Apple's new Studio Display can function as a regular IPS LCD monitor for Windows PCs, but True Tone adaptation, the camera's Center Stage and other features will not work.
Studio Display with PCs
Earlier this week, Apple launched its new 27-inch Studio Display with an IPS LCD panel, 5K resolution, and not least an A13 Bionic chip to handle some of the monitor's advanced built-in features.
Connecting the Studio Display to a Windows PC will work just like any other PC monitor although you have to use a USB-C port (or an adaptor) and make sure that your PC can output in 5120x2880 resolution – preferably at a 2x scaling factor.
Features that will not work with Windows PCs:
True Tone: Studio Display's True Tone feature that adapts the color temperature to match the viewing environment requires a Mac.
Center Stage: Studio Display's camera will work as a regular webcam with PCs but the Center Stage feature to keep the user centered in the frame will not engage.
Hey Siri: Studio Display has built-in microphones that can take hands-free "Hey Siri" voice commands, but this requires a Mac.
Firmware updates: Studio Display can be firmware updated with new features, but this requires a Mac.
It is unclear if the Studio Display's spatial audio system will work with Windows PCs.
It is also worth noting that the monitor is only compatible with select Mac, MacBook and iPad devices as detailed here. iPad Air (4th Gen) and iPad mini 6 can output in maximum 1440p resolution to the Studio Display.
Apple's Studio Display is available now for $1,599 or $1,799 with nano-texture glass.
- Source: MacRumors (2), 9to5Mac, The Verge
