[3] Despite using the same physical connector, it does not work with Mini DisplayPort input, and similarly, the adapter does not make it compatible with USB-C in general.

Its chassis is made of aluminum and glass, resembling the contemporary ranges of iMac and MacBook Pro unibody designs.

The display features a built-in 720p[4] FaceTime HD camera (replacing the iSight in the previous model), microphone, and stereo speaker system with subwoofer (2.1 channel).

An octopus cable with Thunderbolt and MagSafe is permanently attached to the back of the display for data and charging MacBooks, respectively.

[8] The Thunderbolt Display drops compatibility with all previous standards, including VGA, DVI, and DisplayPort.