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Apple Cinema Display (22-inch, DVI) vs Apple Studio Display (2026)

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AppleCinema Display (22-inch, DVI)AppleStudio Display (2026)
Overview
ReleasedDecember 1999March 2026
Display
Screen size22″27″
Resolution1600 × 10245120 × 2880 (5K)
Sharpness86 pixels per inch218 pixels per inch
PanelLCD (Thin-film transistor active-matrix LCD; Apple does not identify the panel subtype in the original documentation read)IPS (5K Retina)
Refresh rate–60 Hz
Brightness (typical)180 nits600 nits
Colour range–Wide colour (P3)
Contrast ratio300:1–
Screen finishMatteGlossy
ShapeFlatFlat
Colour depthUp to 16.7 million colours; Apple does not identify the panel bit depth1 billion colours
Colour modes–Apple Display (P3-600 nits), HDTV Video (BT.709–BT.1886), NTSC Video (BT.601 SMPTE-C), PAL and SECAM Video (BT.601 EBU), Digital Cinema (P3-DCI), Digital Cinema (P3-D65), Design and Print (P3-D50), Photography (P3-D65), Internet and Web (sRGB)
Viewing angles160° horizontally and vertically, typical–
Connections
Video inputsDVIThunderbolt 5
USB-C chargingNoneUp to 96 W
USB ports2 × USB-AThunderbolt 5, 2 × USB-C
Ethernet–No
Speakers–Yes
Webcam–12MP Center Stage with Desk View
USB-C detail–Upstream Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120 Gb/s) with 96 W host charging
Daisy chaining–Downstream Thunderbolt 5 port daisy-chains more displays; up to four Studio Display models with a MacBook Pro with M5 Max
Other connectionsCaptive 24-pin DVI connector with TMDS; separate DC power input and USB connection–
USB hub detailTwo-port self-powered USB 1.1 hub; up to 500 mA per port1 × Thunderbolt 5 downstream (up to 120 Gb/s), 2 × USB-C (up to 10 Gb/s) for peripherals, storage and networking
Speaker detail–Six speakers with force-cancelling woofers; wide stereo; Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos
Webcam detail–Three-mic array with directional beamforming; camera features and firmware updates need a Mac
Design
Stand adjustsTiltTilt
VESA mount–Yes
Weight with stand11.4 kg6.3 kg
Height adjustment–105 mm with the optional tilt- and height-adjustable stand
Tilt10° to 30°−5° to +25°
Pivot–Landscape only on either stand; portrait with the VESA mount adapter
VESA pattern–100 × 100 mm (VESA mount adapter option)
Size with stand588 × 479 × 210 mm minimum depth; maximum depth 310 mm (width × height × depth)Tilt stand 62.3 × 16.8 × 47.8 cm; tilt- and height-adjustable stand 62.3 × 20.7 × 47.9–58.3 cm and 7.6 kg (W × D × H)
Size without stand–62.3 × 3.1 × 36.2 cm with VESA mount adapter (W × D × H)
Weight without stand–5.4 kg with VESA mount adapter
ControlsSystem startup and sleep, power on and off, brightness–
ColoursClear acrylic enclosure with graphite bezel–
Power and support
Power useApple Support lists maximum 77 W and energy saver 35 W; original AppleCare specifications list operating consumption below 62 W–
Power supplyExternal power supply, 100–240 V AC; adapter weighs 398 g, separate from the 11.4 kg display100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz, single phase
SoftwareRequires a Power Mac G4 with AGP 2X slot, DVI graphics card and built-in USBNeeds an Apple silicon Mac with macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 or later, or an iPad with iPadOS 26.3.1 or later
Certifications–ENERGY STAR
Warranty–1-year limited warranty and 90 days of complimentary technical support from Apple
In the box–Studio Display, Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable (1 m)

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