Apple Studio Display - Owners Thread

[Dark-Signature]

Im not an owner but I have a question for owners: Is it possible to run an Apple Studio Display on a Windows 11 Pc? Or is it really only working well with a Mac and for Windows its best to avoid it?

I am using an ASD for ~3 years with a Windows 11 PC (via a Nvidia RTX 4090 card). Today the ASD is only my secondary display because the Kuycon G32P is the primary one.

 

[uller6]

Hey everyone, I purchased a used Studio Display that has some marks/discoloration on the bottom of the aluminum frame. Anyone know what this could be and what might get it out? The rest of the display is in great condition, so not a huge deal.

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Looks to me like someone splashed orange juice on the display! Ask me how I know…

 

[MircoT]

Hey everyone, I purchased a used Studio Display that has some marks/discoloration on the bottom of the aluminum frame. Anyone know what this could be and what might get it out? The rest of the display is in great condition, so not a huge deal.

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For me, it's dust trapped in the small holes.
Every now and then I run a small brush over the grilles and every time a little dust comes out.

 

[Runar3]

I’m trying to decide between buying a used Studio Display and a new Kuycon G32P or Tcolor L32660 (both 6K) monitor. If I could get a used Studio Display for $1200-1300, compared to $1800 for the Kuycon and $1000 for the Tcolor, would that be a deal worth taking?

 

[Airmk]

I’m trying to decide between buying a used Studio Display and a new Kuycon G32P or Tcolor L32660 (both 6K) monitor. If I could get a used Studio Display for $1200-1300, compared to $1800 for the Kuycon and $1000 for the Tcolor, would that be a deal worth taking?

Before making a decision based on the price you should first decide between 27'' or 32'' imo, that's very different

 

[Runar3]

Before making a decision based on the price you should first decide between 27'' or 32'' imo, that's very different

Strangely enough monitor size is not the most important factor in my case. I have the room for and will definitely work well with both 27-inch and 32-inch monitors, but the Pro Display XDR is out of my price range and I don’t think buying a brand new Studio Display for $1900 (non US) is worth it with a new model dropping any time.

So, what matters the most is value for money, whether that means an Apple branded 5K-display for $1200-1300 or some other branded 6K-display for $1000-1800, and I understand everyone might have different answers which is why I wanted your advice.

 

[thomasec]

Slight oxidation/tarnishing of the aluminum: Aluminum can tarnish slightly in small areas, especially if moisture or skin oils come into contact with it.

But since it's only visible on the bottom, I wouldn't worry about it at all if the monitor is otherwise in very good condition. How much did you pay for it?

Paid $1,200, which in my area is pretty reasonable.