Apple Studio Display review

Apple Studio Display is the sharpest monitor on this list and the only one with a built-in camera. Apple lists a 27-inch 5K Retina panel at 5120 x 2880 and 218 pixels per inch, 600 nits brightness, P3 wide color and True Tone, with reference modes for sRGB, BT.709 and P3 work. A 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View, a three-mic array and a six-speaker system with force-cancelling woofers mean a Mac desk needs no separate webcam or speakers. The current model has two Thunderbolt 5 ports, one charging the host at 96W, plus two 10Gb/s USB-C ports. Apple.com listed it from $1,599 with the tilt-adjustable stand; the height-adjustable stand, VESA adapter and nano-texture glass are configure-to-order options. Apple lists compatibility with Apple silicon Macs and some iPads, and other devices may get limited resolution. Refresh rate is 60Hz. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Who it is for

Mac users who want the sharpest text and a built-in camera and speakers

Price

From $1,599 with the tilt-adjustable stand at Apple.com.

Thunderbolt 5 ports. Stand $1,599.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• 27-inch 5K Retina display at 5120 x 2880 and 218 pixels per inch
• 600 nits brightness, P3 wide color and True Tone
• 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View and a three-mic array
• Six-speaker system with force-cancelling woofers and Spatial Audio support
• Two Thunderbolt 5 ports, one with 96W host charging, plus two 10Gb/s USB-C ports

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Highest resolution on this list at 5120 x 2880
• Strength: Only monitor here with a built-in webcam
• Strength: Reference modes include sRGB, BT.709 and several P3 presets
• Weakness: $1,599 is the highest price on this list, double the Dell U2725QE
• Weakness: Refresh rate is 60Hz
• Weakness: The standard stand only tilts; height adjustment is a configure-to-order option

Key facts

• Price checked: From $1,599
• Resolution: 5120 x 2880, 218 ppi
• Brightness: 600 nits
• Camera: 12MP Center Stage
• Laptop charging: 96W over Thunderbolt 5

Where it ranks

Apple Studio Display is No. 5 in our Best Computer Monitors verdict.