Apple Studio Display 27-Inch (Retina 5K) Specs
Identifiers: Studio Display 5K - MK0U3LL/A* - A2525
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Introduced alongside the Mac Studio and intended to provide a vaguely affordable, high-quality display option for Mac users, the Apple Studio Display is a 27" 5K "Retina Display" in a minimalist, squared off aluminum housing with an integrated six-speaker stereo system and a "Center Stage" capable 12 megapixel camera for video conferencing.
This display has a native resolution of 5120x2880, 218 PPI, brightness of 600 nits, and wide color (P3) 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 3 (USB-C connector) port for the host computer (with 96W host charging). as well as three "downstream" USB-C ports (up to 10 Gb/s) for connecting peripherals, storage, and networking.
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| Introduction Date: |
March 8, 2022 |
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 8, 2022, it first was available in stores on March 18, 2022. |
| 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, and support for Wide color (P3) and True Tone technology, which automatically adjusts brightness based on the ambient lighting in the room. |
| Optimum Resolution: |
5120x2880 |
Max. Display Colors: |
1.073 Billion |
| Details: |
The 27-Inch Studio Display (Retina 5K) has Wide color (P3) capability 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).
It supports refresh rates of 47.95Hz, 48.00Hz, 50.00Hz, 59.94Hz, and 60.00Hz 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; the company does not specify a contrast ratio. |
| DPI/PPI: |
218 |
Dot/Pixel Pitch: |
N/A |
| Built-in Audio: |
6-Speaker System* |
Built-in Camera: |
12 MP Ultrawide** |
| Details: |
*The Apple Studio Display 27-Inch (Retina 5K) 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 "Ultra Wide" camera with a 122-degree field of view, a f/2.4 aperture, and support for "Center Stage" technology that automatically pans and zooms to keep subjects in frame during a video call. |
| USB: |
1 (Thunderbolt 3), 3 USB-C* |
Firewire: |
None |
| Details: |
*The Apple Studio Display (Retina 5K) has one "upstream" Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C connector) port for the host computer (with 96W host charging). as well as three "downstream" 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 12.3* |
Power: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*This display is compatible with certain Macs running macOS Monterey (macOS 12.3) or later -- specifically the Mac Studio (2022), Mac Pro (2019 or later), and Mac mini (2018 or later) desktop Macs; the 21.5" iMac (2017 or later), 24" iMac (2021), 27" iMac (2017 or later), and iMac Pro (2017) all-in-one Macs, and the 13" MacBook Pro (2016 or later), 14" MacBook Pro (2021), 15" MacBook Pro (2016 or later), 16" MacBook Pro (2019 or later), and MacBook Air (2018 or later) notebook Macs.
This display also is compatible with certain iPad models running iPadOS 14.5 or later -- specifically the iPad Air (5th Gen), 11" iPad Pro, and 12.9" iPad Pro (3rd Gen or later). |
| Apple Order No: |
MK0U3LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
Studio Display 5K |
| Details: |
*The MK0U3LL/A order number refers to the standard glass option equipped with a non-removable tilt-adjustable stand. With nano-textured glass and a non-removable tilt-adjustable stand, the order number is MMYW3LL/A.
With a VESA mount, instead of a stand, and standard and and nano-textured glass, the order numbers are MMYQ3LL/A and MMYX3LL/A, respectively.
Finally, with standard and nano-textured glass and a non-removable tilt and height adjustable stand, the order numbers are MK0Q3LL/A and MMYV3LL/A, respectively. |
| 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 16.9 lbs (7.7 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 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg). |
| Original Price: |
US$1599* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$1599* |
| Details: |
*In its default configuration with standard glass and a non-removable tilt-adjustable stand or VESA mount costs US$1599. The non-removable tilt adjustable stand and nano-textured glass, VESA mount and nano-textured glass, or non-removable tilt and height adjustable stand and standard glass each cost US$1899. Finally, a non-removable tilt and height adjustable stand and nano-textured glass costs US$2299.
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