Apple is preparing Studio Display with Mini LED

Apple is planning to update its Studio Display lineup, according to analyst Ross Young. The main innovation will be a switch to Mini LED technology, which will significantly improve image quality. The release is expected in late 2025 or early 2026.

Apple is expected to release the new monitors in late 2025 or early 2026.

Why does the current Studio Display model need Mini LED?

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Apple’s studio monitor, released in 2022, is still praised for the color reproduction and sharpness of its 5K screen. But its weakness remains its outdated LED backlighting, which casts light on the entire panel, leading to backlight bleed and reduced contrast.

Mini LED solves this problem with thousands of localized blackout zones. That means dark areas of the screen will be really deep, and bright areas will be saturated without “backlighting”. The technology is already proven in the MacBook Pro and iPad Pro, so it’s easy for Apple to adapt it for Studio Display.

What else will be improved?

The announced update may affect the camera as well. In the first version of the monitor, its quality disappointed users: even after the software fix update, the detail remained average. In the new model, Apple is likely to install a more advanced sensor or refine the processing algorithms.

But the built-in speakers are unlikely to change – they’re praised for their clear sound and powerful bass. For many people, they’re replacing separate computer audio systems.

And they’re unlikely to be replaced.

Should we expect price changes?

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The current version of the Studio Display starts at $1,599, and the new model is unlikely to get any cheaper. Mini LED is an expensive technology, but it’ll justify the price for designers, photographers, and video editors who want precise images.

The new model is unlikely to get any cheaper.

In comparison, the flagship Pro Display XDR with Mini LED hasn’t been updated since 2020 and costs from $4,999. A Studio Display with similar backlighting could tug at a portion of the audience looking for a more affordable option.

The Studio Display with a similar backlighting could draw in some of the audience looking for a more affordable option.

When will the updated Studio Display be released?

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Global release is scheduled for late 2025/early 2026. The exact timing depends on component shipments and testing. If you’re planning a monitor upgrade, it makes sense to wait: Mini LED will be a long-term investment in graphics and video comfort. In addition, upgrading to Mini LED can improve the monitor’s energy efficiency, which is especially relevant in light of Apple’s growing emphasis on green technology and reducing the carbon footprint of its products. This upgrade not only improves the graphics experience, but also makes the Studio Display a more modern and sustainable solution in the brand’s lineup, keeping it competitive in the professional monitor market.

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