Apple Studio Display 27-Inch (Retina 5K, 2026) Specs
Identifiers: Studio Display 5K (2026) - Pending - Pending
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Introduced alongside the MacBook Pro M5 Pro/Max models as a somewhat affordable, relatively high-quality display for Mac users, the Apple Studio Display (2026) is a 27" 5K "Retina Display" in a minimalist, squared off aluminum housing with an integrated six-speaker stereo system and a 12 megapixel "Center Stage" webcam with "Desk View" support.
This display has a native resolution of 5120x2880, 218 PPI, brightness of 600 nits, 60 Hz refresh rate, wide color (P3) and True Tone support. There are two display finish options, standard, and a "nano-texture" for an extra US$300 that promises reduced glare.
Connectivity includes one "upstream" Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120 Gb/s, USB-C connector) port for the host computer (with 96W host charging), one "downstream" Thunderbolt 5 port (up to 120 Gb/s, USB-C connector) port, and two USB-C ports (up to 10 Gb/s) for connecting peripherals, storage, and networking.
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| Introduction Date: |
March 3, 2026 |
Discontinued Date: |
N/A |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
This model was introduced on March 3, 2026, available for pre-order the next day, and first started to arrive to customers/available in stores on March 11, 2026. |
| Display Type: |
IPS LCD (TFT)* |
Display Size: |
27-Inch |
| Details: |
This is a 27-Inch "5K Retina" display. It has a resolution of 5120 by 2280 at 218 PPI, a brightness of 600 nits, a 60 Hz refresh rate, support for 1 billion colors, support for Wide color (P3) and True Tone technology. |
| Optimum Resolution: |
5120x2880 |
Max. Display Colors: |
1.073 Billion |
| Details: |
The 27-Inch Studio Display (Retina 5K, 2026) has Wide color (P3) capability, True Tone, and support for 1 billion colors. |
| Viewing Angle: |
N/A* |
Response Time: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*Apple does not report a viewing angle for the Apple Studio Display 27-Inch (Retina 5K, 2026).
It supports a 60 Hz refresh rate as well as a variety of reference modes for accurate color. Specifically, it supports "Apple Display (P3-600 nits), HDTV Video (BT.709-BT.1886), NTSC Video (BT.601 SMPTE-C), PAL and SECAM Video (BT.601 EBU), Digital Cinema (P3-DCI), Digital Cinema (P3-D65), Design and Print (P3-D50), Photography (P3-D65), [and] Internet and Web (sRGB)." |
| Brightness: |
600 nits |
Contrast Ratio: |
N/A |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the Apple Studio Display 27-Inch (Retina 5K) delivers 600 nits brightness. |
| DPI/PPI: |
218 |
Dot/Pixel Pitch: |
N/A |
| Built-in Audio: |
6-Speaker System* |
Built-in Camera: |
12 MP Center Stage** |
| Details: |
*The Apple Studio Display 27-Inch (Retina 5K, 2026) has an integrated "high-fidelity six-speaker system with force-canceling woofers" as well as support for wide stereo sound, support for Spatial Audio "when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos" and a "Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming."
**This display includes an integrated 12 megapixel "Center Stage" camera with "Desk View" support. |
| USB: |
1 (Thunderbolt 5), 2 USB-C* |
Firewire: |
None |
| Details: |
*The Apple Studio Display (Retina 5K, 2026) has one "upstream" Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120 Gb/s, USB-C connector) port for the host computer (with 96W host charging), one "downstream" Thunderbolt 5 port (up to 120 Gb/s, USB-C connector) port, and two USB-C ports (up to 10 Gb/s) for connecting peripherals, storage, and networking.
In fine print, Apple also notes that "When connected to iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd and 4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st and 2nd generation), or iPad Air (5th generation), Studio Display USB-C ports deliver USB 2 data transfer speeds." |
| Supported MacOS: |
macOS 26.3.1* |
Power: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*This display is compatible with certain Macs running macOS Tahoe (macOS 26.3.1) or later -- specifically the 16" MacBook Pro (2021 and later), 14" MacBook Pro (2021 and later), 13" MacBook Pro (M1, 2020 and later), 15" MacBook Air (2023 and later), 13" MacBook Air (M1, 2020 and later), Mac Studio (2022 and later), Mac mini (2020 and later), Mac Pro (2023 and later), and 24" iMac (2021 and later).
This display also is compatible with certain iPad models running iPadOS 26.3.1 or later -- specifically the iPad Pro (M4 and M5), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd-6th Generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st-4th Generation), iPad Air (M2, M3, and M4), and iPad Air (5th Generation). |
| Apple Order No: |
Pending |
Apple Subfamily: |
Studio Display 5K (2026) |
| Details: |
Order numbers will be added soon (Pending). |
| Dimensions: |
18.8 x 24.5 x 6.6* |
Average Weight: |
13.9 lbs (6.3 kg)* |
| Details: |
*This is height by width by depth in inches in landscape orientation (horizontal) with its default tilt adjustable stand (47.8 cm x 62.3 cm x 16.8 cm).
If configured with the tilt and height adjustable stand, its height in its bottom position is 18.8 inches (47.9 cm) and 23.0 inches (58.3 cm) in its top position. Width remains 24.5 inches (62.3 cm), depth is 8.1 inches (20.7 cm), and weight is 16.8 lbs (7.6 kg).
If configured with a VESA mount instead of a stand, the height of the display itself is 14.3 inches (36.2 cm), width is 24.5 inches (62.3 cm), and depth is 1.2 inches (3.1 cm). It weighs 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg). |
| Original Price: |
US$1599* |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*In its default configuration with standard glass and a non-removable tilt-adjustable stand or VESA mount costs US$1599. Nano-texture glass adds US$300; the tilt and height-adjustable stand adds US$400.
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. |
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