Display · Apple Silicon · 2026
Studio Display (2026)
The same 5K, 600-nit panel as the 2022 original, refreshed around Thunderbolt 5 and the newer 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View. A steady update rather than a rethink.
Brought Thunderbolt 5 to Apple’s mainstream display, launched alongside the Studio Display XDR.
Studio Display XDR (2026)
Studio Display (2026): key facts
When was the Studio Display (2026) released?
The Studio Display (2026) arrived on March 11, 2026.
How much did the Studio Display (2026) cost?
The Studio Display (2026) launched at $1,599 in 2026, about $1,615 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: N/A (display), 27" 5K Retina, 5120×2880, 600 nits display, 2× Thunderbolt 5, 2× USB-C.
Why does the Studio Display (2026) matter?
Brought Thunderbolt 5 to Apple’s mainstream display, launched alongside the Studio Display XDR.
Full specifications
| CPU | N/A (display) |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | — |
| Display | 27" 5K Retina, 5120×2880, 600 nits |
| GPU | — |
| Ports | 2× Thunderbolt 5, 2× USB-C |
| Weight | — |
| Dimensions | Aluminium 27" panel |
| Operating system | — |
| Released | March 11, 2026 |
| Discontinued | — |
| Launch price | $1,599 |
How the Studio Display (2026) compares to today
Launched at $1,599 in 2026, about $1,615 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.
Did you know?
It kept the 2022 model’s exact $1,599 price four years later.
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Last updated: 2026-07-07