Do you know if the m1 is compatible with the rear ports ie ethernet, USB and does the front facing camera still work? Im looking to upgrade from mbp 2012 but want to keep the display.
I use mine with my M1 Pro MacBook Pro 16" and it works flawlessly. With Apple's Thunderbolt 2 to Thunderbolt 3 adapter there's no need to download any app whatsoever, it works perfectly. Honestly the only thing I dislike is the amount of glare, it's huge. But otherwise it's great, beautiful colors and impressively well made.
Hello bro. I also have M1 Pro MacBook 14 and I am a designer want any good monitor but as you know M1 Pro MacBook* have a nice display so Abvio is 2k but is its color representation good or should I go for any other 4k monitor. I want a monitor with good colors.
Hi, I came across your video by chance and happens that I recently like 2 days ago bought one MacBook pro 15" 2015 and the display came along with it!! What a sweet surprise!!! I'm really amazed by the fact that soo many years have passed and the display looks like brand spanking new! Could not be happier! Great display!
Have had one since Aug 2011, and it's been a great workhorse monitor with all my Mac products over the years. Using it now with an M1 Macbook Air, everything works seamlessly.
Hi David,I have a late 2012 27"iMac(Catalina)which I would like to use as a monitor on my 2020 MacBook Air M1.Are you able to advise me about what connection cables I need.Im not "tech savvy" aged 75 and living no way near a Mac Meeting Group.Ive watched so many vlogs on You Tube but I'm none the wiser.Kind regards John
I bought this monitor when it first came out and have enjoyed using it with a 2013 Macbook Pro and later with a Mac mini. Just bought a Mac mini M2 so this article was spot on in showing how to make the connection with an adapter. JIT advice. Thank you.
Yep rocking two of these with a high spec Mac Studio. I have zero complaints. Edit: I've had both for over ten years, using professionally every day for design, image editing and video editing - extraordinary value for money.
I just picked up a used Thunderbolt Display yesterday and it works perfectly with my M1 MBA using the Thunderbolt 2 -> 3 adapter! The speakers, camera and brightness controls all work as well!
All screen adjustments are done in MacOS or settings on the keyboard. You can drag windows on and off the screens, arrange the screens right or left (I have both iPad Pro M1, and MBP M1 along with the TB Display, making 3 screens in use.
I have this same setup and love it. Used to have 2 of those monitors but sold one a few years back and I’m regretting it. I’ve got a big family and could use it again. I’ll keep this one for as long as I can.
Can you connect two of these monitors to have a dual display? I’ll be upgrading to an m2 MacBook in the fall (maybe even m3?) hoping there’s still comparability.
Rocking 2 daisy chained TB displayed for everyday use for UX design. I use them with my M1 MB pro with no issues for adjusting brightness and volume... I love these monitors so much. They're like my prized possessions lol
its not working for my m1 MBP despite having the official adapter ... whats going on? please help The thunderbolt display works great natively to older macbooks but its just blankscreen
@@Hamza-qs7eznot totally sure as long as your using the official like $50 adapter from Apple it should be working. I’m using mine with an m1 MacBook Air and it’s working fine
Im really not sure. Im using a m1 MacBook Air it takes a moment to come on after hitting the space bar on the Magic Keyboard but it works without any problems for me@@Hamza-qs7ez
Using a Thunderbolt Display with a 2021 M1 MBP and just can't bring myself to replace it. Still looks great and works like a champ. The TBDs were built like tanks. If you NEED 4K/5K then by all means do that, but if you're using a computer for general office tasks (email, Web, word processing, etc) then 2K is plenty good. You can rock two 27" TBDs side-by-side for less than half the cost of a single Studio Display... and it's still Apple... and it still looks good in 2023.
You can rock two 27" TBDs side-by-side : DO you use it in daisy-chain mode or you are using 2 usb-c ports to connect 2 TBDS to the M1 MBP? Appreciate your response
I still use my Apple Thunderbolt Displays. Was considering upgrading but after I looked at the new Studio Display it's not that much better to justify spending $1600. Even as a video editor and color grading. It would add more screen real-estate and brightness, but for video color correcting and sharpness, it's really not as big of a difference as I thought it would be. I plan on keeping what I have longer, maybe upgrade if Apple makes a 32' Studio Display or an HDR 120Hz display. If you already have one, I don't think it's really worth upgrading unless you really need it.
I have new M1 Mac Studio and this Thunderbolt display works perfectly with all controls working. No need to download anything for control. Only thing required is the Apple Thunderbolt 2 to 3 (USB C) adapter, which you show. I bought this display of course used last year on FB Marketplace. Not one scratch on it. After a month bought another one, an extra in case something happens to it (as insurance). For potential buyers, marks rub off with a cloth that is wet very lightly. I learnt about cleaning this display on another RUclips video here.
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Monitor Control App! Excellent addition to this video! I bought a $100 monitor on Amazon then decided it sucked and bought this and your app info now allows me to control brightness. NO other video explained that 10 out 10 on the vid!
Have the older 2010, Apple 27-inch Cinema LED (none thunderbolt) display and have it connected to either my Intel mac mini or my space gray "trash can" size Mac Pro 8-core/D700/64GB/1TB SSD desktops (smile...smile).
I use this 27" Thunderbolt display along with it's predecessor, the 27" LED Cinema display on an M2 Pro Mac Mini. I installed Monitor Control, but after that, everything works without ever having to open up that app. In fact, to write this comment, I had to search for it to see if I even had it. Keyboard works to control both brightness and volume. They look great!
I've got two of these in my production studio and the quality is so good I refuse to get rid of them. I just picked up a new MacBook Pro M2 Max 16" to replace my Mac Pro (2012). I'm currently working out how to connect these bad boys to the laptop (along with some older audio gear as well). Now I'm just curious whether or not I can connect *both* monitors at the same time... Great content!
