Apple studio display in 2025?! I got this 150$ Apple thunderbolt display 27”. Here is why!

The Apple thunderbolt display. this is the best used apple product going in to 2024 and the best budget apple product overall.

There is no compatibility problems with the newest M1 Mac's unlike other apple products that grow obsolete and do not support the newest products and software.

[kyrbies]

Videos and images look great on the 27" Thunderbolt display, but fonts are simply blurry, even if you activate HiDPI with BetterDisplay it only gets slightly better. And because of the connection, you can't connect it to Displayport or HDMI to get it with a Display Link Dock on the M1. You would have to use the older Cinema Display, which costs $50-100 more. So think carefully about what you are using the display for. It's nice to look at for a price of around $200, but the Font is scaled very roughly.

[brokenelectronics]

I've got a desk setup with a 5, 2 Mac Pro, using two LED Cinema displays, a 27" as the main display, and a 24" as the secondary. It's essentially the same display, just with mini displayport as the interface, rather than Thunderbolt 2.. They are great for machines that cannot connect via Thunderbolt.

[johnnyquid-xjkk]

Got a 27 Thunderbolt for 100 USD, it’s in great shape and bright. Got my MBA M1 hooked up to it, makes a great small office. I wish there was a way to hook it up to my old Mac Pro 5, 1. Nice monitor, I might get the 30 inch Cinema Display later this year. Those are also well made, much better quality than all the plastic junk out there. Cheers from Cali.

[Wade_Adakai]

I’ve used the these older Apple thunderbolt displays for work before we upgraded to LG ultrawides. For people considering them, the displays get really warm and it’s better to use them in a dim area, also some may have yellow color casts due to age. But if you find a decent one, it’ll be enough for all your work 🙏🏽 lastly, if you have a a few hundred more dollars, purchase the Asus ProArt QHD 27 75hz instead. I have one and it’s been great with my MacBook m1 and recently purchased M3 pro.

[younseokjang]

Hey, thank you for your good explanation video! I am just wondering about tech. I have been using an iMac (a bit old) for the dual monitor with my Macbook. A few days ago, I got an Apple Thunderbolt monitor from a friend.... What I want to know is can I use the the Thunderbolt monitor as a third dual monitor? I have a Thunderbolt cable (white one). If I can, what should I buy?

Thanks,
Yoon

[vrv]

Matching specs?! It's all about the 5K resolution and you're completely skipping over that 😄

[ManuelCuencaLaredo]

Could Connect Two laptops to the same display? Using the other Thunderbolt connection?

[Alleycat]

Where were you able to find a Thunderbolt Display for $150?

[pablocasalsaguirre]

Hi ! I have 3 thunderbolts displays. They are amazing ! But. I connect to my retina 16” i9 2019. And the big isuue is the brightness of the Apple Thunderbolt Display. Do you know how to boost that ?

[wasdfd]

my laptop only has hdmi port, how can i use the monitor?

[JxBxWHAT]

Did it make you download any software to run the two displays?

[PLANETWATERMELON]

Not sure if I missed this. Can you control the brightness and audio levels with your Apple keyboard?

[JxBxWHAT]

I did this and it didn’t work what apple chip does your computer have?

[KarikaturaLv]

Is it still working after Sonoma update? My Thunderbolt display somehow does not work well after Sonoma update. Do not wake up after sleep. Does anyone have the same problem?

[andylee]

He picked it up infront of some elses house entrance door 😅

[OldGuyNewTech]

Can’t fit more😂 bud if i can find more just over 100$ and with the adapter i could be tempted to buy a few for stock ✌🏽

[karayuschij]

Don't get an Apple display, get a BENQ!!