I have 2 monitors, both with HDMI inputs only. So, from my Mac mini M1, I can use its HDMI output for one of the monitors of course. If I use the Thunderbolt 3, or the USB-C for the 2nd monitor, would a TB3 to HDMI adapter work?
Mac mini, macOS 12.0
deo Card:8-CoreVRAM Type:Integrated
Details:This model has an integrated Apple GPU with 8-cores.
Standard VRAM:IntegratedMaximum VRAM:Integrated
Display Support:2 Displays*Resolution Support:6016x3384 (6K)*
Details:*This model supports "up to" two simultaneous displays -- one "up to" 6K resolution (6016x3384) at 60 Hz via Thunderbolt 3 and one display "up to" 4K (4096x2160) at 60 Hz via HDMI 2.0.
The Thunderbolt 3 ports support native DisplayPort output using USB-C as well as Thunderbolt 2, DVI, and VGA output with adapters. In addition to HDMI, the HDMI 2.0 port supports DVI using an HDMI to DVI adapter. All adapters are sold separately.
Mac mini "M1" 8 CPU/8 GPU 2020 Specs (M1, 2020, MGNR3LL/A*, Macmini9,1, A2348, 3569): EveryMac.com
deo Card:8-CoreVRAM Type:Integrated
Details:This model has an integrated Apple GPU with 8-cores.
Standard VRAM:IntegratedMaximum VRAM:Integrated
Display Support:2 Displays*Resolution Support:6016x3384 (6K)*
Details:*This model supports "up to" two simultaneous displays -- one "up to" 6K resolution (6016x3384) at 60 Hz via Thunderbolt 3 and one display "up to" 4K (4096x2160) at 60 Hz via HDMI 2.0.
The Thunderbolt 3 ports support native DisplayPort output using USB-C as well as Thunderbolt 2, DVI, and VGA output with adapters. In addition to HDMI, the HDMI 2.0 port supports DVI using an HDMI to DVI adapter. All adapters are sold separately.
Mac mini "M1" 8 CPU/8 GPU 2020 Specs (M1, 2020, MGNR3LL/A*, Macmini9,1, A2348, 3569): EveryMac.com
The M1 Mac mini is suppose to support 2 external monitors.
I have personally used a USB-C to HDMI adapter. basically it takes advantage of the fact that the Mac Thunderbolt 3 ports export Thunderbolt, USB, and DisplayPort signals. Your USB-C to HDMI cable should be taking advantage of the DisplayPort signals.
Although it’s clear that using the TB3 port for a 2nd monitor can be done with an adapter, it doesn’t indicate specifically whether a TB3 (USB-C) to HDMI adapter will work…only adapters for TB3, DVI, and VGA. Excluding the mention of HDMI adapters in that list leaves one with some doubt.
Bob are you certain about that. I've heard from several ciscussions that at least a 2nd display can be used via the USB-C or TB3 port. The only thing I'd like to confirm (that I hadn't found in these discussions) is whether a TB3 or USB-C to HDMI adapter will work. In the discussions I've read so far, the only reference to using the TB3 or USB-C ports are with an adapter for Display Port or MDP.
Thanks. I took a small, fairly inexpensive gamble ...Amazon sending me a USB-C to HDMI adapter next Wednesday. I'm hopeful it'll work. Will update with my findings should anyone else be interested. Thanks for your input. Best of the season!
Thank you Bob. That's what I'm about to try...this Wednesday when the adapter is scheduled to arrive at my residence from Amazon. I'm reassured by you indicating you've had success with the arrangement.
Agree it's not clear, but I think the key words sre...
as well as ... DVI, and VGA
OK, I'll be watching my friend! :)
M1 Macs only support 1 external display.
Mac mini M1 and multiple displays
