Macbook Air M1 monitor capability

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Macbook Air M1 monitor capability

Hello friends,

I am looking into upgrading my current monitor which I use as second screen for Macbook Air M1.

So I've found this Samsung which has nice specs - model "SAMSUNG C49RG90SSI (LC49RG90SSIXCI)". It has "48.8" / 5120х1440" which I am not sure if it will run on my MBAM1.

Could you please tell me if it will work and what cables should I use? I want to have one direct USB-C cable instead of a chinese connector I use for HDMI for my current monitor.

Thanks & Regards

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Sep 7, 2021 11:18 AM

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Answer 1

Sep 9, 2021 7:14 AM in response to DigimonTech

From MacBook Air - Technical Specifications - Apple

"Video Support

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

One external display with up to 6K resolution at 60HZ

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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Answer 2

Sep 8, 2021 8:31 AM in response to DigimonTech

Hi DigimonTech,

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.

We see from your post that you have a question about adding a monitor to your MacBook Air M1. We want to help. This article has the steps to Connect a display to your Mac.

You want to look under the "If you're using a Mac with Apple silicon" section.

Best Wishes!

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Sep 9, 2021 3:37 AM in response to barberlives123

Hi,

Thanks. I was a bit unsure as I found a lot of cases described by people that M1 was not able to use the complete display resolution. I don't want to buy monitor - get frustration and give it back.

That's why I am trying to find this for sure.

Thanks

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Macbook Air M1 monitor capability

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