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In abstract:
- Macworld studies that Apple is growing two new Studio Show fashions, codenamed J427 and J527, with completely different characteristic units and launch timelines.
- The upper-end J527 mannequin could embody superior audio drivers rivaling HomePod high quality, superior I/O ports, and a bigger 32-inch display screen dimension.
- Each shows are anticipated to characteristic 120Hz ProMotion and HDR help, with J427 concentrating on 2025 launch and J527 deliberate for 2026.
It’s no secret that Apple is engaged on a brand new era of its Studio Show with ProMotion and HDR, nevertheless it will not be only one mannequin. After taking a deeper have a look at inside Apple information, Macworld has discovered proof that implies there are literally two separate fashions in growth.
Final yr, we reported that code in a pre-release construct of iOS 26 referenced a brand new exterior show recognized as “J527,” a codename beforehand linked to a second-generation Studio Show. That very same code pointed to main upgrades similar to 120Hz ProMotion and HDR help. Earlier this month, additionally noticed references to a second mannequin, J427, within the macOS 26.3 code, nevertheless it was unclear what the variations have been.
Now, a contemporary evaluation of associated system information reveals the 2 fashions are certainly separate shows with distinctly completely different options.
A cut up technique for Studio Show 2
The existence of each J427 and J527 in Apple’s inside information strongly means that the subsequent Studio Show could are available two configurations. Whereas each seem to share the identical core show capabilities, there are some attention-grabbing variations referenced within the firmware.
Particularly, every monitor has completely different audio drivers, implying that the audio system are completely different. The precise variations are unclear, however Apple could have determined to incorporate higher audio system in a higher-end model of its monitor. The present Studio Show features a high-fidelity six-speaker system with force-cancelling woofers and help for spatial audio, the identical discovered within the MacBook Professional, however a high-end system may help audio nearer to HomePod.
The subsequent Studio Show may get an audio improve.
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One other distinction we seen is that the J527 model helps extra I/O controllers than the J427. The present Studio Show has three USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 ports and one Thunderbolt 3 port. Presumably, the higher-end Studio Show could have extra superior ports, whereas the bottom mannequin will maintain the present ones.
Apparently, the J427 model of the monitor is internally labeled as a “2025” product, whereas J527 is a “2026” product. Maybe Apple initially deliberate to introduce these screens individually, or the higher-end model of the Studio Show should arrive at a later date.
The upper-end options would seemingly be a part of a mannequin with a bigger display screen as effectively. It might be odd to promote two 27-inch shows with barely completely different audio system and ports, however a 32-inch mannequin that additionally has upgraded audio and growth makes extra sense
An announcement might be proper across the nook
Apple has teased a week of particular bulletins, beginning on Monday. Rumors strongly recommend {that a} new low-end MacBook would be the centerpiece of this announcement, together with the M4 iPad Air, M5 Professional/Max MacBook Professionals, and the iPhone 17e. However there was persistent proof that new desktop Macs and shows are coming quickly as effectively, so it’s potential the brand new Studio Shows arrive ahead of later.
