[2] In the interim, Apple worked with LG to design the Thunderbolt 3-enabled UltraFine line, consisting of 21.5-inch (later revised to 24-inch) 4K and 27-inch 5K displays.

The Studio Display includes an Apple A13 Bionic system-on-a-chip, which was introduced with the iPhone 11 line, to power audio and webcam processing.

The mounts are built into the display and are not user interchangeable, but can be reconfigured by an Apple Store or authorized service provider after purchase.

[15] It is also compatible with the following iPads running iPadOS 15.4 and later: The Verge praised the Studio Display's macOS integration and sound and microphone quality, but criticized the webcam quality, lack of customizable mounting options, and lack of variable refresh rates, local dimming and HDR, saying it includes "panel tech that is woefully behind the curve".

[18] ZDNET praised the display's design, build quality, and color accuracy, but criticized its usability outside of an Apple ecosystem.