Apple has introduced the Apple Pro Display XDR (MSRP $4,999), what the company claims to be the world’s “best” pro display. The new panel has a 32-inch Retina 6K display with P3 colour space, 10-bit color, 1,600 nits of peak brightness, a claimed 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and wide viewing angle.
Phil Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing said, “With Retina 6K resolution, gorgeous color, extreme brightness and contrast ratio, and a highly functional design, Pro Display XDR delivers the most comprehensive set of features ever offered on any display at this price point.”
The 32-inch LCD panel provides 6016 x 3384 (6K) resolution – more than 20 million pixels – and Apple says this accounts for an almost 40% increase over equivalent Retina 5K displays. The P3 gamut achieves over a billion colors, making the monitor suitable for video and photo editing, 3D animation or color grading. The inbuilt Polarizer technology allows for a wide off-axis viewing angle, and an anti-reflective coating reduces glare and distraction in a work environment.
The panel’s direct backlighting system can produce 1,000 nits of full-screen brightness “indefinitely” and 1,600 nits of peak brightness, and the 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio promises to deliver “super dark blacks.” An optional Pro Stand ($999) includes a neatly-fashioned arm that counterbalances the display so it should feel “weightless,” and promotes easy placement, both in landscape and portrait modes.
An additional VESA Mount Adapter is available for $199. The new monitor will be available to order in the fall, and additional specs and configure-to-order options and accessories are available here.
Martin, a seasoned journalist and AV expert, has written for several notable print magazines. He’s served in key roles at Lucasfilm’s THX Division, NEC’s digital cinema division, and has even consulted for DreamWorks. Despite his illustrious career, Martin remains rooted in his passion for cinema and acting, with notable appearances in several Spielberg films, Doctor Who, and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. He currently resides in San Francisco.
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