying it sucks that Apple does some products that could be way better. They just purposefully don't make them better because they know they're gonna make money anyway because they have such a powerful brand.

[@SnowWhite-dr6xh]

Realestate comparison is missing how beautiful the house is. Amazing how people undervalue design.

[@grim..sentinel9500]

Dual 15 seconds ads?!!! Marques, how could you do that to me lol

[@NT-pj6kl]

Samsung is releasing their Smart Monitor M8. I hope Marques checks it out at least for comparisons sake. It looks very similar in design and similar specs and much cheaper

[@EasterlyArt]

I'm looking forward to Mac Studio + Display 2.0 when Apple get's all the feedback and improves on what they have, or forgot to do, and or should have done. Same with the Macbook Pro. But hey... M1 Ultra seems awesome, right?

[@EasterlyArt]

I prefer to use Mac products, and a lot of what was presented with the Mac Studio and Studio Display seems like a step in the right direction. The trouble is it doesn't feel like Apple stuck the landing many of us were hoping for, but is still very much expected of Apple. To those braving the waters of being early adopters, thank you for being the test subjects for this experiment and putting your money down for this. Hopefully your feedback will help improve the 2.0 models that will likely come in the next two to three years. Until then, I'm going to save up more money and hope my current Macbook Pro doesn't... well... I know my 2012 iMac is basically useless for anything besides browsing now.

[@EasterlyArt]

Oh, and we should also get Right To Repair passed in the United States as a requirement for all tech companies like Apple.

[@philamonhemstreet8632]

Monitors undergo many revisions within a release as panel manufacturing and backend processing change. Those complex model names are important to differentiate between minor changes in display specs. The alternative is to have “ghost” revisions where you may be getting a slightly worse panel without really knowing it. Maybe there is a middle ground somewhere with human readable names and version numbers,

[@justinmayfield6579]

They are important, but they can be differentiated with more intelligible names. Maybe something clear and then having the exact model/version number in smaller print. Or just differentiating by when they are released (i.e. Spring 2022, like Apple does). Just a thought.

[@johncho8766]

If the Studio Display changes specs, how about Gen I, II, etc? iPad Pro 12.9 Gen III is all I need to know to tell me the specs, rather than iPad Pro QrxT-129-w.

[@wilkinlow]

@@johncho8766 it won't work. Even in Asia the same model with have different variation sure to different regulations, pricing, internal specs, accessories. It's a daunting task to buy monitors nowadays.

[@hinfinity]

Yeah I didn’t feel like dishing out an extra 1500 after buying the base mac studio so I went with a 4K 28’ Samsung monitor for under 300 and im loving it

[@BironelStudiosPress]

I saw one in an Apple Store and it underwhelmed me in it’s design. It didn’t have that Wow factor for me that the 27 inch did when it came out. It was so slim that even though it’s case is metal it looks flimsy. If it came in a 30 inch option maybe it would get sustained attention. I know many may suggest buying two for more screen real estate but that is just being underwhelmed times two.

[@conner_productions]

Slim? The monitor is thick lol, nothing slim about it

[@HoldFastFilms]

In regards to model names, it's like when someone asks me which TV I have. I just say Sony. Like why can't it just be Sony Bravia 2.

[@dertythegrower]

LG for sure (the non-economy models) and Sony Bravia are the one of few who have a long lasting repuation to be reliable and high quality original manufacturers these days, it seems...

[@mrfroopy]

The problem is that this monitor has no HDMI in so it can't be used for professional color correction by using a Blackmagic or AJA box. So as good as it might be it won't display proper rec 709 what a waste. Also for 3 thousand you can get the LG 27 inch that is truly an OLED and has all inputs. and is better

[@Rotwold]

Not using a C13 plug (or smaller variant) is really stupid, the only time you need to go custom is normally for 3-phase power delivery. Hopefully they'll stop inventing new power connectors, even tho they spend so much in R&D.

[@MihkailCooper]

I’m using the Studio display in combo with a 34 inch Ultra Wide from Dell. I don’t regret my purchase AT ALL. The text on the Studio display is AMAZING! I’m a filmmaker regularly shooting 6k. So seeing my work on that glass display at 5K is awesome. The color is stunning and I love having the speakers as an extra source for audio referencing. The monitor is amazing.

