Display · Apple Silicon · 2022
Studio Display
A gorgeous 5K display that’s secretly a computer. It runs an entire iPhone-class A13 just to power its Center Stage webcam, six speakers and three mics.
A monitor with a full A13 chip inside running the camera, speakers and Spatial Audio.
Studio Display (2026) (2026)
Studio Display: key facts
When was the Studio Display released?
The Studio Display arrived on March 18, 2022. Apple discontinued it in 2026.
How much did the Studio Display cost?
The Studio Display launched at $1,599 in 2022, about $1,711 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple A13 (built in) at 2.65 GHz, 64 MB RAM, 64 GB storage, 27" 5K Retina, 5120×2880, 600 nits display.
Why does the Studio Display matter?
A monitor with a full A13 chip inside running the camera, speakers and Spatial Audio.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A13 (built in) · 2.65 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Memory (RAM) | 64 MB |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Display | 27" 5K Retina, 5120×2880, 600 nits |
| GPU | Apple 4-core GPU |
| Ports | Thunderbolt 3, 3× USB-C |
| Weight | 4.7 kg |
| Dimensions | Aluminium 27" all-in-one panel |
| Operating system | iOS (for the display) |
| Released | March 18, 2022 |
| Discontinued | 2026 |
| Launch price | $1,599 |
How the Studio Display compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 256× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 2.65 GHz, the clock is roughly 1.2× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 16,400 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $1,599 in 2022, about $1,711 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?
It literally runs a version of iOS, and can even be "updated" like an iPhone.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11