Pro Display XDR is now available to preorder starting at $4999

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in Current Mac Hardware edited July 2020
At the same time as making the Mac Pro available, Apple has started accepting orders for the Pro Display XDR, a high-performance 32-inch display designed for use by professionals in creative industries.




Launched during the same event as the Mac Pro, the Pro Display XDR is a large 32-inch 6K Retina Display, with a resolution of 6,016 by 3,384 giving it a pixel density of 218 pixels per inch. Capable of 1,000 nits of brightness indefinitely, with LEDs in the 576 full array dimming zone backlight calibrated from the factory and modulated with custom lenses and reflectors to ensure a true HDR image, the screen is also able to peak its brightness at 1,600 nits.

The screen has a 1,000,000 to 1 contrast ratio and a refresh rate of 60Hz, it also includes dual ambient light sensors to power its True Tone capabilities, allowing for a consistent image regardless of changes in environmental lighting. The screen also has a P3 wide color gamut, with a 10-bit depth for 1.073 billion colors, and the fully laminated display has a super-wide angle with high-fidelity color and contrast at 89 degrees off centerline in every direction, with 1.65% of typical reflectivity.

Two variants of the Pro Display XDR are offered, with the standard version including an anti-reflective coating while an optional matte version uses glass etching at a nanometer level which Apple calls nano-texture.

The rear of the Apple Pro Display XDR, with stand at WWDC 2019
The rear of the Apple Pro Display XDR, with stand at WWDC 2019


On the back is a single Thunderbolt 3 port with 96W power delivery, along with three USB-C ports for charging and peripheral connections.

The standard glass model costs $4,999 while the nano-texture glass version is $5,999. Apple is also offering a VESA mount for $199 and the Pro Stand for $999. Both are available separately.

Weighing in at 9.5 pounds on its own, the Pro Stand can raise and lower the XDR screen hight from 25.7 inches at the top to 21 inches in landscape orientation, with the option to rotate the screen to a portrait layout. The tilt can be set from -5 degrees to 25 degrees, giving a variety of viewing angles, while the magnetic puck used to hold the screen in place can be easily detached using a slider.

Special offers from Apple Authorized Resellers can be found in the AI Apple Display Price Guide, with bonus perks available on the Pro Display XDR, such as a sales tax refund in eligible states with B&H's Payboo Card.

Comments

  • Reply 1 of 12
    I just ordered one, standard class, estimated delivery December 27 through January 3
    caddyman33watto_cobra
  • Reply 2 of 12
    Enjoy.   I would not need the quality of that display for my use but it looks amazing 
    caladanianwatto_cobra
  • Reply 3 of 12
    It’s not even adobe rgb calibrated and it cost that much? I’m shocked!
  • Reply 4 of 12
    So much for the rumors of an included stand. Interesting you can purchase without the Pro Stand or the VESA mount. 
    watto_cobra
  • Reply 5 of 12
    MplsPMplsP Posts: 3,911member
    So much for the rumors of an included stand. Interesting you can purchase without the Pro Stand or the VESA mount. 
    I would imagine potential buyers may have setups with existing mounts, but seriously, $1000 for the stand??? That’s 20% of the cost of the monitor which is already very expensive. The monitor price can be justified by the quality - how do they justify $1000 for the stand?
    hucom2000
  • Reply 6 of 12
    badmonkbadmonk Posts: 1,285member
    As a record collector, I see audiophiles pay $1000 for a less engineered slab of granite to put a turntable on.  I don’t see a problem with the stand’s price.  People who love certain less mass produced things have no problem paying $1000 or more.  I know a bicycle enthusiast who pays $10,000+ for his bicycles.  I am sure there are $1000+ parts on his bicycle.  Women routinely pay over $1000 for purses or jewelry.
  • Reply 7 of 12
    badmonk said:
    As a record collector, I see audiophiles pay $1000 for a less engineered slab of granite to put a turntable on.  I don’t see a problem with the stand’s price.  People who love certain less mass produced things have no problem paying $1000 or more.  I know a bicycle enthusiast who pays $10,000+ for his bicycles.  I am sure there are $1000+ parts on his bicycle.  Women routinely pay over $1000 for purses or jewelry.
    Women "routinely" pay over $1000 for purses or jewelry.

    Only the 1% or less currently enjoying massive tax cuts.
  • Reply 8 of 12
    MplsP said:
    So much for the rumors of an included stand. Interesting you can purchase without the Pro Stand or the VESA mount. 
    I would imagine potential buyers may have setups with existing mounts, but seriously, $1000 for the stand??? That’s 20% of the cost of the monitor which is already very expensive. The monitor price can be justified by the quality - how do they justify $1000 for the stand?
    It’s perfectly engineered. All reviews so far say it’s wonderful. Honestly if they just priced it in and had an option to subtract $800 to opt for the VESA nobody would say anything.
  • Reply 9 of 12
    Does anyone know if the nano coating is supposed to be easy on eyes?
  • Reply 10 of 12
    Does anyone know if the nano coating is supposed to be easy on eyes?
    It reduces reflections. Is that easy on your eyes? Then yes. 
    rollerskater
  • Reply 11 of 12
    I can pay 25grandUSD, but I do want max. 0.72millimeter frame so I can put x10 35"ish 22:9ratio more than 200ppi(807.68ppi SHARP/Sony displays) and FAAAR moar colours, FAAAR moar. There are better image to get for this money, but some people like the logo so they pay just 4000 for the logo and 600-1050usd for the panel(without logo), (most small 2k/3k/4k screen on earth got less than 1mm inactivePiXELframe around the panel UNDER the HOOOD, I have removed and taped all apple logos, coz they dont pay me to be a CommercialAdvertisementBillboard showoffer. Paying for the logoframe.
  • Reply 12 of 12
    Here is the info for how many monitors you can hook up!

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210228

    line up for your $42,000 in monitors!
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