Yeah, I started typing a reply, and then just thought "I can't even ... I don't know where to start".
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Apple Studio Display - Owners Thread
- Thread starter KPOM
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
Seeing that there are quite a few people here with ASD and Amazon Basics Monitor Arm – would you care to comment how do you feel the adjustability for the arm being with Studio Display? Have you been able to adjust the tensions so that you can move the monitor around easily without too much force?
The reason I'm asking is I just got both the ASD and two Amazon Basics Monitor Arms (another one for the MBP16") from Amazon.de, and I can't seem to get the tilt to work in any reasonable manner on either of the arms. Also the upwards motion of the main arm element seems stiffer than I'd like when I set it on a level that keeps the monitor in place when left on its own.
I understand that ASD is on the lighter side of the weight spectrum for displays, but I would've assumed that the tension mechanisms would still have worked better even for a lighter monitor. I need to use A LOT of force to change the tilt, it goes upwards a bit easier but especially tilting down requires force that clearly puts quite a bit of pressure on the monitor and its VESA mount (I can see it starting to bend a bit). Given that BOTH of my arms feel more or less the same would seem to indicate that it's more by design than a bad unit, but then again I haven't heard people complaining about this earlier… so, how's your Amazon Basics Monitor Arm when it comes to tilting the ASD?
(And yes, I have obviously adjusted the tension screws – I've tried both extremes, and to be honest I don't feel that much difference between them when it comes to tilt…)
[IMAGE: the setup as very much in work-in-progress state]
The reason I'm asking is I just got both the ASD and two Amazon Basics Monitor Arms (another one for the MBP16") from Amazon.de, and I can't seem to get the tilt to work in any reasonable manner on either of the arms. Also the upwards motion of the main arm element seems stiffer than I'd like when I set it on a level that keeps the monitor in place when left on its own.
I understand that ASD is on the lighter side of the weight spectrum for displays, but I would've assumed that the tension mechanisms would still have worked better even for a lighter monitor. I need to use A LOT of force to change the tilt, it goes upwards a bit easier but especially tilting down requires force that clearly puts quite a bit of pressure on the monitor and its VESA mount (I can see it starting to bend a bit). Given that BOTH of my arms feel more or less the same would seem to indicate that it's more by design than a bad unit, but then again I haven't heard people complaining about this earlier… so, how's your Amazon Basics Monitor Arm when it comes to tilting the ASD?
(And yes, I have obviously adjusted the tension screws – I've tried both extremes, and to be honest I don't feel that much difference between them when it comes to tilt…)
[IMAGE: the setup as very much in work-in-progress state]
Oh btw, happy to report that Studio Display itself is top notch: no dreaded electrical buzz nor fan noise [🤞], image quality as stellar as with my previous iMac 27" 5K and sound quality from the speakers might just be even better (i.e. really good!). 1485€ as new on Amazon.de with the VESA mount, so pretty competitively priced compared e.g. to the new Samsung 5K 27" display.
[IMAGE: Setup is starting to look better… still some loose cabling here & there to clean up later]
[IMAGE: Setup is starting to look better… still some loose cabling here & there to clean up later]
Nice. Is there a reason why you plugged in the MagSafe charge cable along with the ASD Thunderbolt cable?
There's a TB hub in between, that doesn't provide quite the full power to the 16" MBP – selected for a nice mix of ports for my purposes (Caldigit Element hub). Don't mind the one extra cable, esp. since the Magsafe cable is so quick & easy to operate.
Also, have heard indications that the battery management might work better with the Magsafe charging, but could be just wild guestimations more than anything else…
My Studio Display arrived yesterday. I'm using it in clamshell mode with my M1 MacBook Air.
It's gorgeous and is exactly what I was after. Here's to a decade of good use!
Edit: I should add – My computer desk is in a south-facing upstairs bedroom, and so it's really bright in here during the daytime. I bought the Studio Display with standard glass and it's plenty bright enough. The speakers are incredible, too.
It's gorgeous and is exactly what I was after. Here's to a decade of good use!
Edit: I should add – My computer desk is in a south-facing upstairs bedroom, and so it's really bright in here during the daytime. I bought the Studio Display with standard glass and it's plenty bright enough. The speakers are incredible, too.
Last edited:
Funny, I came to this thread to see if anyone were talking about this !
Because either way I totally got used of it and I don't hear even a little buzzing coming from the display (which is very unlikely), either way it vanished somehow (but how ?). Anyway, I'm very happy with this product now !
And let me tell you that it was very annoying, cause it was far from infrequent...
Does anybody face the same thing as I do ?
That's amazing! I think that exact same thing is happening to me. In country where I live I was unable to return the whole thing in a 14 days return window and was left with an option to assert the warranty. However, I didn't end up going this route because of the simple fact that ASD could have easily been damaged during the transport via the courier.
So for now I've decided that a little bit of whining (when the ASD is off but still plugged in the power socket) and buzzing won't discourage me from using a otherwise wonderful device. Nevertheless my fluorescent lighting is way more loud/annoying and after so many years under these lights the buzz doesn't bother me anymore.
P.S. I have the version with nano-texture and apart from ASD such a great panel with a high quality matte finish and 5K resolution is practically non-existent on the market. (I don't think that Samsung's ViewFinity S9 can compete in this regard)
So for now I've decided that a little bit of whining (when the ASD is off but still plugged in the power socket) and buzzing won't discourage me from using a otherwise wonderful device. Nevertheless my fluorescent lighting is way more loud/annoying and after so many years under these lights the buzz doesn't bother me anymore.
