I recently got a ThinkVision T22i 21.5" Monitor to work from home and want to connect with my MacBook Air (2020 model). I have a USB-C to DisplayPort cable that connects the two for display but this doesn't charge my laptop.
As I'm also using a USB-C to USB adaptor in the one of the two ports, I can't have both my charger and monitor connected.
Can anyone advise what I need to connect & charge from the monitor?
MacBook Air
Thanks so much! The first option is way over my budget but I was looking into combinations and would this have the same result as the second option?
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MUF82AM/A/usb-c-digital-av-multiport-adapter along with HDMI - HDMI cable? (I have that cable already hence wondering!)
Thanks again.
You could use a Thunderbolt 3 Dock, such as:
https://www.elgato.com/en/dock/thunderbolt-3
It will charge your MacBook Air and provide ports for your display and USB devices. It will even charge USB devices when the computer is off. It is expensive, though.
For less money you could use a Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable, such as:
with a UPTab USB-C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter.
https://www.uptab.com/usb-c-to-mini-displayport-adapter-4k-60hz-graphite/
This adapter has an extra charging-only USB-C port to connect your charger, so one USB-C port on the computer is used both for the display and charging.
Yes, that Apple adapter should work, and it gives you another USB port. Normally DisplayPort is preferable, but your display is low resolution, so HDMI won't be a problem.
Thanks so much, appreciate the help!
Need to charge Macbook Air from external monitor
