Pro Display XDR 2 and Larger iMac: Here's What the Latest Rumors Say

In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman briefly touched on the future of the Pro Display XDR and a larger iMac.

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This comes amid rumors of a new Studio Display with mini-LED backlighting launching by 2026.

Below, we recap the latest rumors.

Pro Display XDR 2

Released in December 2019, the Pro Display XDR features a 32-inch screen with LED backlighting, 6K resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, P3 wide color, up to 1,600 nits of brightness, a Thunderbolt 3 port, and three USB-C ports. In the U.S., the Pro Display XDR starts at $4,999, while the optional Pro Stand costs $999 extra.

Gurman today said a new Pro Display XDR is currently "less of a priority for Apple" as an expensive, niche product.

In 2022, he said that Apple was working on an updated version of the Pro Display XDR with an Apple silicon chip, but it is unclear if that remains the company's plan as of today. In Apple's Studio Display, an A13 Bionic chip powers features such as Center Stage camera framing for video calls, spatial audio, and Siri voice commands.

While no other features have been rumored for the next Pro Display XDR, customers are hopeful for a camera, speakers, and a higher refresh rate.

Larger iMac

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It has been nearly three years since Apple discontinued the 27-inch iMac, as part of its move away from Intel processors. Since then, the 24-inch iMac has been Apple's only all-in-one desktop computer, with no larger model available.

Will a larger iMac ever make a comeback? Gurman today merely said that Apple will "probably eventually get around" to it.

It might not be another 27-inch iMac, specifically, though.

In November 2023, Apple announced that it had no plans to release a new version of the 27-inch iMac with an Apple silicon chip at that time. Instead, Apple recommended pairing its standalone Studio Display with a Mac Studio or Mac mini.

But an even larger iMac could materialize one day.

In late 2023, both Gurman and Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said Apple was developing a 32-inch iMac for release in late 2024 or in 2025. Kuo said the larger iMac's screen would feature mini-LED backlighting, which would allow for increased brightness, higher contrast ratio, and other benefits compared to LCD technology.

The late 2024 window has now passed, but a 2025 launch is still on the table, perhaps. Gurman's latest update on the larger iMac is vague, though.

Buyer's Guide: iMac (Neutral)
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Chiromac81 Avatar
21 weeks ago
This article is a huge NOTHINGBURGER

I don't know if I have ever seen an article that could have been a title only and said less than this one of actual substance. Talk about filler articles to post on the site..
Score: 34 Votes (Like | Disagree)
now i see it Avatar
21 weeks ago
rumors say: nothing
Score: 32 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Jumpthesnark Avatar
21 weeks ago
Wow, this post is a huge zero. Gurman basically says nothing and MR makes a post about it. MR, sometimes if something isn't worth writing about, it's not worth posting.
Score: 23 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Tagbert Avatar
21 weeks ago
“Gurman today said a new Pro Display XDR is currently ‘less of a priority for Apple’ as an expensive, niche product.”

There is one easy way to address that problem and open up the market for this display. Cut the price in half.
Score: 19 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Sully Avatar
21 weeks ago
I always thought it must be difficult to come up with content day after day. This article proves it. Yikes.
Score: 15 Votes (Like | Disagree)
9081094 Avatar
21 weeks ago
I personally will never buy an all in one device again. The computer gets dated after a few years while the screen is still good.

Besides that… the ones who had an intel iMac 27” have moved along because it took too long for a successor.
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)