I bought mine when it came out pretty much for photo editing, and it really stands out for that. Color calibration is exceptional from the factory, and I found that professional printing houses recommend using it with Apple’s out of the box calibration settings, because manufacturing tolerance is so tight they can print to match the display as well or better than when people attempt to calibrate a monitor themselves with the third party tools. “Real” professional photo editing monitors are also IPS, generally only 4K, snd cost even more than this does. It’s similarly good for video editing and grading. Any other use cases? I’m not going to argue with you! Get something else. As good as it is for its purpose, professional media production, please Apple, bring us an updated display! (An updated Pro Display XDR while they’re at it too, please!)
You make a really good point about the manufacturing tolerances as there's probably near zero difference between one studio display and the next. That makes me think differently about the value of these for industry photo and video editors. That's a huge deal. Thanks for sharing that insight. I'm really interested in an updated XDR. With how fast the tech has moved in the last 5 years since the XDR was released, that could be one amazing display.
I'd love for them to give us an updated one of these and the XDR's too like you said, with Thunderbolt 5 now it's on their M4 Pro and Max powered Macs. Just think of all the hub goodness you can throw into one of these things from a single Thunderbolt 5 port? I'm guessing they could make them thinner too with the improvement in panel tech, they're quite chunky! It could also be pretty nice if they could use FaceID on them given they have more than enough space for the hardware, unlike the MacBook Pro's which are too skinny.
I recently purchased Apple Studio Display after a long consideration compared with wide screen monitor for my development work. After a lot of reviews check, I have concluded myself that there is no other monitors work better for Mac. I know I do not play game and I do not use Windows machine. I do not need any extra peripherals like HDMI and USB-A. Mac just seamlessly works with one cable instantly and reliably. I am into this Apple Design theme. It is a perfect monitor for my needs even in 2024. I am just happy to sit in front of this beautiful monitor which motivates me more to be productive rather than working with plastic ugly looking monitor.
Congrats on your new monitor! It sounds like you did a lot of research and found that the ASD is best for you. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it and that it's having a positive impact on your productivity. Keep up the amazing work!
Totally agree with you. No better monitor on the market to accompany my MacBook Pro. Those complaining about 60Hz refresh rate simply overlook the fact that Thunderbolt 3/4 simply cannot deliver 5K at 120Hz. Apple set out to make a Thunderbolt display to accompany your Mac, not an HDMI display that can also be hooked to Windows machines. I myself waited a while for the Apple Studio Display with VESA mount to show up in the Apple refurbished section and immediately snatched it up for $300 CAD less than normal price. My aging eyes are thanking me for the purchase. While I agree with reviewers that say the height and tilt adjustable stand is expensive, I rarely hear them talk about the VESA mount option. A decent monitor arm will set you back $100-$200 but you also get way more height and lateral side to side positions than any monitor stand can give you. I myself opted for that due to my motorized standing desk. No stand on the market could ever get the monitor high enough for me when standing.
@@mikeg5372 I excluded VESA mount option completely after seeing the review of VESA mount option. At least for me, the external looking without Aluminium stand lacks the premium design and iconic design language from Apple, but I understand the it is more practical with VESA mount, but I barely adjust monitor position once setup.
Update, My Studio Display blew up yesterday, belching smoke for 6 minutes before a final loud bang. Only lasted 18 months, very scary failure and I did get it on video. Posted pictures of the failure on my community tab and what to look out for before this failure. I can't post a video because I now have no display
@@TaylorBrauer Initial Investigations are pointing at the slim internal power supply thats failed, the left hand side section when looking at the display. The staff at the Apple store have seen all my videos of the failure and they were astonished, of course never seen anything like it. They looked over the Display with a fine tooth comb but never opened it up (looking for drop damage). They could see from the video it's a destroyed unit. I purchased it from Apple 18 months ago and I'm in the refund process. Sadly that refund process isn't as automatic as it should be and thats sad. And what's wild is they didn't keep the very damaged Studio Display. The bricked, burnt out Studio Display is back home.
@@leokimvideo That's freaking wild. Can't believe it even stunned the folks at Apple. Hope they get you a new one soon and can recycle the damanged one. It's weird they didn't take it off your hands.
@@TaylorBrauer For me not getting a refund in store was disappointing. Apple store accepted it's a write off and seemed very keen for me to accept a replacement Studio Display. Considering what I witness happen to my Display I never ever want another. Getting a refund is sadly not as easy as it should be. It's not as if a $2500 refund is going to break a $3 Trillion dollar company.
The problem with these reviews, and there are many of them like this, the reviewer tells you not to spend your money on Apple studio display but they’re clearly happy that they have such a nice display. They tell you to spend your money elsewhere, but they don’t tell you where that elsewhere is. And if they do end up telling you where that elsewhere is, the monitor clearly isn’t on the same level as the Apple studio display. These reviews could be better.
@@stevemckinney6831 sounds like you really want an ASD and if that’s what you want then go for it. The point of my reviews is to get you thinking about purchases. I’m not going to tell you buy this or buy that. That’s for you to decide. I’ll just present my experience with it and what I perceive as valuable. Am I happy with the Apple Studio Display? Hell yeah I am! Your purchases should make you happy. I also paid for it with my own money.
@@TaylorBrauer That's fair, it's a review not a monitor guide. Maybe what I'm getting at is...long-term reviews seem to come to the same conclusion: it's over-priced, you can pay less if you don't mind a "lil less", but there is nothing else on the market that can give you the same experience. Buyer should decide whether they don't mind a "lil less". Totally no fault of your own, and I appreciate the contribution to more perspectives about the ASD.
@@stevemckinney6831 I get what you’re saying. I think there’s a perceived depreciation of something in a long term review because there’s usually new products on the market that are lower priced and sometimes better. That does make long term reviews difficult. I think in the case of the ASD it was overpriced at launch but still had that “Apple exclusive experience”. I think a product going through a case of “long term review and it’s still worth it” is the M1 Pro/max MBP. It’s still a powerful machine and great value compared to new M MBPs. Anyways, I do see where you’re coming from better now. Maybe there’s a way I can take your feedback and make better reviews with it in mind in the future.
Taylor! I still love my ASD. I like the esthetic of it. I check out others and can’t find any at all that compare, build wise. Dude! So happy to see you not living next to a freeway anymore. You seem much happier in the new place. Cheers!
It's so well built. I wish more monitors were built like the ASD but there's probably not a huge market for aluminium monitors since most just sit on a desk. Thanks, I'm loving the new place. I feel much more creative in this space and looking forward to many more videos.
4:40 My Dell ultrasharp 2405FPW was very uniform, and no backlight bleed. When it finally died after 15 yrs of use, it was extremely difficult to find a modern (LED backlit) IPS that was as uniform as well as not have backlight bleed. I ended up buying a used 2011 27" Dell ultrasharp as my replacement. I suspect the switch from ccfl to LED backlighting as the problem. Matching color and intensity for a half dozen CFL tubes is probably far cheaper than to do the same for the hundreds to thousands of LEDs for modern IPS. Most manufacturers just cheap out I guess.
The ultrasharps are pretty impressive. It's been a while since I've seen a modern one in person and they always seem to be very high up there in terms of panel quality. You're probably right about cost and most people probably don't even notice.
LED's are far, far, far, far more accurate at colour temperature and intensity than CFL, which take a while to warm up. It's just most display makers are cheap. They won't bother to match things up with equally birght partner LED's like Apple do. Even Dell's UltraSharp displays are pretty garbage these days compared to how they used to be. They used to be the only thing I'd actually recommend people buy from them but seeing some of their more recent ones... nope. It's a real shame, it's getting harder and harder to find good quality monitors these days, the market is flooded with so much crap. It gets extra niche when looking at 5K like this thing, the options are miniscule.
I would buy this monitor for one reason alone, regardless of the drawbacks: I own a 27 inch Thunderbolt Display which came out in 2011. I've been rocking this thing for years and years and it is even today a very solid competitor to many modern monitors, because the image quality and sound alone are hard to beat. I use it with an M1 with a thunderbolt adapter, and It performs like brand new over a decade later. So for its predecessor to be that good of a product I believe the Studio Display is it's only true replacement.
