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Apple Studio Display - Owners Thread
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I have a Studio Display with a VESA mount and a VESA arm. I kind of regret going down the VESA route. Is it possible to switch to the the Tilt and Height adjustable stand? Otherwise, are there any good VESA stands (not arms) that basically do the same thing that would be a good fit for the Studio Display?
I believe the Apple Store can do it but it is $$$. I also went down the VESA path on one of mine and regretted it.
I ended up using this stand. It's very basic but it is STURDY. I bought it because all the arms I tried wobbled. This doesn't.
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How much did they quote you at the Apple Store?I believe the Apple Store can do it but it is $$$. I also went down the VESA path on one of mine and regretted it.
I ended up using this stand. It's very basic but it is STURDY. I bought it because all the arms I tried wobbled. This doesn't.
VIVO Single Monitor Desk Stand, Holds Screens up to 32 inch Regular and 38 inch Ultrawide, Freestanding VESA Steel Mount Base, Adjustable Height, Tilt, Swivel, Rotation, Black, STAND-V001H
Elevate your monitor to a comfortable viewing height with the Single Monitor Desk Stand (STAND-V001H) from VIVO! Constructed of high-grade steel, this stand was built to resist scratches and support monitor screens weighing up to 22 pounds. The modern appearance blends well with many home and off...www.amazon.com
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I looked into swapping out the tilt-adjustable stand on one of my Studio Displays for a tilt- and height-adjustable stand. If I remember correctly, the cost was whatever the difference in the price of the displays (so about $400) plus the cost of labor. I think the whole thing was going to be about $500 or $600.
Were the VESA arms that wobbled similar (price wise) to the Ergontron LX or Ollin arms?
I'm just trying to ascertain if paying more perhaps negates the wobble issues.
I wouldn't blame the arms - my desk is just wobbly. I think most arms would have been issues.
What can of speeds should I expect from a Thunderbolt / Usb c 3.2 Gen2 external ssd when connected via the Studio Display?
Connected directly to my MacBook Pro: 2800 MB/s
Connected via Studio Display: 500Mb/s
This seems kind of slow for me?!
Connected directly to my MacBook Pro: 2800 MB/s
Connected via Studio Display: 500Mb/s
This seems kind of slow for me?!
The problem is the bandwidth of the cable from the Mac to the display.
The 5K video signal takes a significant part of the bandwidth. (As per the Thunderbolt spec).
With non-Apple cables you might only get USB 2 speeds, but with an active cable that can go up to USB 3.
But not USB 3.2 Gen 2.
If you want better SSD speeds it will work if you have a two port TB 3 enclosure (or dock) between the Mac and the display. Then your SSD read speeds will be unaffected, and the write speeds reduced maybe by a third, because the outward bandwidth limit of the cable out of the Mac will be shared with the display.
I don't know whether using a top of the line $/£129 Active TB 4 cable straight from the Mac to Studio Display will improve things?
Maybe that's what Apple supplies 'in the box'. Maybe not...?
The 5K video signal takes a significant part of the bandwidth. (As per the Thunderbolt spec).
With non-Apple cables you might only get USB 2 speeds, but with an active cable that can go up to USB 3.
But not USB 3.2 Gen 2.
If you want better SSD speeds it will work if you have a two port TB 3 enclosure (or dock) between the Mac and the display. Then your SSD read speeds will be unaffected, and the write speeds reduced maybe by a third, because the outward bandwidth limit of the cable out of the Mac will be shared with the display.
I don't know whether using a top of the line $/£129 Active TB 4 cable straight from the Mac to Studio Display will improve things?
Maybe that's what Apple supplies 'in the box'. Maybe not...?
The USB-C ports on the back of the Studio Display are not full speed I don't think. Pretty sure they're USB 3 but not USB 3.2gen2 or whatever the current fastest spec is. And they're definitely not Thunderbolt. So for really fast SSDs, connecting directly to the Mac (or connecting to a TB4 hub in line before the display) will be faster.
The only things connected to my Studio Displays are slow devices like keyboards and mouse dongles. Oh, and an old Apple DVD-R superdrive which gets very occasional use.
