There is a Medical Imaging Calibrator in the Studio Display XDR to allow the monitor to view X-rays or other scans. After FDA approval on Monday, the feature is now available.
The Studio Display XDR improves in nearly every aspect of the original and in some aspects of the Pro Display XDR it replaces. The smaller 27-inch display is still Retina with ProMotion and Adaptive sync.
One of the headlining features of the Pro Display XDR was DICOM medical imaging, which had to go through FDA approval. As of Thursday evening, the FDA has cleared the Medical Imaging Calibrator and Apple can roll it out to users.
Practically the approval It means professionals that purchased the display don't have to wait to start using it in that capacity.
Apple says no update is required for the Studio Display XDR. The feature will be enabled soon.
DICOM imaging for viewing X-rays and other various medical files can be set up via the display options in System Preferences. Users can easily swap between regular display mode and DICOM mode so the same display can be used for macOS and medical work.
The FDA has cleared various apps available for macOS that can view medical imagery. Apps like Visage 7, Falcon MD, MIM, and OxiriX MD all work and pair well with the Studio Display XDR DICOM mode.
DICOM displays range from $1500 on the low-end for basic use. Higher-resolution displays can cost $15,000 and up. After speaking to some medical professionals over the weekend, we've been told it won't replace the highest-end units, but the Studio Display XDR is highly competitive for the features, quality, and the price.
Those interested in a Studio Display XDR can still pick one up starting at $2,899 with a VESA mount. The adjustable stand model is still $3,299 from B&H.
Update April 7, 3:20 PM ET: The feature is now available.
