Is it possible to connect an Apple 27 inch cinema display to a MacBook Pro?

wim209 wrote:

Is it possible to connect an Apple 27 inch led cinema disolay zml from 2012 to a macbook pro 16 inch M1 chip?

The Apple silicon 16" MacBook Pro doesn't ship with the regular M1 chip. It can either have an M1 Pro or M1 Max chip inside.

I don't know whether it's possible for sure, but they should work together with the proper adapter(s).

If this is your display:

a convenient single cable with three connectors (Mini DisplayPort, MagSafe, and USB 2.0)

https://everymac.com/monitors/apple/studio_cinema/specs/apple-led-cinema-display-27-inch-specs.html

you need a third-party adapter from USB-C computer-end to Mini DisplayPort jack for your display cable to plug in.

Apple does not provide an Apple brand adapter because essentially, "they have nothing special to add to make it magical".

Remember, you can not 'stack' adapters. you must make the transition from computer output to display input in at most ONE adapter.

Grant Bennet-Alder wrote:

If this is your display:

a convenient single cable with three connectors (Mini DisplayPort, MagSafe, and USB 2.0)

https://everymac.com/monitors/apple/studio_cinema/specs/apple-led-cinema-display-27-inch-specs.html

you need a third-party adapter from USB-C computer-end to Mini DisplayPort jack for your display cable to plug in.

Apple does not provide an Apple brand adapter because essentially, "they have nothing special to add to make it magical".

Remember, you can not 'stack' adapters. you must make the transition from computer output to display input in at most ONE adapter.

+1. This is the best answer.