You need the adapter from Apple (Thunderbolt 3 to 2), then open it the first time and allow the accessories... if you have 2 Thunderbolt displays, you can connect the 2nd to the first (daisy chain)
I'm using my 2010 24" Apple Cinema Display (mini display port connection not Thunderbolt) with my 2020 MBP M1 13". I connect both to an OWC Thunderbolt dock. The 24" Apple Cinema Display connects via a mini display port to USB-C adapter--which I purchased for about $14. I purchased the 24" Apple Cinema Display in 2010 for around $600 and it's still going strong. Couldn't be happier.
I agree with you 100 percent. I own the larger 2010, 27-inch Cinema (none thunderbolt) Display and it has been working great for about 12-years. A couple of years ago wanted to buy a M-1 "Mac Studio" and made an appointment at my local Apple retail store to learn how to connect my display. I carried the 27-inch Cinema Display into the store and none of the Apple employees knew how to make it work with a "Mac Studio". Learned weeks later on RUclips that, all I needed was just like you stated a mini display port to USB "C" adapter which, I now have. But, Apple, Inc. lost the sell of a new "Mac Studio" (smile...smile).
Yep, I currently use one with my M1 MacBook Air. Ultimately I want to upgrade to a 4K display, but not the Apple Studio Display! But I do want one with built-in speakers and USB ports; I'm eyeing a few from Dell and LG...
I bought my TB Display a couple years ago. It was a late production like-new and in the box for about $220usd. Used it with my MBP 15” 2015 and now with a MBP 14” M1 with the TB 2-3 adapter. With the M1 all the display settings and MacOS work perfectly. Positives; an APPLE design which is still beautiful and modern looking, superb build quality all metal and glass, very good sounding build-in speakers and the webcam is ‘good enough,’ legacy ports are actually useful for me with older accessories (and the MBP M1 has enough USB-c ports), even an Ethernet port, so with the one display to computer cable makes it clean in use. The display itself is still a high contrast with excellent color. Wish it was brighter in a daylight room, and the reflections are there, but in a dimmer light or at night it really looks great. At 2K or 1440p it is not the sharpest and if looking the individual pix can be noticed, but at normal view distance not so much so, it is sharp enough. No height adjustment, so a stand or just something under it, the angle adjustment is enough. For the price, build and view quality, it still is a very good option.
I agree 100 percent. I own the model right before this one, an Apple 2010 27-inch Cinema LED (none thunderbolt) display. The only thing with this monitor is that, it connects using Apple's mini display port and to control brightness and volume, you also need an open USB "A" port (smile...smile).
I just picked up one from 2016 on offer up for a hundred bucks today and it works flawlessly with my Mac Mini M2! I thought I got taken for a ride when I first got it home and it doesn't turn on when plugged in and then I saw the random looking old thunderbird port but did some quick research and found the $50 Apple adaptor and ran to Best Buy to snag one right away and now it works great and looks amazing besides the mentioned glair. I've got a $13 adaptor coming tomorrow from Amazon and plan to see if it works just as good as my expensive Apple adaptor and if so then I'll just return it to best buy and use the cheaper one but in a pinch for someone who hates to wait the grossly overpriced Apple adaptor has the goods.
If you have a M1 or newer Macbook, you don’t need to download an app to control the brightness. Simply plug in your charger to the computer and it will enable full functionality.
I have 2 of these using a MacBook Air M1 and they are fantastic. I have dual display setup and clamshell my M1. Since the M1 doesn't support dual display, I got a Dell D6000 docking station with display link (you need the display link software) and One of the monitors is thunderbolt and the other has mini display port which is converted to HDMI and connects to the Dell docking station, the specs are the same it's just the connector that differs. All controls work and having the camera built in is a big bonus as well as a wireless keyboard and track pad give me a clean set up. I just disconnect the 2 USB-C's when I travel and off I go, when reconnected everything starts right back up (the second display takes a few seconds to be recognized).
I want to do similar setup. But holding off on buying the second display till I know its going to work. I love these monitors and for my office and personal work the resolution is perfect. I wonder if you tried using the displays in daisy chain mode with the M1 MBA?
It aged awesome. The design beats 9/10 modern monitors. I wish it priced 100$ in my region, but it's closer to $300 and I actually don't need a monitor at all)
*Got one a couple days ago* from 2016 & it has zero scuffs whatsoever, the previous owner clearly took care of it. There's only very minor discolouration on the front edges of the stand & otherwise, it looks pretty much mint. Looking forward to using it!
great content here, love the straight-forward approach 👍 quick question on the brightness/sound control: with the app installed, does the shortcut buttons on apple keyboard work as they should? or does it require clicking the task manager app and controlling there? thanks!
My partner has this same Apple Thunderbolt Display 27" monitor, and is trying to connect her Dell laptop and use the monitor is a second screen. What dongle/cables are required for that, or is it not possible? Thanks!!
Many people criticize Apple for its high prices, but delivering products that are ahead of their time is a big payoff. I have a mid 2011 iMac 27” which probably uses a similar monitor and has excellent quality
If you plan to build a dual monitor setup with old Thunderbolt displays, you should take into account that the devices almost all have different brightness levels due to their age. Over the last few years I've had about 7 Thunderbolt displays and the brightness has been between 3,900 (almost yellow image) and 5,900 (pretty good white) lux. Apparently the displays burn out over the years depending on how heavily they're used. I measured 6,500 lux during the iMac 5K DIY monitor conversion.
hey i bought mine new for my MacBook Pro 2011, i still use the monitor but for my iMac 5k 2017. it still works great except for if the main thunderbolt connection is used it’s a bit flaky, but i got a thunderbolt cable for the extra port on the back and it works fine that way. i’ve read the main cable could be replaced to restore its typical functionality tho.
I just picked one up yesterday. I use it as a second monitor for my mid-2011 27" iMac. The second monitor I had previously attached to it was starting to show signs of wearing out. My brother found it by chance for me at St. Vinny's for $20.00. It's in near mint condition. Lucky find.
@@deanojacks don't go halfway by the new studio monitor thunderbolt monitor better than anything else out there. Trust me you can still look up other mine to that if you really want to.
