Customer Ratings & Reviews

The display is nice-looking and solid. It has very good speakers and just looks nice. Unfortunately, the refresh rate is 60Hz, the camera for FaceTime is sub par, you have to pay more $$ to have it come with an adjustable height, tilt, and it's expensive for a display with these limitations. W

I use to have 2 monitors to handle my programming and work load but man switching over to the Apple studio has been game changer. I didn’t realize how refreshing have one big screen can be and it’s such an upgrade from my laptop processing the work load. I usually have about 6 screens open and because of the size of the screen and resolution i can comfortable enjoy 4 screens at once. I have also played league of legends and a few other games on it with mid graphics and it handles easily and smooth. If you program, editing or needs it for work load like excel or data transfer it’s great for that and probably even a bit higher stuff. It’s worth the price but if you can’t afford it then it’s best to go with 2k screen resolution and an under 700$ laptop.

My previous job got me the LG 5K Fine Display that Apple used to sell. After changing jobs, I found myself having to buy my own display for my home office. After a ton of research, I decided to try Apple’s new Studio Display. This is a nice upgrade on the previous LG, which you could still find out there for around $1,300. For a few extra hundred bucks, this is a way better choice, since you’re getting the latest tech in terms of display, (center stage) camera, speakers, etc. The design is also way more appealing. But he top reason for me to go with the Studio Display was the 600 nits brightness. I like to work in a bright room with plenty of sun light and a regular 350 nits display just doesn’t work for me.

The Mac Studio Display was incredibly easy to set up—truly plug and go. It works seamlessly with both my MacBook Pro and the new MacBook Air M4 chip. The image quality is stunning, and the design fits perfectly with our clean, modern home office setup. Exactly what we were after—stylish, reliable, and effortless to use.

I love this display for its brightness, color accuracy, and lack of that nasty fuzzy look that matte screens have. For me, as a web designer and graphic designer, the QHD resolution (2560 x 1440) at 27" has always been the sweet spot (like my 27" Cinema Display from 2010 before this), but the Studio Display cranks it up to hiDPI ("Retina") so it's the same relative resolution, only sharper (with an actual resolution of 5120 x 2880). Brilliant. Plus it powers my Mac and acts as a USB-C dock and has great speakers, etc. Yes, it's a bit pricey. But as the main screen I use all day every day at work, it's been totally worth it.

Not going to lie -- the price point for this display was a VERY difficult pill to swallow, and I previously had no intention of purchasing it. The lack of features on this particular model (height adjustment, screen rotation, the thicker-than-preferred-in-2022 bezels was almost enough to deter me away initially. However, I've worked in the tech industry for years and I also do a lot of photography & video work, but truthfully have never spent more than $400 on a quality monitor. I've specifically targeted and purchased monitors that meet the specs I need for editing, and I CANNOT tell you exactly how many monitors I've gone through over even over the last 5 years, but it's maybe close to 2 per year. I've purchased the 28" & 32" versions of Sony's 4K monitors from Best Buy as well -- attempted to calibrate them, but the color just would not stick... Anyway, my birthday was the following day & Best Buy had one in stock -- so I bit the bullet and made this purchase. I had slight buyer's remorse for the first week, but it quickly faded. The display fits perfectly next to my iMac and seriously ties the aesthetic together in my office compared to having a monitor of a different brand, primarily being housed in black plastic, inconvenient controls, unmatching color profiles, having to manually adjust the monitor settings separately, etc... If you decide to get one, you'll probably laugh at the ginormous, clever yet simple, and protective packaging that this thing comes in. But I think that you'll love the quality and aesthetic of this thing. It was weirdly relieving having a monitor where I'm able to control the monitor settings via my Macs -- and more especially, having matching color profiles where both my iMac (or even my MacBook Pro M1Pro) and Studio Display have 100% matching colors on screen which speeds up my workflows. Not sure why people are complaining about the camera (I suppose it could be better this day in age, but image quality is great with the lighting I have in my office, and with Apple's Center Stage - people surprisingly trip out and give positive comments while I'm in Zoom meetings. Sound quality is fantastic and pairs very well with the homepods in the room. I ended up giving away the iMac to someone who needed a computer for college, so I now use the display solely with my MacBook Pro -- and having the USB-C/Thunderbolt4 ports comes in clutch by having the display also be a hub. Oh -- need I say that you literally just need the one Thunderbolt cable connected to the MacBook to connect the display, power the MacBook, as well as having access to whatever USB-C peripherals (I have 3 SSDs connected) you want connected. Almost forgot -- controllable Night Shift mode and even screen brightness via your Mac/keyboard -- YUUUSSSSSS!!! This display is NOT for everyone and is obviously not a necessity. However, it's a beautiful monitor that you can tell will last for well over 5+ years of monitor swapping -- so in that sense, it is worth the investment, at least for me. Lastly, if you're going to drop this amount of money on this display, just get some reassurance and get Apple Care. I purchased the $50 annual plan since it'll last until you decide to cancel it and is worth having for something like this.

