Mac Mini M1 HDMI output

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Mac Mini M1 HDMI output

Hello there!

I hope everyone is fine!

Recently I bought a Mac Mini M1. I have a LG 27GN880 which is capable to display 2560x1440 at 144hz. After I setup the Mac with the monitor I realized that the display runs at 100hz max. I thought all right maybe I need another HDMI cable. I bought one, there's no improvement.

I have an USB-C to DisplayPort cable as well, it can deliver 144hz.

According to the specs I don't know why the HDMI can't work at 144hz.

Can anyone please help me with this?

Thank you for advance!

Posted on Dec 3, 2022 7:33 AM

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den.thed

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Dec 3, 2022 8:23 AM in response to Sulyci

I’m surprised that you are getting over 60Hz using HDMI.

see “Video Support” at > Mac mini - Technical Specifications - Apple

also see > Connect a display to Mac mini - Apple Support

Personally I would use the USB-C to DisplayPort cable.

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den.thed

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Dec 3, 2022 10:33 AM in response to Sulyci

Yup’ the Mac mini Video Support Spec’s clearly say,

HDMI display video output

Support for one display with up to 4K resolution at 60Hz

Use a USB-C Hub or Dock in the other USB-C port to add additional devices.

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Sulyci Author

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Dec 3, 2022 8:46 AM in response to den.thed

I use USB-C to DisplayPort to get the desired result. I just wish to use the HDMI to save the USB-C port for something else.

I saw the specs a couple of times. I understand that HDMI version is 2.0. According to my research this version is capable to display 2560x1440 at 144hz.

For example: https://www.displayninja.com/which-cable-do-i-need-for-144hz/

I am not sure what I am missing. There is a chance for I misunderstood something.

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Mac Mini M1 HDMI output

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