Apple is working on a 27-inch mini-LED display, which could launch as soon as late 2025, according to display analyst Ross Young. The new screen is expected to be an upgraded version of the Studio Display, which debuted in 2022 with a 5K LED panel. A shift to mini-LED technology would bring noticeable improvements in brightness, contrast, and color accuracy.
Young reports that the display will use mini-LEDs from Epistar, with LG Display supplying the panels. This aligns with previous speculation about Apple’s interest in mini-LED technology for external monitors.
In 2023, Young initially claimed Apple had been working on a Studio Display Pro with ProMotion, but later reported that the project had been canceled. However, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has consistently maintained that Apple is planning to release a new 27-inch display in 2025.
Apple already uses mini-LED panels in its MacBook Pro lineup, which features over 10,000 mini-LEDs for deeper blacks, improved shadow detail, and enhanced highlights. Compared to traditional LED displays, mini-LED offers better brightness, higher contrast ratios, and superior color performance.
While Young suggests a late 2025 launch, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has also confirmed Apple’s work on a 27-inch mini-LED display but believes it could arrive in 2026 instead.
Whether the display launches in 2025 or 2026, the shift to mini-LED technology suggests Apple is aiming for higher-end professional-grade monitors, possibly with ProMotion support and other advanced display features.