After going down a rabbit hole for months trying to understand how to find a monitor to use with my MacBook Pro that didn't have all manner of issues, I finally gave in and spent the money on an Apple Studio Display. I had tried three other monitors that were supposed to work well with Mac, and I could never get the color even close, plus they all looked dark and dull compared to my laptop screen. The Studio Display is truly plug-and-play, couldn't be easier and looks great. I do a lot of work in Photoshop, Sketch-Up, an photo editing. The colors match my laptop screen perfectly as it should, it's actually brighter than my laptop screen, and there are no issues with sizing, formatting, aspect ratios, color, blah blah blah etc etc etc . It just works. After trying and returning three other monitors ( Samsung, Ben Q, and Asus) and wasting so many hours of time on research, watching endless YouTube videos, and reading so many reviews.... I am just so relieved and happy to have a monitor that works seamlessly with my Mac. Plus, even though Apple never has sales, Best Buy had a sale on this monitor and it shipped quickly for free. I'm not generally a big fan of shopping at Big Box stores, but I'm happy to stay this ended up being a great solution.

Its everything you would expect from apple. Solid build. Great design. Wonderful sound. The camera could be much better and so could the price point. It’s not significantly better than the iMac 27” it is replacing….. but out with the old and in with the new. Looks good with my studio ultra

The Apple Studio Display is just phenomenal. Other than buying an iMac 5k or the LG Ultrafine 5k display, there is no comparable display, and even those aren't quite as good as this one, as it gets up to 600 nits brightness so it has limited HDR compatibility (not a lot but better than the others mentioned). As a video editor, I want the clearest picture quality available and 4k displays of this size show way too many visible pixels for me, so the extra cost to get the "Retina" quality display is absolutely worth it for me. Color accuracy is also great, no calibration needed. The build quality is exactly what you'd expect from Apple, metal and sturdy. I have no complaints about the stand height, it's perfect for me. The built-in speakers are PHENOMENAL. They sound incredible for being inside the display. They won't match dedicated monitors, but are the best built in speakers I've ever heard in a display. The webcam isn't the best but it works well if the lighting is good. I know that will depend on an individual's situation, my display has a window right behind it so I get good light during the day. If you like Apple build quality, want a high resolution display with a dense pixel count, want excellent built in speakers and don't mind a "decent" webcam, this is probably the best display for you if you can afford it.

Beautiful display! I just replaced my Apple Thunderbolt Display with the Studio Display. The new design is just outstanding. The display is expensive and not for everyone, but for those looking for a beautiful display for your Macbook Pro, I would highly recommend this.

This guy is hooked to a MacBook Pro Late 2020 M1 and the image quality is very, very good. I have been using the (2012) Apple Cinema Display for the past 10 years, which has held up very well. Nice to have the extra ports in the back on this one as well, since my laptop only has a couple of ports. Currently hardwiring ethernet into the back of the monitor with a BestBuy (Platinum™ - USB-C to Ethernet Adapter - White) which so far is working very well. I see this monitor as an improved, next generation monitor with better sound, better video and better resolution and would expect another ten years out of it easily.

I love the quality of this display. There may be cheaper alternatives, but as someone fully in the Apple universe, I love just plugging my MacBook Pro into the display and it works seamlessly. The speakers work well, and I like that I can have my Time Machine backup drive, and a few other accessories plugged in that means I don't need to plug in multiple things when I dock my laptop. The size is nice at 27 inches, and colors look good. It was a significant upgrade from the 21.5" iMac this replaced. While the camera might not be the best webcam out there, I've had no issues, and compared to the 2017 iMac it does seem like an improvement. Overall, I'm glad I bought this display.

