# Apple Studio Display

> 27-inch 5K Retina display with a 12MP Center Stage camera, six speakers and Thunderbolt 5

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Website: https://www.apple.com/studio-display/?utm_source=optioncmd
Pricing: One-time purchase
Categories: [Displays](https://optioncmd.com/categories/displays.md)
Listed: 2026-10-28
Updated: 2026-10-28

Apple Studio Display is a 27-inch 5K monitor designed to pair with Mac laptops and desktops. Along with the screen, it brings a camera, microphones and speakers to your desk.

**Key features:**

- 27-inch 5K Retina panel with 14.7 million pixels, 600 nits of brightness and P3 wide color.
- 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View and Edge Light for video calls.
- Studio-quality three-mic array with directional beamforming.
- Six-speaker system with force-cancelling woofers and Spatial Audio for Dolby Atmos content.
- Two Thunderbolt 5 ports: one connects and charges a Mac laptop, the other powers accessories or daisy-chains up to four Studio Displays.
- Two USB-C ports for external drives or charging an iPhone.
- Ambient light sensor that adjusts color temperature, with optional nano-texture glass for bright rooms.

The standard stand tilts 30 degrees; a tilt- and height-adjustable stand (105 mm of travel) or a VESA mount adapter are available instead. Prices start at $1,599.

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