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Mac mini m1 Can I hook monitor with usb and sound bar with HDMI at the same time

Mac mini m1 Can I hook monitor with usb and sound bar with HDMI at the same time

Posted on Jan 25, 2024 8:05 PM

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Posted on Jan 26, 2024 6:49 AM

Yes, you connect one monitor via a Thunderbolt/USB port and another (?) monitor w/sound bar via the HDMI port.

Mac mini (M1, 2020) - Technical specifications


❝Video Support

  • Simultaneously supports up to two displays:
  • One display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz connected via Thunderbolt and one display with up to 4K resolution at 60Hz connected via HDMI


  • Thunderbolt 3 digital video output supports
  • Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
  • Thunderbolt 2, DVI, and VGA output supported using adapters (sold separately)


  • HDMI display video output
  • Support for one display with up to 4K resolution at 60Hz
  • DVI output using HDMI to DVI Adapter (sold separately)


Audio

  • Built-in speaker
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack
  • HDMI port supports multichannel audio output❞



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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jan 26, 2024 6:49 AM in response to Frenchvalley

Yes, you connect one monitor via a Thunderbolt/USB port and another (?) monitor w/sound bar via the HDMI port.

Mac mini (M1, 2020) - Technical specifications


❝Video Support

  • Simultaneously supports up to two displays:
  • One display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz connected via Thunderbolt and one display with up to 4K resolution at 60Hz connected via HDMI


  • Thunderbolt 3 digital video output supports
  • Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
  • Thunderbolt 2, DVI, and VGA output supported using adapters (sold separately)


  • HDMI display video output
  • Support for one display with up to 4K resolution at 60Hz
  • DVI output using HDMI to DVI Adapter (sold separately)


Audio

  • Built-in speaker
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack
  • HDMI port supports multichannel audio output❞



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