I've one and, as long as it works, I'll keep using it since it allows me use my 2000 Nikon Coolscan III film scanner with a SCSI to Firewire adapter. I really like its size and image quality. Mine is from 2014 and I've its box. Was and still is in VERY good shape!
I believe the Thunderbolt 2 to 3 adapter on a modern Mac only works with the Thunderbolt Display. The Cinema Display uses some other standard even though the plug looks the same and fits into the dongle.
If like myself, you have the older 2010, Apple 27-inch Cinema LED (none thunderbolt) display you need to buy an "UpTab" cable it has a USB 3.1 Type "C" on one end and a Mini Display Port on the other end for video. For audio control, you connect the Cinema LED's USB cable to a free USB "A" port of the Mac Studio or mac mini and you should be up and running (smile...smile).
I bought one hoping to use it with a Mac Mini, but the resolution was just not good enough. I couldn't get over being able to see every pixel. It is a nice looking monitor though.
Just picked one up off Facebook marketplace for $150. Looks great, but sadly does not work with my x1 carbon gen 12 with thunderbolt 4, even with the Apple adapter. My plan was to switch between that laptop and a Mac mini. Frankly, the lack of controls on the display is a little frustrating, especially trying to get this thing to turn on when using it on a pc. Kinda wished it just had a power button and multiple inputs.
I really love your video and tons of explanations. I recently purchased the mac pro in mid-2010, and have a cinematic display of 27 inches. However, the mac pro does not have thunderbolt port to connect to but rather HDMI, DVI and VGA. Can I get same device to HDMI? so I can connect with the desktop and system unit?
Great video!! Quick question.. I have exact same monitor using with brand new MacMini and MacBook Pro that work with the thunderbolt convertor/dongle as you use in video.. BUT, I would like to connect both Mac mini (personal) and MacBook (work) at same time.. do I need some sort of KVM or is there another way?I don't want to have to unplug my computer each time.. thx
I have this setup with my macbook pro 2023 and it works great. Do you have any ideas about how I can add a 4 to 6 ft extension cable to this setup? I can't seem to find anything that works.
I have two 30" Apple Cinema Displays with pre-Thunderbolt connectors, and am trying to get them work to with a 2019 MacPro with 580X video, with Thunderbolt and HDMI ports. So far, no luck with even a single monitor. Is there an HDMI adapter that will work with my monitors? A hub?
Lol, I'm using two of them right now and they are still amazing. I bought them new back then. I have two versions, on being the last one and one the one before that.
I got my Thunderbolt Display for $17 because I saved on shipping by driving to the place that had it 2 hours away! Works perfectly with my upgraded Mac mini 2012, except the audio is trash lol.
For reference that cost me $20 in gas on my Toyota Corolla, not to mention the time and risk of driving, but hey if you have a bit of free time, definitely worth it.
Have one after watching you, works fine. Bought another one, but that doesn't work, irritating. Seller sent my the money back. BUT now I can't give up the idea of fiksing it..... Im using the old display to day trade with, works great. Just letting out some steam here, do you have any advice regarding the one that won't work, that I could try before I trow it away ?
I have had this monitor since 2011. I have replaced the original laptop and now run a 16" 2019 Mac Pro. I bought the adaptor and all worked well, till now. The Thunderbolt cable that runs to the adaptor is starting to fail. Barely move it and it "shorts out" causing the screens to die / recover / die and so on. I want to replace that Thunderbolt cable, but it seems to be built in, as I cant get it to unplug from the back of the monitor. A little worried to pull REAL hard on it to get it out. Does it unplug from the back? Would live to replace that cable. We are high volume wedding photographers and have never had a problem with this monster..Thanks for the video. Well done.
it does not unplug from the back, to replace the faulty cable it it is necessary to open the monitor (is easier than it seems according to the tutorials about this) the irony is that the inside end of the cable is just plugged to the circuit board
04:36 Excuse you, but what displays come in at 600-700 nits? There are only a select few and they are far from affordable. 300-400 nits is actually the average brightness of modern displays. The LG 32 Inch Ergo is a popular monitor and that only comes in at 350 nits. The modern Studio Display maxes out at 600 nits. Anything higher is more than likely using Mini LED instead of a standard backlight. Please do your research next time.
Can the mac mini or mac studio with M2 be connected to the apple thunderbolt display or is there incompatibility? Do I necessarily have to use the Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter? Or should we proceed another way? Should I use the same display cable or another one? Or is it possible with the mac M1 but not with the M2?
what mac do you have? I also have this setup with an intel MBP and I'm considering getting a M2 MBA but if only one would work that'd be a deal breaker for me
Bro actually i am considering. That’s why i searched this. And i have apple silicon Mac Studio. I know it’s a dumb idea but i’d like to give it a shot.
I have a new MacBook Pro and used this method to hook up my old 27" Mac screen with Thunderbolt 2. I want to hook up a 2nd Thunderbolt 2 monitor to my set-up but when I try to daisy chain it with the built in thunderbolt 2 cord from the 2nd monitor but only sound comes out of the monitor (2nd screen does not work). How can I set-up my 2nd monitor? I only have 2 USB-C ports on my laptop so I can't use another adaptor otherwise I won't be able to charge my laptop. Any suggestions? Thanks for the help.
You say its a solid option and then add why it isn’t: It’s dark, big borders you can only connect it with a dongle and work around app and it doesn’t charge your Mac book… This video was just made to promote your standing desk. It’s a shame you could have also called it: „Why the Apple Display from 2011 is a bad option today.“ But no one in the world would click on that video because everyone know that you don’t buy a display that‘s from 2011. Also: regular display can‘t get to 700 nits of brightness that’s just incorrect. The Studio Display doesn’t look anything like the Thunderbolt Display the resolution is infinitely better, it‘s brighter, the colors are better and the speakers are so much better. I have no idea why you would suggest to buy that thing you can get amazing USB-C capable monitors that are still much better for around the same price. I'm sorry if the criticism sounds harsh, but you have to expect that when you spread such nonsense on the internet. Best regards
Hi there. I have a mid 2012 macbook pro and a Thunderbolt Display A1407 I got used from Craigslist. It's in beautiful shape, but . . . it won't power on. It did at first but after not using it for several months I tried to use it and nothing. Dead. Black. Any wisdom? Both are surely outdated as far as getting help from a Genius Bar. I just need a genius comment to save the day for me. thanks in advance.
