Hardware
Does Mac Studio work on a Mac without a notch?
Yes — Mac Studio is not limited to a hardware cutout. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface, and desk setups can keep calendar and HUDs on the display you actually look at.
Last updated 2026-01-18
Notch-less Macs
iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, and older notebooks can still use Mac Studio on a compatible display.
Why the cutout is optional
The product is a top-edge companion. Desk setups can keep calendar and HUDs on the display you actually look at.