The highest quality 5K screen to date. If you're wondering why 5K is important it's for 2 reasons. Retina/HiDPI and viewing angle. What that means is you have 4x the pixel density of a 2560x1440 monitor, meaning you can run "scaled" 1440p resolution with 4 times the clarity, which allows lots of workspace and proper scaling. This can NOT be done properly on a 4K screen, which is what many of the haters are saying is a better value. Try both side by side and make up your own mind. Your eyes will thank you for it! Also, being 5K means it's larger than 4K so you can have a video at full 4K while having menus and toolbars out of the frame (I'm not a video editor but I know plenty). Lastly, the viewing angle which Apples glossy screen surface actually allows better edge to edge clarity with less washout. Believe me, these screens are so easy to work with and I own dozens of screens, workstations and TV's (A 5K OLED would give it a run for it's money but they don't exist and an 8K doesn't scale properly and are too large for workstations anyhow). Speakers are great as far as monitor speakers go. Yes, there are better webcams but I didn't buy this for that purpose as this is a "work" monitor not a giant Siri/iPad/toy. This monitor wants to be run on Monterey, but works on BigSur without full integration.

As an I-Mac 27" user, I purchased this display because its so clear and sharp that my eyes can read the text faster and with less strain. When workng on my drawings and illustrations, it is a delight. Highly recommend this Display.

I bought this as a normal person that uses my computer for just regular work (no photos, not a youtuber, etc). It completes my dream setup for my desk. I have the Mac M1 Mini and just added this monitor and it is beautiful. The text and colors just pop off the display and it was packaged beautifully, easy to setup. I didn't need anymore height, I think it is plenty tall. I've wanted a 5k monitor for awhile gut settled for the LG 24 4k with my Mac Mini and this just blows it out of the water. I am so happy with this display. I know the "pro" are griping about many things with this display, but I cannot afford the Pro XDR nor never will--this was pushing it and thankfully I had a couple items I could trade in to use toward it. I love it and think it is great! The build quality is beautiful, speakers sound great for me and what I do, I only use the webcam occasionally. So, I'm a normal person that wanted to splurge on me and get something I wanted. That is who this monitor is for.

Fantastic Experience with Apple Display Purchase at Best Buy I recently purchased an Apple display from Best Buy, and I couldn’t be happier with both the product and the service I received. The display itself is stunning—crystal-clear resolution, sleek design, and perfect for both work and creative tasks. Apple’s quality really shines through in every detail. What made the experience even better was the excellent customer service at the store. The staff were knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely helpful. They took the time to answer my questions, explain the product features, and even helped me compare options so I could make the best choice. Checkout was smooth, and they offered to help with setup advice as well. It’s always nice to feel taken care of when making a significant purchase, and Best Buy definitely delivered on that. Highly recommend both the Apple display and the Best Buy team for anyone considering

High resolution and great color accuracy. Works well with Mac computers. I like the high resolution camera. Superior speakers

I bough this display for a Mac Mini - based system and it works perfectly. It is just there when you need it, otherwise it is sleeping. I had zero issues connecting (just a plug and play) and using it. The picture quality is excellent, as you might expect. I have a standard glass and have no complaints. The standard base is very sturdy and it tilts sufficiently for a normal use (there is a version that also moves vertically but I see no point, unless you need it). My biggest dilemma was to go for a new integral iMac vs a combination of a Mac mini + this screen. I think in terms of screen quality these two choices are very similar but I can tell that you will not regret if you choose this one.

I've been very pleased with the quality of this display. While a little on the pricier side, it was well worth the money. Much like all Apple Products. It feels hefty and looks great on my desk. I shuffle between two MacBooks daily and switching from one to the other with this display is no issue at all.

I bought the Studio Display to go with my recent purchase of a Mac-Mini ... to get the best display possible I figured it would also have to come from Apple. It required NO assembly and all I needed to do was plug it in, call my Apple advisor, to get everything updated & working with the Mac-mini. My only complaint would be the HIGH price. I have an alternate display of a 4K Samsung TV that also came from Best Buy, which has excellent resolution. I really can't tell the difference between the 5K Studio and the TV,