Looking at all the metrics you've mentioned, it's not the best in any one aspect. However, taking a step back, it's easily the most balanced 5K monitor you can buy. It does everything pretty good. For example, as you've mentioned, the alienware monitor is 2x more color accurate, but it isn't nearly as bright. No other monitor I know uses glass as part of the display rather than plastic. No other monitor on the market offers nano-textured etching to create the matte coating which provides the maximum optical clarity while providing industry leading anti-glare. No monitor offers a 6 speaker array capable of Dolby Atoms sound. No monitor on the market provides the deep macOS integration and is ready to go when you wake your mac in 1 second. No 5K monitor is cheaper than Studio display while providing the exact same construction material, design, functionality. Anyone buying this monitor should not consider one metric, but looking at all the benefits combined. This monitor is more accurate than most monitors out there, offers 5k resolution, 6 speaker array, a camera that while isn't great provides center stage functionality, 3 mic arrays with noise cancellation for super clear voice and video calls, nano-texture option, industry leading optical clarity for sharper and brighter looking display, and deep integration with macOS all baked into a single package. The better comparison would be LG ultrafine. However, that display has the cheapest plastic enclosure with an unaesthetically pleasing design. Another competing product would be Samsung ViewFinity S9. It gets close, but it uses the standard plastic matte material for the display, doesn't include dolby atmos capable speakers, doesn't have an included webcam that provides substantially better image quality than the studio display, and cuts cost by using a plastic back. The bottom line is, for the price that you pay for, there is no competitor out there that can match Apple Studio display for the overall performance, functionality, and design (including use of materials).
That's a really great perspective of this display. Its got a lot of premium features rolled into one while not being particularly revolutionary in a single space. One caveat being those speakers. They are unreal for a monitor. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Thank you for your unbiased review. I'm not a gamer, nor do I use Windows, and I love a good/clean desk setup. As a software engineer, I'm thinking about buying a second Studio Display :D
You're welcome! A second one would be very useful for coding. No more compromising on where to put the browser, the console window, or slack haha. I say that because I use the tiny (by comparison) MBP 16 screen for all that stuff.
You're welcome! Yeah, it's looking promising with the introduction of both tandem OLED and Thunderbolt 5 to devices. That tees it up for something really nice.
Glad to see you highlight the refresh rate. I’ve seen so many reviewers state that they didn’t find it important and couldn’t really noticed. I’m so use to it on my iPhone, mbp, iPad, using my Apple TV, gaming pc for a decade. With the refresh rate, IPS and the fact it cost around the same when they had the 27 Intel iMacs I just couldn’t justify it. Would love a few changes so I could buy a couple of them for my setup.
Right?! 60Hz on today’s screens is just very jarring. I’m hoping they really knock the next display out of the park. They have all the cards, Tandem OLED, ProMotion, best in class build quality.
I compared the Studio Display to a Samsung OLED at Mirocenter today. Forgetting about the Apple build quality/materials being 100x better than the Samsung....I still found the image more appealing on the Studio Display and i think it's due to having the glass panel on the screen. Something about having the glass there really provides a sense of DEPTH to the image and colors. The image on the Samsung OLED just looked flatter to me while the Studio Display had a more 3 dimensional quality, despite surely having a worse contrast ratio on paper.
I'm still using a 27" Thunderbolt Display with my M1 Pro MBP, and its been working great. I had 2 Thundrbolt OWC RAID drives daisychained off it, which are now in my garage connected to my old 2013 15" MBPr that's doing server duty. I do photography so I would love to upgrade to a newer monitor with USB-C and better speakers, but I REFUSE to get some plasticky monitor. I can get the Studio Display for $1400 with my Military/Veteran discount. There's really nothing out there that works as great with Macs with great speakers, display, build quality, design.
Really well balanced review, quite impressive ! I have the Studio Display with the height and tilt adjustment option hooked up to my M3 MacBook Air. Thanks for the review it was greatly appreciated 😀
The biggest plus of studio display is that it is flicker and BFI free which for people with sensitive eyes is a great news. MiniLED and OLEDs have serious flicker problem due to the way this technology works.
@ I love unboxings and reviews of course, but I also love seeing unique content using devices in ways I’ve never seen before. Like how you use them in your own workflows for coding and stuff.
Great review dude.I couldn't resist myself from buying ASD. I'm loving this display bought specifically for WFH (windows laptop) and M1 Mac mini(personal use). quick note: if you have windows laptop (HP elitebook) you will definitely get 5k res on this display via thunderbolt. Text clarity is just amazing. MS office tools look amazing too. unfortunately you cannot control the brightness of the display if you have windows laptop hooked up,and for that you have to use your mac devices to adjust the brightness.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked the video. Congrats on the ASD. It's a great display. That's a great tip about connecting it to windows laptops. I wish apple allowed the brightness to be adjusted via Windows.
Thanks for the concise and useful information, Taylor! I'm researching this monitor as an option. I use mac computers (27-inch imac and macbook pro laptop) due to my work as a writer, translator, and editor, which involves reading text on the computer for 8 or more hours a day. (Also, I use three Adobe products on a consistent basis.) So, a good screen that displays text accurately and in focus is important. I've also heard and read eye doctors who recommend the retina display because it lowers the risk of eye strain and long-term vision damage. I wouldn't use the studio display for gaming, so that's not a factor. Neither is the camera, which I would need mostly for meetings. Other monitors I've checked at lower prices are 4K and don't have the 218 ppi that help make text on Mac screens so sharp. BenQ announced a 5K last fall, but it seems like it's not yet out for sale, and its price may be comparable (or higher) than the studio display. Any additional insight would be greatly appreciated.
Yw! I'm glad you liked the video. I would recommend looking at the 4k OLEDs. Most of them are less stressful on your eyes than IPS screens but this is going to vary based on your eyes. So, I'd recommend more research there if that's a concern. As for text clarity, 4k at 32" looks really sharp. There's a much more noticable different from 1440p to 4k than there is from 4k to 5k. There's also new 24" 4k OLEDs on the horizon that were announced at CES. These will be even sharper than the 32" 4k OLEDs.
Very good review. Never thought very highly of Tim Crook. With Steve Jobs maybe the pricing was also quite high, but the products weren't a mixed bag of goods and bads.
Thank you! Yeah, it's really fallen off the radar for folks since it wasn't that popular to begin with. I've been sticking with it and wanted to let people know my thoughts that might still have theirs or are thinking of getting one.
@@TaylorBrauer i notice if you want clear pixels that scale correctly with apple products, you need to get monitors with a 109 pixels per inch. most newer monitors have 120-150 pixels per inch, thats why the scaling is weird when you connect your macbook pro that has 220 i believe for retina. idealing for me i get a used good price on the studio display for work and then another monitor side for gaming.
@@MiKe_eKiM That Alienware I compare against is 4k which MacOS scales down to 2560x1440. It's at 140 ppi and seems to scale pretty well. The text is still very sharp and I actually prefer it to the ASD for the colors. Going any lower than 4k looks pretty bad.
There is a new monitor coming out from BenQ shortly. It's the PD2730S, a 5K monitor with a MacBook setting that could be very interesting for you. I just ordered a new M4 MacBook pro and will get this BenQ as it becomes available.
Sadly nothing really new about those new Asus, BenQ 5k monitors. The price will be lower, but actually on the level of second hand ASD, but the main thing is - they have same technical properties. 60 Hz, all of them are matte or nano textured. So again - as a mac user the small choice remain. couple of practically almost identical 5k 60 Hz IPS, and 6k for 2k+ euros from Dell or Apple XDR. This alienware is maybe a great monitor, but "retina" quality is compromised due to "wrong" resolution and ppi
Excellent review. I plan to get this along with the Mac Studio later this month. This summer, I updated my 2022 MacBook Pro to the M3 16" MacBook Pro. I'll mainly use it for video editing. I've been a Mac user since 2006.
@@TaylorBrauer, I'm impressed you are still doing so well in that game (featured in the video) WITH the lag. If that had been me, it would have been game over! 🤣
@@TaylorBrauer Your content is geniunely amazing man! Its surprising that you aren't a 100k subs. Please don't give up man. I am sure you are just on the cusp to stonks! Rock it!