It should be gen2:
- Three downstream USB-C ports (up to 10Gb/s) for connecting peripherals, storage, and networking
So the Studio Display is 18/19 months old now and my first impressions have only been reinforced over time and mores with every non-Apple display I use.
The "just works" tag definitely applies. No issues with resolutions; reliability or speed to wake from sleep; speakers are good; camera is good enough for video conferencing; brightness is really good; crispness of fonts is great; build quality is very good. Honestly, compare it to any other monitor and you can feel where your money has gone.
As someone who is on a lot of meetings every day, the built-in speakers and webcam are a big positive. Especially when I like a nice clean desk layout or am working somewhere with limited space.
My overriding wish for the product is also still the same as day one - I wish they'd make it available in an array of sizes. 27"... 32" and an ultrawide. And please add a second input!
Some will want/need an HDR-capable panel and they could put a 4K camera in there, but whenever I have to use non-Apple monitors, the only thing I find myself consistently criticising is the 27" limit on the ASD.
The "just works" tag definitely applies. No issues with resolutions; reliability or speed to wake from sleep; speakers are good; camera is good enough for video conferencing; brightness is really good; crispness of fonts is great; build quality is very good. Honestly, compare it to any other monitor and you can feel where your money has gone.
As someone who is on a lot of meetings every day, the built-in speakers and webcam are a big positive. Especially when I like a nice clean desk layout or am working somewhere with limited space.
My overriding wish for the product is also still the same as day one - I wish they'd make it available in an array of sizes. 27"... 32" and an ultrawide. And please add a second input!
Some will want/need an HDR-capable panel and they could put a 4K camera in there, but whenever I have to use non-Apple monitors, the only thing I find myself consistently criticising is the 27" limit on the ASD.
Had mine for about two weeks, agree with all your comments.
The clarity of the display, speakers/mic/camera are all very good. Alongside it is an LG 27” 2560x1440 which I’m used think was good until I put the ASD next to it!
This was helpful. Basically the exact reasons I want one. Used to have a Thunderbolt Display and loved it. I have a 14” MacBook Pro and all the meetings I have are really difficult using a small screen when I want to use my 27” monitor. I hook up a camera to help but the whole thing is a chore. The ASD would make the experience that much smoother. It’s one of the things I’m trying to justify but I really see it as improving my productivity.
Did Apple disable the "fake HDR" that the ASD has after upgrading to Sonama?
I notice I can't see photos and videos in HDR anymore on mine. The checkbox to turn HDR on and off is missing when connected to the studio display. It's still there when I use the MBP's own display.
Wondering if everyone is seeing this or if I fudged up some setting that made it go away. It didn't look all that great sometimes, cranking up the backlight so you'd see a lot of bleed in dark areas of the picture, but I'd rather just be given the choice to have it on or not, rather than it be taken away.
I notice I can't see photos and videos in HDR anymore on mine. The checkbox to turn HDR on and off is missing when connected to the studio display. It's still there when I use the MBP's own display.
Wondering if everyone is seeing this or if I fudged up some setting that made it go away. It didn't look all that great sometimes, cranking up the backlight so you'd see a lot of bleed in dark areas of the picture, but I'd rather just be given the choice to have it on or not, rather than it be taken away.
Agreed on all points. I just wish there was a 32" ASD. I love mine.
FWIW - I'm enjoying the heck out of the Dell 6K 32" but would still prefer a 32" ASD (even non-HDR)
Anyone else's Studio display brick itself after your laptop updated to Sonoma? I was going through other forums and it's happened on other updates to Ventura but just wondered if anyone has experienced this after any OS update and how did you fix it?
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I've not had the issue but I seem to remember someone on here saying they had to take it in to an Apple Store to get it fixed.
I have noticed that Center Stage seems to lose proper centering after using FaceTime screen/window sharing along with presenter overlay since upgrading to Sonoma. Persists in 14.1. I’ve had to reboot my Mac and power cycle the display to fix it, but will occur again if I use the above features together. Work around is to turn off Center Stage and manually pan/zoom the camera image.