Request a product

Apple Cinema HD Display (23-inch, DVI) vs Apple Studio Display (2022)

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

Better figure, where one is clearly better

AppleCinema HD Display (23-inch, DVI)AppleStudio Display (2022)
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2004March 2022
Display
Screen size23″27″
Resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)5120 × 2880 (5K)
Sharpness98 pixels per inch218 pixels per inch
PanelIPS (TFT active-matrix LCD (Apple); S-IPS identification from PRAD’s exact aluminium 23-inch datasheet, which lists later panel specifications)IPS (5K Retina)
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)270 nits600 nits
Colour range–Wide colour (P3)
Contrast ratio400:1–
Screen finishMatteGlossy
ShapeFlatFlat
Colour depthUp to 16.7 million colours; Apple does not specify 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)
Eye care–True Tone
Response time detailApple specifies typical 16 ms without identifying grey-to-grey transitions; not entered in the grey-to-grey row. Its later Japanese sheet lists 14 ms.–
Viewing anglesOriginal archived Apple specifications give 170° horizontally and vertically; a later Japanese sheet gives 178°.–
Pixel pitch0.258 mm–
Connections
Video inputsDVIThunderbolt 3
USB-C chargingNoneUp to 96 W
USB ports2 × USB-A3 × USB-C
Ethernet–No
Speakers–Yes
Webcam–12MP Ultra Wide with Centre Stage
USB-C detail–Upstream Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port with 96 W host charging
Other connectionsCaptive DVI, USB 2.0, FireWire 400 and DC power cables; two downstream FireWire 400 ports and Kensington security slot–
USB hub detailTwo-port self-powered USB 2.0 hub; upstream USB cable must connect to computer3 × USB-C downstream (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–12MP Ultra Wide, 122° field of view, ƒ/2.4, Centre Stage; three-mic array with directional beamforming; camera features and firmware updates need a Mac
Design
Stand adjustsTiltTilt
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand7.03 kg6.3 kg
Height adjustment–105 mm with the optional tilt- and height-adjustable stand
Tilt–−5° to +25°
Pivot–Landscape only on either stand; portrait with the VESA mount adapter
VESA patternOptional Cinema Display VESA Mount Adapter Kit; VESA FDMI MIS-D 100 C100 × 100 mm (VESA mount adapter option)
Size with stand536 × 450 × 187 mm (width × height × depth), from Apple's archived technical specificationsTilt stand 62.3 × 16.8 × 47.8 cm; tilt- and height-adjustable stand 62.3 × 20.7 × 47.9–58.3 cm and 7.7 kg (W × D × H)
Size without stand–62.3 × 3.1 × 36.2 cm with VESA mount adapter (W × D × H)
Weight without stand–5.5 kg with VESA mount adapter
ControlsSide power and brightness buttons; resolution and colour settings through Mac OS X Displays preferences–
ColoursAluminium enclosure–
Power and support
Power useMaximum 90 W; energy saver mode 3 W or less–
Power supplyExternal A1097 90 W adaptor; 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz; 24.5 V DC output100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz, single phase
SoftwareApple's UK announcement specifies July 2004 availability. Original manual supports Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later on listed DVI Macs, with compatible DVI-equipped Windows PCs also possible. Original manual explicitly specifies 1920 × 1200 at 60 Hz. Main weight follows archived maker specs (7.03 kg); original manual gives 6.75 kg without explaining the discrepancy.Needs macOS Monterey 12.3 or later, or iPadOS 15.4 or later on supported iPad models
Certifications–ENERGY STAR
In the boxDisplay with captive connection cables, power adaptor, AC cord and cleaning clothStudio Display, Thunderbolt cable (1 m)

More comparisons