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expiredv0rtex99 posted Apr 18, 2022 04:24 AM
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Costco Members: 27" Apple 5K Retina Studio Display w/ Standard Glass

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Costco Wholesale has 27" Apple 5K Retina Studio Display w/ Standard Glass + Tilt-Adjustable Stand (MK0U3LL/A) for $1,499.99 valid for Costco Members only. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member v0rtex99 for posting this deal.

Key Features:
  • Immersive 27-inch 5K Retina display with 600 nits of brightness, support for one billion colors, and P3 wide color
  • 12MP Ultra Wide camera with Center Stage for more engaging video calls
  • Studio-quality three-mic array for crystal-clear calls and voice recordings
  • Six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio
  • One Thunderbolt 3 port, three USB-C ports
  • 1-Year Manufacturer's Limited Warranty; Costco extends the Manufacturer's Warranty to two years from date of purchase

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Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this product:
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars rating at Costco based on 11 customer reviews
  • About this store:
    • View Costco return policy here.
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details & discussion. -StrawMan86

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Written by v0rtex99
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Costco Wholesale has 27" Apple 5K Retina Studio Display w/ Standard Glass + Tilt-Adjustable Stand (MK0U3LL/A) for $1,499.99 valid for Costco Members only. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member v0rtex99 for posting this deal.

Key Features:
  • Immersive 27-inch 5K Retina display with 600 nits of brightness, support for one billion colors, and P3 wide color
  • 12MP Ultra Wide camera with Center Stage for more engaging video calls
  • Studio-quality three-mic array for crystal-clear calls and voice recordings
  • Six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio
  • One Thunderbolt 3 port, three USB-C ports
  • 1-Year Manufacturer's Limited Warranty; Costco extends the Manufacturer's Warranty to two years from date of purchase

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this product:
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars rating at Costco based on 11 customer reviews
  • About this store:
    • View Costco return policy here.
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details & discussion. -StrawMan86

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Eragorn
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Although technically this is a deal ($100 off a new Apple product), I recommend looking at some video reviews like that from LTT and others before purchasing. Though it's a fine display, there are others with much better features for much better prices as well and this monitor is only really recommend for a select few of Apple users.
david2
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Which monitors are better than 5K and 218 PPI? The only such monitor I know of is Dell's 8K monitor, which costs $3,700.

Or when you wrote "much better features", were you referring to features like refresh rate? The Studio Display is for professionals, not gamers, and professionals care much more about resolution and PPI than refresh rate.
rwalle
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I think Eragorn is just saying that "you probably don't need this, and you want to spend your money elsewhere". Even among slickdeals users who frequently participate in discussions of computers and peripherals, I doubt 1% are actually going to put their money down for this monitor. A monitor like HP Z27k G3 is probably the most a non-gaming user here will need, and I bet most are using a 1080p 24'' monitor, if they use a monitor at all.

Regarding features -- height adjustment is a very obvious feature that is missing here. Lots of monitors that cost > $500 have a better stand than this, and honestly the stand on a Dell U2415H, a 24'' 1200p Dell monitor that cost me $200 a few years ago, is even much more versatile. I don't understand why your comment focuses on refresh rate -- did anyone ask for that?

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Although technically this is a deal ($100 off a new Apple product), I recommend looking at some video reviews like that from LTT and others before purchasing. Though it's a fine display, there are others with much better features for much better prices as well and this monitor is only really recommend for a select few of Apple users.
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david2Apr 18, 2022 10:21 AM
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Quote from Eragorn :
there are others with much better features for much better prices
Which monitors are better than 5K and 218 PPI? The only such monitor I know of is Dell's 8K monitor, which costs $3,700.

Or when you wrote "much better features", were you referring to features like refresh rate? The Studio Display is for professionals, not gamers, and professionals care much more about resolution and PPI than refresh rate.
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Quote from david2 :
Which monitors are better than 5K and 218 PPI? The only such monitor I know of is Dell's 8K monitor, which costs $3,700.

