Mac Mini 2011 display compatibility list

[Digg]

Good day,

When the original Mini came in 2005 there was a problem with DVI output: some monitors wasn't able to work properly (for example check this list: http://www.freewebs.com/themagius/macintoshmini.htm). Nowadays the history repeats with new Mini. Maybe it's time to create new compatibility list? Please write also which metod was used to connect display.

Regards

[TwoScoops]

Let's begin!
Samsung BX2450 - Compatible.

[slyseekr]

Dell U2711 - Compatible (Displayport)

[Robellyn]

Cintiq 21uX (first generation)
*NOT Compatible with HDMI port
*Compatible with miniDisplayPort/TB

[stisdal]

HP: x20LED

Compatible using DVI connection.

[philipma1957]

Runs with a princeton 24 inch 1920 by1200 with hdmi to dvi adapter

[knarzie]

is it foolish to assume that it will work with any tv that has an HDMI port?

[Mr.C]

is it foolish to assume that it will work with any tv that has an HDMI port?

I would say there is no guarantee as HDMI is not full proof. The HDMI "handshake" can lead to strange issues sometimes.

[philipma1957]

is it foolish to assume that it will work with any tv that has an HDMI port?

yes.

[knarzie]

yes.

it is fairly unlikely that I will take my tv to an apple store, what could I do to find out? It's a Sony KDL40-D3000

[JonoX]

Dell U2410 - Working fine via HDMI/DVI Adapter

[Mr.C]

it is fairly unlikely that I will take my tv to an apple store, what could I do to find out? It's a Sony KDL40-D3000

You could buy the Mini and try it at home. If it doesn't work then you have 14 days to return it. Other then that do a search on the Internet to see if anyone has posted any compatibility information. That said as they have only been out just over a week it may be hard to find relevant information yet. Don't just try the Mac forums but also the various AV forums too.

[rockinrocker]

yes.

Well this is a kick in the knickers. I just ordered one today and it didn't even occur to me that it would be compatible....

I don't understand what the issue is... The 'The HDMI "handshake" '? What's that?

[Doga]

I don't understand what the issue is... The 'The HDMI "handshake" '? What's that?

Handshake (http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/hdmi1.htm), in a nutshell. Scroll down...

[volodymyrqa]

Dell U2711 - Compatible (Displayport)

good news :)

[srf4real]

Viewsonic VP2365WB, the 22" widescreen ips ones. HDMI out to DVI, TB out to DVI. Beautifully!:D

[jonjon1]

I got my macmini today! And at the same time I bought a AOC 24" Led TV, spetially for the macmini. I thought they were all compatible. So at the beginning everything worked fine. Then I saw that the Menubar on the top was not there. I tryied everything to change it. No way! I could still use it, but not see it. I guess it has something to do with the size... or the HDMI. No idea.

I will try to return the Tv today and get a Samsung.

[Mr.C]

I got my macmini today! And at the same time I bought a AOC 24" Led TV, spetially for the macmini. I thought they were all compatible. So at the beginning everything worked fine. Then I saw that the Menubar on the top was not there. I tryied everything to change it. No way! I could still use it, but not see it. I guess it has something to do with the size... or the HDMI. No idea.

I will try to return the Tv today and get a Samsung.

Are you sure it's not a resolution or over scan/under scan issue ? I believe there is an over scan/under scan option that can be adjusted. That might do the trick.

[slyseekr]

good news :)

The Thunderbolt port even routes sound to the monitor!

[cleverbloke]

Panasonic TX-L26X10B 26-inch Widescreen HD

Doesn't work with HDMI stays in NTSC mode instead of Pal

if you try to change to Pal screen goes blank forcing a reboot , this only happens using Lion works great in Snow Leopard

Ordered a mini display port to VGA adapter arrives 5th Aug

update 2nd Aug 2011

I used to use HDMI input 3 on my HDTV and it worked fine in Snow Leopard , but in Lion screen would go black if i went to look at a tv channel

Since i got my mac Mini Server i decided to put the HDMI in the number 1 input and haven't had any problems viewing using my Panasonic TX-L26X10B 26-inch Widescreen HD - i have even left it in NTSC mode and it has work well, won't even try to change it to Pal as i am happy its working again

So if you have more than one HDMI input on your HDTV or Monitor try it in number 1 input

[vert18]

viewsonic VX2453 (1080p LED) works just fine with 5,2 mac mini (2011)

[^Melkor^]

My Samsung P2450 doesn't work well. Blurry fonts like other guys I found searching on google. I tried hdmi-hdmi and dvi- hdmi using Apple adaptor found inside. I installed tinker tools but it did't change anything. It seems to be an unresolved bug or so. Don't know what do but I'm thinking to take it back to the Apple store for refund.

[Mak47]

LG Flatron E2241 (21.5" LED 1080p IPS) works perfectly. I'm running two of them. One is HDMI-HDMI the other is TB/MDP-HDMI via MDP-HDMI cable.

