Apple Thunderbolt Display 27″ Specs

Thunderbolt Display – MC914LL/A – A1407

About this Display

The Apple Thunderbolt Display has a 27-inch screen and can be used by Thunder-bolt equipped Mac notebooks providing a glossy LED-backlit TFT active-matrix display option. The display also featured a FaceTime HD camera, a microphone and 2.1 speakers (49 watts). The display came with connectivity options that include single FireWire “800” port, three USB 2.0 ports, a single Gigabit Ethernet port, and a Thunderbolt port.

Introduction: July 20, 2011		Discontinued: June 23, 2016
Display Details		Connectivity and Details
Display Type	TFT LCD	Built-in Audio	2.1
Display Size	27-Inch	Built-in Camera	FaceTime HD
Optimum Resolution	2560×1440	USB 2.0	3
Max. Display Colors	16.7 Million	FireWire 800	1
Viewing Angle	178/178	Supported MacOS	X 10.6.8
Response Time	12 ms	Power	250 W
Brightness	375cd/m²	Apple Order Number	MC914LL/A
Contrast Ratio	1000:1	Apple Subfamily	Thunderbolt Display
DPI/PPI	109	Dimensions	49.1cm x 65cm x 20.7cm
Dot/Pitch	N/A	Average Weight	23.5 lbs (10.8kg)

Identifier reference: MC914LL/A, A1407. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.

Last reviewed by Techable: August 14, 2024Identifiers checked: order number, A-number, EMC, and model identifier when available.

Model summary

This Display at a glance

Family: Display
Order Number: MC914LL/A
Model Number: A1407
Chip: m2
Year: 2018

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Common questions

Is MC914LL/A the same as A1407?

Not exactly. MC914LL/A usually points to a specific retail configuration, while A1407 identifies the broader Apple hardware family. Always check the EMC and model identifier too.

What Display is model A1407?

A1407 is the Apple A-number shown for this Display family. Use the order number, EMC, and model identifier on this page to narrow the exact configuration.

What does EMC number mean?

The EMC number is another Apple hardware identifier. It helps separate closely related models that may share a similar name, year, or A-number.

Can the RAM or SSD be upgraded?

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