Apple’s new Studio Display XDR adds a Mini LED upgrade
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After a few years between updates, Apple has two new 5K monitor options , ranging from expensive to very expensive, with the 27-inch 5K Studio Display and Studio Display XDR. Both have 5,120 x 2,880 resolutions and 12MP Center Stage cameras embedded inside - we'll be eager to see how much better those are this time around - three microphones, and six-speaker audio systems with support for spatial audio and "Hey Siri" built-in, plus two Thunderbolt 5 ports and two USB-C ports.
The XDR model adds new Mini LED backlighting technology that increases its peak brightness, as well as improved contrast and black levels that should work well for HDR. …
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Tech News Apple Apple’s new Studio Display XDR adds a Mini LED upgrade The $3,299 Studio Display XDR has Mini LED backlighting and 120Hz refresh rate. The $3,299 Studio Display XDR has Mini LED backlighting and 120Hz refresh rate. by Richard Lawler Mar 3, 2026, 2:27 PM UTC Richard Lawler is a senior editor following news across tech, culture, policy, and entertainment. He joined The Verge in 2021 after several years covering news at Engadget. After a few years between updates, Apple has two new 5K monitor options , ranging from expensive to very expensive, with the 27-inch 5K Studio Display and Studio Display XDR. Both have 5,120 x 2,880 resolutions and 12MP Center Stage cameras embedded inside — we’ll be eager to see how much better those are this time around — three microphones, and six-speaker audio systems with support for spatial audio and “Hey Siri” built-in, plus two Thunderbolt 5 ports and two USB-C ports. Studio Display XDR Mini LED backlighting panel Image: Apple The XDR model adds new Mini LED backlighting technology that increases its peak brightness, as well as improved contrast and black levels that should work well for HDR. There’s also support for 120Hz refresh rate (if it’s connected to an M4 Mac or later, or the M5 iPad Pro) and adaptive sync. One other difference is that the XDR has support for up to 140W host charging, while the standard model tops out at 96W. Preorders open starting tomorrow, March 4th, with a $1,599 price for the Studio Display and $3,299 price for the Studio Display XDR. Developing… Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates. Richard Lawler Apple News Tech Most Popular Most Popular Apple announces the iPhone 17E Investigating the 61-pound machine that eats plastic and spits out bricks How OpenAI caved to the Pentagon on AI surveillance Apple launches a new iPad Air with an upgraded M4 processor Oh great, here comes 6G The Verge Daily A free da...
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