Yesterday I bought a 2020 MacMini with the M1 chip. I found a great deal on the Thunderbolt display, circa 2013, I had Apple look up the serial number. But the tech support people told me that this monitor is not compatible with the MacMini with the M1 chip. It had to be a 2019 or earlier. I found two videos that talked about a Cable Matter HDMI to Display port adapter, but in reference to using two monitors with the Mac Mini. Your solution is much simpler. But they warned of voltage output in the two monitor solution and the Cable Matters adapter solving that. Do you think the Apple Thunderbolt 3 to 2 will work with the MacMini M1. Its a much more elegant solution and I agree with you about having it be an Apple product vs a more modern different brand. Thanks
This is precisely the setup I'm using (M1 mini, Thunderbolt display, T3-T2 adapter), and it works perfectly: it's exactly as if I were sitting in front of my old 2012 iMac 27" (but of course, SO much faster!). I'm afraid your tech support people are very wrong in this case!
I had this issue on my 2015 MacBook Pro. Someone else had been using my Thunderbolt Display while I was gone and when I plugged it in, it would not come on. I disconnected it, went into Settings: Displays; then Colour Profile and scrolled down the list to Thunderbolt and clicked on that. It came on when I plugged the Mac back in. Not sure if it will work for you but give it a try.
I recently bought one for my M1 Pro MBP and it works perfectly. Even the system brightness setting works straight from the keyboard, although I was baffled to realise that while having the Thunderbolt Display plugged I can only adjust the internal screen brightness by hitting ctrl + brightness keys (F1/F2) on my external Bluetooth Apple keyboard (and vice versa with the integrated keyboard). So is this functionality broken in Ventura? I'm still running Monterey
I have a 13' M1 Macbook Air and have the same issue. My wife can use the montior on her 2011 Macbook air fine though. Oddly enough a 2006 Apple Cinema Display DOES turn on with my M1 Macbook air, but not the Thunderbolt Display. I have all the correct adapters too.
It cool video Im using a Macbook pro 2017 and Thunderbolt display 27” When using Mac os Ventura every thing is ok, no issue But when i running windows 11, Thunderbolt display not working Please help me, thanks you
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i use this monitor every day with my m1 mac mini and love it dont plan on upgrading till i can get the new studio display for $500 haha
I can’t get my set up to work.. I have screen, I have macmini1, but can’t get monitor to power on… idk what I’m doing wrong.
Excellent.. How do you hook it up exactly to the Mac Mini?
@@deeseen3495 just get a thunderbolt to hdmi adapter
Amen to that. Me the same. I have 2 daisy chained and they rock. Won’t get the new one til they cheap too. Great comment
Do you know if the m1 is compatible with the rear ports ie ethernet, USB and does the front facing camera still work? Im looking to upgrade from mbp 2012 but want to keep the display.
Literally watching this video on a 27" Thunderbolt display. And loving it.
I use mine with my M1 Pro MacBook Pro 16" and it works flawlessly. With Apple's Thunderbolt 2 to Thunderbolt 3 adapter there's no need to download any app whatsoever, it works perfectly. Honestly the only thing I dislike is the amount of glare, it's huge. But otherwise it's great, beautiful colors and impressively well made.
Hello bro. I also have M1 Pro MacBook 14 and I am a designer want any good monitor but as you know M1 Pro MacBook* have a nice display so Abvio is 2k but is its color representation good or should I go for any other 4k monitor. I want a monitor with good colors.
@@joenixon2063the colors on the Thunderbolt Display are great
I don’t mind the glare lol, makes it feel high quality, just have it facing away from the sun. It reminds me of a huge iPhone 4 haha.
Just got the newest model Macbook Pro and my display wont turn on now. Using the dongle adapter and the new mbp wont detect it. Any suggesstions?
@@jaredmurphy2987 open it for the first time and allow the accessories…
Hi, I came across your video by chance and happens that I recently like 2 days ago bought one MacBook pro 15" 2015 and the display came along with it!! What a sweet surprise!!! I'm really amazed by the fact that soo many years have passed and the display looks like brand spanking new! Could not be happier! Great display!
Have had one since Aug 2011, and it's been a great workhorse monitor with all my Mac products over the years. Using it now with an M1 Macbook Air, everything works seamlessly.
Hi David,I have a late 2012 27"iMac(Catalina)which I would like to use as a monitor on my 2020 MacBook Air M1.Are you able to advise me about what connection cables I need.Im not "tech savvy" aged 75 and living no way near a Mac Meeting Group.Ive watched so many vlogs on You Tube but I'm none the wiser.Kind regards John
Can i use that just with ipad pro? Without mac mini?
@@user-bu9su2xt6xover usb-c 👍🏻
man, I have the same setup, but it doesn't work... I don't know what to do anymore :/
I bought this monitor when it first came out and have enjoyed using it with a 2013 Macbook Pro and later with a Mac mini. Just bought a Mac mini M2 so this article was spot on in showing how to make the connection with an adapter. JIT advice. Thank you.
Yep rocking two of these with a high spec Mac Studio. I have zero complaints. Edit: I've had both for over ten years, using professionally every day for design, image editing and video editing - extraordinary value for money.
I just picked up a used Thunderbolt Display yesterday and it works perfectly with my M1 MBA using the Thunderbolt 2 -> 3 adapter! The speakers, camera and brightness controls all work as well!
what's the screen quality like?
I'm thinking of doing the same. But first I have a stupid question: how does one charge the screen?
where did you buy it?
