144 Hz option not available on external monitor

Hi, I recently bought an 2k 144 Hz external monitor for my 2021 M1 MacBook Air but there is no option for me to change to refresh rate to 144 Hz. I am using an HDMI 2.0 to USB-C cable

MacBook Air 13″

Posted on Oct 16, 2024 8:27 AM

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Oct 16, 2024 8:47 AM in response to CH0102

Not all USB-C cables are capable of carrying sufficient bandwidth for higher refresh rates and/or higher resolutions.

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Oct 16, 2024 8:50 AM in response to neuroanatomist

can you recommend a USB-C to HDMI cable that can run 2k 144 Hz?

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