alaTest Sites
About alaTest
Connect with alaTest
alaTest, Product Reviews & Tests © 2005-2025 ICSS AB. All rights reserved. Privacy
alaTest has collected and analyzed 505 reviews of Apple Thunderbolt 27 (MC914). The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the size. The design is also appreciated. Many are negative about the price. There are some mixed reviews about the reliability.
usability, design, size
price
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Apple Thunderbolt 27 (MC914) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.
Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Apple Thunderbolt 27 (MC914) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the reliability. The usability is also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the design and price.
usability, reliability
price, design
50% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 132 user reviews of Apple Thunderbolt 27 (MC914) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the size. The usability also gets good feedback. Many are critical about the reliability. There are some mixed opinions about the price.
design, usability, size
reliability
84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : John R. Delaney (pcmag.com)
The 27-inch Apple Thunderbolt Display delivers solid picture and audio quality in a stylish aluminum cabinet, but it doesn't come cheap.
Expert review by : Eric Franklin (cnet.com)
Apple Thunderbolt Display
The ; retains the gorgeous screen and features of the Apple Cinema Display, while adding Thunderbolt, FireWire, and Ethernet support.
There's no native compatibility option with PCs or older, non-Thunderbolt Macs.
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 Mac.
Expert review by : Anand Lal Shimpi (anandtech.com)
Ever since I moved to a notebook as my main work computer I've become increasingly annoyed with the process of actually moving my notebook-as-a-desktop around. At my desk I've got DisplayPort, Ethernet, two USB, FireWire 800, speakers and power all...
Expert review by : Lee Neikirk (reviewed.com)
An elegant but expensive widescreen display for Mac computers.
Very attractive.; Decent color accuracy
Flexibility is Mac-niche only
Its only drawback within the world of monitors as a whole is that it is only usefully available to Mac users, and without a Mac powering it, is little more than an elegant paperweight. It serves no value unless it is paired with a Mac computer (which,...
Expert review by : Justin (applereviews.com)
The new Apple Thunderbolt Display is an amazing monitor that performs incredibly and looks great, too. If you have an Thunderbolt-enabled Mac, we say, what are you waiting for?The new display trumps the previous 24-inch Cinema Display. Sure, that one...
The Apple Thunderbolt is a great choice for those who can use it. It has great features with a glossy finish, built-in camera, and huge display ? among others that we really love. We highly recommend this to MacBook Air users who want that iMac-like feel.
Expert review by : Christopher Phin (techradar.com)
Huge, and hugely convenient, but you could buy a MacBook Air for less...
A good display ; Single cable convenience ; Boon for MacBook owners ; Daisy-chaining Thunderbolt
Limited compatibility ; Expensive
Expert review by : Eric Franklin (cnet.com.au)
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 Macs.
Gorgeous screen ; Adds Thunderbolt, FireWire and gigabit Ethernet support ; Great to use as a dock for MacBook Air users
There's no native compatibility option with PCs or older, non-Thunderbolt Macs
Apple backs the Apple Thunderbolt Display with a one-year limited warranty that covers the backlight, but only includes 90 days of toll-free telephone support. With the purchase of an AU$129 AppleCare package, the warranty is extended to three years...
Expert review by : Eric Franklin (cnet.co.uk)
Iteration is something Apple is good at. Its 24-inch Cinema Display was good, but it appealed to an extremely small minority of users. In 2010 Apple released a new version with an improved screen and by that time there were many more Mini...
The Apple Thunderbolt Display retains the gorgeous screen and features of the Apple Cinema Display, while adding Thunderbolt, FireWire, and Ethernet support.
There's no native compatibility option with PCs or older, non-Thunderbolt Macs.
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 Mac.
Expert review by : Adam Turner (macworld.com.au)
Apple's flagship monitor is packed with features but falls short on flexibility.
Thunderbolt; FaceTime HD camera
Only Thunderbolt input; expensive
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...
Expert review by : Techmagnifier (techmagnifier.com)
The Apple iMac (Thunderbolt) is a 27-inch latest and refreshingly above the top iMacs. It has features and system operation that bring a smile to all who access it.