[@eusebiomarku5135]

Please review the Huawei MateView Monitor, it is a no brainer Studio Display killer

[@arminbagheri1]

Purchased it with the Mac Studio M1 Ultra, Monitor is way too small for the studio, height adjustment is very good, the standard one shouldn’t even be considered because is sitting way too low. I wish i ordered the Nano Texture its very reflective compare to the old iMac 27 but on all reviews people said quality is less and reading text annoys the eyes over time. Ports at the back of the monitor! Why don’t they make it work with the Mac Studio for example let us connect our hard drive to the monitor and act like its connected to the mac studio, it has an iphone 11 chip in it then why not make it work with the Mac Studio. I managed to crash M1 Ultra couple of times with just basic stuff, MacOS has bugs still that is not fixed over the last 10 years. Back Cable not coming off, in the studio we usually use a different cable that we can connect it to power conditioning with this we cannot do that and its a pain! Turning on the Mac Studio that little power button at the back is very very inconvenient, why not adding a feature where we can turn the Mac Studio with the keyboard? Is that exist? Opening MacBooks now it turn on by its self why not adding that feature to the Mac Studio? I wish the Monitor was bigger with Mini LED and higher refresh rate! In my opinion in the studio you need an updated pro XDR, studio display is not worth the price. But as there is no competitors this looks good and works well, speakers are not bad webcam is there when you need it! 👍🏼

[@johnriggs5691]

The Studio Display highlights for me a missed market opportunity for Apple - the iPhone SE of Apple monitors: a well-built Apple monitor, with more modest monitor features, but with speakers and webcam, that is plug and play with an M1 MacMini or M1 MacBook Air. Such a monitor would be perfect for home offices and avoid the real headache of finding monitors and webcam that integrate with MacOS right out of the box.

[@classicaloracle]

If we were to work back from a price point of $1600 I wonder what could be achieved. If they took out the speakers and camera would that price permit height adjustment? Maybe not. I have mentioned elsewhere that I believe this to be one of those cynical products that gives us what Apple wants instead of what the customer actually needs. My first reaction was to imagine Steve Jobs being shown it without height adjustment and then being told about the significant increase for that basic facility. Would he have sent the designers back to the drawing board? I hope so. Apple have had a long time to source an improved panel and research what users of this display would actually need to do with it. The right display will eventually appear at a much higher price methinks.

[@mrkeeny]

Yes, for me, screw webcam and speakers, just want a monitor!

[@carloswilson5696]

I like how youtube recommends the Nike hyperadapt just because I watched this video.

[@confidential1035]

Down to invest!

[@joetspaulding]

its an iMac that has a swappable cpu(Mac mini)..ive had four iMacs go obsolete and would much rather just sell the mini and keep the display. way cheaper in the long run once you need to replace

[@OhMyLaurens]

at least they should have had this model and an actual studio version. Possible OLED panel and 32 inch size. Both they can easily buy from LG. Even if they make it a big upgrade price - wise... it would be so much better.

[@ericwright8592]

One issue with using a lower pixel density display rather than the 5k display is Apple got rid on font smoothing in MacOS. So if you do a lot of writing... Anything less than 200ppi may look pretty bad.

[@Stacky18]

There is a gap in Apples product line now. The 24inch iMac isnt good enough for my work but the difference in price between the fully specd 24 inch imac to the next level desktop product, the Studio, is just too much.

[@SteveBoyer10]

Agreed. Hopefully they bring back the 27” iMac

[@h4x0y]

If you need the power but not the screen, you could go for a Mac Studio with M1 Max and an affordable third party display. Otherwise if you need a nice display and a baseline M1 is fine, you could go for the Studio Display with a mac mini. Another option: wait for the mac mini with M1 Pro.

[@Stacky18]

@@h4x0y Cheers, Im an advvertising photographer and need a display I can trust with respect to colour rendition etc. I was hoping for a new large iMac but have had to order the base Mac Studio with max ram and then the Studio display. Prabably a 30% increase in what I expected a 27 inch imac to cost at the specs I need.

[@h4x0y]

@@Stacky18 I see. Now at least you end up with a dream setup. I'm not sure a hypothetical new 27" iMac would house the M1 Max, maybe M1 Pro at the most.

[@klipster4479]

New video platform....yaayy!!!

[@coopidydoopidy]

when it comes to color accuracy, apple is the only name I trust. I've been waiting for this display for years. so happy it's here!!

[@deadpool8422]

If you trust only Apple when it comes to color accuracy then lol you haven't even seen other professional monitors. You are just an iSheep.

[@coopidydoopidy]

@@deadpool8422 lol well I've been using a Dell ultrasharp at home for 5 years and have used several other options at different jobs including the LG ultrafine and it's all been just....alright. so yeah at this point I'm happily morphing into an isheep 😂

[@deadpool8422]

@@coopidydoopidy Dell ultrasharp and LG ultrafine are just average 4k monitors, not color accurate ones. Looks like you have used only crappy monitors all your life.

[@johnolin]

@@deadpool8422 what monitor would you recommend that’s color accurate for less than what the studio goes for?