Or when you wrote "much better features", were you referring to features like refresh rate? The Studio Display is for professionals, not gamers, and professionals care much more about resolution and PPI than refresh rate.
I think Eragorn is just saying that "you probably don't need this, and you want to spend your money elsewhere". Even among slickdeals users who frequently participate in discussions of computers and peripherals, I doubt 1% are actually going to put their money down for this monitor. A monitor like HP Z27k G3 is probably the most a non-gaming user here will need, and I bet most are using a 1080p 24'' monitor, if they use a monitor at all.

Regarding features -- height adjustment is a very obvious feature that is missing here. Lots of monitors that cost > $500 have a better stand than this, and honestly the stand on a Dell U2415H, a 24'' 1200p Dell monitor that cost me $200 a few years ago, is even much more versatile. I don't understand why your comment focuses on refresh rate -- did anyone ask for that?
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DanielD8192Apr 18, 2022 01:15 PM
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Yes but then you'd have a monitor that is half as good for half the price. Which adds up.
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GregF8967Apr 18, 2022 04:30 PM
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Thanks OP - really like that Display. Not sure why people have to post if they have nothing good to say. Just move on people. Annoying.
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Karau614Apr 18, 2022 04:52 PM
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I don't think this monitor is worth it just based on other options and their price points. I use 2 Asus ProArt displays with a Mac Studio and find them color accurate and a good price point. I wouldn't call this monitor a bad product, it's just priced like an apple product and there are other great options out there for less money. But if you want to be all Apple then you might as well get a small discount and get it now.
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pixelpusher15Apr 18, 2022 06:29 PM
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MKBHD did a video on this and summed it up by saying it's a bad deal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoigsHYc77s

TL;DR its not a special monitor but they did put together a few things that others haven't. If you really want those things, then this is your monitor. But if you don't need the special combo then there's way cheaper options. Its a good balanced video, worth a watch before spending $1500.
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Quote from pixelpusher15 :
MKBHD did a video on this and summed it up by saying it's a bad deal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoigsHYc77s

TL;DR its not a special monitor but they did put together a few things that others haven't. If you really want those things, then this is your monitor. But if you don't need the special combo then there's way cheaper options. Its a good balanced video, worth a watch before spending $1500.
It's more of, it's a good deal for what it is because there's nothing like it. But the imac has been out with a 5k display for like five years and you get a whole computer with the imac for the same price with a 5k display.
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Pistol_PietApr 18, 2022 07:11 PM
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Any comparisons to 4k monitors here completely misses the point. Yes, it's overpriced for what it is, and the LG Ultrafine 5k can be found at a much better price point if that's the main concern.

That said, for Mac users who need a true 2x up scaling in a display, and want the best build quality available with the best resale value in the future, this is the only option on the market. Thus, Apple can charge what they want, as they so often do. Smilie
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PrestonGApr 18, 2022 09:31 PM
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This monitor is really the only thing for apple that will give you sharp text, believe me I've been on a mission to find something else. The issue with apple is they don't support font scaling, so unless you run 1/2 the resolution you won't get crisp fonts. So if your ok with a 4k monitor running half resolution, it will be closer to the same, but for me even on a 32" monitor thats just way too big.
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460XApr 18, 2022 10:20 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank 460X

For creatives out there, the monitor to consider I believe is the new Dell U2723QE - first one to have LG's IPS Black technology which brings 2000:1 contrast ratio. I'm just waiting for a Slick Deals - they recently raised the retail price from 779.99 to 819.99 to keep saying they're giving 20% off but a ~$600 would be a deal for me to jump. Price match at B&H to avoid tax with their PayBoo card, and you have a SD.

Other great 4K monitors I considered are the Asus ProArt Display PA329CV / PA279CV but heard of quality issues, the HP Z27xs G3 DreamColor but it's always out of stock and rare to find any reviews, and of course BenQ but they begin to charge too much for being a monitor for creatives.

I'm on PC so want HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C Connections otherwise for Apple users with the cash, it's a great monitor. At 600 brightness nits and true 10-bit - anyone find a monitor that has just these two specs for less than Apple's price, please step forward...
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