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Apple Thunderbolt Display 27"

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Pros

  • a great added bonus
  • Huge
  • and hugely convenient

Cons

  • the display does have a glossy finish
  • lack of support for all non-Thunderbolt systems
  • lack of height adjustment on the display

Key specs

  • 2560, 1440 px
  • 60 Hz
  • LCD
  • 12 ms
  • Flat
  • 27 in
  • 375 cd/m²
  • 16

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Apple Thunderbolt Display 27" - Pros & Cons

Apple Thunderbolt Display 27"

Pros

  • a great added bonus
  • Huge
  • and hugely convenient
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  • incredible-performing and beautiful-looking monitor with
  • Thunderbolt Display looks sleek
  • smooth
  • and stylish
  • a simple
  • curved platform that balances the display nicely
  • Grayscale performance was also quite good

Cons

  • the display does have a glossy finish
  • lack of support for all non-Thunderbolt systems
  • lack of height adjustment on the display
  • A Thunderbolt cable can only transmit a Thunderbolt signal
  • better quality photos for Apple stuff
  • oddly tricky product to sum up
  • it connects not with VGA
  • Apple Cinema's deviation from target values is very disappointing
  • USB-C adapters to connect displays
  • slower than it would be with its native charger
  • users cannot extend their desktop over two or more displays

Apple Thunderbolt Display 27" - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
27 in
Best:
Acer UM.PB1EE.A01
Screen size: 282 in
IconResponse time
12 ms
Best:
JVC LM-H191
Response time: 0.01 ms
IconBrightness
375 cd/m²
Best:
DynaScan DS321LR4
Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
IconWeight
1080 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

Apple Thunderbolt Display 27" - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size27.0 in
Brightness375.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:9
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Dimensions
Height (min-max)< 491
Height (without stand)19.33 in
Height with stand19.33 in
Depth (with stand)0.81 in
Width (with stand)25.59 in
Weight38.1 oz
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Image properties
Maximum resolution2560 x 1440 px
Supported graphics resolutions2560x1440
Refresh rate60.0 Hz
HD typeNot supported
Display number of colours16.78 million colours
Colour depth (per channel)8.0 bit
Dynamic contrast ratio1000:1
Contrast ratio1000:1
Display technologyLCD
BacklightLED
Panel typeS-IPS
Response time (BtW)12.0 ms
Response time12.0 ms
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)no
Pixel size0.01 in
Viewing angle (horizontal)178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)178.0 °
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)no
Adaptive synchronizationno
HDRno
VESA mountyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm
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Power
Connecting 9V/12V/14VNone
Operational power consumption105 - 250
Power consumption (standby)2.0 W
Power consumption (typical)250.0 W
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black,White
  • White
Panel designFlat
Built-in USB hubyes
Touchscreenno
Built-in camerayes
Screen surfaceGloss
Built-in speakersyes
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Connectivity
Analogue 3.5mm input0
Number of USB 2.0 port3
Number of USB 3.0 ports0
USB connectors (total)3
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)no
Number of component inputs0
Composite inputno
Number of composite inputs0
DisplayPortno
DVI Portno
HDCPno
HDMIno
Headphone outputno
S-video inputno
Number of s-video inputs0
Thunderboltyes
Thunderbolt version1
USB for videono
VGA inno
Ethernet LANyes
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Features
Ascendable and submersibleno
Pivot functionno
Swivelno
Tiltableyes
Built-in microphoneyes
Memory card readerno
Cable lock slotyes
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Eco-labelling
EnergyStaryes
EPEATGold
TCO-labellingTCO'05

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Apple Thunderbolt Display 27" Apple - Editorial Reviews (17)

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Apple Thunderbolt Display 27" Apple Thunderbolt Display review
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Alphr
Published: 14.10.2011
Apple Thunderbolt Display review
5.0

With Intel's Thunderbolt technology gracing the latest slew of MacBooks and Mac minis, Apple has now revealed the perfect monitor to match. By taking the body of the 27in LED Cinema Display and adding Intel's lightning-quick connectivity

Apple Thunderbolt Display 27" Apple 27-inch Thunderbolt Display Review
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Reviewed Cameras
Published: 07.03.2012
Apple 27-inch Thunderbolt Display Review

An elegant but expensive widescreen display for Mac computers.

