Apple’s Studio Display, which has stayed largely unchanged since its March 2022 debut, appears poised for a long-overdue upgrade that could bring it in line with the company’s latest MacBook Pro and iPad Pro displays.
A new unreleased model identifier, A3350, has appeared in a Chinese regulatory filing, describing a “high-performance LCD display.” This strongly indicates that Apple is preparing to refresh the Studio Display — potentially launching as early as spring 2026, around the product’s four-year anniversary.
Leaked internal references and prior reports point to several significant upgrades: An A19 chip (a substantial jump from the current A13 Bionic) for improved performance in features like Center Stage, Spatial Audio processing, and “Hey Siri” responsiveness.
120Hz ProMotion with variable refresh rates, doubling the existing 60Hz cap for noticeably smoother scrolling, animations, and cursor movement.
HDR support, likely through mini-LED backlighting in some configurations, addressing the current model’s biggest limitation: a 600-nit SDR-only panel that lacks the contrast and brightness punch of modern premium displays.
The refreshed Studio Display is expected to maintain its 27-inch 5K resolution, premium aluminum design, built-in 12MP Ultra Wide camera with Center Stage, six-speaker Spatial Audio system, and robust Thunderbolt/USB-C connectivity.
MacDailyNews Take: With Apple’s Mac Studio and Mac mini expected to receive M5-series updates in early 2026, a matching Studio Display refresh would create a cohesive, high-end creative workstation ecosystem. After years of waiting, Mac professionals and enthusiasts may finally get the modernized monitor for which they’ve been waiting.
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