This might be the best objective review of the ASD I’ve seen. Good work! I’ve owned 2 ASDs since it was first released back in ‘22 to use with my MBP. I was (and still am) blown away at the picture and sound quality. Also, as you mentioned, the build quality it top notch. I’m not a gamer so the 60hz refresh rate wasn’t really a deal breaker. HOWEVER… there are some other little issues that I’m not happy with: 1. No on-device controls. It would be nice to at least have a power button. 2. It’s running an A13 chip and iOS. I’ve noticed that over a period of a week or so, I have to unplug and plug-in the monitor to reboot because video conferencing audio (FaceTime, Teams, Zoom) sometimes gets distorted. This has has happened on the first ASD I purchased in 2022 and then on the 2nd ASD I purchased just a few months ago. (Apple support recommended the reboot.) 3. Screen height. Even if you get the height adjustable stand, at the lowest setting it sits uncomfortably high (for me). I’m hopeful that Apple is going to come up with a refresh for the ASD before the end of the year but I won’t hold my breath. Still, I would recommend the current model but only if it’s available at a significant discount from the $1600 base price. Even with the picture and build quality, it no longer commands the premium price.
Thank you, I really appreciate that. Your second point is really interesting. I can't believe it happened to both your monitors. I haven't experienced it yet, but I always use my AirPods Pro for video conferencing so maybe I just haven't noticed it. I'm glad you confirmed the height on the adjustable stand is too high. In all the videos I've seen with that stand I'm always like, "That looks like it would be too high for my desk at the lowest setting." It would be awesome if the next stand had a rail system instead of that lever piece.
@@Diego_Cabrera I love it for coding. The text is so sharp that you’ll never be able to use a 1440p or lower monitor for coding ever again. The one thing I wish is that it was 32”.
This is an awesome review and I just came across randomly I wasn't looking for reviews and I am looking to buy this monitor, but I think I may get the one with the tilt option. I do use Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier, and Audition for fun nothing special it's more of a hobby. Do you think that they will change the refresh down the road aka the 60Hz?
Thank you! The ASD is great for your use cases it sounds like. I'm hopful that Apple increases the refresh rate in the next one to at least ProMotion (120Hz).
The M1 Pro/Max MacBook Pro does have Thunderbolt 4 Ports, but The M1 MacBook Air only has Thunderbolt 3. Windows laptops with the Studio Display is really hit or miss. You can get a usb-c (DisplayPort) to HDMI cable for it and use your PS5 with it though and that is a pretty good experience (no sound tho)
You're right, it does have thunderbolt. That's gotta be the reason for the AMD chips not supporting it. I've used a DP to usb-c cable for connecting to a desktop with no sound or webcam but I've never been able to connect to ps5. Is there a specific cable you got to work?
@@TaylorBraueryou could probably use a capture or pass through card for the PS5 hdmi signal and convert it to a usb-c signal. If you’re just using a cable without a converter, you’ll need to make sure the cable can support an out resolution with a different input resolution on the display. Capture card like elgato may be the most seamless.
Same here...I'm getting an M4 Mac mini soon, and I'm convinced that within 6 months of buying an ASD, Apple is going to announce their updated version.
5K 60Hz more or less saturates the DisplayPort 1.4 bandwidth, which is what this uses. I don't think anything right now can actually run 5K at 120Hz without combining the signals from two sources like the early 5K panels we saw from the likes of Dell, that needed to use two DisplayPort ports that it then stitched together. It might be doable with Thunderbolt 5, that has an insane amount of bandwidth, but I don't think DisplayPort has a standard yet that does it as a single stream which is what Apple prefer to do. Remember, they made their own timing chip for the original 5K iMacs to do this over a single DisplayPort stream to avoid the stitching issue which had a tendency to desync if one side of the panel was being updated at a different latency. IPS is still superior for colour accuracy than the other stuff on the market right now too. Which is what market this is aimed at. Plus a 5K OLED is goiung to cost a LOT more than this does. 5K panels in general are already super rare, which pushes up costs. Lack of daisy chaining is part of the same issue as the refresh rate. It's at the limit of the connection. Thunderbolt 3 has 40Gbit/s bandwidth, almost all of it is used up by the 5K signal (32.4Gbit/s), there isn't much left for the 3 USB-C ports.
@@GauravSharma-vm1yv the Alienware should be on display at major retailers. I think the best way to determine if it’s going to be worth it for you is to check one out in stores.
@@TaylorBrauerusing MBP with it, the scaling doesn’t produce unsharp text or too small or too big icons and text on a 4k screen at 27”? Seems the Apple scaling wants 5k to work right at the 27” form factor.
@taylorbrauer how do you keep your macbook pro's battery life healthy? I have an Apple Studio Display connected to my Macbook Pro and the constant charge provided by the thunderbolt cable gives me concern for my Macbook Pro's battery life. Any reccs?
The only precaution I take is limiting charge to 80%. Other than that, I use it without concern for the battery health. Since 2021, when I got the laptop, I'm at 354 battery cycles and 84% max capacity. The battery still lasts me several hours.
it has HDR capabilities , and looks really good , blacks needed to be more blacks, but if you really want a monitor that matches macbook color than this is it, there is no other in the market
Great video! I thoiught you were talking too slow and then realized I has set playback speed at .75 for a previous view. My bad. OK - How did you come up wioth 600 NIYS - I cant find a Apple spec. I am trying to decide between apple Studio and BenQ 32225U. BenQ spec says 250-300 NITS and I am worried it will not be bright enough. I am in Chine (rural) and cant actually go to a store to view the BenQ -- Primary use will be video editign with Davinci Resolve and I am not interested in gaming so refresh rate for me is not a factor.Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Thanks! Uh oh, I talk slow enough as it is haha. 600 nits is listed in the first section of the tech specs page on the Apple website. idk much about the benq you listed but 250-300 would be bright enough for me. I typically have my Apple display set to half or a little below half brightness (i.e. between 250-300) for regular use. That's just my experience though and you should def go with what you require.
@ thank you so much for responding to me so quickly. I’m in rural China and I’ll be driving 12 hours to the nearest Apple Store tomorrow. You have really helped me out. And I respect you for getting back to me and listening to your customers. So now you have a lifelong subscriber internationally. Keep up the good work.
Great video. Yeah, you addressed the elephant in the room. It was too expensive when it came out and, as it’s still the same price, it’s definitely not good enough for the exact same specs in 2024. Defo needs a re-jig before I part with that much cash money.
I don't know but maybe picking cheapest iMac would be better since it comes with keyboard and magic mouse/trackpad + you can use it as an extension of your macbook (since it will be more powerfull than the imac)
Thank you that was a great help!! Which monitor do you feel is best for gaming with m2pro ultra or m3max studio ? And will be good for audio editing with pro tools?
You're welcome! I really like the 3rd-Gen QD-OLEDs with their color accuracy and infinite black levels. The studio display is plenty color accurate for professional work but the OLEDs look better imo.
@@PattyMattson If you're specifically looking for 27" you might be better off looking at the Apple Studio Display. Alienware has a 3rd gen QD-OLED that's 27" but it's 1440p. So, much less in terms of resolution compared to the 4k 32".
Thank you for this fantastic review! Im still coding on a 2011 Apple display, and non-Apple monitors just dont do it for my eyes, but I balked at the price. Bummer on the refresh rate for gaming, as I do hijack it for that on occasion.
Yw! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Apple's displays are something special for sure. I might not have really gave as much attention to the refresh rate outside of gaming as I should have, but it makes a large difference when scrolling through code and documentation. Having ProMotion on my MBP 16 makes those rather mundane actions add up to a much better experience overall.
Im watching this debating if i should get it. I can get it right now brand new for $1000. Nano texture glass too. But i also feel like at $1000, theres still better monitors i can put that money to with cash to spare. What do you think? Im using it for photo and video
You might want to take a look at the new series of QD-OLEDS from LG, Alienware, Gigabyte, and MSI. They’re 4k 240hz and each have their own unique features while offering the same panel. I have the Alienware (AW3225QF) and it’s excellent, I use it everyday for everything.
This is an incredible, well rounded review Taylor. I am a business management professional and take multiple video calls a day and look at spreadsheets for a bit of number crunching and am writing a novel on the sides. I dont do gaming and prefer a simple clean desk setup and no hassles. Do you think this fits my purpose ( cost not being a consideration) ? Appreciate your advise, cheers. Liked and subbed
I would say yes, if you have a Mac. It should work with most Windows laptops with a thunderbolt port but there's no guarantee or support. When you're using it for your livelihood you want it always working.
That's hard to guess as it seems Apple kinda does whatever they want. I'm going to estimate 2 more years and it'll be tandem OLED. Guess we'll see how that pans out haha.
Now that Apple launched their own 1st larger OLED panels maybe we don’t have long for a new version of the Studio Display. Hopefully they’ll offer a simpler version without all the bells and whistles and a more professional one.
