Display · Retina & Beyond · 2019
Pro Display XDR
A genuinely remarkable 6K HDR display that rivalled $30,000 reference monitors. Then there was the $999 stand, sold separately, which the keynote audience audibly groaned at.
Reference-grade 1600-nit HDR at a fraction of the cost of pro mastering monitors.
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Pro Display XDR: key facts
When was the Pro Display XDR released?
The Pro Display XDR arrived in December 2019. Apple discontinued it in 2026.
How much did the Pro Display XDR cost?
The Pro Display XDR launched at $4,999 in 2019, about $6,149 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: N/A (display), 32" 6K Retina, 6016×3384, 1600 nits XDR display, Thunderbolt 3, 3× USB-C.
Why does the Pro Display XDR matter?
Reference-grade 1600-nit HDR at a fraction of the cost of pro mastering monitors.
Full specifications
| CPU | N/A (display) |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | — |
| Display | 32" 6K Retina, 6016×3384, 1600 nits XDR |
| GPU | — |
| Ports | Thunderbolt 3, 3× USB-C |
| Weight | 7.5 kg (without stand) |
| Dimensions | 32-inch panel |
| Operating system | — |
| Released | December 2019 |
| Discontinued | 2026 |
| Launch price | $4,999 |
How the Pro Display XDR compares to today
Launched at $4,999 in 2019, about $6,149 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
Its optional nano-texture matte glass ships with a special cloth and strict cleaning rules.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11