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Apple announces 27-inch 5K Studio Display

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Re: Apple announces 27-inch 5K Studio Display

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Post by deergomoo »

I wish they would just make a normal display. I’m currently using a 27” 1440p display which has some nice features, USB power delivery for single-cable video/charging/data, and really excellent colour accuracy, but the pixel density is just garbage compared to my MacBook. Using them both at the same time is jarring (especially since macOS dropped subpixel antialiasing. Text looks noticeably less blocky when hooked up to a Windows machine).

I don’t need a monitor with an embedded iPhone CPU and six speakers, I just need the panel out of an old 27” iMac that doesn’t cost more than the damned computer driving it. I can’t even get an LG UltraFine anymore, they were discontinued outside of the US ages ago.

Re: Apple announces 27-inch 5K Studio Display

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Post by cloverich »

localhost wrote: post #235
yurishimo wrote: post #226

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Except if you compare it to the LG 5K, it's worth the extra cost in build quality alone. The LG monitors are notorious pieces of junk with flaky connectors that come loose like clockwork. The new Studio display is expensive, but I think the features somewhat justify the price compared to the "competition".

My personal take: my two 27" 4K LG monitors run GREAT here. I like the extremely small vertical bezels on both of them (one is a 144Hz and the other is a 60Hz). Connectors are fine. The monitors don't move at all, so build quality issues are imperceptible here. I think I paid something like $600 for each one at different points in time.

Yeah I know its just anecdata but I've been using mine daily for over 4 years now, all day every day, and never had an issue. I love the single cable + built in peripherals and am puzzled at the lack of competition around it. I had really questioned whether I was reaching when I purchased it for ~$1200 but 4+ years later, there's still very little to compare it to. (Tons of great options if you don't want built-in peripherals / single cable of course)

Re: Apple announces 27-inch 5K Studio Display

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Post by NathHorrigan »

Uptrenda wrote: post #124

wow, 600 nits -- that's bright. If you have a mac book pro you already have a screen that does 500 nits which easily lets you see the screen in the sun. If you're inside without glare you can get away with just 250 nits. For smart phones -- the nits are typically much higher because people use them in the sun and need good visibility outside. A 600 nit screen inside would almost be too bright for some people. I know…

I'd disagree, I have a 16" 2021 MacBook that has the XDR Display with 1000avg/1600peak brightness and I constantly have it maxed.

It's very annoying have it next to my BenQ 4K monitor that feels so much flatter in comparison. It just makes any other monitor so boring in comparison.

Re: Apple announces 27-inch 5K Studio Display

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Post by hultner »

danielvf wrote: post #137

I've worked off Apple Cinema displays since the '90s and Apple Studio displays before that. I am a monitor snob. I care deeply how things look. I currently have an Apple XDR Pro monitor. It's not a great monitor - it is indeed big, the outside is as cool as anything ever made, and the USB-C hub is nice. But in EVERY other way it is badly inferior to the stock 5K monitor that comes with even the cheapest 27" iMac from…

I’ve been tempted to buy the XDR, would love to hear your opinions. Rocking a couple of LG UF 27” 5k’s today.

Re: Apple announces 27-inch 5K Studio Display

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Post by fumar »

rewtraw wrote: post #224
skadamat wrote: post #37

Sadly no HDMI or DisplayPort, so can't use it for Xbox. Sadly only 60 Hz Seems like a really gorgeous update to this old thing - https://www.adorama.com/lot27md5klb.html?utm_source=adl-gbas... I hope they do 4k@120hz in the next version!

just use an adapter... Thunderbolt / USB C gives you flexibility

Would something like this work? Xbox or gaming console to Apple Studio Display. https://www.amazon.com/Anker-DisplayPort-PowerExpand-Aluminu...

Re: Apple announces 27-inch 5K Studio Display

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Post by tehnub »

I'm disappointed with the ergonomics of it. First, you have to pay extra for height adjustability, and then the height adjustment is via an arm that changes the viewing distance when you adjust the height. Why can't it just be like Dell monitors (and many others) where the screen can be moved up or down on a fixed axis, and it's included in the product?

Re: Apple announces 27-inch 5K Studio Display

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Post by tinus_hn »

owenwil wrote: post #105
jjcm wrote: post #98

Awesome to see them finally putting out almost consumer friendly pricing displays. Few things I'm disappointed about though: - 60hz. For this price point I'd expect higher. - Thunderbolt 3. Interesting that they didn't bump to 4, given the Mac Studio is Thunderbolt 4. This means you wont be able to daisy chain the displays. - Lack of size options. Would love to see more variety here. After moving to an ultrawide form…

The technology to do 5K @ 120hz just doesn't exist yet. 5K @ 60Hz is already maxing out Thunderbolt 4.

You’d say if they can drive 3 displays at 60hz they should be able to drive one at 120hz

Re: Apple announces 27-inch 5K Studio Display

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Post by techpression »

bradlys wrote: post #200
techpression wrote: post #115

For all the work Apple is doing to improve their environmental impact (which I applaud) I'm completely flabbergasted as to why this is a single device monitor. It's quite the impact on the environment to require users who have a Mac mini/Studio and a MacBook Pro to buy two monitors (no matter how great the production chain is). Sure, you can plug/unplug the cable, but that works so-so on a Studio with the ports on th…

Is this not quite niche? What about the environmental impact of adding extra ports that no one is going to use?

As already mentioned, people working from home would benefit from this a lot, and KVM monitors for two machines have been a thing for at least a decade (Dell, Eizo, BenQ amongst others have been offering them so there’s clearly a market). And even if it wasn’t very used, the environmental cost of just one extra monitor would be many many unused ports.

Re: Apple announces 27-inch 5K Studio Display

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Post by miohtama »

Dunedan wrote: post #190
owenwil wrote: post #105

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The technology to do 5K @ 120hz just doesn't exist yet. 5K @ 60Hz is already maxing out Thunderbolt 4.

DisplayPort 1.2 (or newer) and HDMI 2.1 both support 5K at 120Hz when using DSC.

What’s DSC?
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