Here's Why Apple's Mini-LED Display Has Been Delayed
According to a generally-reliable tipster, Apple's upcoming mini-LED monitor has been delayed, possibly until October. The new display is expected to be an upgrade over the $1,599 Studio Display that was launched earlier this year. One of the main selling features of the upcoming monitor will be its mini-LED panel that's expected to support Apple's ProMotion technology and a 120Hz variable refresh rate, making it a significant upgrade over the Studio Display.
In addition to the Studio Display, Apple also sells the Pro Display XDR, which was released in 2019 along with the redesigned Mac Pro. However, it is aimed solely at professionals and comes with a massive $4,999 price-tag, making it a niche product right out the gate. Reports from earlier this year suggested that Apple might release a cheaper version of the Pro Display XDR to appeal to a larger audience, but nothing has come of it until now. In the meantime, the upcoming mini-LED monitor is expected to fill the gap between the Studio Display and the Pro Display XDR.
Related: Studio Display Vs. Pro Display XDR: $1,600 And $5,000 Monitors Compared
In a Tweet earlier today, the CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), Ross Young, said Apple's rumored 27-inch mini-LED monitor had been delayed, possibly until October. According to Young, the device was originally slated to be manufactured in Shanghai by Quanta, but thanks to the strict Covid-related lockdowns in the city, the production is now being moved to a different location, resulting in the delay. While an October release date isn't a lock-in, Young believes that it is the most likely scenario right now.
Apple leak! The 27" MiniLED monitor has been delayed as it was going to be produced at Quanta in Shanghai
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