Kuo: Apple 27-Inch Mini-LED External Display Still Planned, Mass Production Slated for 2024 to 2025

[MacRumors]

Apple's rumored mini-LED 27-inch external display is still in the works and will reach mass production in 2024 or early 2025, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

On Twitter, Kuo today said that the device will boast "all the features one would expect from a high-end monitor." The external display has previously been rumored to offer ProMotion for refresh rates up to 120Hz and an Apple silicon chip.

Unlike Apple's existing mini-LED display technology in the iPad Pro, which has a PCB backplane, the 27-inch monitor will have a glass backplane, Kuo explained. This will enable a thinner panel, narrower bezels, and longer product lifespan.

The claim seemingly comes in contrast to a report from display analyst Ross Young, who yesterday said that Apple had "killed off" the display "for now," despite shipping some display panels designed for the monitor last year. Young initially expected the monitor to launch in 2022, before shifting to the first quarter of 2023.

Article Link: Kuo: Apple 27-Inch Mini-LED External Display Still Planned, Mass Production Slated for 2024 to 2025

 

[profets]

When the 27" Studio Display was released, there were so many rumours about a 27" with promotion, miniLED, etc. I was so close to just waiting it out, but quite happy that I pulled the trigger on the ASD instead of waiting for what would seem to be several years.

 

[boak]

So Kuo is now predicting a release far in 1.5-2 years after Young claimed it's not going to be released in the near future 🤣

 

[alexe]

I hope he's right, I would love a 27-inch miniLED monitor.

But it'd better not be a replacement for the 32-inch Pro Display XDR. 27 inches is too small for an external monitor for many users.

 

[haakondahl]

Whatever. Still waiting for Apple to fix MacOS' disastrous display handling.

 

[jclardy]

When the 27" Studio Display was released, there were so many rumours about a 27" with promotion, miniLED, etc. I was so close to just waiting it out, but quite happy that I pulled the trigger on the ASD instead of waiting for what would seem to be several years.

Same here. I didn't put much weight into the rumors though, given Apple's track record of waiting 5-10 years between launching updated standalone displays. The time between the Pro XDR and Studio Display was probably the shortest launch window, and it was still 2.5 years.

 

[madmin]

They can wait till 2025 for more money from me then

 

[Rychiar]

I hope he's right, I would love a 27-inch miniLED monitor.

But it'd better not be a replacement for the 32-inch Pro Display XDR. 27 inches is too small for an external monitor for many users.

It’s a computer monitor, not a tv. I still have people walk in my office , see my iMac and say wow your monitor is so huge . Bigger would just be even more crazy priced like Their car display or have worse resolution

 

[karranz]

Starting at 3000 euro, stand optional + 1000 euro. Matte display +1000 euro. VESA adapter only +500 euro.

 

[Leon Ze Professional]

Kuo, let's push all my rumours out by a magnitude of 1.5 to 2 years. Then everyone will forget my claims as they will be "dazed and confused for so long it will be true".

 

[Rychiar]

at the rate they’re dropping prices on the studio display on Amazon it feels like they can’t unload them fast enough. Was really hoping for a refresh like now

 

[DMG35]

I can’t figure out why anyone thought it would come out this year. No way Apple was going to release a new version that monitor only a year after the original one.

 

[newyorksole]

I really want to wait for this, but idk. the current ASD seems pretty good. I just want something to pair with the 15” MBA.

maybe I’ll just use my curved LG display with it in the meantime and wait it out.

 

[zedsdead]

Sounds like they had this in the works but the cost and possible tech limitations got in the way...if 2025 brings it great. I bought two ASD's for now and am very happy with them. Do I want HDR and Pro Motion...yes...just very curious what the price will be.

 

[Dark-Signature]

Apple Studio Display 2nd Gen. will be released when Thunderbolt 5 is available!

 

[madmin]

In the year 2525
If Kuo is still alive

 

[klasma]

OLED or bust.

 

[Velin]

Try an OLED monitor. Once you use one, you're not going back to backlit LEDs. If Apple could develop 27-inch and 32-inch OLEDs with good PPI, they'd own this valuable piece of the market.

 

[madmin]

Oh to be so easily OLED astray

 

[Porco]

Oh to be so easily OLED astray

I LCD what you did there.

 

[madebybela]

make a 24 inch one cowards

 

[DTphonehome]

make a 24 inch one cowards

A $799-$899 24” that comes in iMac colors would be amazing as a secondary iMac display.

 

[xraydoc]

I for one am happy I didn't wait for the 2nd generation when the Studio Display first came out. I've been enjoying my displays immensely.

 

[Kobayagi]

Starting at 3000 euro, stand optional + 1000 euro. Matte display +1000 euro. VESA adapter only +500 euro.

Don’t forget the cleaning cloth at €25.


They’re actually asking €25 for a piece of cloth, lmao. What has this company become? Dunno if I should laugh or cry 😂

 

[mdatwood]

at the rate they’re dropping prices on the studio display on Amazon it feels like they can’t unload them fast enough. Was really hoping for a refresh like now

I would love a second one, but I wouldn't exactly call $100 off a big discount.