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Apple · 5K XDR Displays · SKU MFEL4B/A

Studio Display XDR

Apple's 2026 reference-class display: a 27-inch 5K Retina XDR panel with mini-LED backlighting across 2,304 dimming zones, 1,000 nits SDR and 2,000 nits peak HDR, 120 Hz with Adaptive Sync, and Thunderbolt 5 with 140W host charging. It replaces the Pro Display XDR — with the height-adjustable stand included this time.

High-street RRP
£2,999
inc VAT · verified Apple UK, July 2026
Businesses pay less with Servnet — ask us to beat it.
or lease from ~£93/mo · see finance options
Apple Studio Display XDR 27-inch 5K Retina XDR display — front view on tilt and height-adjustable standApple Studio Display XDR — rear view showing two Thunderbolt 5 and two USB-C ports
At a glance — every figure manufacturer-verified
XDR panel
27″ 5K Retina XDR
mini-LED · 2,304 dimming zones · 1,000 nits SDR · 2,000 nits peak HDR
Connections
Thunderbolt 5
2× TB5 (120Gb/s) + 2× USB-C · daisy-chain a second display
Camera & audio
12MP Center Stage
Desk View · six-speaker Spatial Audio · studio three-mic array
Motion
120 Hz
Adaptive Sync · 60 Hz on M1–M3 Macs
Host charging
140 W
full-speed charge for a MacBook Pro 16″
Glass
Standard · Nano
P3 + Adobe RGB · 14 reference modes
Stand
Height-adjustable
included in the box · VESA version to order
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Reference grade
The Pro Display XDR replacement
Apple's stated successor to the Pro Display XDR: four times the dimming zones, 120 Hz, Thunderbolt 5 and a built-in camera — at £2,999 with the stand, where the old display cost £4,599 plus £949 for its stand. Pair it with a Mac Studio for a complete grading desk on one quote.

📦 Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable (1 m) in the box — and unlike the old Pro Display XDR, the height-adjustable stand is included in the price.

Configurations & part numbers

Every UK configuration we supply — quote any part number in your enquiry. Stocked with the tilt & height-adjustable stand in standard glass (£2,999 RRP) or nano-texture glass (£3,299 RRP). Apple also makes VESA-mount versions — ask and we'll quote one.

Part numberConfigurationColourEAN
MFEL4B/AStudio Display XDR 27-inch 5K, Tilt & height-adjustable stand, Standard glassSilver195950527094
MFEP4B/AStudio Display XDR 27-inch 5K, Tilt & height-adjustable stand, Nano-texture glassSilver195950527858

Full specifications

Model
Apple Studio Display XDR (2026) — 27-inch 5K Retina XDR, Thunderbolt 5
Display
27-inch 5K Retina XDR, 5120 × 2880 at 218 ppi, mini-LED backlight with 2,304 dimming zones, 1 billion colours, True Tone
Brightness
1,000 nits (SDR) · 2,000 nits peak (HDR, in ambient temperatures below 25°C)
Colour
P3 and Adobe RGB wide colour gamuts
Refresh rate
120 Hz with Adaptive Sync (M1–M3 Macs: up to 60 Hz)
Glass
Standard glass or nano-texture glass
Camera
12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View (camera features require a Mac)
Audio
Six-speaker system with force-cancelling woofers, Spatial Audio (Dolby Atmos), studio-quality three-mic array, "Hey Siri"
Ports
2× Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120Gb/s — one upstream to host, one downstream for daisy-chaining) + 2× USB-C (10Gb/s)
Host charging
140W over the upstream Thunderbolt 5 port
Reference modes
14, including Apple XDR Display (P3-2,000 nits), HDR Video (P3-ST 2084), Digital Cinema, Design & Print (Adobe RGB-D50), HDR Photography
Stand
Tilt & height-adjustable stand included (−5° to +25°, 105 mm travel); VESA 100×100 adapter version available (landscape or portrait)
Dimensions
With stand: 47.8–58.3 cm tall × 62.3 cm wide × 21.4 cm deep · VESA: 36.2 × 62.3 × 3.3 cm
Weight
8.5 kg (tilt & height stand) · 6.3 kg (VESA)
Compatibility
Apple-silicon Macs on macOS Tahoe 26.3.1+; iPad Pro and iPad Air on iPadOS 26.3.1+ (120 Hz on iPad Pro M5)
In the box
Studio Display XDR, Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable (1 m)
Power
100–240V AC, 50–60 Hz; ENERGY STAR certified
Warranty
1-year limited; AppleCare+ for Business available

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Quantity
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Common questions

How does it compare to the old Pro Display XDR?

Apple states the Studio Display XDR replaces the Pro Display XDR. The panel is smaller (27" 5K vs 32" 6K, both 218 ppi) but newer everywhere else: 2,304 mini-LED dimming zones versus 576, 2,000 versus 1,600 nits peak HDR, 120 Hz versus 60, Thunderbolt 5, a built-in camera and speakers — and the height-adjustable stand is included, where the Pro Display XDR's stand cost £949 extra. At £2,999 it undercuts the old display by more than £1,500 before the stand.

Do I need the XDR, or is the Studio Display enough?

Buy the XDR for HDR grading and finishing, colour-critical photography and print (Adobe RGB), or 120 Hz motion work — jobs where the panel pays for itself. For development, design, office work and docking, the standard Studio Display delivers the same 5K sharpness, camera and audio for £1,500 less.

Which Macs drive it at 120 Hz?

Apple lists compatibility for Apple-silicon Macs on macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 or later, but M1, M2 and M3-generation machines are limited to 60 Hz. Current-generation Apple silicon (including M4-family desktops and M5 MacBooks) supports the full 120 Hz, as does iPad Pro (M5). Everything else about the display works at 60 Hz on the older Macs.

Is 27 inches enough for reference work?

It's smaller than the 32" Pro Display XDR it replaces — that's the honest trade-off. Pixel density is identical (218 ppi) so nothing is lost in sharpness, and at £2,999 with the stand, a dual-XDR desk now costs less than a single Pro Display XDR did with its stand and nano glass. For suites that need physical size above all, ask us about pairing options.

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