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best computer monitors for hooking up to a mini mac

Considering the new mini mac but not sure what type of monitor is best to use or if they are compatible with Apple products. Does Apple make just monitors? Like the portability since my iMac 27'' is too big to bring back and forth to places.

Posted on Jan 8, 2019 11:54 AM

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Posted on Jan 8, 2019 12:05 PM

Apple did provide monitors, but they don't currently ... at least, not Apple-branded ones. Currently their on-line store offers an LG 5K model.


Taken directly from Apple Specifications for this mini model, the following are the mini's video support features:

Video Support

  • Support for the following combination of maximum concurrent display setups:
  • Up to three displays:
    • Two displays with 4096-by-2304 resolution at 60Hz connected via Thunderbolt 3 plus one display with 4096-by-2160 resolution at 60Hz connected via HDMI 2.0
  • Up to two displays:
    • One display with 5120-by-2880 resolution at 60Hz connected via Thunderbolt 3 plus one display with 4096-by-2160 resolution at 60Hz connected via HDMI 2.0
  • Thunderbolt 3 digital video output supports
  • Native DisplayPort output over USB-C
  • Thunderbolt 2, DVI, and VGA output supported using adapters (sold separately)
  • HDMI 2.0 display video output
  • Support for up to one display with 4096-by-2160 resolution at 60Hz
  • DVI output using HDMI to DVI Adapter (sold separately)


The key then would be to determine your goals for the resolutions that you want supported and your budget. Also be aware of the any store's return policies, in case the monitor does not work out for you.

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Jan 8, 2019 12:05 PM in response to mmbak

Apple did provide monitors, but they don't currently ... at least, not Apple-branded ones. Currently their on-line store offers an LG 5K model.


Taken directly from Apple Specifications for this mini model, the following are the mini's video support features:

Video Support

  • Support for the following combination of maximum concurrent display setups:
  • Up to three displays:
    • Two displays with 4096-by-2304 resolution at 60Hz connected via Thunderbolt 3 plus one display with 4096-by-2160 resolution at 60Hz connected via HDMI 2.0
  • Up to two displays:
    • One display with 5120-by-2880 resolution at 60Hz connected via Thunderbolt 3 plus one display with 4096-by-2160 resolution at 60Hz connected via HDMI 2.0
  • Thunderbolt 3 digital video output supports
  • Native DisplayPort output over USB-C
  • Thunderbolt 2, DVI, and VGA output supported using adapters (sold separately)
  • HDMI 2.0 display video output
  • Support for up to one display with 4096-by-2160 resolution at 60Hz
  • DVI output using HDMI to DVI Adapter (sold separately)


The key then would be to determine your goals for the resolutions that you want supported and your budget. Also be aware of the any store's return policies, in case the monitor does not work out for you.

Jan 8, 2019 2:39 PM in response to mmbak

Any name brand monitor that accepts HDMI, or DisplayPort or miniDP should be fine. Thunderbolt 3 or usb-c native monitors should also be fine, they’re just less common. Any cables or adapters you may need are readily available online as well.


I have a pair of Dell U2715H monitors (27”, 2560x1440) connected to my 2018 Mac mini using a pair of cables I got on Amazon that go directly from the monitors DisplayPort input port to the mini’s Thunderbolt 3 ports. My other monitor is a 32” Samsung (also 2560x1440) that connects fine to the mini via those same cables or HDMI.


Of course, other monitor brands and resolutions will also work fine but I only have those three in my house to speak about directly. I am also using a Logitech C925e as a FaceTime and MS Teams webcam with it, along with a usb Samson Go mic so I don’t have to use a headset. My keyboard is a Logitech 750 solar wireless and a Logitech wireless mouse connected by the Logitech USB universal connector/dongle.


Peripherals by and large should not be an issue, and if you see a monitor or something else you’d like to use, check the web for reviews using it with Mac OS on a T2 chip Mac, or post here and ask others if they’ve used that make or model of peripheral.

Jan 8, 2019 3:49 PM in response to Michael Black

Thanks for all the info. I had an old mini mac when it first came out and the dell monitor just didn't seem to work. Or maybe it was the keyboard. CAn't remember but it was frustrating.

The new mini mac looks might be an option.

I had 2 2009 iMacs - 27'' but both have crapped out. One is fixed - for now. Other one still deciding if I should fix or go for a mini mac with 2 displays (one for each location).


thanks.

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