Apple has begun early development of a lower-priced external monitor that would be sold alongside its high-end Pro Display XDR, according to Bloombergis Marc Gurman. The show would follow a user based on Apple ‘s previous Thunderbolt Display, which was introduced in 2011 for $ 999 and discontinued in 2016.
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The report claims that Apple’s new lower-priced display will feature a clearer ratio and contrast compared to the Pro Display XDR, which is priced at $ 4,999 before being included in a stand optional $ 999:
As part of its revamped Mac desktop efforts, Apple has begun early development of a lower-priced external monitor for sale alongside the XDR Pro Display. Apple’s custom monitor was tracked in 2019 and will cost $ 5,000 – before entering the $ 1,000 center.
The cheapest monitor would feature a screen that is more aimed at consumers than professional use and the high-end offer would not have the brightness and contrast ratio. Apple launched a consumer end-level monitor called the Thunderbolt Display in 2011 for $ 999 but discontinued it in 2016.
No word on the size, resolution, or other specs of Apple’s lower-priced display yet, but the Pro Display XDR is equipped with a 32-inch 6K display, while the Thunderbolt Display had a 27-inch panel with resolution QHD of 2560×1440. The display would likely have much thinner front bezels than the Thunderbolt Display.