With the imminent release of Apple’s Studio Display, potential buyers are already receiving information about the associated servicing fees. Scheduled for sale starting March 18, details of service charges have been disclosed.
Consumers have the opportunity to purchase AppleCare+ for the monitor, with repair expenses varying based on the damage incurred. The company has outlined costs for servicing the screen or external enclosure, as well as for other types of damage.
To be eligible for damage coverage, customers must possess AppleCare+ support. Apple has not provided information on repair costs absent AppleCare+ coverage.
Identified servicing prices for screen or exterior cover damage are set at $99, which seems reasonable when considering the price of the display and its components.
For other damages, repair fees climb to $299, which could be a significant expense for Apple enthusiasts.
Interestingly, the cost to fix either the Studio Display, priced at $1,599, or the more expensive Pro Display XDR, at $5,000, is the same. This discrepancy has raised eyebrows among some of Apple’s clientele.
It takes approximately up to five business days to repair the Studio Display, regardless of whether it is taken to an Apple Store.
If choosing to augment the purchase with AppleCare+ for the Studio Display, it will cost an additional $149. This option extends the warranty period by another year and potentially reduces future repair costs. Such options provide a level of warranty protection at a fair price for Apple customers.
As previously noted, the Studio Display hits the market on March 18 with a base price of $1599, which can increase to $2,229 with additional configurations. Apple also offers an anti-reflective nano-texture glass option for an extra $300, and the choice of a height-adjustable stand adds another $300.
Concerning connectivity, the Studio Display will boast one Thunderbolt 3 port along with three USB-C ports to facilitate storage, networking, and peripheral connections.
The display will not feature Thunderbolt 4, which is included on some of the latest Macs, but the available Thunderbolt 3 port will support 96W of host charging.
Unlike in recent iterations of the iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro, the Studio Display does not incorporate Apple’s adaptive ProMotion refresh rate technology; rather it maintains a 60Hz refresh rate as seen in the 27-inch iMac.
There are considerable updates to anticipate with the new Studio Display. Although repair costs are on the higher end, the monitor’s offered features and overall quality merit attention. The real test of its worth will be observed once the display is made available and tested by its first wave of users.
