Apple · Cinema Display

Cinema Display (22-inch, ADC)

Released July 2000

The ADC revision of Apple's 22-inch Cinema Display carries digital video, USB and power through one connection to a compatible Mac.

Size: 22″
Resolution: 1600 × 1024
PPI: 86
Panel: LCD
Refresh: –
Brightness: 180 nits
HDR: –
USB-C power: –

What reviewers say

Macworld and Ars praised the sharp image, wide workspace and enclosure. Both found limitations alongside the high price: Macworld warned about restricted Mac compatibility and colour calibration, while Ars observed uneven solid colours and visible trails during fast games. Ars liked the smooth tilt mechanism and generous viewing angles.

From macworld.com and arstechnica.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 22″
Resolution: 1600 × 1024
Sharpness: 86 pixels per inch
Panel: LCD (Thin-film transistor active-matrix LCD; Apple does not identify a panel subtype in the original specification sheet read)
Brightness (typical): 180 nits
Contrast ratio: 300:1
Screen finish: Matte
Shape: Flat
Colour depth: Up to 16.7 million colours; Apple does not identify the panel bit depth
Viewing angles: 160° horizontally and vertically, typical

Connections

Video inputs: Apple Display Connector
USB-C charging: None
USB ports: 2 × USB-A
Other connections: Captive Apple Display Connector carries digital video, USB data and power; no separate display power cord
USB hub detail: Two-port self-powered USB hub, with support for Power Mac G4 Cube speakers

Design

Stand adjusts: Tilt
Weight with stand: 11.4 kg
Size with stand: 588 × 479 × 210 mm minimum depth; maximum depth 310 mm (width × height × depth)
Controls: System power, sleep and wake, brightness
Colours: Crystal-clear acrylic enclosure with graphite bezel

Power and support

Power use: Maximum 77 W when operating; 35 W or less in energy saver mode
Power supply: 28 V DC ± 1.5 V through ADC
Software: Requires a Power Mac G4 or Power Mac G4 Cube with Apple Display Connector

Pros and cons

Pros

Widescreen digital display
Two-port USB hub
Single ADC cable carries video, USB and power

Cons

Proprietary ADC connection
No height or swivel adjustment

Closest rivals

Model	Size	Resolution	PPI	Panel	Refresh	Brightness	HDR	USB-C power	Released
AppleCinema Display (22-inch, DVI)	22″	1600 × 1024	86	LCD	–	180 nits	–	–	Dec 1999
DellPro 24 Monitor (E2425HM)	23.8″	1920 × 1080	93	IPS	100 Hz	250 nits	–	–	Mar 2025
DellPro 24 Monitor (E2426H)	23.8″	1920 × 1080	93	IPS	120 Hz	300 nits	–	–	Jul 2026

Sources

Photo: store.apple.com

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