New Pro Display XDR 2022: What you should know

Apple launched the Studio Display in March 2022, but it might not be the only new display to come out of Cupertino this year – we may even see an update to Apple’s Pro Display XDR.

The new version of the Pro Display XDR is said to feature 7K resolution, which is an increase over the current 6K resolution offered by the 32-inch Pro Display that was launched in December 2019.

The new screen is also expected to support the hype and be equipped with an Apple chip.

New Pro Display XDR: Release Date

It looks like Apple will release this new monitor with the Mac Pro. we could see
New Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR
WWDC in June, but the release date is likely later in the year – probably October 2022.

New Pro Display XDR: Price

The Apple Pro Display XDR costs £4,599/$4,999 and doesn’t even come with a stand (if you want a stand that’s an additional £1,000/$1,000).

In December 2021, Power On newsletter Mark Gurman indicated that the new monitor could be as ‘cheap’ as half the price of the company’s more premium monitors. Therefore Gurman’s ballpark estimate would suggest a price of around £2,300/$2,500. However, his information at the time may belong to the Studio Display, which we now know is priced at £1,499/$1,599.

Gurman said at the time: “I think a low-cost monitor will be a hot seller for those looking to add a bigger screen to their new MacBook Pro without spending the equivalent of a luxury car down payment on the Pro Display XDR.” .” Gurman wrote at the time. “At this point, the cost of manufacturing the monitor has come down, and with a few tweaks and perhaps a slight drop in brightness, Apple might be able to get a similar quality monitor (in a slightly smaller size). For half the price.” “

New Pro Display XDR: Screen

The most important part of the display will be the screen. Here’s what we expect to see:

Shape

It is possible that the new Pro Display XDR will have an even larger 36-inch screen. This will allow Apple to increase the resolution to 7K without changing the pixel density.

resolution

The upcoming Pro Display XDR is said to feature 7K resolution. Assuming it stays at 32in that suggests a pixel density of up to 245 pixels per inch. This will be higher than the current 218 pixels per inch. Alternatively Apple can increase the size of the display to 36in, as mentioned above.

screen technology

The new monitor is believed to support Promotion and come equipped with an Apple chip, something that will unlock a number of smart features.

The Studio Display has an A13 chip with Neural Engine, so it will be likely that the new Pro Display XDR will feature this same chip – or perhaps a newer version that will act as the graphics card for the display.

We don’t expect Apple to increase the brightness and contrast ratio of the Pro Display XDR. The XDR offers 1,600 nits brightness, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and super-wide viewing angles.