IPad Pro m2 Maximum External Display Hz Support

Shelto_silas_in wrote:

can you give me the source of this information

You can find links to individual iPad specifications here:

iPad Manuals and Downloads - Apple Support

By example, detailed specifications for the iPad Pro M5 can be found here:

iPad Pro 13‑inch (M5) - Tech Specs – Apple Support

If your look through the full specifications you'll find clear statement as to support for 4K resolution @120Hz:

Display Support

Supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colours

• Supports one external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz or up to 4k resolution at 120Hz

Thunderbolt 3 digital video output

• Native DisplayPort output over USB-C
• VGA, HDMI, DVI and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)

Video mirroring

• Up to 4K AirPlay for mirroring, photos and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay‑enabled smart TV
• Video mirroring and video out support through USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter and USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter (adapters sold separately)

Modern iPads, particularly those with M-series chips (M5, M4, M2, M1) and iPadOS 16.2 or later, support external display refresh rates up to 120Hz at 4K/5K resolution.

Earlier or lower-end models are typically limited to 60Hz.

High refresh rates (120Hz) require USB-C/Thunderbolt connections and displays supporting Adaptive Sync/DisplayPort.

Contributors here are all end-users just like you. We have access to the same information.

I fully understand that higher screen resolutions will reduce the potential frame rate. Apple do indeed have a 5K monitor - this being the very expensive (professional) Studio Display. The specifications for the iPad Pro M5 (my example here) are arguably potentially clearer than the stated specifications for the much older iPad Pro M2.

If you require additional information you would be best advised to seek assistance directly from Apple Support. You can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page.

Alternatively, you can initiate and manage your support cases from Apple devices using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-support/id1130498044

Confused?

You would always be wise to assume that Apple's published specifications for a specific iPad model are correct. As such, for an iPad Pro M2, an external monitor will be limited to a 60Hz frame rate when used with your iPad. As such, for your iPad, choosing a monitor that supports 200Hz is wasted capability.

My initial reply indicated that iPad models, depending upon individual specification, support connection of external monitor displays at up to 120Hz refresh rate.

apple currently makes 2 external displays

Studio Display - Technical Specifications - Apple

and

Pro Display XDR - Technical Specifications - Apple

non of them support a higher refresh rate than 60Hz