That's a really good observation. Tandem OLED is a very exicting technology. If Apple has cracked it and can scale up adding it all throughout the line-up then we really have some exciting things to look forward too.
I bought the asd, but didn't like the glossy display. Probably good for photo editing, but not for programming. Also, the height-adjustable stand does not go up high enough if you are tall.
@@TaylorBrauer Not really the glare, I think it may be because I'm used to matte displays. So I find the glossy I bit weird, specially for text. But for images and videos it looks great, though.
@@TaylorBrauer I’d never owned such a flawless computer bu what impresses me the most is the way the box remains incredibly silent and cold no matter what
@@_Francis That's great to hear! Apple really hit it out of the park with the new mini. I'm hoping it brings you enjoyment and success for many years to come.
@@TaylorBrauer Uhh that is pretty. Thx for pointing me to that one. Thought maybe a little late got a lg c3 in the mail. Would you switch for this or should I keep the c3. Mind the c3 here is good 200 bucks cheaper.
@@Wolf0103 If the c3's size works for you then it might be worth sticking with it. Maybe consider the Alienware if you're finding you are wanting something a bit smaller.
Yep, but only via usbc. I have a usbc to displayport 1.4 cable I'm using to connect it. If this Mac (M1) wasn't limited to an HDMI 2.0 port then a HDMI 2.1 cable would achieve 120Hz. The M2 and M3 have HDMI 2.1 ports.
Buying an Apple Studio Display and complaining it sucks at gaming is like buying a V6 mustang and complaining you’re loosing races. It’s not meant for gaming lol
@@TaylorBrauer Thanks, that's helpful and if it fits in well with my 2023 M2 MacBook that's the bonus. I know there are other options and even better tech in some 5k monitors but Apple builds stuff really well. The extra for height adjustment is stupid and the nano glass just as stupid but they get away with the fluff. I don't need nano and only ever need the monitor raised to one height so I use a proper stand on my desk and I save lots of money. I appreciate you!
@@TaylorBrauer i'll get one next month , sick of waiting . tbh i'll only use it for basic stuff , no games , not bothered about hdr or 120hz as i game on a ps5 . For emails , dig banking and spreadsheets I'm sure it'll be ok ( no doubt the new one will come out a week later LOL )
@@TaylorBrauer presuming people are going to watch your created content on OLED screens yes, otherwise you'll run into trouble as your content won't look good on IPS displays.
QD oled even new one still has soft text at 32" 4K. also appears to have CA chromatic aberrations. I pref 5K retina for productivity primary. OLEDS are awesome for games and movies.
I would recommend you view a 4K QD-OLED in person, if you haven’t already. You might just be surprised at how sharp text is and how little CA there actually is. I can’t speak to others but the Alienware I use has been top tier. All that to say that while the QD-OLED isn’t technically as sharp as the ASD, it’s close.
the only thing this monitor has going for it is its 5K resolution. All those drawbacks you mentioned are absolute deal-breakers for me…and I’m an Apple heavy user and iOS developer lol…I love Apple products, but this is a big nope
honest review,, and I agree about the point price at 2024. Thank you!
Yw! Glad you liked it.
I bought mine when it came out pretty much for photo editing, and it really stands out for that. Color calibration is exceptional from the factory, and I found that professional printing houses recommend using it with Apple’s out of the box calibration settings, because manufacturing tolerance is so tight they can print to match the display as well or better than when people attempt to calibrate a monitor themselves with the third party tools. “Real” professional photo editing monitors are also IPS, generally only 4K, snd cost even more than this does. It’s similarly good for video editing and grading. Any other use cases? I’m not going to argue with you! Get something else. As good as it is for its purpose, professional media production, please Apple, bring us an updated display! (An updated Pro Display XDR while they’re at it too, please!)
You make a really good point about the manufacturing tolerances as there's probably near zero difference between one studio display and the next. That makes me think differently about the value of these for industry photo and video editors. That's a huge deal. Thanks for sharing that insight.
I'm really interested in an updated XDR. With how fast the tech has moved in the last 5 years since the XDR was released, that could be one amazing display.
I'd love for them to give us an updated one of these and the XDR's too like you said, with Thunderbolt 5 now it's on their M4 Pro and Max powered Macs. Just think of all the hub goodness you can throw into one of these things from a single Thunderbolt 5 port? I'm guessing they could make them thinner too with the improvement in panel tech, they're quite chunky! It could also be pretty nice if they could use FaceID on them given they have more than enough space for the hardware, unlike the MacBook Pro's which are too skinny.
I recently purchased Apple Studio Display after a long consideration compared with wide screen monitor for my development work. After a lot of reviews check, I have concluded myself that there is no other monitors work better for Mac. I know I do not play game and I do not use Windows machine. I do not need any extra peripherals like HDMI and USB-A. Mac just seamlessly works with one cable instantly and reliably. I am into this Apple Design theme. It is a perfect monitor for my needs even in 2024. I am just happy to sit in front of this beautiful monitor which motivates me more to be productive rather than working with plastic ugly looking monitor.
Congrats on your new monitor! It sounds like you did a lot of research and found that the ASD is best for you. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it and that it's having a positive impact on your productivity. Keep up the amazing work!
Totally agree with you. No better monitor on the market to accompany my MacBook Pro.
Those complaining about 60Hz refresh rate simply overlook the fact that Thunderbolt 3/4 simply cannot deliver 5K at 120Hz.
Apple set out to make a Thunderbolt display to accompany your Mac, not an HDMI display that can also be hooked to Windows machines.
I myself waited a while for the Apple Studio Display with VESA mount to show up in the Apple refurbished section and immediately snatched it up for $300 CAD less than normal price. My aging eyes are thanking me for the purchase.
While I agree with reviewers that say the height and tilt adjustable stand is expensive, I rarely hear them talk about the VESA mount option. A decent monitor arm will set you back $100-$200 but you also get way more height and lateral side to side positions than any monitor stand can give you. I myself opted for that due to my motorized standing desk. No stand on the market could ever get the monitor high enough for me when standing.
@@mikeg5372 I excluded VESA mount option completely after seeing the review of VESA mount option. At least for me, the external looking without Aluminium stand lacks the premium design and iconic design language from Apple, but I understand the it is more practical with VESA mount, but I barely adjust monitor position once setup.
@@mikeg5372 I think you have just sold me on the VESA version
Is it worth it for videography and photography
Update, My Studio Display blew up yesterday, belching smoke for 6 minutes before a final loud bang. Only lasted 18 months, very scary failure and I did get it on video. Posted pictures of the failure on my community tab and what to look out for before this failure. I can't post a video because I now have no display
Whoa, that's really bad. I've never seen anything like that before. I'm glad you're ok.
@@TaylorBrauer Initial Investigations are pointing at the slim internal power supply thats failed, the left hand side section when looking at the display. The staff at the Apple store have seen all my videos of the failure and they were astonished, of course never seen anything like it. They looked over the Display with a fine tooth comb but never opened it up (looking for drop damage). They could see from the video it's a destroyed unit. I purchased it from Apple 18 months ago and I'm in the refund process. Sadly that refund process isn't as automatic as it should be and thats sad. And what's wild is they didn't keep the very damaged Studio Display. The bricked, burnt out Studio Display is back home.
@@leokimvideo That's freaking wild. Can't believe it even stunned the folks at Apple. Hope they get you a new one soon and can recycle the damanged one. It's weird they didn't take it off your hands.
@@TaylorBrauer For me not getting a refund in store was disappointing. Apple store accepted it's a write off and seemed very keen for me to accept a replacement Studio Display. Considering what I witness happen to my Display I never ever want another. Getting a refund is sadly not as easy as it should be. It's not as if a $2500 refund is going to break a $3 Trillion dollar company.
Studio display is not made for Pornhub 😅
The problem with these reviews, and there are many of them like this, the reviewer tells you not to spend your money on Apple studio display but they’re clearly happy that they have such a nice display. They tell you to spend your money elsewhere, but they don’t tell you where that elsewhere is. And if they do end up telling you where that elsewhere is, the monitor clearly isn’t on the same level as the Apple studio display. These reviews could be better.
@@stevemckinney6831 sounds like you really want an ASD and if that’s what you want then go for it. The point of my reviews is to get you thinking about purchases. I’m not going to tell you buy this or buy that. That’s for you to decide. I’ll just present my experience with it and what I perceive as valuable. Am I happy with the Apple Studio Display? Hell yeah I am! Your purchases should make you happy. I also paid for it with my own money.
