Sure, every monitor has to measure up to Apple's Studio Display. But how many Mac users can actually afford a display that costs €2,000 with its optional nano-textured glass? And those who are prepared to invest that much money because they want the best of the best (and because it says Apple on it) will do so - and are therefore almost eliminated as a target group for this article...
Apple Studio Display Standard
5120 x 2880 pixels, 27"Only 2 pieces in stock at supplier
Product details
Studio Display. Made for Mac. 27-inch 5K Retina display with a resolution of 5120 x 2880 pixels, 600 cd/m² brightness, and support for a billion colors. The anti-reflective coating reduces glare. 12 MP ultra-wide camera with a 122° field of view and Center Stage feature. 6-speaker system with woofers for an exceptional sound experience. Connectivity via Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), three USB-C downstream ports (up to 10 Gbps) for peripherals. VESA mount adapter (100x100 mm), stand not included. The new Studio Display. An impressive 27-inch 5K Retina display with a 12 MP camera featuring Center Stage, studio-quality microphones, and a six-speaker audio system. Perfectly complements any Mac. Integrated speakers. Speakers are built into this monitor, so you don't need external speakers and can save space on your desk. Integrated USB hub. Save yourself from awkward contortions: this monitor has a built-in USB hub, providing convenient connection options for your peripherals and storage devices just a hand's reach away. IPS panel: brilliant colors from every angle. This monitor features an IPS panel (In-Plane Switching). The IPS technology offers two major advantages. First, it provides a very wide viewing angle, allowing multiple viewers to see the content clearly at the same time. Second, IPS technology ensures high color accuracy, making this monitor suitable for color-sensitive applications like photo editing.
Screen technology | Retina |
Display resolution | 5K |
Monitor equipment | Integrated camera, Integrated loudspeakers, Integrated USB hub |
Video connections | Thunderbolt 3 (1x) |
Monitor type | Graphic monitor |
USB ports | Thunderbolt 3, USB-A |
Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
Documents | Technical data sheet.pdf |
Item number | 19818106 |
Manufacturer | Apple |
Category | Monitor |
Manufacturer no. | MYJH3SM/A |
Release date | 9.3.2022 |
Sales rank in Category Monitor | 1143 of 3352 |
May include power adapter | No |
Colour | Silver |
Exact colour description | Silver |
Monitor type | Graphic monitor |
Display size (inches) | 27" |
Screen size (cm) | 68.60 cm |
Image resolution | 5120 x 2880 pixels |
Display resolution | 5K |
Pixel density | 218 ppi |
Screen technology | Retina |
Panel technology | IPS |
Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
Screen surface | Anti-glare |
Contrast ratio | 1200 :1 |
Brightness | 600 cd/m² |
Colour depth | 10 bits |
Viewing angle (H) | 178° |
Viewing angle (V) | 178° |
Monitor equipment | Integrated camera, Integrated loudspeakers, Integrated USB hub |
Connectivity | USB |
Touch | Without touch function |
Adjustability | Not movable |
VESA wall mount | 100 x 100 mm |
Video connections | Thunderbolt 3 (1x) |
USB ports | Thunderbolt 3, USB-A |
Exact USB ports | Thunderbolt 3 (1x), USB-A 3.1 Gen 2 (3x) |
Audio Connections | Microphone |
USB Type C Power supply | 96 W |
Power consumption | 21.20 W |
Power consumption (standby) | 0.50 W |
Power consumption (Off) | 0.50 W |
Energy consumption per year | 21 kWh |
Energy efficiency class | E |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Apple fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Thunderbolt cable - 1 m |
Width | 623 mm |
Length | 31 mm |
Height | 362 mm |
Weight | 5.50 kg |
Length | 75.90 cm |
Width | 49.30 cm |
Height | 17.70 cm |
Weight | 11.55 kg |
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Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Monitor» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 9.Lenovo0.9 %
- 10.AOC1 %
- 10.Apple1 %
- 10.Hannspree1 %
- 10.Minix1 %
Warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 16.Eizo6 days
- 16.Philips6 days
- 18.Apple7 days
- 19.Lenovo8 days
- 20.Acer10 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Monitor» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 16.Minix3.9 %
- 18.Viewsonic4 %
- 19.Apple4.1 %
- 19.LC-Power4.1 %
- 21.ASUS4.3 %
- Excellent image quality
- High brightness and full sRGB colour space coverage
- Good energy efficiency
- Practical USB-C ports
- No HDMI
- Not height-adjustable or swivelling

- Bright 5K display
- Good equipment for Apple users
- Built-in webcam Dolby Atmos
- 10 bit LUT
- Clear design language
- Only 60 Hertz

- 5K resolution, many connections, very bright, beautiful design
- No HDR
If you can do without HDR, it's the perfect 27-inch screen.

- Representation
- Sharpness
- Design
- Loudspeaker
- Camera
- No Face ID
The Apple Studio Display is a chic monitor with good picture quality, the ideal partner for the Mac Studio, but also damn expensive.
