Request a product

Apple LED Cinema Display (24-inch) vs Apple LED Cinema Display (27-inch)

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

Better figure, where one is clearly better

AppleLED Cinema Display (24-inch)AppleLED Cinema Display (27-inch)
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2008September 2010
Display
Screen size24″27″
Resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)2560 × 1440 (QHD)
Sharpness94 pixels per inch109 pixels per inch
PanelIPSIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)330 nits375 nits
Contrast ratio1,000:11,000:1
Screen finishGlossyGlossy
ShapeFlatFlat
Colour depthUp to 16.7 million colours; panel bit depth is not specified. Macworld UK identifies an H-IPS LG-Philips LM240WU6-SDA1 panel; Apple describes TFT LCD without naming the IPS subtype.Up to 16.7 million colours; panel bit depth is not specified
Response time detailTypical 14 ms without a specified transition; omitted from the grey-to-grey rowTypical 12 ms without a specified transition; omitted from the grey-to-grey row
Viewing angles178° horizontally and vertically178° horizontally and vertically
Eye care–Ambient light sensor adjusts brightness automatically
Connections
Video inputsMini DisplayPortMini DisplayPort
USB-C chargingNoneNone
USB ports3 × USB-A3 × USB-A
SpeakersYesYes
WebcamiSight camera with microphoneiSight camera with microphone
DisplayPort detailCaptive Mini DisplayPort cable; original manual requires the separate USB connection for audio, camera, microphone and hub functionsCaptive Mini DisplayPort cable; audio support depends on the host Mac
USB hub detailThree powered USB 2.0 Type-A ports; upstream USB cable required for dataThree powered USB 2.0 Type-A ports; upstream USB cable required for data, camera, microphone and speakers. Device charging works without a host connected.
Speaker detailBuilt-in 2.1 system with 12 W output in the original A1267 manualBuilt-in 2.1 system with 49 W output
Webcam detailBuilt-in iSight; maker specifications do not publish a megapixel figureBuilt-in iSight; maker specifications do not publish a megapixel figure
Design
Stand adjustsTiltTilt
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand9.5 kg10.7 kg
VESA patternRequires the separately sold Apple VESA Mount Adapter KitRequires the separately sold Apple VESA Mount Adapter Kit
Size with standCurrent specifications give 573.2 × 478.4 × 197.1 mm (width × height × depth) and 9.5 kg. Original manual gives 573.22 × 478.38 × 197.10 mm and 9.49 kg; the current rounded weight is retained.Current UK specifications give 650 × 491 × 207 mm (width × height × depth). Original manual gives 651.7 × 488.1 × 208.13 mm; both give 10.7 kg.
ControlsResolution, brightness, colour profile and calibration through Mac OS X Displays preferences; no physical image controls (Macworld)Brightness, colour profile and calibration through Mac OS X Displays preferences; no physical image controls (Macworld)
ColoursAluminium enclosure with black glass bezelAluminium enclosure with black glass bezel
Power and support
Power useMaximum 212 W while charging a MacBook Pro; energy saver 1 W or lessMaximum 250 W while charging a MacBook Pro; energy saver 1 W or less
Power supplyInternal power supply; 100–240 V AC, 50–60 HzInternal power supply; 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz
Laptop chargingSeparate captive universal MagSafe charging connector; no USB-C power deliverySeparate captive universal MagSafe connector supplies up to 85 W; no USB-C power delivery
SoftwareOriginal requirement MacBook, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro with Mini DisplayPort. October 2008 announcement specifies November availability.Original requirement Mac with Mini DisplayPort and Mac OS X 10.6.4 or later. July 2010 announcement specifies September availability.
CertificationsENERGY STAR 4.0; EPEAT GoldENERGY STAR 5.0; EPEAT Gold in the US, Canada, France, Germany and UK
In the boxDisplay, AC power cord, cleaning cloth and printed documentationDisplay, AC power cord and printed documentation

More comparisons