Apple has confirmed to MacRumors that the new Studio Display can support connecting to a PC to work but will lack some of the key new features of the display compared to when it is used on a Mac, and the experience will be lacking.
Allegedly, features that require macOS, such as Center Stage and True Tone, will not work when connected to a PC. As Apple points out on its website, you’ll need a Mac computer running the latest macOS to use the webcam in the Studio Display.
Otherwise, the unit’s features that require a firmware update will not work when connected to a PC. In addition, Apple said that the screen resolution of the Studio Display will vary from system to system.
Studio Display is Apple’s new external display, equipped with a 27-inch 5K retina display, as well as an excellent camera and audio system. The price starts at $1599, and a higher-configured version is also available.
The monitor measures 27 inches and has a similar design to the Pro Display XDR, but with larger bezels and no rear panel pattern. The Studio Display also features an A13 Bionic chip that powers Center Stage, Spatial Audio, True Tone, and more.
Studio Display features a narrow-bezel full-screen design that packs multiple functions into a sleek, thin, all-aluminum body. The built-in stand allows the user to adjust the monitor up to a maximum angle of 30 degrees.
The Studio Display is surprisingly equipped with an A13 Bionic chip and is equipped with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. Through the camera and audio system, it supports the centering of characters, which can automatically place users in the center of the screen when they move, enhancing the interactivity of video calls.
The Studio Display also features a studio-quality three-mic array and the highest-profile high-fidelity six-speaker system on a Mac yet, with four vibration-canceling woofers to minimize distortion and produce powerful bass; and two high-performance tweeters The drivers produce precise, full mids and clear highs.
The six-speaker system also supports spatial audio and can play music and videos in Dolby Atmos.
In terms of interfaces, Studio Display provides 3 USB-C ports with a transfer speed of up to 10Gb/s, allowing users to connect high-speed external devices, storage devices to this monitor or connect it to various networks.
It also provides a Thunderbolt connector, allowing users to connect a Studio Display, possibly with several external devices, to a Mac with just one cable. Not only that, but the cable can power a Mac notebook at 96W, allowing the Studio Display to quickly charge even a 14-inch MacBook Pro. A MacBook Pro can connect up to three Studio Displays simultaneously.