That’s convenient and all, but Windows PC and laptop users won’t be able to use the monitor since they don’t have the same system design and MacOS. The Apple Pro Display XDR doesn’t have any type of buttons on its chassis, so the only way to power it up or manipulate its image settings is by connecting it to a Mac Pro or MacBook Pro. The separately-sold stand doesn’t have any sort of wobbling, but your head will spin once you paid for its $999 price tag. The device doesn’t flex nor does it feel cheap, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a cosmetic defect on every nook and cranny of the chassis. There is no question with regard to the Apple Pro Display XDR’s build quality since Apple has been very good at this regard with all of their products. The cheese-grater design at the back also works as passive ventilation for the monitor since it runs quite hot, especially when it is pumping out HDR imagery. The cabinet itself is only a little over an inch thin despite having a full array inside, but it’s not ideal for wall mounting since it needs to breathe as well. The Apple Pro Display XDR is a large monitor and it is quite heavy since it involves a lot of metal in its build. The monitor is bezel-free, but it still has panel borders that are almost unnoticeable during regular use.

The monitor has a silver finish that’s identical to what Apple products offer so its slightly resistant to scratches and aging. The Apple Pro Display XDR sports a unique, avante-garde aesthetic that’s sleek and sophisticated, but has garnered mixed feedback from reviewers and users.

Connectivity: Thunderbolt 3.0 x 1, USB-C x 3.

Brightness: 500 cd/m2 SDR (1600 cd/m² HDR Peak).

Panel Technology: In-Plane Switching with Oxide TFT (IPS).

We’ve seen great things from Apple’s Retina Displays, but can the Apple Pro Display XDR’s capabilities justify its sky-high price tag? It carries impressive specifications that no conventional PC monitor can match, but it’s also exorbitantly expensive for regular consumers. The Apple Pro Display XDR is the ultimate prosumer monitor for Mac users who want the best possible image quality and HDR performance.

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