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refresh rate on external monitors limited to 60hz for macbook pro 16" ?

hmm am i right to assume my 16" mbp (intel chip) will only give out 60hz refresh rate on an external monitor? This means even if the monitor was say 165hz, it would only do 60hz?



References:

https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT210754

https://www.apple.com/au/shop/product/HKQ22ZM/A/belkin-usb-c-to-hdmi-adapter?fnode=32e887550c136265b17ec055d4988fb86193c01513f7abfb1795ae8dcc3bfb0bf41c7565820ed8690061effcb27109c084527feeadd482d15cbb3be900424da4a8d3f53231b1b0b955a1bf7bc0f456d47b44b5e4f4645f7e244909c3fcfa2ad97ee30c469c8c020e1a54c7dc0565b57b&fs=f%3Dadapter-dock%26fh%3D4595%252B45e3%252B45b0

MacBook Pro (2020 and later)

Posted on May 11, 2021 7:29 PM

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Posted on May 11, 2021 7:36 PM

From the specs for that computer: MacBook Pro 16-inch - Technical Specifications - Apple

"Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:

  • Up to two displays with 6016‑by‑3384 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors or
  • Up to four displays with 4096‑by‑2304 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors

Thunderbolt 3 digital video output

  • Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
  • VGA, HDMI, DVI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)"


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May 11, 2021 7:36 PM in response to anexiole

From the specs for that computer: MacBook Pro 16-inch - Technical Specifications - Apple

"Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:

  • Up to two displays with 6016‑by‑3384 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors or
  • Up to four displays with 4096‑by‑2304 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors

Thunderbolt 3 digital video output

  • Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
  • VGA, HDMI, DVI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)"


refresh rate on external monitors limited to 60hz for macbook pro 16" ?

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