@@ndreasfranco8817HUH? Charge the screen? It's required to be plugged in all the time.
All screen adjustments are done in MacOS or settings on the keyboard. You can drag windows on and off the screens, arrange the screens right or left (I have both iPad Pro M1, and MBP M1 along with the TB Display, making 3 screens in use.
I have this same setup and love it. Used to have 2 of those monitors but sold one a few years back and I’m regretting it. I’ve got a big family and could use it again. I’ll keep this one for as long as I can.
Can you connect two of these monitors to have a dual display? I’ll be upgrading to an m2 MacBook in the fall (maybe even m3?) hoping there’s still comparability.
Rocking 2 daisy chained TB displayed for everyday use for UX design. I use them with my M1 MB pro with no issues for adjusting brightness and volume... I love these monitors so much. They're like my prized possessions lol
It's worth mentioning that m1 Macs work flawlessly with it now.
its not working for my m1 MBP despite having the official adapter ... whats going on? please help
The thunderbolt display works great natively to older macbooks but its just blankscreen
@@Hamza-qs7eznot totally sure as long as your using the official like $50 adapter from Apple it should be working. I’m using mine with an m1 MacBook Air and it’s working fine
Im really not sure. Im using a m1 MacBook Air it takes a moment to come on after hitting the space bar on the Magic Keyboard but it works without any problems for me@@Hamza-qs7ez
@@Hamza-qs7ez Do you have an LED Cinema Display? They don't work with the Thunderbolt 3 to 2 adapter...
@@kyrbies thats exactly it, brutal!
Using a Thunderbolt Display with a 2021 M1 MBP and just can't bring myself to replace it. Still looks great and works like a champ. The TBDs were built like tanks. If you NEED 4K/5K then by all means do that, but if you're using a computer for general office tasks (email, Web, word processing, etc) then 2K is plenty good. You can rock two 27" TBDs side-by-side for less than half the cost of a single Studio Display... and it's still Apple... and it still looks good in 2023.
You can rock two 27" TBDs side-by-side : DO you use it in daisy-chain mode or you are using 2 usb-c ports to connect 2 TBDS to the M1 MBP? Appreciate your response
I still use my Apple Thunderbolt Displays. Was considering upgrading but after I looked at the new Studio Display it's not that much better to justify spending $1600. Even as a video editor and color grading. It would add more screen real-estate and brightness, but for video color correcting and sharpness, it's really not as big of a difference as I thought it would be. I plan on keeping what I have longer, maybe upgrade if Apple makes a 32' Studio Display or an HDR 120Hz display. If you already have one, I don't think it's really worth upgrading unless you really need it.
I have new M1 Mac Studio and this Thunderbolt display works perfectly with all controls working. No need to download anything for control. Only thing required is the Apple Thunderbolt 2 to 3 (USB C) adapter, which you show. I bought this display of course used last year on FB Marketplace. Not one scratch on it. After a month bought another one, an extra in case something happens to it (as insurance). For potential buyers, marks rub off with a cloth that is wet very lightly. I learnt about cleaning this display on another RUclips video here.
Interesting. Mine has some tough scratches in the corner of the front and the back, but I was able to clean the dirty cables and stuff.
Don't be afraid - this is still a great monitor 😅
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Monitor Control App! Excellent addition to this video! I bought a $100 monitor on Amazon then decided it sucked and bought this and your app info now allows me to control brightness. NO other video explained that 10 out 10 on the vid!
Keep it and use it till it dies then get it recycled lets use resources completely and then dispose of them properly.
I’m still using mine and I love it. Incredible how old it is and how good it looks
Tech peaked 10 years ago lol jkjk
It’s a icon! Still looks good today. I still have one and have the new Studio Display as my main monitor.
Have the older 2010, Apple 27-inch Cinema LED (none thunderbolt) display and have it connected to either my Intel mac mini or my space gray "trash can" size Mac Pro 8-core/D700/64GB/1TB SSD desktops (smile...smile).
I use this 27" Thunderbolt display along with it's predecessor, the 27" LED Cinema display on an M2 Pro Mac Mini. I installed Monitor Control, but after that, everything works without ever having to open up that app. In fact, to write this comment, I had to search for it to see if I even had it. Keyboard works to control both brightness and volume. They look great!
I've got two of these in my production studio and the quality is so good I refuse to get rid of them. I just picked up a new MacBook Pro M2 Max 16" to replace my Mac Pro (2012). I'm currently working out how to connect these bad boys to the laptop (along with some older audio gear as well). Now I'm just curious whether or not I can connect *both* monitors at the same time... Great content!
Hey - did you get yours working? I am not winning with a 2011 monitor and M1 MacBook Pro
You need the adapter from Apple (Thunderbolt 3 to 2), then open it the first time and allow the accessories... if you have 2 Thunderbolt displays, you can connect the 2nd to the first (daisy chain)
Die hard Thunderbolt Display fan here!!!
I'm using my 2010 24" Apple Cinema Display (mini display port connection not Thunderbolt) with my 2020 MBP M1 13". I connect both to an OWC Thunderbolt dock. The 24" Apple Cinema Display connects via a mini display port to USB-C adapter--which I purchased for about $14. I purchased the 24" Apple Cinema Display in 2010 for around $600 and it's still going strong. Couldn't be happier.
I agree with you 100 percent. I own the larger 2010, 27-inch Cinema (none thunderbolt) Display and it has been working great for about 12-years. A couple of years ago wanted to buy a M-1 "Mac Studio" and made an appointment at my local Apple retail store to learn how to connect my display. I carried the 27-inch Cinema Display into the store and none of the Apple employees knew how to make it work with a "Mac Studio". Learned weeks later on RUclips that, all I needed was just like you stated a mini display port to USB "C" adapter which, I now have. But, Apple, Inc. lost the sell of a new "Mac Studio" (smile...smile).
Yep, I currently use one with my M1 MacBook Air. Ultimately I want to upgrade to a 4K display, but not the Apple Studio Display! But I do want one with built-in speakers and USB ports; I'm eyeing a few from Dell and LG...