@@TaylorBrauer That's fair, it's a review not a monitor guide. Maybe what I'm getting at is...long-term reviews seem to come to the same conclusion: it's over-priced, you can pay less if you don't mind a "lil less", but there is nothing else on the market that can give you the same experience. Buyer should decide whether they don't mind a "lil less". Totally no fault of your own, and I appreciate the contribution to more perspectives about the ASD.
@@stevemckinney6831 I get what you’re saying. I think there’s a perceived depreciation of something in a long term review because there’s usually new products on the market that are lower priced and sometimes better. That does make long term reviews difficult. I think in the case of the ASD it was overpriced at launch but still had that “Apple exclusive experience”. I think a product going through a case of “long term review and it’s still worth it” is the M1 Pro/max MBP. It’s still a powerful machine and great value compared to new M MBPs. Anyways, I do see where you’re coming from better now. Maybe there’s a way I can take your feedback and make better reviews with it in mind in the future.
Taylor! I still love my ASD. I like the esthetic of it. I check out others and can’t find any at all that compare, build wise. Dude! So happy to see you not living next to a freeway anymore. You seem much happier in the new place. Cheers!
It's so well built. I wish more monitors were built like the ASD but there's probably not a huge market for aluminium monitors since most just sit on a desk. Thanks, I'm loving the new place. I feel much more creative in this space and looking forward to many more videos.
2024 and there is still no competition in the 5k segment. I have been using ASD for 1.5 years and I think it was a great purchase.
That's true. There's hardly any 5K displays out there. Glad you're enjoying your ASD.
4:40 My Dell ultrasharp 2405FPW was very uniform, and no backlight bleed. When it finally died after 15 yrs of use, it was extremely difficult to find a modern (LED backlit) IPS that was as uniform as well as not have backlight bleed. I ended up buying a used 2011 27" Dell ultrasharp as my replacement.
I suspect the switch from ccfl to LED backlighting as the problem. Matching color and intensity for a half dozen CFL tubes is probably far cheaper than to do the same for the hundreds to thousands of LEDs for modern IPS. Most manufacturers just cheap out I guess.
The ultrasharps are pretty impressive. It's been a while since I've seen a modern one in person and they always seem to be very high up there in terms of panel quality. You're probably right about cost and most people probably don't even notice.
LED's are far, far, far, far more accurate at colour temperature and intensity than CFL, which take a while to warm up. It's just most display makers are cheap. They won't bother to match things up with equally birght partner LED's like Apple do. Even Dell's UltraSharp displays are pretty garbage these days compared to how they used to be. They used to be the only thing I'd actually recommend people buy from them but seeing some of their more recent ones... nope. It's a real shame, it's getting harder and harder to find good quality monitors these days, the market is flooded with so much crap. It gets extra niche when looking at 5K like this thing, the options are miniscule.
I would buy this monitor for one reason alone, regardless of the drawbacks: I own a 27 inch Thunderbolt Display which came out in 2011. I've been rocking this thing for years and years and it is even today a very solid competitor to many modern monitors, because the image quality and sound alone are hard to beat. I use it with an M1 with a thunderbolt adapter, and It performs like brand new over a decade later. So for its predecessor to be that good of a product I believe the Studio Display is it's only true replacement.
True, the original thunderbolt display is a beast.
fantastic in depth review. thank you.
Yw!
Looking at all the metrics you've mentioned, it's not the best in any one aspect. However, taking a step back, it's easily the most balanced 5K monitor you can buy. It does everything pretty good. For example, as you've mentioned, the alienware monitor is 2x more color accurate, but it isn't nearly as bright. No other monitor I know uses glass as part of the display rather than plastic. No other monitor on the market offers nano-textured etching to create the matte coating which provides the maximum optical clarity while providing industry leading anti-glare. No monitor offers a 6 speaker array capable of Dolby Atoms sound. No monitor on the market provides the deep macOS integration and is ready to go when you wake your mac in 1 second. No 5K monitor is cheaper than Studio display while providing the exact same construction material, design, functionality.
Anyone buying this monitor should not consider one metric, but looking at all the benefits combined. This monitor is more accurate than most monitors out there, offers 5k resolution, 6 speaker array, a camera that while isn't great provides center stage functionality, 3 mic arrays with noise cancellation for super clear voice and video calls, nano-texture option, industry leading optical clarity for sharper and brighter looking display, and deep integration with macOS all baked into a single package. The better comparison would be LG ultrafine. However, that display has the cheapest plastic enclosure with an unaesthetically pleasing design. Another competing product would be Samsung ViewFinity S9. It gets close, but it uses the standard plastic matte material for the display, doesn't include dolby atmos capable speakers, doesn't have an included webcam that provides substantially better image quality than the studio display, and cuts cost by using a plastic back.
The bottom line is, for the price that you pay for, there is no competitor out there that can match Apple Studio display for the overall performance, functionality, and design (including use of materials).
That's a really great perspective of this display. Its got a lot of premium features rolled into one while not being particularly revolutionary in a single space. One caveat being those speakers. They are unreal for a monitor. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Got myself this monitor a month ago, can't be happier, I am a person with financial means and the price wasn't an issue, I like quality stuff.
@@olasek7972 Congrats! Glad to hear you're liking it. It'll last you a long time.
That's what I'm saying.
Thank you for your unbiased review.
I'm not a gamer, nor do I use Windows, and I love a good/clean desk setup. As a software engineer, I'm thinking about buying a second Studio Display :D
You're welcome! A second one would be very useful for coding. No more compromising on where to put the browser, the console window, or slack haha. I say that because I use the tiny (by comparison) MBP 16 screen for all that stuff.
Thanks for a great (and honest) review from a long time (I25 years) iMac user and I am a subscriber to your channel now.
You're welcome! I'm glad you liked it. I appreciate the support. Happy New Year!
As someone who works with multiple OSs, Thank you for this review! Hopefully apple will give it the refresh it deserves!
You're welcome! Yeah, it's looking promising with the introduction of both tandem OLED and Thunderbolt 5 to devices. That tees it up for something really nice.
Great video Taylor, this is refreshing. Thanks!
You're welcome! It might be refreshing, but it's not ProMotion.
you deff should ! i have one and i love it did not regret for a sec purchasing it
Glad you're loving it and getting the most out of it. Enjoy!
Glad to see you highlight the refresh rate. I’ve seen so many reviewers state that they didn’t find it important and couldn’t really noticed. I’m so use to it on my iPhone, mbp, iPad, using my Apple TV, gaming pc for a decade. With the refresh rate, IPS and the fact it cost around the same when they had the 27 Intel iMacs I just couldn’t justify it. Would love a few changes so I could buy a couple of them for my setup.
Right?! 60Hz on today’s screens is just very jarring. I’m hoping they really knock the next display out of the park. They have all the cards, Tandem OLED, ProMotion, best in class build quality.
@@TaylorBrauer 100% They absolutely have the tech and the means to knock the next version out of the park. Fingers crossed!
I compared the Studio Display to a Samsung OLED at Mirocenter today. Forgetting about the Apple build quality/materials being 100x better than the Samsung....I still found the image more appealing on the Studio Display and i think it's due to having the glass panel on the screen. Something about having the glass there really provides a sense of DEPTH to the image and colors. The image on the Samsung OLED just looked flatter to me while the Studio Display had a more 3 dimensional quality, despite surely having a worse contrast ratio on paper.
That's great you compared them in person. Those kinds of details you just can't pick up so easily in a video.
I'm still using a 27" Thunderbolt Display with my M1 Pro MBP, and its been working great. I had 2 Thundrbolt OWC RAID drives daisychained off it, which are now in my garage connected to my old 2013 15" MBPr that's doing server duty. I do photography so I would love to upgrade to a newer monitor with USB-C and better speakers, but I REFUSE to get some plasticky monitor. I can get the Studio Display for $1400 with my Military/Veteran discount. There's really nothing out there that works as great with Macs with great speakers, display, build quality, design.
You're right about it having all great attributes. Sounds like it might be great for you epecially getting it under msrp.
Really well balanced review, quite impressive ! I have the Studio Display with the height and tilt adjustment option hooked up to my M3 MacBook Air. Thanks for the review it was greatly appreciated 😀
Thank you! Glad you liked it.
The biggest plus of studio display is that it is flicker and BFI free which for people with sensitive eyes is a great news. MiniLED and OLEDs have serious flicker problem due to the way this technology works.
That would a good advantage for someone who is very sensitive to flicker.
