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Apple LED Cinema Display (27-inch)

Apple · Cinema Display

LED Cinema Display (27-inch)

Released September 2010

A 27-inch QHD monitor with Mini DisplayPort, a USB hub and separate MagSafe charging for compatible Mac notebooks.

Size
27″
Resolution
2560 × 1440
PPI
109
Panel
IPS
Refresh
60 Hz
Brightness
375 nits
HDR
–
USB-C power
–

What reviewers say

Both praised sharp, bright images and useful connections for compatible Mac notebooks, while criticising reflections and limited stand adjustment. TechRadar found uneven brightness near the bottom and questioned the price; Macworld found its sample uniform, but wanted more accessible colour controls.

From macworld.com and techradar.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size
27″
Resolution
2560 × 1440 (QHD)
Sharpness
109 pixels per inch
Panel
IPS
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Brightness (typical)
375 nits
Contrast ratio
1,000:1
Screen finish
Glossy
Shape
Flat
Colour depth
Up to 16.7 million colours; panel bit depth is not specified
Response time detail
Typical 12 ms without a specified transition; omitted from the grey-to-grey row
Viewing angles
178° horizontally and vertically
Eye care
Ambient light sensor adjusts brightness automatically

Connections

Video inputs
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C charging
None
USB ports
3 × USB-A
Speakers
Yes
Webcam
iSight camera with microphone
DisplayPort detail
Captive Mini DisplayPort cable; audio support depends on the host Mac
USB hub detail
Three 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 detail
Built-in 2.1 system with 49 W output
Webcam detail
Built-in iSight; maker specifications do not publish a megapixel figure

Design

Stand adjusts
Tilt
VESA mount
Yes
Weight with stand
10.7 kg
VESA pattern
Requires the separately sold Apple VESA Mount Adapter Kit
Size with stand
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.
Controls
Brightness, colour profile and calibration through Mac OS X Displays preferences; no physical image controls (Macworld)
Colours
Aluminium enclosure with black glass bezel

Power and support

Power use
Maximum 250 W while charging a MacBook Pro; energy saver 1 W or less
Power supply
Internal power supply; 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz
Laptop charging
Separate captive universal MagSafe connector supplies up to 85 W; no USB-C power delivery
Software
Original requirement Mac with Mini DisplayPort and Mac OS X 10.6.4 or later. July 2010 announcement specifies September availability.
Certifications
ENERGY STAR 5.0; EPEAT Gold in the US, Canada, France, Germany and UK
In the box
Display, AC power cord and printed documentation

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Powered USB hub, camera and microphone
  • Separate MagSafe cable supplies up to 85 W
  • Built-in 2.1 speakers

Cons

  • No HDMI input or USB-C charging
  • Tilt-only stand
  • Glossy glass screen

Closest rivals

Model
SizeResolutionPPIPanelRefreshBrightnessHDRUSB-C powerReleased
DellUltraSharp U2711
27″2560 × 1440109IPS60 Hz350 nits––2010
DellUltraSharp U2713H
27″2560 × 1440109IPS60 Hz350 nits––2012
DellUltraSharp U2713HM
27″2560 × 1440109IPS60 Hz350 nits––2012

Sources

  1. support.apple.com/en-gb/112620
  2. cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/locale/en-gb/ma1554_led_cinema_display_2…
  3. apple.com/newsroom/2010/07/27Apple-Unveils-New-27-inch-LED-Cinema-Display
  4. macworld.com/article/208652/apple_led_cinema_display_2010.html

Photo: macworld.com

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