[@TheCed5000]

Stonks only go up

[@parkes-crosby]

I feel that this has something to do with universal control; that in a future software update Apple will allow the display to be used wirelessly like an iPad using universal control 👀

[@julienliminal7528]

The guy loves Apple so much, its his own profile photo lol

[@davidhughes5849]

No doubt a great product, however my problem is what us consumers are getting for the cost, I want a lot more for the price point and feel this should be retailing for £1149 in uk instead of the £1,499. This would put it in the price point of a display and base Mac mini bought together for the around the same as the 27" iMac it is replacing.

[@mathiasriissorensen6994]

If the Studio display came with 120 hz, then I was all in.

[@james.a]

For its specs, the Studio display should have started at no higher than $999

[@gringoryabellog]

The Studio Monitor should of been called Thunderbolt Display 3.

[@kevjapan]

The Huawei MateView 28.2 is a sick looking monitor at a way better price. Not sure how it plays with Macs but for windows users it's definitely a sweet option

[@martinhoffmann9269]

Every review I have read or watched on KZbin for the Huawei MateView 28.2 point out the non-uniform brightness problem, where the edges are noticeably dimmer than than the center. Not having seen one in person, I can't say how bad it is, but it is worrisome.

[@Oromis047]

I have it and bought Both, compared side to side. Im used to the 3:2 size now and i dont See Lightning Problems . Its way better with HDR

[@AlexSwan]

There is no other monitor like it. It’s as simple as that. The only other retina like display is the lg ultrafine. Compare the two and the price makes perfect sense.

[@GAZMAN2002]

Apple should make their iMac repurposeable so you can use them as a monitor when the internal computer is no longer useful. I use an old 2009 iMac as a TV with a Google TV chromecast dongle. If Apple really cared about the environment they would. There are many 5k iMacs that could be kept out of landfill if Apple would let us use the as a monitor.

[@milandol321]

That is possible iirc. Google it

[@GAZMAN2002]

@@milandol321 it is possible with 3rd party software but not natively.

[@brentsmithline3423]

Even as a normal I do not feel the Studio Monitor is overpriced for a 5K monitor with all of its options inside the Apple garden world. The LG Ultra HD 5K Ultra Slim USB-C Monitor Widescreen LED IPS LCD w/ Webcam - Black - 27MD5KA-B that I purchased because Apple does not have "Store delivery" as an option if you wish to purchase the Studio Display. The cost for the LG 27MD5KA-B model on Amazon is now from $1,319.95 to $1,560.00. So please get over the price. So far no issue what so ever with the latest LG 27MD5KA-B with my setup of MacBook Air M1 chip with 8‑core CPU, 7‑core GPU, and 16‑core Neural Engine, 16GB unified memory, 2TB SSD storage, CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock, and a LG Ultra HD 5K Ultra Slim 27MD5KA-B Monitor on a black NB North Bayou VESA Monitor Arm Desk Mount. For items that I have on another part of my desk purchased Anker 7-Port USB 3.0 Data Hub with 36W Power Adapter and BC 1.2 Charging Port. This replaced this normals iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014). Thing is I was looking very hard at possibly purchasing a base line Mac Studio with 2TB SSD storage with a Studio Monitor. Love it when young people talk about the cost. Apple Mac Studio, Studio Monitor in configuration I was looking to purchase would've cost me $4,198.00 which is less than my original Macintosh purchased in 1984 at $2,500 when adjusted for inflation would be $6,764.87 on the introduction date of the Apple Studio lineup.

[@mnazas2299]

Your argument is that this display is good becuase its cheaper than a 40 year old computer?? Really

[@shinoobigod3363]

Bro its 400 dollars to grade it to have a adjustable height and tilt. Hows that make since?

[@RayMNJ]

Built quality in not cheap there’s no way Apple can make this cheaper using these quality Materials I’m definitely Happy with my Studio display and I know it will last me for quite a few years for my work flow and budget this is the perfect monitor for me!

[@noenken]

Rant: I don't understand why the only monitor people compare this studio display to has to be this one LG that just happens to use the same seven and a half year old panel. Compare it to some current Eizos or Dell Ultrasharp or Asus ProArt or whatnot... You know, something that actually makes sense IN A STUDIO in 2022! This Apple display doesn't self calibrate, doesn't do HDR, can't be used like a wacom tablet ... What studio is apple targeting with a monitor that doesn't do studio monitor things? Said it before, I'll say it again: This is an imac without the mac for the price of an imac. Naming: Studio display is a dumb name because it's a generic term. Remember the Cinema Display? Of course you do. Do you also remember the Cinema HD Display? And the LED Cinema Display? Now tell me which of those come in what sizes? .... See what I mean? ;-) But monitor naming can be super simple. Dell is actually doing a great job there. For example I still have a U2711 somewhere. It has not been in use for years now but I still remember the name because it follows a pattern. It's U for the ultrasharp model line, 27 for size in inches and 11 for the year the monitor hit the market. U 27 11. Simple.