[Graumail]

The VP50 50" plasma works great with the mini over HDMI. Havent had any issues with the HDMI handshake or anything like that. Just had to adjust overscan to get the desktop to fith the screen.

[stisdal]

Also working fine with an Acer 23" (S232HL) LED monitor. Direct HDMI connection, 1080p resolution.

[Andrei Chernov]

Wacom Cintiq 20WSX works with the mini. The pen also works fine.

[AJ-X]

I have my 2011 mini connected to my Dell U2311H via a HDMI to DVI cable and it works without any issues whatsoever. BTW - This is running at 1920 x 1080...

[crumpler]

The LG Flatron E2350V works beautifully with the new mini too!

[BeatCrazy]

Samsung 245BW works just fine via DVI.

[rockinrocker]

So do Samsung displays/TV's tend to work better in general?

Or is that just a coincidence?

[Mr.C]

So do Samsung displays/TV's tend to work better in general?

Or is that just a coincidence?

Just a coincidence I would say.

[coolio2004]

My Samsung P2450 doesn't work well. Blurry fonts like other guys I found searching on google. I tried hdmi-hdmi and dvi- hdmi using Apple adaptor found inside. I installed tinker tools but it did't change anything. It seems to be an unresolved bug or so. Don't know what do but I'm thinking to take it back to the Apple store for refund.
I have same issues with hdmi to hdmi, but with the hdmi/dvi adapter everything is alright-clear fonts and the rest.

[OTACORB]

AOC V22 LED, looks horrible! I switched over to my HP 2311x and it looks much better. I could barely read the text and the colors totally looked washed out on the AOC V22 LED.

What up with Apple there doesn't appear to be an ICC for any of these monitors, whereas Snow Leopard worked and installed the proper ICC for each monitor I threw at it. Not so with Lion!

[Kashchei]

I'm certainly glad I found this thread--I was about to order a new mini. Does anyone know whether an HP 2710 works well with the new mini or not?

[Aaron Hinni]

My mini server is driving a DELL3007WFPHC Display at 2560x1600 using the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter along with a Dell 2001FP using a HDMI-DVI cable with no problems so far.

[Ice Dragon]

I have a Vizio VO320E 32". Anyone have this model or another Vizio at least?

[Mojo1]

Has anyone tried it with the NEC MultiSync 2490WUXi2-BK 24" Widescreen LCD Display?

[ivorymoonbeam]

samsung syncmaster 2053bw works with new macmini 2011 via hdmi - dvi adaptor cable.

[Sdevante]

Hp2311x @ 1920x1080 via HDMI looks pretty sweet!!!!!

[Outrigger]

I have the LG L246WP monitor. when I connect it via HDMI which is the only digital port on the monitor, the screen is completely off centered, to the point where I can't even use it since I can't get to the most left menu. Has anyone ever encountered anything like that? the display works fine with my desktop PC. Is it just an incompatibility issue or something more?

[Haentpaul]

I have a samsung pn50c590g4fxza 50 Inch 1 year old that would not work on hdmi3. I tried hdmi 1 and it works fine.

On my samsung, it says hdmi1 (dvi). I will research the difference in samsung hdmi ports and report anything worthy.

Thanks so much to this thread for helping out.

[vkuber]

Picked up the baseline model Mac mini. I have it connected via HDMI to LG IPS236V without any problems.

[rogan]

Dell U2211H, mini displayport to displayport cable out of the TB port works fine

[deuce sluice]

24" LED Cinema Display - flickers and has other display irregularities. It's a known issue with 24" ACD and all Thunderbolt Macs. Firmware update is supposedly on the way.

[August West]

I had a 2.5 with the AMD graphics + my 24" ACD and experienced the above mentioned flickering, tearing, twitching and black screens to the point it was unusable. Worked with Apple on it but to no avail. Had to return it and picked up a 2.3 with the Intel graphics (really don't need the higher end graphics) and it works fine with the 24" ACD.

FWIW, I did hook up an old NEC 2070 to the 2.5 and it worked fine.

[clystron]

LG 50PK250 Plasma TV works like a charm over HDMI, also tested running HDMI through my Yamaha YHTS 400 "Receiver" and had no issues whatsoever.

[sford56]

I've got my new quad core mini server hooked to my Dell 2309W through the HDMI port at 2048 x 1152 native resolution with no real issues. It sometimes takes it a few seconds to settle down when I switch inputs on the monitor, but once the handshake is complete, no issues.

This is interesting, as my resolution is above the advertised max on the HDMI output of 1920x1200, yet my monitor is reporting that it is receiving a 2048x1152 signal, and osx is reporting the the same. Good thing I didn't order the TB to DVI adapter before trying it. :)

[class77]

Are y'all seeing a big difference for viewing with the better graphics card? I'm looking to get one for a Sony XBR attached via HDMI. What about the faster hard drive?

