About this monitor
The Apple Thunderbolt Display 27-inch was Apple's flagship desktop monitor between 2012 and 2016, designed exclusively for Mac users who needed a single-cable solution for video, data and peripheral connectivity. Refurbished and graded to Grade A condition, this silver aluminium display delivers sharp 2560 × 1440 resolution across a 27-inch LED-backlit panel, making it ideal for creative work, software development and productivity tasks that benefit from screen real estate. Every unit has been professionally tested and comes with a Thunderbolt cable, ready to connect to a compatible Mac.
Built around a Thunderbolt port, this display acts as a docking station: the single cable carries video, audio, data and power to your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air, while the monitor's integrated Thunderbolt, USB, FireWire and Gigabit Ethernet ports turn it into a desktop hub. The 2560 × 1440 resolution provides 109 pixels per inch, delivering detail suitable for photo editing, CAD and multi-window workflows. The integrated FaceTime HD camera, stereo speakers and microphone make this a complete workstation solution, eliminating the cable clutter of separate peripherals. Refurbished units are graded A, meaning minimal signs of previous use, and all components – display, camera, audio, ports – have passed our pre-grading inspection.
Apple Thunderbolt Display 27-inch – Display and Connectivity
The 27-inch panel uses LED backlighting and an IPS-type technology for wide viewing angles and consistent colour. At 2560 × 1440, the display offers significantly more workspace than a 1080p monitor, letting you tile windows side by side or view high-resolution images at native scale. Thunderbolt connectivity was Apple's dock-in-a-cable approach: your MacBook connects with a single Thunderbolt cable (included), which powers the display and links its ports to your Mac. Three downstream USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port, one Gigabit Ethernet port and an additional Thunderbolt port (for daisy-chaining a second display or external storage) turn the monitor into a full desktop hub. MagSafe charging for your MacBook is delivered through the Thunderbolt cable, so your laptop stays charged while docked.
What You'll Receive and Who It Suits
Each refurbished unit ships with the display itself, a Thunderbolt cable and a mains power cable. Grade A units are fully tested and working; the grade reflects the exterior condition only, while every functional component has been tested to our refurbishment standard. This monitor is exclusively for Macs with Thunderbolt connectivity: MacBook Pro (2011–2015), MacBook Air (2011–2017), iMac (2011–2015) and Mac mini (2011–2014) with Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 ports. It will not work with USB-C-only Macs unless you use Apple's Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 adapter, sold separately. It suits designers, developers and office users who want a single-cable docking experience and a high-resolution display for a compatible Mac.
Grade A Refurbished – Warranty and Returns
All units are refurbished to Grade A standard and come with a 12-month Buyer Area warranty covering hardware faults. You have 30 days from delivery to return the display for a full refund if it doesn't meet your needs. Free tracked UK delivery by DPD is included. We've been supplying refurbished electronics since 2011, and every Apple display monitor in our stock is tested and graded before dispatch.