Apple Studio Display XDR 27-Inch (Retina 5K, 2026) Specs
Identifiers: Studio Display 5K XDR (2026) - Pending - Pending
All Studio Display XDR Models
Introduced alongside the MacBook Pro M5 Pro/Max models as a high quality reference monitor for accurate color for production work, video editing, 3D rendering, and diagnostic radiology, the Apple Studio Display XDR (2026) is a mini-LED backlit 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, a mini-LED backlight with 2304 "dimming zones", up to 1000 nits brightness (SDR), 2000 nits peak brightness (HDR), a 120 Hz refresh rate and Adaptive Sync (to dynamically adjust frame rates), P3 + Adobe RGV wide color gamuts, and True Tone support.
There are two display finish options for the Apple Studio Display XDR -- standard -- and a "nano-texture" for an extra US$300 that promises reduced glare. It ships with a tilt and height adjustable stand by default.
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" XDR display. It has a native resolution of 5120x2880, 218 PPI, a mini-LED backlight with 2304 "dimming zones", up to 1000 nits brightness (SDR), 2000 nits peak brightness (HDR), a 120 Hz refresh rate and Adaptive Sync (to dynamically adjust frame rates), P3 + Adobe RGV wide color gamuts, and True Tone support. |
| Optimum Resolution: |
5120x2880 |
Max. Display Colors: |
1.073 Billion |
| Details: |
The 27-Inch Studio Display XDR (Retina 5K, 2026) has P3 + Adobe RGV wide color gamuts, 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 XDR 27-Inch (Retina 5K, 2026).
It supports a 120 Hz refresh rate as well as a variety of reference modes for accurate color. Specifically, it supports "Studio Display XDR (P3-2000 nits), Studio Display XDR (P3 + Adobe RGB-2000 nits), HDR Video (P3-ST 2084), 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), Design and Print (Adobe RGB-D50), Photography (P3-D65), Photography (Adobe RGB-D65), HDR Photography (P3-D65), Internet and Web (sRGB), Medical Imaging (DICOM-350 nits) [and] Medical Imaging (DICOM-600 nits)." |
| Brightness: |
1000/2000 nits |
Contrast Ratio: |
N/A |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the Apple Studio Display XDR 27-Inch (Retina 5K) delivers up to 1000 nits brightness (SDR) and 2000 nits peak brightness (HDR). |
| 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 XDR 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 XDR (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 XDR (2026) |
| Details: |
Order numbers will be added soon (Pending). |
| Dimensions: |
18.8 x 24.5 x 8.4* |
Average Weight: |
18.7 lbs (8.5 kg)* |
| Details: |
*This is height by width by depth in inches in landscape orientation (horizontal) with its default 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 is 24.5 inches (62.3 cm), depth is 8.4 inches (21.4 cm), and weight is 18.7 lbs (8.5 kg).
If configured with a VESA mount instead of its 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 1.3 inches (3.3 cm). It weighs 13.9 lbs (6.3 kg). |
| Original Price: |
US$3299* |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*In its default configuration with standard glass and a titt and height adjustable stand or VESA mount costs US$3299. Nano-texture glass adds US$300.
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. |
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