Hey Taylor just found your channel. I love the Apple content, I subbed and definitely looking forward to more content from you
Thank you! I'm glad you like the channel. What in particular are you interested in seeing more of, if you don't mind sharing?
@ I love unboxings and reviews of course, but I also love seeing unique content using devices in ways I’ve never seen before. Like how you use them in your own workflows for coding and stuff.
You are a talented reviewer. thanks for the quality review. deeply appreciated!
Thank you! It's been a long day and your comment made it. I'm looking forward to releasing more videos soon!
Great review dude.I couldn't resist myself from buying ASD. I'm loving this display bought specifically for WFH (windows laptop) and M1 Mac mini(personal use). quick note: if you have windows laptop (HP elitebook) you will definitely get 5k res on this display via thunderbolt. Text clarity is just amazing. MS office tools look amazing too. unfortunately you cannot control the brightness of the display if you have windows laptop hooked up,and for that you have to use your mac devices to adjust the brightness.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked the video. Congrats on the ASD. It's a great display. That's a great tip about connecting it to windows laptops. I wish apple allowed the brightness to be adjusted via Windows.
Thanks for the concise and useful information, Taylor! I'm researching this monitor as an option. I use mac computers (27-inch imac and macbook pro laptop) due to my work as a writer, translator, and editor, which involves reading text on the computer for 8 or more hours a day. (Also, I use three Adobe products on a consistent basis.) So, a good screen that displays text accurately and in focus is important. I've also heard and read eye doctors who recommend the retina display because it lowers the risk of eye strain and long-term vision damage. I wouldn't use the studio display for gaming, so that's not a factor. Neither is the camera, which I would need mostly for meetings. Other monitors I've checked at lower prices are 4K and don't have the 218 ppi that help make text on Mac screens so sharp. BenQ announced a 5K last fall, but it seems like it's not yet out for sale, and its price may be comparable (or higher) than the studio display. Any additional insight would be greatly appreciated.
Yw! I'm glad you liked the video. I would recommend looking at the 4k OLEDs. Most of them are less stressful on your eyes than IPS screens but this is going to vary based on your eyes. So, I'd recommend more research there if that's a concern. As for text clarity, 4k at 32" looks really sharp. There's a much more noticable different from 1440p to 4k than there is from 4k to 5k. There's also new 24" 4k OLEDs on the horizon that were announced at CES. These will be even sharper than the 32" 4k OLEDs.
Very good review. Never thought very highly of Tim Crook. With Steve Jobs maybe the pricing was also quite high, but the products weren't a mixed bag of goods and bads.
good review. don't see many tech channels talk about it anymore
Thank you! Yeah, it's really fallen off the radar for folks since it wasn't that popular to begin with. I've been sticking with it and wanted to let people know my thoughts that might still have theirs or are thinking of getting one.
@@TaylorBrauer i notice if you want clear pixels that scale correctly with apple products, you need to get monitors with a 109 pixels per inch. most newer monitors have 120-150 pixels per inch, thats why the scaling is weird when you connect your macbook pro that has 220 i believe for retina. idealing for me i get a used good price on the studio display for work and then another monitor side for gaming.
@@MiKe_eKiM That Alienware I compare against is 4k which MacOS scales down to 2560x1440. It's at 140 ppi and seems to scale pretty well. The text is still very sharp and I actually prefer it to the ASD for the colors. Going any lower than 4k looks pretty bad.
@@TaylorBrauer i see. i guess the 109 ppi just fixes the scaling proportions
Great video Theo.
You're welcome!
There is a new monitor coming out from BenQ shortly. It's the PD2730S, a 5K monitor with a MacBook setting that could be very interesting for you. I just
ordered a new M4 MacBook pro and will get this BenQ as it becomes available.
That sounds really interesting. Let us know what you think of it when you've gotten a chance to try it out.
Sadly nothing really new about those new Asus, BenQ 5k monitors. The price will be lower, but actually on the level of second hand ASD, but the main thing is - they have same technical properties. 60 Hz, all of them are matte or nano textured. So again - as a mac user the small choice remain. couple of practically almost identical 5k 60 Hz IPS, and 6k for 2k+ euros from Dell or Apple XDR.
This alienware is maybe a great monitor, but "retina" quality is compromised due to "wrong" resolution and ppi
I just purchased this monitor. This video convinced me to buy it, and the fact Amazon dropped the price to $1299.
That's a great price. Congrats and enjoy!
great comparison and overall video, thanks! keep it up. also, cute cat
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it. Aww, thank you!
Great video, subbed
Thank you so much!!
Excellent review. I plan to get this along with the Mac Studio later this month. This summer, I updated my 2022 MacBook Pro to the M3 16" MacBook Pro. I'll mainly use it for video editing. I've been a Mac user since 2006.
Ty! That's going to be a beast video editing setup. Wishing you the best in your success!
@@TaylorBrauer, I'm impressed you are still doing so well in that game (featured in the video) WITH the lag. If that had been me, it would have been game over! 🤣
Watching this on my 27" Thunderbolt display that's still going strong and has been used with numerous Macs.
That monitor is such a beast.
loved the video man!!!
Thanks!! 🙏🏻
@@TaylorBrauer Your content is geniunely amazing man! Its surprising that you aren't a 100k subs. Please don't give up man. I am sure you are just on the cusp to stonks! Rock it!
@@itiswhatitis-yes I really appreciate that. Comments like this keep me going. Have a good one!
do you experienced eye strain/eye fatigue when using this monitor for prolonged hours?
I haven't on either monitor, the ASD nor the OLED.
This might be the best objective review of the ASD I’ve seen. Good work! I’ve owned 2 ASDs since it was first released back in ‘22 to use with my MBP. I was (and still am) blown away at the picture and sound quality. Also, as you mentioned, the build quality it top notch. I’m not a gamer so the 60hz refresh rate wasn’t really a deal breaker. HOWEVER… there are some other little issues that I’m not happy with:
1. No on-device controls. It would be nice to at least have a power button.
2. It’s running an A13 chip and iOS. I’ve noticed that over a period of a week or so, I have to unplug and plug-in the monitor to reboot because video conferencing audio (FaceTime, Teams, Zoom) sometimes gets distorted. This has has happened on the first ASD I purchased in 2022 and then on the 2nd ASD I purchased just a few months ago. (Apple support recommended the reboot.)
3. Screen height. Even if you get the height adjustable stand, at the lowest setting it sits uncomfortably high (for me).
I’m hopeful that Apple is going to come up with a refresh for the ASD before the end of the year but I won’t hold my breath. Still, I would recommend the current model but only if it’s available at a significant discount from the $1600 base price. Even with the picture and build quality, it no longer commands the premium price.
Thank you, I really appreciate that. Your second point is really interesting. I can't believe it happened to both your monitors. I haven't experienced it yet, but I always use my AirPods Pro for video conferencing so maybe I just haven't noticed it.
I'm glad you confirmed the height on the adjustable stand is too high. In all the videos I've seen with that stand I'm always like, "That looks like it would be too high for my desk at the lowest setting." It would be awesome if the next stand had a rail system instead of that lever piece.
Great review by the way, love how clear it is.
Thanks! I appreciate it.
I'll wait for the next version, expecting MiniLED or something better.
A miniLED display would be awesome. I really hope they give it a higher refresh rate too.
The sound shocked me it’s so good 😭
Right?! Apple did an incredible job with the speakers.
Is there a way to lower bass coming from studio display? The bass coming from studio display is too much.
There are equalizer apps for macOS
@@brunogaspar3977 Probably your best bet.
I code a lot for work, would this be a good excuse to buy one? haha good review man!
@@Diego_Cabrera I love it for coding. The text is so sharp that you’ll never be able to use a 1440p or lower monitor for coding ever again. The one thing I wish is that it was 32”.
This is an awesome review and I just came across randomly I wasn't looking for reviews and I am looking to buy this monitor, but I think I may get the one with the tilt option. I do use Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier, and Audition for fun nothing special it's more of a hobby. Do you think that they will change the refresh down the road aka the 60Hz?
Thank you! The ASD is great for your use cases it sounds like. I'm hopful that Apple increases the refresh rate in the next one to at least ProMotion (120Hz).
I have a 43” 16:9 Samsung Neo G7. 103 ppi. Works fine with an Intel macbook pro. There is no substitute for surface area.
Nice! That's a great display.
