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Apple’s new Studio Display XDR adds a Mini LED upgrade
- Richard Lawler
- March 3, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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After a few years between updates, Apple has two new 5K monitor options, ranging from expensive to very expensive, with the 27-inch 5K Studio Display and Studio Display XDR. Both have 5,120 x 2,880 resolutions and 12MP Center Stage cameras embedded inside - we'll be eager to see how much better those are this time around - three microphones, and six-speaker audio systems with support for spatial audio and "Hey Siri" built-in, plus two Thunderbolt 5 ports and two USB-C ports.
The XDR model adds new Mini LED backlighting technology that increases its peak brightness, as well as improved contrast and black levels that should work well for HDR. …
Originally published at The Verge