What iPad models support 4K 60 Hz/FPS over USB-C?

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What iPad models support 4K 60 Hz/FPS over USB-C?

I have a LG 27UP850-W 4K 60 Hz USB-C monitor. I’m looking for an iPad that can connect to it and display a 4K 60 Hz signal on the monitor. I was about to get the iPad Air (4th generation) but I discovered that it can only send a 4K 30 Hz signal. So my questions are:

1 - Which was the first iPad that supported 4K 60 Hz over a USB C-USB C connection?

2 - Which was the first iPad Air that supported 4K 60 Hz over a USB C-USB C connection?

3 - Which was the first iPad Pro that supported 4K 60 Hz over a USB C-USB C connection?

4 - Which was the first iPad mini that supported 4K 60 Hz over a USB C-USB C connection?

Thank you.

Posted on Oct 29, 2023 6:10 PM

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Oct 31, 2023 10:55 AM in response to FilipOfficial

To answer my own questions, after a lot of research, these are the iPad models that support 4K 60Hz over their USB-C port:

1 - None yet.

2 - iPad Air (5th generation) (source: iPad Air (5th generation) - Technical Specifications)

3 - iPad Pro 12,9" (3rd gen) (source: iPad Pro (2018) 4K display output - Apple Community)

4 - None yet.

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Oct 29, 2023 6:34 PM in response to FilipOfficial

The MacTracker app will interest you. It’s free.

Use that app to then find the names of the various iPad models, and then use those names to look up the tech specs.

From a quick look, this data is not directly accessible.

The iPad Pro 12.9” 5th and 6th gen both indicate support for one external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz via DisplayPort over USB-C, for instance.

Apple does have a list of models compatible with Studio Display and Pro Display XDR:

… Models that support Apple displays - Apple Support

That’ll probably narrow your search.

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