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Apple's new Studio Display XDR monitor has limited functionality on older Silicon Macs

If you're looking to pre-order Apple's new Studio Display XDR monitor today but have an older Mac, beware of some potential issues. According to the compatibility list spotted by Apple Insider, the new display will only work at 60Hz and not at its full 120Hz refresh rate on some older and less powerful Silicon models. Moreover, support for older Intel Macs isn't mentioned at all for either the Studio Display XDR or cheaper Studio Display. <br /> All Apple Silicon Macs will work with both monitors, including those with the oldest M1 chips, according to the support pages. However, the compatibility list for the Studio Display XDR includes this nugget: "Mac models with M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, M2, and M3 support Studio Display XDR at up to 60Hz. All other [...]

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Apple Studio Display XDR review: Expensive, but there’s no monitor like it

It’s hard for most people to justify spending $3,299 on a monitor, but creative pros will gladly do so if it makes their jobs easier. Apple’s 27-inch 5K Studio Display XDR is aimed straight at tho [...]

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Everything Apple announced this week: MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e and more

Apple had promised a “big week” for the company as rumors swirled that it had a number of product announcements lined up. True enough, it unveiled a half-dozen new and refreshed devices over the l [...]

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Ask Engadget: Is it a good time to move to Macs from Windows?

Q: I'm a Gen X Windows user, I've been building my own systems for decades, and I work mainly in 3D design for the building and construction industry. I would like to know if you feel switch [...]

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The best gaming monitors in 2025

Let’s be honest: shopping for a gaming monitor can feel like wading through mud. As soon as you decide to buy a display for gaming instead of regular productivity use, a whole host of new considerat [...]

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The gaming monitors that caught our eye at CES 2026

CES is about many things, but primarily it's about screens. TVs and laptops get the most attention, but you'll find all kinds of new PC monitors, too. At CES 2026, several companies are usin [...]

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Apple reveals its new 5K mini-LED Studio Display XDR

Apple continues its gradual unveiling of new products this week with the launch of the Studio Display and an all-new monitor called the Studio Display XDR. The latter is a higher-end model aimed at co [...]

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Apple Creator Studio is now available for $13 per month: What's included and what it means for creators

Services have been a huge part of Apple’s business for the past several years — to the tune of tens of billions of dollars in revenue last year alone. Now, with the new Apple Creator Studio bundle [...]

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Apple Creator Studio is now available: What's included, how much it costs and what it means for creators

Apple has been leaning harder on services for several years now. That part of the business brought in tens of billions of dollars in revenue last year alone, and the company says 2025 was a record yea [...]

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Apple Mac Studio M4 Max review: A creative powerhouse

The Mac Studio is Apple’s ultimate performance computer, but this year’s model came with a twist: It’s equipped with either an M4 Max or an M3 Ultra processor. The latter might seem like a step [...]

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