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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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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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Oct 13, 2020 7:40 AM in response to Room102

Look for USB-C tio HDMI Cables, such as:

https://www.startech.com/en-us/search?search_term=usb-c%20to%20hdmi%20cable

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Oct 13, 2020 8:14 AM in response to Malcolm J. Rayfield

Many thanks - are these cables compatible with the iMac 2020 running the latest OS software? Sorry, just want to be sure as I have read that some adapters won't run on the latest iMac?

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Oct 13, 2020 8:38 AM in response to Room102

Yes, these are common adapters and cables that can be found at any Electronic store, BestBuy, Walmart, Target etc....

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Oct 13, 2020 9:06 AM in response to den.thed

Great - thanks!

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Oct 13, 2020 11:23 AM in response to Room102

Monoprice cables are usually more than enough for the job. Good value and you aren't wasting money on overpriced cables

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