Apple's studio-grade display takes its picture over a single upstream Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port, which also charges the connected laptop at up to 96W, and adds three downstream USB-C ports at up to 10Gb/s. The 27-inch 5K panel refreshes at 60Hz through that one Thunderbolt 3 connection; there is no HDMI or DisplayPort input. The three USB-C ports are for peripherals, storage and networking. Below is the complete port breakdown.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Apple
- Release Year
- 2022
- Model Number
- A2525
- Category
- Monitor
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) | 1 | 96 W | DP Alt Mode Thunderbolt | — | — |
| USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) | 3 | — | — | — | Downstream port |
Other Apple Monitor models with the same ports
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. Camera features and the display’s firmware updates need a connection to a Mac, per Apple’s spec footnote.