Apple Thunderbolt Display 27" Apple Thunderbolt Display
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Pocket-lint
Published: 01.11.2011
Apple Thunderbolt Display
4.0

If you’re looking for a bigger picture and the connectivity options with the added bonus of a docking station then it is worth the investment

Apple Thunderbolt Display 27" 10 Must-Have MacBook Pro with Retina Display Accessories - Tech Digest
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Tech Digest
Published: 25.06.2012
10 Must-Have MacBook Pro with Retina Display Accessories - Tech Digest

Mmmm...MacBook Pro with Retina Display. It&apos;s a keeper, that&apos;s for sure. Apple pulled out all the stops when putting together their latest, greatest notebook, with an unbelievably sharp display, super-slim design and top-notch hardware updates that include SSD storage and...

Apple Thunderbolt Display 27" Thunderbolt docks review: The best way to connect your MacBook to your other devices
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Macworld
Published: 27.02.2014
Thunderbolt docks review: The best way to connect your MacBook to your other devices

Docks that use Thunderbolt let you plug in all your devices to the dock and a single Thunderbolt cable to your MacBook laptop. It's a lot easier than connecting and disconnecting a bunch of cables whenever you're using your MacBook remotely. Macworld tested several of these docks, and here is our favorite.

Apple Thunderbolt Display 27" Apple Thunderbolt Display review
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TechRadar
Published: 28.10.2011
Apple Thunderbolt Display review
4.0

Huge, and hugely convenient, but you could buy a MacBook Air for less...

Apple Thunderbolt Display 27" Review: Apple's Thunderbolt Display a compelling device for 2011 MacBook Air
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Macworld
Published: 23.09.2011
Review: Apple's Thunderbolt Display a compelling device for 2011 MacBook Air
2.0

For owners of the 2011 MacBook Air, the Thunderbolt Display is a fantastic way to get iMac-like features while still being able to walk away with one of the lightest laptops available. If your Mac has Thunderbolt, FireWire 800, and gigabit ethernet, the case for buying the comparatively inflexible Thunderbolt display is a little less compelling.

Apple Thunderbolt Display 27" Apple Thunderbolt Display review: Apple Thunderbolt Display
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CNET
Published: 20.09.2011
Apple Thunderbolt Display review: Apple Thunderbolt Display
4.0

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Apple Thunderbolt Display 27" Anything special about the Cinema Displays (27 Thunderbolt)?: Mac Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review
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Anything special about the Cinema Displays (27 Thunderbolt)?: Mac Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

Expert news, reviews and videos of the latest digital cameras, lenses, accessories, and phones. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums.

Apple Thunderbolt Display 27" Apple Thunderbolt Display Review
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PCMAG
Published: 22.09.2011
Apple Thunderbolt Display Review
4.0

The 27-inch Apple Thunderbolt Display delivers solid picture and audio quality in a stylish aluminum cabinet, but it doesn't come cheap.

Apple Thunderbolt Display 27" The 7 Best Monitors For MacBook Pro - Summer 2022: Reviews
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RTINGS.com
Published: 06.05.2022
The 7 Best Monitors For MacBook Pro - Summer 2022: Reviews

The Gigabyte M32U is the best monitor for MacBook Pro that we've tested with a 4k resolution. It has a bunch of features to improve your workflow and the picture quality is good.

Apple Thunderbolt Display 27" Thunderbolt Display, ‘the ultimate docking station for your Mac notebook,’ turns 10 [Review-ish]
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9to5Mac
Published: 19.07.2021
Thunderbolt Display, ‘the ultimate docking station for your Mac notebook,’ turns 10 [Review-ish]

Apple unveiled the all-new Thunderbolt Display, a 27-inch standalone monitor priced at $999, 10 years ago this week. It was the first display to use the new Thunderbolt connection and the last Apple monitor to ship for less than $4,999. But $999 might as well be $5,000 when you’re a freshman in college. I never […]

Apple Thunderbolt Display 27" Review: Apple’s Thunderbolt Display a compelling device for 2011 MacBook Air
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Macworld
Published: 22.09.2011
Review: Apple’s Thunderbolt Display a compelling device for 2011 MacBook Air
4.0

For owners of the 2011 MacBook Air, the Thunderbolt Display is a fantastic way to get iMac-like features while still being able to walk away with one of the lightest laptops available. If your Mac has Thunderbolt, FireWire 800, and gigabit ethernet, the case for buying the comparatively inflexible Thunderbolt display is a little less compelling.

Apple Thunderbolt Display 27" Studio Display review: An Apple monitor where “5K” doesn’t describe the price
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Ars Technica
Studio Display review: An Apple monitor where “5K” doesn’t describe the price

It will make many Mac owners very happy, even if it's missing some frills.

Apple Thunderbolt Display 27" Apple Studio Display review: nothing to see here
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The Verge
Published: 17.03.2022
Apple Studio Display review: nothing to see here
3.0

If you must have 5K...

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