I bought my TB Display a couple years ago. It was a late production like-new and in the box for about $220usd. Used it with my MBP 15” 2015 and now with a MBP 14” M1 with the TB 2-3 adapter. With the M1 all the display settings and MacOS work perfectly. Positives; an APPLE design which is still beautiful and modern looking, superb build quality all metal and glass, very good sounding build-in speakers and the webcam is ‘good enough,’ legacy ports are actually useful for me with older accessories (and the MBP M1 has enough USB-c ports), even an Ethernet port, so with the one display to computer cable makes it clean in use. The display itself is still a high contrast with excellent color. Wish it was brighter in a daylight room, and the reflections are there, but in a dimmer light or at night it really looks great. At 2K or 1440p it is not the sharpest and if looking the individual pix can be noticed, but at normal view distance not so much so, it is sharp enough. No height adjustment, so a stand or just something under it, the angle adjustment is enough. For the price, build and view quality, it still is a very good option.
I agree 100 percent. I own the model right before this one, an Apple 2010 27-inch Cinema LED (none thunderbolt) display. The only thing with this monitor is that, it connects using Apple's mini display port and to control brightness and volume, you also need an open USB "A" port (smile...smile).
I just picked up one from 2016 on offer up for a hundred bucks today and it works flawlessly with my Mac Mini M2! I thought I got taken for a ride when I first got it home and it doesn't turn on when plugged in and then I saw the random looking old thunderbird port but did some quick research and found the $50 Apple adaptor and ran to Best Buy to snag one right away and now it works great and looks amazing besides the mentioned glair. I've got a $13 adaptor coming tomorrow from Amazon and plan to see if it works just as good as my expensive Apple adaptor and if so then I'll just return it to best buy and use the cheaper one but in a pinch for someone who hates to wait the grossly overpriced Apple adaptor has the goods.
How do you use external speakers with it?
Did that $13 adapter work? If yes, what should I type on Amazon? 🤔
If you have a M1 or newer Macbook, you don’t need to download an app to control the brightness. Simply plug in your charger to the computer and it will enable full functionality.
I have 2 of these using a MacBook Air M1 and they are fantastic. I have dual display setup and clamshell my M1. Since the M1 doesn't support dual display, I got a Dell D6000 docking station with display link (you need the display link software) and One of the monitors is thunderbolt and the other has mini display port which is converted to HDMI and connects to the Dell docking station, the specs are the same it's just the connector that differs. All controls work and having the camera built in is a big bonus as well as a wireless keyboard and track pad give me a clean set up. I just disconnect the 2 USB-C's when I travel and off I go, when reconnected everything starts right back up (the second display takes a few seconds to be recognized).
I want to do similar setup. But holding off on buying the second display till I know its going to work. I love these monitors and for my office and personal work the resolution is perfect. I wonder if you tried using the displays in daisy chain mode with the M1 MBA?
Yo true. I could connect a Thunderbolt Display and a monitor that uses hdmi
I love this monitor so much I’m working on a new mounting system!
Beautiful color and fluidity ❤
I bought one when my new MBP could no longer target display my late 2012 27" imac. Honestly a great option.
I have the iMac 2011 and the same dongle used to work with my previous Mbp2017. Since I got the M1 Air, it just won't connect anymore. Any tips? Thx!
It aged awesome. The design beats 9/10 modern monitors. I wish it priced 100$ in my region, but it's closer to $300 and I actually don't need a monitor at all)
*Got one a couple days ago* from 2016 & it has zero scuffs whatsoever, the previous owner clearly took care of it.
There's only very minor discolouration on the front edges of the stand & otherwise, it looks pretty much mint.
Looking forward to using it!
16s late 🤦🏽♀️ great video
great content here, love the straight-forward approach 👍 quick question on the brightness/sound control: with the app installed, does the shortcut buttons on apple keyboard work as they should? or does it require clicking the task manager app and controlling there? thanks!
My partner has this same Apple Thunderbolt Display 27" monitor, and is trying to connect her Dell laptop and use the monitor is a second screen. What dongle/cables are required for that, or is it not possible? Thanks!!
Many people criticize Apple for its high prices, but delivering products that are ahead of their time is a big payoff. I have a mid 2011 iMac 27” which probably uses a similar monitor and has excellent quality
If you plan to build a dual monitor setup with old Thunderbolt displays, you should take into account that the devices almost all have different brightness levels due to their age. Over the last few years I've had about 7 Thunderbolt displays and the brightness has been between 3,900 (almost yellow image) and 5,900 (pretty good white) lux. Apparently the displays burn out over the years depending on how heavily they're used. I measured 6,500 lux during the iMac 5K DIY monitor conversion.
hey i bought mine new for my MacBook Pro 2011, i still use the monitor but for my iMac 5k 2017. it still works great except for if the main thunderbolt connection is used it’s a bit flaky, but i got a thunderbolt cable for the extra port on the back and it works fine that way.
i’ve read the main cable could be replaced to restore its typical functionality tho.
I just picked one up yesterday. I use it as a second monitor for my mid-2011 27" iMac. The second monitor I had previously attached to it was starting to show signs of wearing out. My brother found it by chance for me at St. Vinny's for $20.00. It's in near mint condition. Lucky find.
this monitor in turkiye price: 300$
@@kadoxbeat Jesus christ, that's quite expensive, how much is it for a brand new 1440p 144hz monitor?
I was about to upgrade to a studio monitor but you changed my mind. I’ll just keep my old 27 apple cinema display
Are you trying to connect the 27 LED Cinema Display to the Mac Studio? Have you been successful? Please share your experience.
you just need the correct adapter (the one from apple many others won't work) and the screen will work perfect with any modern Mac @@deanojacks
@@deanojacks don't go halfway by the new studio monitor thunderbolt monitor better than anything else out there. Trust me you can still look up other mine to that if you really want to.
Does this mean the magsafe thing is okay not being plugged into anywhere anymore?
