Displays
Does Studio Display work on a Mac without a notch?
Yes — Studio Display is not limited to a hardware cutout. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface, and an external display can host the same companion instead of leaving the notch on the laptop only.
Last updated 2025-09-20
Notch-less Macs
iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, and older notebooks can still use Studio Display on a compatible display.
Why the cutout is optional
The product is a top-edge companion. An external display can host the same companion instead of leaving the notch on the laptop only.