The new Mac mini - Attach a 4K monitor by HDMI 2.0 or DisplayPort?

I'm planning on getting the new Mac mini and this 4K monitor:

https://www.amazon.com/LG-24UD58-B-24-Inch-Monitor-FreeSync/dp/B01LPNKFK0

I believe that attaching the monitor can be done via the HDMI 2.0 port or the DisplayPort. Which way would be better for monitor performance? If I used the DisplayPort, is this the cable that I would need?

https://www.amazon.com/DisplayPort-uni-Thunderbolt-Compatible-Pixelbook/dp/B07CL31FR6/ref=pd_sim_147_2/140-7066432-1830229?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B075V27G2R&pd_rd_r=55500d71-4d9b-11e9-ab61-797b93d62bc4&pd_rd_w=8THk8&pd_rd_wg=FYKU9&pf_rd_p=90485860-83e9-4fd9-b838-b28a9b7fda30&pf_rd_r=68FCMF1PNPA0SS96C20A&refRID=68FCMF1PNPA0SS96C20A&th=1

Thanks.

Mac mini 2018 or later

Posted on Mar 24, 2019 12:56 AM

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lllaass

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Posted on Mar 24, 2019 1:02 AM

Typically, a displayport display connection is best. However, not it seems that HDMI is just as good. If you do not need two free Thunderbolt 3 connections for other uses I would go with displayport. The cable in your link is fine.

Also see this previous discussion since many users have problems of the monitor not waking after sleep

2018 Mac Mini - monitor problems - Apple Community

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