[@jpvr]

On point ☝️

[@MAGAIVER]

It's get's compared to the LG because it's the only other 5k screen. And apple fans will by the Studio display no matter what, they already did, just take a look at r/macsetups.

[@noenken]

@@MAGAIVER Yes, the LG has the same resolution / panel. That is what I already wrote. And secondly, a review of something does in no way require a certain customer behaviour.

[@oldnepalihippie]

have u mentioned the 200dalla VESA mount for this? I mount all my BenQ monitors on walls or arms, at little to no extra cost for a plate and screws. but I'm fine with HDR 4k 120k refresh rate monitors, at ¼ the cost.

[@SujayChaurasia1]

Why is no one talking about these crazy pitches to subscribe at the end of each waveform clip video?

[@ecrepton]

i think the best way out is to wait for an upgrade of the current version.the ecosystem really work well for . May be if the price is like $1000 i will go for it.its not that bad looking at it.the design is really great.

[@madebyjack]

Comparing the Studio Display to a dream property or Rolls Royce in terms of value would make more sense if the SD didn’t have five year old technology

[@SD-cu1ir]

I think he hit it. It's a good monitor, but whether or not it is a good deal depends entirely on what is important to you. It's probably worth the cost, but that doesn't make it a good deal. It's not a good deal for me because it has a lot of features that I simply don't need that will cost me money I don't want to spend.

[@jeffharper6259]

Marques you said even if the LG Ultra Fine 5K was $1300, there would still be people who buy the Apple Studio display, but you didn't expand upon or explain why this is acceptable (it seemed as though you are giving Apple a pass because you like Apple?).

[@SteveBoyer10]

For just $300 more you get a much better build. I’d choose the Studio Display at $1600 over $1300 LG 5k. It’s glossy glass on the front and it’s built with solid aluminum vs creaky plastic. But to each their own.

[@JasonMilner]

This is the fairest review I've seen of the ASD. For sure there are negatives, & I'm not going to defend the semi-captive power lead, or the overly short Thunderbolt cable, but for me the build quality, the resolution. & colour quality and absolutely the "it just works with Apple" in terms of scaling and power on are must haves. Those little niggles are soul destroying, & I have no time for them in my life. Yes I could get a bigger screen with a higher refresh rate for less. Yes I would appreciate that, but not at the expense of "it just works".

[@joetspaulding]

what?! you can replace the cord if its damaged. not that easy but not very hard really...

[@mmcmsp]

I think Apple missed an opportunity. They should have released this monitor to fit a Mac Mini not as studio… the “studio” should ay least have HDR and a high refresh rate. Basically the Max Studio is the desktop match for the MacBook pros so the Studio Display should be a match for the MacBook Pro’s screen and it isn’t. I still wish someone published a comparison between the Studio Display and the iMac 24” screens. I don’t think they’ll perform too far apart at all, at least not to justify the price difference.

[@mcgrud]

I just realized Sony names their phones like most companies name their monitors. 🤔🤣

[@hopedaddy907]

Bottom line. The Studio Display doesn’t quite know what it’s supposed to be. As a partner to the Mac Studio (and to justify the price), it should have at a bare minimum a 120 hertz refresh rate, and probably mini-LED too. At the other end of the spectrum, it would be super-nice with the Mac Mini, but it’s way too expensive for that. And the Center Stage webcam is a miss on both - while you could make a case for it on a family iMac, the Mac Studio and MIni seem more likely to be used in office settings where users are less likely to walk around as they’re video conferencing. Image quality would seem more important here, but it seems subpar with the Center Stage setup. 😕 Maybe Apple will do better on the next versions. A 32” Studio Display with the above-mentioned improvements would pair nicely with the Mac Studio. Even at Apple prices.

[@_LVR_]

i understood the logic but look how far you need to reach to justify buying this monitor, the only thing good about it in my opinion is the build quality and even that is a far fetched, i have my 2 monitors on an arm and they do a lot of weird noises if i move them but it's still a monitor, realisticly you're going to set it in one place and move it once a month. In the review you guys pluged it to an ipad and the resolution wasn't right for the monitor, and guess what you can't change it, so not even the "it just works" saying holds up.

[@reiniergarcia]

Studio Display sucks.

[@Rotwold]

Justifying buying the monitor with "I want this monitor" is not reasonable, even tho reviews are subjective that metric just sucks. It's a six year old display without pro features and a onboard CPU that have no software support except for the webcam.

[@slimbikr]

Spread the additional 200-300 dollars into the number of days you’ll be using this beauty of a monitor… Then think about the number of starbucks lattes you didn’t really need to drink each and every day but you still do….

[@taimoor1014]

just in time

[@Starcom70]

What happened to right to repair?