Apple AppleVision 1710AV vs Apple Studio Display (2026)

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AppleVision 1710AV compared with Studio Display (2026)
AppleAppleVision 1710AVAppleStudio Display (2026)
Overview
ReleasedAugust 1995March 2026
Display
Screen size16.1″27″
Resolution–5120 × 2880 (5K)
Sharpness–218 pixels per inch
PanelCRT (Nominal 17-inch Trinitron CRT, 16.1-inch viewable image, 0.26 mm stripe pitch; no fixed native pixel matrix)IPS (5K Retina)
Refresh rate–60 Hz
Brightness (typical)–600 nits
Colour range–Wide colour (P3)
Screen finish–Glossy
Shape–Flat
Colour depth–1 billion colours
Colour modesDigitalColor feedback and automatic calibration against factory measurements, with ambient-light and phosphor-age compensation; ColorSync 2.0 support. Selectable colour temperature 4100–9300 K in Apple's Japanese specification.Apple Display (P3-600 nits), HDTV Video (BT.709–BT.1886), NTSC Video (BT.601 SMPTE-C), PAL and SECAM Video (BT.601 EBU), Digital Cinema (P3-DCI), Digital Cinema (P3-D65), Design and Print (P3-D50), Photography (P3-D65), Internet and Web (sRGB)
Supported signal modesApple lists 640 × 480 at 60 or 66.67 Hz; 800 × 600 at 60.31 or 75 Hz; 832 × 624 at 74.55 Hz; 1024 × 768 at 60 or 74.93 Hz; 1152 × 870 at 75 Hz; and 1280 × 1024 at 60 or 75.03 Hz. Horizontal scan range 30–80 kHz and vertical range 50–120 Hz. Supported signal modes depend on the computer/video card, not a native matrix or native refresh rate.–
Screen coatingAntiglare and antistatic treatment–
Connections
Video inputsDA-15Thunderbolt 5
USB-C chargingNoneUp to 96 W (better)
USB ports–Thunderbolt 5, 2 × USB-C
Ethernet–No
SpeakersYesYes
Webcam–12MP Center Stage with Desk View
USB-C detail–Upstream Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120 Gb/s) with 96 W host charging
Daisy chaining–Downstream Thunderbolt 5 port daisy-chains more displays; up to four Studio Display models with a MacBook Pro with M5 Max
USB hub detail–1 × Thunderbolt 5 downstream (up to 120 Gb/s), 2 × USB-C (up to 10 Gb/s) for peripherals, storage and networking
Other connectionsMacintosh 15-pin DA-15 analogue RGB connector, supplied PC VGA adaptor, ADB input and two pass-through device connections. Front headphone output mutes the internal speakers; audio input/output and microphone connections are described in Service Source. No second independent video input inferred from secondary wording.–
Speaker detailBuilt-in bass-reflex stereo speakers and directional microphone. Service Source states 70 Hz–20 kHz ±6 dB audio response and 92 dB SPL at 1 kHz, measured at 0.5 m; these are maker audio claims, not reviewer measurements.Six speakers with force-cancelling woofers; wide stereo; Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos
Webcam detail–Three-mic array with directional beamforming; camera features and firmware updates need a Mac
Design
Stand adjustsTilt, swivel (better)Tilt
VESA mount–Yes
Weight with stand27 kg6.3 kg
Height adjustment–105 mm with the optional tilt- and height-adjustable stand
Tilt–−5° to +25°
Pivot–Landscape only on either stand; portrait with the VESA mount adapter
VESA pattern–100 × 100 mm (VESA mount adapter option)
Size with standService Source and October 1995 Apple Facts give 507 × 405 × 452 mm (height × width × depth); Apple's Japanese specification instead gives 507 × 410 × 484 mm, retained as a regional source differenceTilt stand 62.3 × 16.8 × 47.8 cm; tilt- and height-adjustable stand 62.3 × 20.7 × 47.9–58.3 cm and 7.6 kg (W × D × H)
Size without stand–62.3 × 3.1 × 36.2 cm with VESA mount adapter (W × D × H)
Weight without stand–5.4 kg with VESA mount adapter
Weight detailService Source and Apple Facts publish 27 kg (60 lb); Japanese specification approximately 27 kg–
ControlsPower, brightness, contrast, geometry, convergence, colour temperature, bass, treble, volume, microphone on/off and speaker mute. AppleVision Macintosh software provides screen controls; PC operation uses on-screen controls. Automatic power-on degauss.–
Power and support
Power useService Source and English support archive state 130 W maximum; Japanese specification instead gives 150 W operating maximum, 11 W or less standby and 0 W energy-saving mode–
Power supplyService Source and Japanese specification 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz; English archive instead lists 100–120/220–240 V bands. Mains frequency is not screen refresh.100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz, single phase
SoftwareSystem 7.1 or later. Contemporary 7 August 1995 TidBITS reports Apple announcing availability; Apple's later English support archive dates introduction 8 August 1995. August retail month retained rather than inferring an exact day. Japanese regional dimensions and power differ from Service Source; figures remain qualified. Brightness and contrast ratio are unpublished.Needs an Apple silicon Mac with macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 or later, or an iPad with iPadOS 26.3.1 or later
CertificationsEPA Energy Star, VESA DPMS and MPR-2; additional regional approvals listed in Apple's Japanese specificationENERGY STAR
Warranty–1-year limited warranty and 90 days of complimentary technical support from Apple
In the box–Studio Display, Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable (1 m)

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