Apple Thunderbolt Display 27 inch (MC914)

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 17 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

13
Average:

0
Bad:

1

Pros:

Sleek design.
Lots of connectivity ports.
Good image and color quality.

Cons:

Reflective screen.
Expensive.

Last revision on September 22, 2014

Editors Liked

Sleek design
Lots of connectivity ports
Good image and color quality
Impressive audio output
Gorgeous screen and features of the Apple Cinema Display
Thunderbolt, FireWire, and Ethernet support
Beautiful design
Works seamlessly with a Mac

Editors Didn't Like

Reflective screen
Expensive
Some motion blur
No native compatibility option with PCs or older, non-Thunderbolt Macs
Limited adjustability

Expert reviews and ratings

By Macworld on February 27, 2014 80

Laptops are often used like desktop computers, with external devices such as displays, hard drives, and printers plugged into the ports. When you need to use your laptop as a mobile device, you have to spend time plugging and unplugging those devices—a...

By Macworld Australia on January 04, 2013 90

When it comes to picture quality you’ll get glorious a 2560 x 1440 resolution desktop out of a Thunderbolt-enabled Mac. The LED-backlit IPS panel boasts 375 cm/d2 brightness, excellent contrast and impressive colours. Yet the Dell offers similar...

By theregister.co.uk on December 02, 2011 85

Oh oh so lovely. Oh oh so expensive. What else is there to say? It’s an Apple product, which means it’s built to a standard that makes you wet your pants but priced to tighten your scrotum. Just keep in mind that a Thunderbolt Display needs a...

By Pocket-lint on November 01, 2011 80

If you’re looking for a bigger picture and the connectivity options with the added bonus of a docking station then it is worth the...

By TechRadar on October 28, 2011 80

Glance at Apple's new Thunderbolt Display and you might mistake it for an iMac. Look a bit closer, and you might still be fooled â€“ the display is the same as the panel used in the current 27-inchers. Even if you were to take it apart, the sheer...

By PC Pro on October 11, 2011 83

A superb, if pricey, partner to the latest generation of MacBooks, offering superb image quality and Thunderbolt...

By PC Advisor on September 28, 2011 80

For owners of the 2011 MacBook Air, the Thunderbolt Display is a fantastic way to get iMac-like features while still being able to walk away with one of the lightest laptops available. If your Mac has Thunderbolt, FireWire 800, and gigabit ethernet,...

By ZDNet Australia on September 26, 2011 80

The lack of native PC support is still a disappointment. That said, the stellar performance and added connection features, including Ethernet and Thunderbolt, make it a powerful and functional monitor for users of Thunderbolt-enabled...

By PC Mag on September 23, 2011 80

The 27-inch Apple Thunderbolt Display delivers solid picture and audio quality in a stylish aluminum cabinet, but it doesn't come cheap....

By cnet on September 22, 2011 80

The Apple Thunderbolt Display is an incredible-performing and beautiful-looking monitor with a superfast connection, and we recommend it if you own a Thunderbolt-enabled...

By Computer Shopper on September 01, 2011 86

This stunning 27-inch screen is both a desktop monitor and a powerful docking station for the latest MacBooks. It's the ultimate display for current-generation Macs....

By techlife.net on January 14, 2013

That's especially true if you're running a MacBook Air, which has just two USB ports and relies on Wi-Fi for internet access.Hook up the Thunderbolt Display and you've suddenly got a superfast Gigabit Ethernet socket to deliver consistently high-speed...

By Tech Digest on July 23, 2012

Mmmm...MacBook Pro with Retina Display. It's a keeper, that's for sure. Apple pulled out all the stops when putting together their latest, greatest notebook, with an unbelievably sharp display, super-slim design and top-notch hardware updates that...

By reviewed.com on March 07, 2012

The Apple 27-inch Thunderbolt Display is a sleek, clean monitor designed to be used primarily with Mac computers that have a Thunderbolt port. It is LED-backlit and widescreen oriented. Unlike traditional monitors, it has no built-in controls and cannot...

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