Awesome monitor, the only two draw backs is that it’s not that bright and it dissipates heats. Other than that, it’s an awesome display 👍🏽
I just picked one up, super condition and price:)
good video!:)
I've one and, as long as it works, I'll keep using it since it allows me use my 2000 Nikon Coolscan III film scanner with a SCSI to Firewire adapter. I really like its size and image quality. Mine is from 2014 and I've its box. Was and still is in VERY good shape!
I have 2 of these and they look great!
I'm still enjoying mine
I have 27in apple cinema display and the connector and it don't work with my Mac Studio..
I’m having the same issue. Get it to work?
@@Travisharger it has to be Thunderbolt Display, that’s the issue, that’s why it’s not working
you have to get a usbc to Mini DisplayPort adapter and you have to plug in the usb to use the audio and the iSight camera
I believe the Thunderbolt 2 to 3 adapter on a modern Mac only works with the Thunderbolt Display. The Cinema Display uses some other standard even though the plug looks the same and fits into the dongle.
If like myself, you have the older 2010, Apple 27-inch Cinema LED (none thunderbolt) display you need to buy an "UpTab" cable it has a USB 3.1 Type "C" on one end and a Mini Display Port on the other end for video. For audio control, you connect the Cinema LED's USB cable to a free USB "A" port of the Mac Studio or mac mini and you should be up and running (smile...smile).
I bought one hoping to use it with a Mac Mini, but the resolution was just not good enough. I couldn't get over being able to see every pixel. It is a nice looking monitor though.
Just picked one up off Facebook marketplace for $150. Looks great, but sadly does not work with my x1 carbon gen 12 with thunderbolt 4, even with the Apple adapter. My plan was to switch between that laptop and a Mac mini. Frankly, the lack of controls on the display is a little frustrating, especially trying to get this thing to turn on when using it on a pc. Kinda wished it just had a power button and multiple inputs.
Gorgeous to look at and the screen doesn't cause fatigue, one issue, they go black without warning.
I have 2 of those monitors but I have a Microsoft surface book 2 how do I get display to work please helppppp
Only with Thunderbolt port…
I really love your video and tons of explanations. I recently purchased the mac pro in mid-2010, and have a cinematic display of 27 inches. However, the mac pro does not have thunderbolt port to connect to but rather HDMI, DVI and VGA. Can I get same device to HDMI? so I can connect with the desktop and system unit?
Is this "monitor control" app working only for apple displays or its work for any monitors?
Great video!! Quick question.. I have exact same monitor using with brand new MacMini and MacBook Pro that work with the thunderbolt convertor/dongle as you use in video.. BUT, I would like to connect both Mac mini (personal) and MacBook (work) at same time.. do I need some sort of KVM or is there another way?I don't want to have to unplug my computer each time.. thx
It still worth it
becareful the power supply may fail on some of these older monitors, I've had to replace 2 of them on mine, not too hard to do though.
I have this monitored wonder how I can use the camera on it when plugged on my MacBook Air.
I have this setup with my macbook pro 2023 and it works great. Do you have any ideas about how I can add a 4 to 6 ft extension cable to this setup? I can't seem to find anything that works.
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Which adapter are you using?
I have two 30" Apple Cinema Displays with pre-Thunderbolt connectors, and am trying to get them work to with a 2019 MacPro with 580X video, with Thunderbolt and HDMI ports. So far, no luck with even a single monitor. Is there an HDMI adapter that will work with my monitors? A hub?
Lol, I'm using two of them right now and they are still amazing. I bought them new back then. I have two versions, on being the last one and one the one before that.
I have two of these and love them.
Will this monitor work with a Macbook Air?
I got my Thunderbolt Display for $17 because I saved on shipping by driving to the place that had it 2 hours away! Works perfectly with my upgraded Mac mini 2012, except the audio is trash lol.
For reference that cost me $20 in gas on my Toyota Corolla, not to mention the time and risk of driving, but hey if you have a bit of free time, definitely worth it.
Have one after watching you, works fine. Bought another one, but that doesn't work, irritating. Seller sent my the money back. BUT now I can't give up the idea of fiksing it..... Im using the old display to day trade with, works great. Just letting out some steam here, do you have any advice regarding the one that won't work, that I could try before I trow it away ?
I have had this monitor since 2011. I have replaced the original laptop and now run a 16" 2019 Mac Pro. I bought the adaptor and all worked well, till now. The Thunderbolt cable that runs to the adaptor is starting to fail. Barely move it and it "shorts out" causing the screens to die / recover / die and so on. I want to replace that Thunderbolt cable, but it seems to be built in, as I cant get it to unplug from the back of the monitor. A little worried to pull REAL hard on it to get it out. Does it unplug from the back? Would live to replace that cable. We are high volume wedding photographers and have never had a problem with this monster..Thanks for the video. Well done.
it does not unplug from the back, to replace the faulty cable it it is necessary to open the monitor (is easier than it seems according to the tutorials about this) the irony is that the inside end of the cable is just plugged to the circuit board
04:36 Excuse you, but what displays come in at 600-700 nits? There are only a select few and they are far from affordable. 300-400 nits is actually the average brightness of modern displays. The LG 32 Inch Ergo is a popular monitor and that only comes in at 350 nits. The modern Studio Display maxes out at 600 nits. Anything higher is more than likely using Mini LED instead of a standard backlight. Please do your research next time.
Using iMac late 2013 as a display for Macbook late 2013 with flickering screen with thunderbolt cable is not working for me.
