Apple Cinema Display (20-inch, ADC) vs Apple Cinema Display (22-inch, DVI)

Every spec side by side, from each maker's published figures.

Only show differences

Better figure, where one is clearly better

Share comparison

Cinema Display (20-inch, ADC) compared with Cinema Display (22-inch, DVI)

	AppleCinema Display (20-inch, ADC)	AppleCinema Display (22-inch, DVI)
Overview
Released
Released	January 2003	December 1999
Display
Screen size
Screen size	20″	22″
Resolution
Resolution	1680 × 1050 (better)	1600 × 1024
Sharpness
Sharpness	99 pixels per inch (better)	86 pixels per inch
Panel
Panel	IPS (TFT active-matrix LCD (Apple); S-IPS identification from PRAD's exact ADC model datasheet)	LCD (Thin-film transistor active-matrix LCD; Apple does not identify the panel subtype in the original documentation read)
Brightness (typical)
Brightness (typical)	230 nits (better)	180 nits
Contrast ratio
Contrast ratio	350:1	300:1
Screen finish
Screen finish	Matte	Matte
Shape
Shape	Flat	Flat
Colour depth
Colour depth	Up to 16.7 million colours; Apple does not specify panel bit depth	Up to 16.7 million colours; Apple does not identify the panel bit depth
Viewing angles
Viewing angles	170° horizontally and vertically	160° horizontally and vertically, typical
Pixel pitch
Pixel pitch	0.258 mm	–
Connections
Video inputs
Video inputs	Apple Display Connector	DVI
USB-C charging
USB-C charging	None	None
USB ports
USB ports	2 × USB-A	2 × USB-A
Speakers
Speakers	No	–
Other connections
Other connections	Captive ADC connector carries digital video, USB data and power; no separate power cord for an ADC-equipped Mac	Captive 24-pin DVI connector with TMDS; separate DC power input and USB connection
USB hub detail
USB hub detail	Two-port self-powered USB hub	Two-port self-powered USB 1.1 hub; up to 500 mA per port
Design
Stand adjusts
Stand adjusts	Tilt	Tilt
VESA mount
VESA mount	No	–
Weight with stand
Weight with stand	8.6 kg	11.4 kg
Tilt
Tilt	–	10° to 30°
Size with stand
Size with stand	542 × 439 × 176 mm minimum depth; maximum depth 265 mm (width × height × depth)	588 × 479 × 210 mm minimum depth; maximum depth 310 mm (width × height × depth)
Controls
Controls	System power, sleep and wake; display preferences launch button and software brightness control	System startup and sleep, power on and off, brightness
Colours
Colours	Crystal-clear acrylic enclosure with silver bezel	Clear acrylic enclosure with graphite bezel
Power and support
Power use
Power use	Maximum 60 W when operating; energy saver mode 3 W or less	Apple Support lists maximum 77 W and energy saver 35 W; original AppleCare specifications list operating consumption below 62 W
Power supply
Power supply	24.5–28 V DC through ADC	External power supply, 100–240 V AC; adapter weighs 398 g, separate from the 11.4 kg display
Software
Software	Mac OS X 10.2 or later; specified Power Mac G4 graphics cards, or DVI-equipped PowerBook G4 with Apple DVI to ADC Adapter. Apple UK confirms immediate availability on 28 January 2003. Native refresh is not specified in the read original Apple documentation; PRAD lists 60 Hz, not promoted into the main row.	Requires a Power Mac G4 with AGP 2X slot, DVI graphics card and built-in USB