Apple's studio-grade display pairs a single HDMI 2.1 input with three USB-C downstream connectors supporting Thunderbolt 3 at 40Gbps per port. The 27-inch 5K panel refreshes at 60Hz through that lone HDMI 2.1 connection, leaving zero USB adapters needed for video. One USB-C acts as pure Thunderbolt 3 passthrough for daisy-chaining, while the other two handle USB 3.0 hubs at lower speed. Below is the complete port breakdown.
27-inch 5K Retina display with Thunderbolt 3 input providing 96W host charging, three USB-C downstream ports, built-in 12MP Center Stage camera, six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio, and studio-quality three-microphone array.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Apple
- Release Year
- 2022
- Model Number
- A2525
- Category
- monitor
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) | 1 | — | — |
| USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) | 3 | — | Downstream port |
Notes & Compatibility
Thunderbolt 3 input with 96W power delivery - sufficient for 14-inch MacBook Pro. Three USB-C downstream ports support up to 10Gb/s. Built-in A13 Bionic chip powers Center Stage, Spatial Audio, and Hey Siri. 12MP Ultra Wide camera with 122° FOV. Six-speaker system. NO HDMI, NO DisplayPort, NO audio output jack. Does NOT support daisy-chaining. P3 wide color with True Tone. Requires Mac with Apple Silicon or Intel Mac with T2 chip.