P.S. I have the version with nano-texture and apart from ASD such a great panel with a high quality matte finish and 5K resolution is practically non-existent on the market. (I don't think that Samsung's ViewFinity S9 can compete in this regard)
Last edited:
I run mine off an APC backup UPS and have no whine. never ran it off of straight house current so can't compare.
Does anyone use a DisplayLink dock with an MBP and ASD?
I was wondering if I could connect the DisplayLink dock (via USB-C) to the ASD (rather than the MBP) and keep the wiring simpler?
Likewise if I wanted additional extended displays, could they connect to the ASD for daisy-chaining purposes or again, have to go direct to the MBP?
I was wondering if I could connect the DisplayLink dock (via USB-C) to the ASD (rather than the MBP) and keep the wiring simpler?
Likewise if I wanted additional extended displays, could they connect to the ASD for daisy-chaining purposes or again, have to go direct to the MBP?
I do not use anything like that, and paid more attention lately and all I can say is that it seems like the whine disappeared. I'll pay more attention but don't think that it will ever come back (don't hope so).
ASD refurb few months old. What fan? Web cam is good. 6 speakers audio love it. Microphones good enough.
Have no complaints. Very beautiful resolution.
Nothing but Ham radio Live.
========================
Have no complaints. Very beautiful resolution.
Nothing but Ham radio Live.
========================
I just got my two ASD's and got them them installed on an Ergotron dual mount in a side-by-side config, this replaced a previous dual 38" LG's set up in a top-down config. Dual 27" was a setup I had previously and its the same setup I have at work so it was not a big change for me.
I'm running the two ASD's off a APC UPS and can't hear any whine nor fan noises. So far so good.
I'm running the two ASD's off a APC UPS and can't hear any whine nor fan noises. So far so good.
When I first got mine, I also had them side-by-side but found it too wide to be comfortable. Turned one 90° and it's been that way ever since.
Studio Display (higher adjustable stand) + MBP 16 inch = Vertical Stack Setup
Somebody have the Studio Display with the higher adjustable stand and the MBP 16 inch on the bottom?, similar to this:
if yes, my question is: the studio display at the higher position don't be covered by some part of the MBP 16 on the bottom?
I'm thinking buy those two units and setup it like that, reasons: I don't want an external trackpad, mouse or keyboard, I want use the keyboard and trackpad of the MBP 16 and have a the Studio Display as secondary monitor on the top and that is.
By example I'm web developer and I do some test with the my MBP 15 and a 27 Asus on the top and I like by example code on the MBP 15 (bottom) and see the "render" browser on the top.
Can any owner of that setup show me a picture of please!
Somebody have the Studio Display with the higher adjustable stand and the MBP 16 inch on the bottom?, similar to this:
if yes, my question is: the studio display at the higher position don't be covered by some part of the MBP 16 on the bottom?
I'm thinking buy those two units and setup it like that, reasons: I don't want an external trackpad, mouse or keyboard, I want use the keyboard and trackpad of the MBP 16 and have a the Studio Display as secondary monitor on the top and that is.
By example I'm web developer and I do some test with the my MBP 15 and a 27 Asus on the top and I like by example code on the MBP 15 (bottom) and see the "render" browser on the top.
Can any owner of that setup show me a picture of please!
Returned the Amazon Basics arms, and got an original Ergotron LX arm instead – unfortunately that's almost as stiff as the earlier two when it comes to the tilt. Apparently the Amazon Basics arms are also made by Ergotron as a whitelabeling gig for Amazon, so guess I shouldn't be too surprised that original behaves more or less the same. The quality of the finishing and the materials feels maybe a bit better on the OG Ergotron, but again the actual issue is not fixed sadly…
So is it impossible to find a monitor arm for the ASD that really would provide easy & smooth adjustments?? I'd really need something for my VESA-ASD, now it's just a VERY expensive paperweight.
I don't have Vesa ASD but I suggesting taking a look at this YouTube video (starting around 6 minutes in) where the Ollin Monitor Arm is being used with the Apple Pro XDR - so should be applicable for the ASD as well.
The Ollin is more expensive than the Ergotron LX but still worth in my opinion for the ease of use and adjustment. If you decide to buy, shop around and make sure you order the correct clamp suitable for your desk thickness.
I think one of the issues with the Ergotron arms is that for the tilt to work as expected, it requires a monitor that's heavier than the 5.5kg of ASD. So just based on one video with a monitor of ~2x weight, I wouldn't yet conclusively say that the Ollin is any better than the Ergotrons in this regard.
I'd really appreciate 1st hand experience with ASD specifically, hence my posting on this thread in particular to begin with…
I believe @avedis has the ASD with a white Ollin monitor arm - maybe the user can chime in particular if tilting works smoothly with the Ollin arm.
The Studio Display only has one input, so unless the Nvidia Shield has a USB-C output (which I don't believe it does) and you don't mind swapping cables each time, then no.Is it possible to use Nvidia Shield with Studio Display? I want to watch TV stuff on my studio display
I actually have both the LX and Ollin arms which I used previously on my LG5K and now on the ASD.
LX
- The tilting function on the LX is "easier" due to a spring mechanism on the mount. Spring/tilt tension can be adjusted which works fine on the ASD.
- Due to the larger base clamp, the LX seems more stable.
- Works well on the heavier LG5k.
- Locking position works well
Ollin
- It has a smoother height adjustment mechanism due to the belt mechanism.
- Doesn't tilt as well but good enough for the lighter ASD'
- More compact folding/swivel and uses less space due to clamp.
Ultimately, I chose the Ollin with my ASD as my permanent setup as it's more attractive and it handles the lighter ASD just as well as the LX.
But the LX is certainly a more heavy duty arm which better suited the LG5k.
Hope this answers your questions.