Can I use 2 x Thunderbolt and 1 x HDMI at same time for displays?

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Can I use 2 x Thunderbolt and 1 x HDMI at same time for displays?

Please help!

I've seen multiple conversations about having 3 displays on a Mac Mini, however can't seem to find the answer to this question:

Can I use 2 x Thunderbolt ports and 1 x HDMI port at the same time for displays.

I have a 2017 Mac mini with 16GB Ram. I use 3 monitors - all are HP 27es.

Currently this is my configuration:

1 x HDMI

1 x Thunderbolt

1 x Air play - I use an older Apple TV for this.

Works great, however I lose Bluetooth capability and can use the internal speaker in the Mac mini.

I also understand that I can use a USB to HDMI adapter for my 3rd monitor, however this can use up RAM.

So - can I use both thunderbolts? When I plug the 3rd into thunderbolt it does not light up.

Mac mini

Posted on Nov 11, 2017 4:08 AM

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judysings

Community Specialist

Nov 12, 2017 3:48 PM in response to Tyssut

Good afternoon Tyssut,

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!

I understand that you are having issues getting three displays to work with your Mac mini. The Mac mini only supports two displays, as outlined in the following article:
Mac mini technical specifications

Video Support
Support for up to two displays at 2560 by 1600 pixels, both at millions of colors

Thunderbolt digital video output

Native Mini DisplayPort output

DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (sold separately)

VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (sold separately)

Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (sold separately)

HDMI video output

Support for 1080p resolution at up to 60Hz

Support for 3840-by-2160 resolution at 30Hz

Support for 4096-by-2160 resolution at 24Hz

DVI output using HDMI to DVI Adapter (sold separately)

Take care.

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