The Apple Studio Display checked off a lot of boxes for me, so I bought it. Apparently, the main complaint most people have with this monitor is that it is too expensive. Well, it’s not cheap, but there’s really not much else out there right now in the fully Mac-compatible world to compete with it, so yes, it is a premium price for an elite machine. Here are the monitor requirements that were important to me:
-I wanted a high quality 5K monitor with a beautiful screen. Done, no complaints here. It’s produces beautiful, sharp and bright images and text.
-I wanted a fully Mac-compatible monitor. Done. The Studio Display reacts quickly and exactly like the screen on an iMac would; integrated as though it was built into the computer. Screen brightness and volume control are handled by the computer’s keyboard. The Studio Display has no buttons whatsoever. No problem with text font scaling.
-I did NOT want a monitor that was on back-order; it needed to be available immediately. Amazon delivered the Studio Display within a couple of days as promised (and for $100 less than Apple’s pricing).
-I wanted built-in speakers. The Studio Display’s speakers are excellent.
-I wanted a built-in microphone. Check. The mic is very good.
-I wanted a built-in camera. Check, even though the images are fairly soft.
-The monitor had to look good on my desk. The Studio Display is designed and crafted beautifully with high-end materials.
My computer is an M2 Pro, Mac Mini.
| Product Dimensions | 1.2 x 24.5 x 14 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 16.94 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Apple |
| ASIN | B09V3HMZW5 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | MK0Q3LL/A |
| Date First Available | March 8, 2022 |
