Studio Display 2026 and XDR: Enlarged NAND module installed
Users can't really do much with the flash memory in the Studio Display. Nevertheless, it has now been doubled – for a specific reason.
Studio Display XDR on Mac: Thick NAND module.
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Owners of the new Studio Display 2026 and Studio Display XDR can look forward to a small bonus: The iOS-based SoC installed in it has been upgraded – and the NAND module along with it. Instead of the outdated A13 Bionic from the iPhone 11, the devices now feature A19 (Studio Display 2026) and A19 Pro (Studio Display XDR). At the same time, the integrated flash module has been enlarged from 64 to 128 GByte, as Macrumors reports, citing Mr. Macintosh.
Studio Display beats MacBook Neo
The A19 and A19 Pro are Apple's latest iPhone chips. They are found in the iPhone 17 and 17e (A19) and in the iPhone 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and Air (A19 Pro). This means both Studio Displays also "beat" the MacBook Neo, which only has an A18 Pro, but with a minimum of 256 GByte of NAND storage.
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The SoC has several tasks in the displays. For example, it assists with USB and Thunderbolt 5 device management, the implementation of 3D audio via the speakers, the control and processing of webcam signals, as well as color reproduction and possibly the newly integrated Adaptive Sync in the Studio Display XDR. All of this happens hidden from the user; while new firmware is regularly installed, the SoC cannot be used as an iOS device.
The question of the large NAND
It remains unclear why Apple is installing such a large NAND module in the Studio Displays – it is unlikely to be fully utilized in practice. It is conceivable, however, that the A19 and A19 Pro are only available with 128 GByte NAND in the minimum configuration and Apple simply no longer produces variants with only 64 GByte. This is unlikely to significantly reduce the profit margin, as the Studio Displays are high-end products with prices starting at 1699 Euros (Studio Display 2026) and 3499 Euros (Studio Display XDR) respectively.
As previously reported, buyers should note that both monitors cannot be operated with Intel Macs. Furthermore, the increased refresh rate of 120 Hertz is not usable with Macs equipped with M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, M2, and M3. These machines remain at 60 Hertz. With the iPad Pro M5, there is also only one Apple tablet that can drive the Studio Display XDR at 120 Hertz.
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