Apple Studio Display 27-inch 5K Retina Display – Full Specifications & Features

Display

• Size: 27-inch (diagonal)

• Resolution: 5120 x 2880, 218 pixels per inch

• Brightness: 600 nits

• Color Support: 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone technology

• Special Configurations:

  • Nano-texture glass available for reduced glare

• Reference Modes:

  • Apple Display (P3-600 nits)

  • HDTV Video (BT.709-BT.1886)

  • NTSC Video (BT.601 SMPTE-C)

  • PAL/SECAM Video (BT.601 EBU)

  • Digital Cinema (P3-DCI, P3-D65)

  • Design and Print (P3-D50)

  • Photography (P3-D65)

  • Internet/Web (sRGB)

Camera

• 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera

• Field of View: 122°

• Aperture: ƒ/2.4

• Center Stage: Automatic framing during video calls

Audio

• Speakers:

  • High-fidelity six-speaker system

  • Force-cancelling woofers

  • Wide stereo sound

  • Spatial Audio support with Dolby Atmos for music and video

• Microphones:

  • Studio-quality three-mic array with directional beamforming

  • High signal-to-noise ratio for crystal-clear audio

Connectivity & Ports

• Thunderbolt 3 Ports:

  • 1x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) for host (96W charging)

  • 3x USB-C (up to 10Gb/s) for peripherals, storage, networking

• Total Ports: 4x USB-C ports (1 upstream, 3 downstream)

• Upstream Port: Thunderbolt 3 for host connection (96W charging)

Stands & Mounts

• Standard Stand: Tilt-adjustable

  • Tilt: −5° to +25°

• Configurable Stand Options:

  • Tilt- and height-adjustable stand

  • Height adjustment: 105mm

  • VESA Mount Adapter:

    • Compatible with 100 x 100 mm VESA mounts (landscape or portrait orientation)

Compatibility

• Mac Compatibility (macOS Monterey 12.3+):

  • Mac Studio (2022)

  • 16-inch/14-inch MacBook Pro (2019/2021)

  • 13-inch/15-inch MacBook Pro (2016+)

  • MacBook Air (2018+)

  • Mac Mini (2018+)

  • Mac Pro (2019+)

  • 24-inch iMac (2021)

  • 27-inch iMac (2017+)

  • iMac Pro (2017)

• iPad Compatibility (iPadOS 15.4+):

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation or later)

  • iPad Pro 11-inch

  • iPad Air (5th generation)

In the Box

• Studio Display

• Thunderbolt Cable (1m)

Electrical & Operating Requirements

• Line Voltage: 100–240V AC

• Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz (single-phase)

• Operating Temperature: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)

• Storage Temperature: –40° to 47°C (–40° to 116°F)

• Relative Humidity: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)

• Maximum Operating Altitude: Up to 5000m (16,400 feet)

Key Features Summary

✔ 5K Retina Display with 600 nits brightness and wide color support
✔ True Tone for more natural viewing experience
✔ 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera with Center Stage
✔ High-fidelity Audio: Six speakers + Spatial Audio support
✔ Connectivity: Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C for seamless integration
✔ Adjustable Stands: Tilt and height adjustments for ergonomic flexibility
✔ VESA Compatibility for mounting options

Local Relevance (Kenya): The Apple Studio Display is ideal for creative professionals and remote workers in Nairobi who demand top-tier color accuracy for design, video editing, or content creation. It integrates perfectly with Mac Studios, MacBooks, and even newer iPads, ensuring a seamless workflow across devices.