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iMac 2020 hdmi to thunderbolt 3 cable?

What is the best compatible hdmi to thunderbolt 3 cable for the new iMac 2020 apart from Apple's own branded one? Thanks


Posted on Oct 13, 2020 7:27 AM

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Posted on Oct 13, 2020 7:53 AM

What monitor do you have?


Here are some USB-C to HDMI examples,

https://www.amazon.com/Updated-Version-Braided-Thunderbolt-Compatible/dp/B089QGZHT7/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?

https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Thunderbolt-Compatible-Chromebook-Microsoft/dp/B08BZKCB7V/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?


If the monitor has DisplayPort input, then a USB-C to DisplayPort cable is better than HDMI.

https://www.amazon.com/DisplayPort-Thunderbolt-Displayport-Compatible-MacBook/dp/B089QKHF4R/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?


If the monitor has USB-C input, then a USB-C to USB-C cable would also be better than HDMI.

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den.thed
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Oct 13, 2020 7:53 AM in response to Room102

What monitor do you have?


Here are some USB-C to HDMI examples,

https://www.amazon.com/Updated-Version-Braided-Thunderbolt-Compatible/dp/B089QGZHT7/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?

https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Thunderbolt-Compatible-Chromebook-Microsoft/dp/B08BZKCB7V/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?


If the monitor has DisplayPort input, then a USB-C to DisplayPort cable is better than HDMI.

https://www.amazon.com/DisplayPort-Thunderbolt-Displayport-Compatible-MacBook/dp/B089QKHF4R/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?


If the monitor has USB-C input, then a USB-C to USB-C cable would also be better than HDMI.

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Oct 13, 2020 8:10 AM in response to den.thed

Many thanks for this - it's just that some of these products say they support iMac 2019/2017, and not the iMac 2020?


The monitor has a HDMI cable so I need an adapter that needs to work with the latest iMac 2020 and OS system.


The official apple product is about £75, just wanted to see if there was a cheaper but compatible product that would work.


Thanks

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