The M1 Pro/Max MacBook Pro does have Thunderbolt 4 Ports, but The M1 MacBook Air only has Thunderbolt 3. Windows laptops with the Studio Display is really hit or miss. You can get a usb-c (DisplayPort) to HDMI cable for it and use your PS5 with it though and that is a pretty good experience (no sound tho)
You're right, it does have thunderbolt. That's gotta be the reason for the AMD chips not supporting it. I've used a DP to usb-c cable for connecting to a desktop with no sound or webcam but I've never been able to connect to ps5. Is there a specific cable you got to work?
@@TaylorBraueryou could probably use a capture or pass through card for the PS5 hdmi signal and convert it to a usb-c signal. If you’re just using a cable without a converter, you’ll need to make sure the cable can support an out resolution with a different input resolution on the display. Capture card like elgato may be the most seamless.
@@Shellvedge That sounds like a cool idea. I've been considering a capture card.
I’ve been thinking about buying this now… however, I’m worried that Apple might released a new one 😪
There's been no accouncement, yet.
Same here...I'm getting an M4 Mac mini soon, and I'm convinced that within 6 months of buying an ASD, Apple is going to announce their updated version.
What are the best alternatives then?
That take into account the OmcOS scaling issues - so they should be 5K Retina like the LG 5K Ultrafine?
I mentioned the 3rd gen 4k OLEDs are really good. I think they're the best alternative on the market rn.
Very helpful. Great cat cameo roll...
Thanks!
This video was helpful bud thank you!
You're very welcome. I'm glad you found it useful.
omg that 60hz cod gameplay hurt my eyes lmaooo 😂😂😂 I remember playing on 60hz and got a migraine rofl
haha yeah 60Hz is pretty rough on the eyes.
5K 60Hz more or less saturates the DisplayPort 1.4 bandwidth, which is what this uses. I don't think anything right now can actually run 5K at 120Hz without combining the signals from two sources like the early 5K panels we saw from the likes of Dell, that needed to use two DisplayPort ports that it then stitched together. It might be doable with Thunderbolt 5, that has an insane amount of bandwidth, but I don't think DisplayPort has a standard yet that does it as a single stream which is what Apple prefer to do. Remember, they made their own timing chip for the original 5K iMacs to do this over a single DisplayPort stream to avoid the stitching issue which had a tendency to desync if one side of the panel was being updated at a different latency.
IPS is still superior for colour accuracy than the other stuff on the market right now too. Which is what market this is aimed at. Plus a 5K OLED is goiung to cost a LOT more than this does. 5K panels in general are already super rare, which pushes up costs.
Lack of daisy chaining is part of the same issue as the refresh rate. It's at the limit of the connection. Thunderbolt 3 has 40Gbit/s bandwidth, almost all of it is used up by the 5K signal (32.4Gbit/s), there isn't much left for the 3 USB-C ports.
I'm sure we'll see what's in store with Thunderbolt 5.
Great review. Thank you for the honest feedback.
Thank you and you bet!
Is it worth upgrading from an iMac 24” (similar to this) to the Alienware 32” 4k OLED? My main use cases are coding, notes, web.
@@GauravSharma-vm1yv the Alienware should be on display at major retailers. I think the best way to determine if it’s going to be worth it for you is to check one out in stores.
have you been notice any burn-in or ghosting issues?
Nope, haven't experienced any of that.
@@TaylorBrauer thanks !
Great review! Thank you🙏🏻
@@mre44813 Yw!!
So is it worth it or not. I don’t game
What Oled display works well with an m4 Mac mini? Will it have sharp text?
The 4K 3rd gen QD-OLEDs and the 4k dual res WOLEDs are really good rn and will work with M4. M4 supports HDMI 2.1 too. Yes, mine has very sharp text.
@@TaylorBrauerusing MBP with it, the scaling doesn’t produce unsharp text or too small or too big icons and text on a 4k screen at 27”? Seems the Apple scaling wants 5k to work right at the 27” form factor.
@@kenmarcou The new OLEDs are 32" and I haven't noticed any issues with scaling. I'm sure 27" at 4k wouldn't be an issue either.
Do you recommend the Alienware over the studio display if I don’t game and would use it purely for code, web surfing and photo editing?
If you can find the ASD on a deal that would probably be great for what you want to do.
@@TaylorBrauer i found both on discount, so still $400 difference 😩
@@petesustaitaable Oh nice! Can’t go wrong with either. I’m partial to the OLED.
very good video! thanks man
Yw! I'm glad you liked it.
@taylorbrauer how do you keep your macbook pro's battery life healthy? I have an Apple Studio Display connected to my Macbook Pro and the constant charge provided by the thunderbolt cable gives me concern for my Macbook Pro's battery life. Any reccs?
The only precaution I take is limiting charge to 80%. Other than that, I use it without concern for the battery health. Since 2021, when I got the laptop, I'm at 354 battery cycles and 84% max capacity. The battery still lasts me several hours.
im getting one soon
Congrats! Let us know what you think of it.
it has HDR capabilities , and looks really good , blacks needed to be more blacks, but if you really want a monitor that matches macbook color than this is it, there is no other in the market
@@samanwayphotography8376 yeah the color tone is really dialed in to be very Mac. It’s not bad by any stretch but I think there is better now in 2024.
Great video! I thoiught you were talking too slow and then realized I has set playback speed at .75 for a previous view. My bad. OK - How did you come up wioth 600 NIYS - I cant find a Apple spec. I am trying to decide between apple Studio and BenQ 32225U. BenQ spec says 250-300 NITS and I am worried it will not be bright enough. I am in Chine (rural) and cant actually go to a store to view the BenQ -- Primary use will be video editign with Davinci Resolve and I am not interested in gaming so refresh rate for me is not a factor.Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Thanks! Uh oh, I talk slow enough as it is haha. 600 nits is listed in the first section of the tech specs page on the Apple website. idk much about the benq you listed but 250-300 would be bright enough for me. I typically have my Apple display set to half or a little below half brightness (i.e. between 250-300) for regular use. That's just my experience though and you should def go with what you require.
@ thank you so much for responding to me so quickly. I’m in rural China and I’ll be driving 12 hours to the nearest Apple Store tomorrow. You have really helped me out. And I respect you for getting back to me and listening to your customers. So now you have a lifelong subscriber internationally. Keep up the good work.
@@fletcherbrown728 No problem. Enjoy!
I have paired my Apple Studio with an MSI 34" qd-oled, and I don't regret it :P
That's the setup right there. You're getting the best of both worlds.
Great video. Yeah, you addressed the elephant in the room. It was too expensive when it came out and, as it’s still the same price, it’s definitely not good enough for the exact same specs in 2024. Defo needs a re-jig before I part with that much cash money.
Thank you! You make some good points. Def was priced too high at launch.
I don't know but maybe picking cheapest iMac would be better since it comes with keyboard and magic mouse/trackpad + you can use it as an extension of your macbook (since it will be more powerfull than the imac)
The 16" M1 Max does have three thunderbolt 4 ports. I have one as well.
Yep!
Thank you that was a great help!! Which monitor do you feel is best for gaming with m2pro ultra or m3max studio ? And will be good for audio editing with pro tools?
You're welcome! I really like the 3rd-Gen QD-OLEDs with their color accuracy and infinite black levels. The studio display is plenty color accurate for professional work but the OLEDs look better imo.
Thx any brand that has a 27-28” you think is best?
@@PattyMattson If you're specifically looking for 27" you might be better off looking at the Apple Studio Display. Alienware has a 3rd gen QD-OLED that's 27" but it's 1440p. So, much less in terms of resolution compared to the 4k 32".
@@TaylorBrauer my concern is that for gaming the refresh rate will be terrible
@@PattyMattson For sure, in that case maybe trading resolution for frame rate is something you'd benefit from.
9:23 The M1 MacBook Pro 16 has three Thunderbolt 4 ports. How on earth did you miss that?
@@hjorte. I say it has usbc4 which is the same speed as thunderbolt 4 😉
@@TaylorBrauer Your exact words: "The M1 MacBook Pro 16 doesn't have Thunderbolt ports".
@@hjorte. Sure, and I clarify they are USB-C 4 immediately after that. It’s the same speed.
Well happy with mine.
That's great to hear! That's the most important part.
Excellent review.Thank you.
Yw! Glad you liked it.
Many blessings to you brother 😊
Thank you!
For me in windows it's 10 bit. depends on your connection. With old pc (1070) max I could get was 5k 6p or 4k 10p.
