Apple Studio Display XDR on MacOS, Windows and Linux

[stanlawj]

A very thorough review that even covers daisy-chaining limitations of M silicon CPUs, compatibility with Windows and Linux, and average power draw.



00:00 Introduction
01:56 Standard vs XDR – The Two New Apple Displays 03:00 Unboxing & What's In The Box
04:37 Tech Specs Overview
05:35 Nano Texture vs Glossy Glass
06:56 Brightness & HDR Testing
10:48 Design, Bezels & Stand
13:21 Power Cable & Cable Management Issues
14:02 Sponsor MEGA.io
15:00 Connectivity & Ports
16:36 Daisy Chaining & Multi-Monitor Compatibility
19:53 Pixel Density & Retina Display (218 PPI)
21:41 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate
22:35 Mini LED Backlight & Dimming Zones
23:54 Color Accuracy & Mac OS Integration
26:19 Windows & Linux Compatibility
27:53 Gaming Performance
28:27 Temperature, Fans & Power Consumption
29:36 Built-in Speakers
30:06 Webcam & Centre Stage
31:13 Warranty & Apple Support
31:55 Final Verdict & Alternatives

 

[stanlawj]

Response time is not covered, which is the biggest weakness of Apple mini-LED screen tech.
Presumably, Apple is prioritising colour accuracy over response time.

RTINGS:

The Apple Studio Display XDR has bad motion handling across its VRR range.
There's noticeable blur with fast-moving objects, and it gets worse as the frame rate drops.
There aren't any overdrive modes, either.

Compliance @ Max Hz: 34%
Compliance @ 120 FPS: 34%
Compliance @ 60 FPS: 52%
The refresh rate compliance is terrible. Its response time isn't quick enough to make full color transitions at any frame rate.