Why do the Apple Studio Display and iMac still have big bezels? Compared to other cheaper options, the Apple products has noticeably bigger bezels. It has fantastic design, build quality, sound, and image but bigger bezels. Why is that? Is there any technical reason? Has Apple had to compromise between those features? |
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The screen on the Studio Display is pretty similar, it doesn't set "into" the frame like some monitors, it sits on top of the chassis with a small lip. It has a camera (and basically an iPhone) in it as well but the bezel could probably be shrunk down a bit.
I wouldn't doubt that they made a design choice to keep the bezels similar between the two products to make a cohesive design language. If/when they shrink bezels on one expect the other to change as well.
It seems like an intentional design decision that is rooted in better UX. It's certainly easier to position with your thumbs on the bezels, and provides a surface to attach post-it notes.