I’ve been trying to get this exact setup to work with my MacBook Pro 2021 and macMini M1 but it won’t work! Blank screen. Any suggestions?
is it possible to connect two of them ?- i have a m2 macbook pro and i want to buy a new desk setup which has a good look and isn’t to expensive
Can the mac mini or mac studio with M2 be connected to the apple thunderbolt display or is there incompatibility? Do I necessarily have to use the Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter? Or should we proceed another way? Should I use the same display cable or another one? Or is it possible with the mac M1 but not with the M2?
can this monitor be used a a gaming monitor for game consoles via hdmi adapter ?
the sound and brightness work fine on my Mac m1. I also have 2 daisy chained together and works perfect.
what mac do you have? I also have this setup with an intel MBP and I'm considering getting a M2 MBA but if only one would work that'd be a deal breaker for me
Mac book pro m1, I should work with the m2 line up I would think
So one does not need a brick to power it, it can be powered through the thunderbolt adapter.
Will this work with a Mac Studio?
Danke!
Bro actually i am considering. That’s why i searched this. And i have apple silicon Mac Studio. I know it’s a dumb idea but i’d like to give it a shot.
It's still a great display. I use mine since 8 years back.
Hello I have this monitor. I wanted to know is there a way it can work with a 2010 mac mini?
so this will work great with my mac mini 2014?
I have a new MacBook Pro and used this method to hook up my old 27" Mac screen with Thunderbolt 2. I want to hook up a 2nd Thunderbolt 2 monitor to my set-up but when I try to daisy chain it with the built in thunderbolt 2 cord from the 2nd monitor but only sound comes out of the monitor (2nd screen does not work). How can I set-up my 2nd monitor? I only have 2 USB-C ports on my laptop so I can't use another adaptor otherwise I won't be able to charge my laptop. Any suggestions? Thanks for the help.
You say its a solid option and then add why it isn’t: It’s dark, big borders you can only connect it with a dongle and work around app and it doesn’t charge your Mac book… This video was just made to promote your standing desk. It’s a shame you could have also called it: „Why the Apple Display from 2011 is a bad option today.“ But no one in the world would click on that video because everyone know that you don’t buy a display that‘s from 2011. Also: regular display can‘t get to 700 nits of brightness that’s just incorrect. The Studio Display doesn’t look anything like the Thunderbolt Display the resolution is infinitely better, it‘s brighter, the colors are better and the speakers are so much better. I have no idea why you would suggest to buy that thing you can get amazing USB-C capable monitors that are still much better for around the same price. I'm sorry if the criticism sounds harsh, but you have to expect that when you spread such nonsense on the internet. Best regards
Hi there. I have a mid 2012 macbook pro and a Thunderbolt Display A1407 I got used from Craigslist. It's in beautiful shape, but . . . it won't power on. It did at first but after not using it for several months I tried to use it and nothing. Dead. Black. Any wisdom? Both are surely outdated as far as getting help from a Genius Bar. I just need a genius comment to save the day for me. thanks in advance.
Yesterday I bought a 2020 MacMini with the M1 chip. I found a great deal on the Thunderbolt display, circa 2013, I had Apple look up the serial number. But the tech support people told me that this monitor is not compatible with the MacMini with the M1 chip. It had to be a 2019 or earlier. I found two videos that talked about a Cable Matter HDMI to Display port adapter, but in reference to using two monitors with the Mac Mini. Your solution is much simpler. But they warned of voltage output in the two monitor solution and the Cable Matters adapter solving that. Do you think the Apple Thunderbolt 3 to 2 will work with the MacMini M1. Its a much more elegant solution and I agree with you about having it be an Apple product vs a more modern different brand. Thanks
This is precisely the setup I'm using (M1 mini, Thunderbolt display, T3-T2 adapter), and it works perfectly: it's exactly as if I were sitting in front of my old 2012 iMac 27" (but of course, SO much faster!). I'm afraid your tech support people are very wrong in this case!
Thanks for your review! :) I was wondering if the monitor is also able to charge the macbook?
Only with 2 cables…
I’m looking for one to connect with 2017 iMac and I already have my dongle.
I have this monitor but I can’t get it to work with my 2020 Mac M1 mini desktop… am I doing something wrong?
I’m having the same issue with my 16” MacbookPro m1max
I had this issue on my 2015 MacBook Pro. Someone else had been using my Thunderbolt Display while I was gone and when I plugged it in, it would not come on. I disconnected it, went into Settings: Displays; then Colour Profile and scrolled down the list to Thunderbolt and clicked on that. It came on when I plugged the Mac back in. Not sure if it will work for you but give it a try.
Anyone use this for coding? How is it?
Not so many views. Wow
Will that work for Mac mini
Yes, it works for both the M-1 and M-2, mac mini models (with the Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 cable).
I recently bought one for my M1 Pro MBP and it works perfectly. Even the system brightness setting works straight from the keyboard, although I was baffled to realise that while having the Thunderbolt Display plugged I can only adjust the internal screen brightness by hitting ctrl + brightness keys (F1/F2) on my external Bluetooth Apple keyboard (and vice versa with the integrated keyboard). So is this functionality broken in Ventura? I'm still running Monterey
Will this work (with adapter) from
Thunderbolt 4 on a new M2 to the old Thunderbolt monitor?
I can’t get mine to turn on with my 16” MacBookPro (m1max). Any ideas?
I have a 13' M1 Macbook Air and have the same issue. My wife can use the montior on her 2011 Macbook air fine though. Oddly enough a 2006 Apple Cinema Display DOES turn on with my M1 Macbook air, but not the Thunderbolt Display. I have all the correct adapters too.
It cool video
Im using a Macbook pro 2017 and Thunderbolt display 27”
When using Mac os Ventura every thing is ok, no issue
But when i running windows 11, Thunderbolt display not working
Please help me, thanks you
Can you tell me if the M1 MacBook Pro still works with this on the latest OS?
Welcome storm trooper, you won't regret it
Save your $700 and keep using this awesome display.
That monitor looks new. People say it’s old but it hold up every year passing there’s no monitor made of full aluminum and glass screen.
Not sure why you think there are none. apple makes a couple as do some other brands that blow this screen out of the water
what is the Apple part number for this display? Please and thank you.
A1407, I´ve just bought two of them. Waiting for adaptor cables, then I can tell you how well they nwork.
And I'm sitting here, watching this Video on an Apple Cinema HD Display 😄