According to Apple, the new 27-inch 5K Studio Display supports a range of Macs going back to 2016 MacBook Pro models, but its compatibility with iPads is limited to the 11-inch iPad Pro.
This limitation has left some Apple users wondering why other iPad models like the fourth-generation iPad Air and the latest iPad mini aren't compatible with the studio display. It comes down to data throughput.
The fourth-generation iPad Air and iPad Pro are supported by the studio display, whereas the fifth-generation iPad is not. The standard supports a single external display with up to 4K resolution.
The new iPad Air uses the same data throughput as the old model, but it uses a different type of cable. The devices are able to support the output.
Customers should heed Apple's compatibility list if they want to ensure a degraded picture or nothing at all.
Studio Display specs list only latest iPad Air as supported, even though previous model had USB-C too. Other USB-C-based models *are* supported, like the earlier 11” and 12.9” iPad Pro. Misprint, or is there some technical reason the A14-equipped iPad can’t when an A12X iPad can? — Steve Troughton-Smith (@stroughtonsmith) March 8, 2022
Delivery dates for both the new Mac Studio and its accompanying Studio Display have begun to slip well into April, although customers can order the Studio Display now through Apple's online store.
The studio display is priced at $1999 in the US with a tilt- and height-adjustable stand. The monitor can be configured with either glass or a VESA mount.
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