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Apple Studio Display (17-inch LCD, 2001) vs Apple Studio Display (2026)

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AppleStudio Display (17-inch LCD, 2001)AppleStudio Display (2026)
Overview
ReleasedJune 2001March 2026
Display
Screen size17″27″
Resolution1280 × 10245120 × 2880 (5K)
Sharpness96 pixels per inch218 pixels per inch
PanelLCD (TFT active-matrix LCD; Apple does not identify the panel subtype)IPS (5K Retina)
Refresh rate–60 Hz
Brightness (typical)200 nits600 nits
Colour range–Wide colour (P3)
Screen finish–Glossy
Contrast ratio350:1–
ShapeFlatFlat
Colour depth24-bit colour; up to 16.7 million colours1 billion colours
Colour modes–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)
Viewing anglesTypical 160° horizontal and vertical–
Connections
Video inputsApple Display ConnectorThunderbolt 5
USB-C chargingNoneUp to 96 W
USB ports2 × USB-AThunderbolt 5, 2 × USB-C
Ethernet–No
Speakers–Yes
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
Speaker detail–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
Other connectionsIntegrated ADC cable carries digital video, power and USB; two powered downstream USB ports–
Design
Stand adjustsTiltTilt
VESA mount–Yes
Weight with stand6.6 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 stand44.7 × 43.9 × 17.6–24.9 cm (width × height × depth)Tilt 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
ControlsTouch-sensitive system power control–
ColoursCrystal-clear acrylic enclosure with silver-coloured frame–
Power and support
Power useArchived Apple support sheet specifies maximum 40 W operating and 5 W or less in energy-saving mode. Original May 2001 French datasheet instead gives maximum 50 W and less than 35 W respectively; these surviving maker figures conflict.–
Power supply24.5 V or 28 V DC through ADC, from Apple's archived technical specifications100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz, single phase
SoftwareAnnounced 21 May 2001 with first shipments expected in early June; June is used for retail timing. Native refresh is unpublished and omitted. Requires an ADC-equipped computer; Apple's later support sheet also lists compatible DVI Power Mac G4 and PowerBook G4 systems through the powered Apple DVI to ADC Adapter M8661LL/A. Co-marketed with the 15-inch ADC display, so no direct predecessor link is inferred.Needs an Apple silicon Mac with macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 or later, or an iPad with iPadOS 26.3.1 or later
Certifications–ENERGY 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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