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.
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Buyer’s remorse hit hard but I still have it..
Yup it’s expensive. Kept telling myself I should return because of the price but can’t seem to part with the monitor. Its just 🤌🏽. It’s a very sharp display, beneficial for my line of work as a software engineer.I’m justifying the purchase as a gift for my eyes. My astigmatism kicks in when my eyes get fatigued and my day is pretty much done when that happens. The brightness and crisp display definitely helps for long hours of coding & reading documentations.I love the speakers & design. As you can see in the photo, it’s aesthetically pleasing. I like my stuff to look good, to match my face 😉 jk.I did take a huge gamble and ordered a used one, a risky “acceptable” condition from Amazon Warehouse, because I read through Reddit that there’s a high chance the item would be in perfect condition and just be in a busted up box.And wouldn’t you know it.. the unit I got was flawless. No scratches, dents, or defects of any sort. Only con was that it didn’t come with the original (expensive) thunderbolt 4 cable, Amazon provided a generic one. Works perfectly fine though so whatevs. I pretty much got the tilt & height adjustable version for $500 less. So I’m happy 😊I’m not saying you should buy a used unit with “acceptable” condition too.. don’t be a degenerate like me.. 😉
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Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2023
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Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2023
I’m justifying the purchase as a gift for my eyes. My astigmatism kicks in when my eyes get fatigued and my day is pretty much done when that happens. The brightness and crisp display definitely helps for long hours of coding & reading documentations.
I love the speakers & design. As you can see in the photo, it’s aesthetically pleasing. I like my stuff to look good, to match my face 😉 jk.
I did take a huge gamble and ordered a used one, a risky “acceptable” condition from Amazon Warehouse, because I read through Reddit that there’s a high chance the item would be in perfect condition and just be in a busted up box.
And wouldn’t you know it.. the unit I got was flawless. No scratches, dents, or defects of any sort. Only con was that it didn’t come with the original (expensive) thunderbolt 4 cable, Amazon provided a generic one. Works perfectly fine though so whatevs. I pretty much got the tilt & height adjustable version for $500 less. So I’m happy 😊
I’m not saying you should buy a used unit with “acceptable” condition too.. don’t be a degenerate like me.. 😉
Size: Tilt- and Height-Adjustable StandStyle: Standard GlassSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Buyer’s remorse hit hard but I still have it..
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2023
Yup it’s expensive. Kept telling myself I should return because of the price but can’t seem to part with the monitor. Its just 🤌🏽. It’s a very sharp display, beneficial for my line of work as a software engineer.Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2023
I’m justifying the purchase as a gift for my eyes. My astigmatism kicks in when my eyes get fatigued and my day is pretty much done when that happens. The brightness and crisp display definitely helps for long hours of coding & reading documentations.
I love the speakers & design. As you can see in the photo, it’s aesthetically pleasing. I like my stuff to look good, to match my face 😉 jk.
I did take a huge gamble and ordered a used one, a risky “acceptable” condition from Amazon Warehouse, because I read through Reddit that there’s a high chance the item would be in perfect condition and just be in a busted up box.
And wouldn’t you know it.. the unit I got was flawless. No scratches, dents, or defects of any sort. Only con was that it didn’t come with the original (expensive) thunderbolt 4 cable, Amazon provided a generic one. Works perfectly fine though so whatevs. I pretty much got the tilt & height adjustable version for $500 less. So I’m happy 😊
I’m not saying you should buy a used unit with “acceptable” condition too.. don’t be a degenerate like me.. 😉
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Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2024
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Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2023
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