The price adjustment is notable for Apple, which rarely reduces prices on current products. The Studio Display XDR launched just last month, making this an unusually quick correction.
The original pricing drew criticism for charging the same amount regardless of whether the display included Apple's tilt-adjustable stand or a VESA mount adapter. Critics argued that customers who already owned monitor arms were effectively subsidising a stand they did not want.
The 400 dollar reduction brings the VESA mount model closer to what many considered a fair price point, though 2,899 dollars remains firmly in professional territory. The stand-equipped model retains its 3,299 dollar price.