Thank you for this fantastic review! Im still coding on a 2011 Apple display, and non-Apple monitors just dont do it for my eyes, but I balked at the price. Bummer on the refresh rate for gaming, as I do hijack it for that on occasion.
Yw! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Apple's displays are something special for sure. I might not have really gave as much attention to the refresh rate outside of gaming as I should have, but it makes a large difference when scrolling through code and documentation. Having ProMotion on my MBP 16 makes those rather mundane actions add up to a much better experience overall.
Im watching this debating if i should get it. I can get it right now brand new for $1000. Nano texture glass too. But i also feel like at $1000, theres still better monitors i can put that money to with cash to spare. What do you think? Im using it for photo and video
$1k is a really good price for this monitor, imo. Assuming you're in the US.
@@TaylorBrauer yes I'm in the US
How so cheap ?
@alexweigand9238 i got lucky on offer up. This guy i bought it off of had 3 brand new for $1k each.
OLED TV is a better option these days. I am using LG 42inch C2 for MacBook Pro and Windows 11.
You def have me convinced in terms of quality. The C2 looks ridiculously good. However, size really is too big for a computer monitor, imo.
Bought this today for my Mom for $699.99 Open Box Deal! Hope she likes it:)
You're an awesome son and that's a great deal. Nice work!
Which monitor will offer the same amazing display for everyday work and browsing like the Apple studio display, but also will be great for gaming?
You might want to take a look at the new series of QD-OLEDS from LG, Alienware, Gigabyte, and MSI. They’re 4k 240hz and each have their own unique features while offering the same panel. I have the Alienware (AW3225QF) and it’s excellent, I use it everyday for everything.
I bought it yesterday
Congrats!! I hope you enjoy!
This is an incredible, well rounded review Taylor. I am a business management professional and take multiple video calls a day and look at spreadsheets for a bit of number crunching and am writing a novel on the sides. I dont do gaming and prefer a simple clean desk setup and no hassles. Do you think this fits my purpose ( cost not being a consideration) ? Appreciate your advise, cheers. Liked and subbed
I would say yes, if you have a Mac. It should work with most Windows laptops with a thunderbolt port but there's no guarantee or support. When you're using it for your livelihood you want it always working.
When do you think the second generation of it might come out? At wwdc or this fall 2024 or even later?
That's hard to guess as it seems Apple kinda does whatever they want. I'm going to estimate 2 more years and it'll be tandem OLED. Guess we'll see how that pans out haha.
Judging by the time interval between their previous displays, which was around 10 years, I don't think they'll release a second generation soon.
@@ThomasVanhelden although the 1st gen runs on A13 chipset, you recon it will take another year, at least, till they come up with a 2nd gen?
Now that Apple launched their own 1st larger OLED panels maybe we don’t have long for a new version of the Studio Display. Hopefully they’ll offer a simpler version without all the bells and whistles and a more professional one.
That's a really good observation. Tandem OLED is a very exicting technology. If Apple has cracked it and can scale up adding it all throughout the line-up then we really have some exciting things to look forward too.
Do you get any burn in on your OLED?
No but I’ve only had it for a little more than a month. I’m going to see how long it last before showing signs.
@@TaylorBrauer That is my only hold off on them.
Probably that is the reason why Apple is so resistant to OLED
@@suhovejevacuz it’s led tech
When they make it with a tandem oled display, I'll buy one 🙂
I wish! Hopefully Apple delivers something special for their next display.
I bought the asd, but didn't like the glossy display. Probably good for photo editing, but not for programming. Also, the height-adjustable stand does not go up high enough if you are tall.
What about it did you find not to your liking? Was it too much glare?
@@TaylorBrauer Not really the glare, I think it may be because I'm used to matte displays. So I find the glossy I bit weird, specially for text. But for images and videos it looks great, though.
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Thanks!
I was just going to subscribe and then realized I already have. LOL!
omg, haha. Thank you!
Got mine a week ago but it's still in the box I haven't seen it yet, I'm waiting for my M4Pro Mac Mini to arrive in 2 days, so I can unbox both 😃
Oh, those are some nice upgrades! Congrats!
@@TaylorBrauer I’d never owned such a flawless computer bu what impresses me the most is the way the box remains incredibly silent and cold no matter what
@@_Francis That's great to hear! Apple really hit it out of the park with the new mini. I'm hoping it brings you enjoyment and success for many years to come.
Hope you can review BENQ PD3225U with IPS black
I'll def look into it. Thanks!
Well, what do you recommend?
The new 4k OLEDs are really great.
@@TaylorBrauercan you name examples please?
@@Wolf0103 Check out my video on the Alienware AW3225QF. It's a great display.
@@TaylorBrauer Uhh that is pretty. Thx for pointing me to that one. Thought maybe a little late got a lg c3 in the mail. Would you switch for this or should I keep the c3. Mind the c3 here is good 200 bucks cheaper.
@@Wolf0103 If the c3's size works for you then it might be worth sticking with it. Maybe consider the Alienware if you're finding you are wanting something a bit smaller.
Do you get 120hz in the Alienware?
Yep, but only via usbc. I have a usbc to displayport 1.4 cable I'm using to connect it. If this Mac (M1) wasn't limited to an HDMI 2.0 port then a HDMI 2.1 cable would achieve 120Hz. The M2 and M3 have HDMI 2.1 ports.
Buying an Apple Studio Display and complaining it sucks at gaming is like buying a V6 mustang and complaining you’re loosing races. It’s not meant for gaming lol
It's a 5K monitor so of course I'm going to try to run games on it. Using your car anology, that's like getting a V6 Mustang and never flooring it.
Is it useful for photo editing?
It is. It's a very color accurate monitor still.
@@TaylorBrauer Thanks, that's helpful and if it fits in well with my 2023 M2 MacBook that's the bonus. I know there are other options and even better tech in some 5k monitors but Apple builds stuff really well. The extra for height adjustment is stupid and the nano glass just as stupid but they get away with the fluff. I don't need nano and only ever need the monitor raised to one height so I use a proper stand on my desk and I save lots of money. I appreciate you!
@@Zebrajellyfishphoto no problem!
I’ll be using mine with a macbook pro m3 max and doing mainly spreadsheets so i’m sure it’ll do for me
Let us know what you think when you get it, if you'd like. Enjoy!
@@TaylorBrauer I'm waiting for the update , it's coming soon
@@flappospammo Oh, that's exciting!!
@@TaylorBrauer i'll get one next month , sick of waiting . tbh i'll only use it for basic stuff , no games , not bothered about hdr or 120hz as i game on a ps5 . For emails , dig banking and spreadsheets I'm sure it'll be ok ( no doubt the new one will come out a week later LOL )
@ haha, well, if it does then that return window will come in handy 😄
Just got to get those hands in the wallet and buy the sat and that height adjusts 😂
Why would you get oled for photography?! Don't get that
OLED has perfect black levels and the contrast is insane. IPS can't get near the contrast an OLED puts out.
@@TaylorBrauer Yes, but it's nonsense if you prepare your photos for printing. The black on your OLED won't be the black on paper.
@@Kratos30000 right, but for digital it makes a difference.
@@TaylorBrauer presuming people are going to watch your created content on OLED screens yes, otherwise you'll run into trouble as your content won't look good on IPS displays.
Thanks man.
Yw!
QD oled even new one still has soft text at 32" 4K. also appears to have CA chromatic aberrations. I pref 5K retina for productivity primary. OLEDS are awesome for games and movies.
I would recommend you view a 4K QD-OLED in person, if you haven’t already. You might just be surprised at how sharp text is and how little CA there actually is. I can’t speak to others but the Alienware I use has been top tier. All that to say that while the QD-OLED isn’t technically as sharp as the ASD, it’s close.
@@TaylorBrauer I've just used/owned new LG WOLED and MSI QDOLED 4Ks. I do enjoy the faster refresh rate. but tough to get used to the resolution.
@@jaywbus Ah, I see. Glad you got to experience both. The PPI of the ASD is pretty amazing.
the only thing this monitor has going for it is its 5K resolution. All those drawbacks you mentioned are absolute deal-breakers for me…and I’m an Apple heavy user and iOS developer lol…I love Apple products, but this is a big nope
Any monitor you're particularly interested in atm or are you waiting?
@@TaylorBrauer I’m all set with the same one you got, the AW3225QF ;) It satisfies all my needs, both for gaming and coding 👨🏻💻
Don't know how long it'll last, but the Apple Studio Display is $1299 on Amzon now.
That's a pretty nice deal. Thanks for sharing.