[SR45]

My mini server is driving a DELL3007WFPHC Display at 2560x1600 using the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter along with a Dell 2001FP using a HDMI-DVI cable with no problems so far.

Aaron Hinni..

Could you please answer two questions regarding your set up with the Dell 3007 if possible ? Did you have to connect the USB end as well or did you not have to ? If yes, where did you connect it to (Monitor-or Mac Mini) ? I have the Dell 3007 WF PHC as well and may purchase the Mac Mini and there have been questions regarding if both the DVI and USB cable from the DisplayPort Dual link adapter needs to be connected.

Many thanks to you or anyone in the know...

[MacBird]

24" LED Cinema Display - flickers and has other display irregularities. It's a known issue with 24" ACD and all Thunderbolt Macs. Firmware update is supposedly on the way.

I have the same random flickering and black screen issues with a 24'' ACD. As of yesterday, tech support has no information when/if firmware update will be available. 10.7.1 didn't fix the problem and I am going to return the Mac Mini for a refund, they either didn't test hardware compatibility probably or started selling them despite the problems. I'm not a happy camper.

[MattyO]

Works flawlessly!

[Kashchei]

The HP 2710 works flawlessly with the HDMI input

[philipma1957]

the 2011 quad server works great on sony google tv 46 inch model


http://www.buy.com/prod/sony-nsx-46gt1-46-lcd-hdtv-1080p-60hz-google-tv-enabled/q/sellerid/26227071/loc/111/219362046.html


http://www.amazon.com/Sony-NSX-46GT1-46-Inch-Featuring-Google/dp/B004BBCHJG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313720264&sr=8-1


I am glad my mini works as the google tv part is so so.. the 46 inch screen is nice with lion

[aaaaaaron]

I've got a NEC MultiSync PA271W-BK-SV running at 2560x1440. I am using the displayport cable into a displayport to mini displayport adaptor into the mini.

So far so good :)

[OTACORB]

HP LED 2311x works great with the Mac Mini Server and Non-Server. There was one issue in that by the default the 2311x has overscan enabled by default. This causes the screen to look blurry and of course the screen was pushed out beyond the borders. Once I turned this feature off on the monitor, it looks great. Very clean and crisp text and pictures and video look great. This is also a matte display as I don't really care for glossy.

[Zephyre]

I also have a Mac Mini 2011 i5 AMD - and it has compatibility issues with the Apple 24" LED Cinema Display - screen flicker.

Here's to the crazy ones - Apple is no longer compatible with Apple.

:(

[xraydoc]

Apple 20" aluminum cinema display. Works on both the HDMI port and the mDP port (w/ DVI adapter).

[cwindsor]

Has anyone tried it with the Sharp 70" LC-70LE733U?

[FluffyPop]

Benq G2420HDBL works great.

[MacBird]

I also have a Mac Mini 2011 i5 AMD - and it has compatibility issues with the Apple 24" LED Cinema Display - screen flicker.

Here's to the crazy ones - Apple is no longer compatible with Apple.

:(

I returned a Mac Mini 2011 with i7 and AMD for a full refund because of the incompatibility with the 24'' ACD. Pretty 'brave' to release a computer that is not compatible with Apple hardware. Is the new mantra 'sell first, fix it sometime later'? 10.7.1 did not resolve the issues.

[rema]

LG IPS231P-BN Works great using a non apple Mini Displayport to DVI Cable

.

[GrendelsBane]

Dell U2412M at 1920 x 1200 via mini Display Port to Display Port. Brilliant.

[Hook'Em2006]

I have a Vizio VO320E 32". Anyone have this model or another Vizio at least?

I hooked up a mini to my 47" Vizio and it worked flawlessly.

[mogwai7]

LG displays are not compatible with the new minis.

I have tested the i5 2.3g , i5 2.5g Mac minis with the LG 32ld450, 32lv3510 TVs and a LG monitor, a Dell monitor.
When I connect a display to the mini's HDMI port via a HDMI cable, the image quality is bad.
It's not sharp, not clear. Overall it's unusable.
When a display is connected to the thunderbolt port using a mini-dp to dvi adapter, it's good, normal.
But whe I connect two displays at the same time(one to the HDMI, the other to the thunderbolt),
the mouse cursor movement become very laggy, sluggish, and jumpy. So I can't use dual displays which I should use.
I have been using these TVs and monitors with a late 2009 Mac mini with no problems at all.
I think a Dell monitor works well with the new mini, but LGs don't.

[PWNkake]

Viewsonic VX2450WM on sale at my local staples for $149.99 a couple of weeks ago. Crazy how cheap compared to the quality. It's $170 with free shipping on Amazon so about the same once you figure tax. :)

Got two of these hooked up to my 2.5 i5 working smooth as silk! Loving the ease of use!

http://www.amazon.com/Viewsonic-VX2450WM-LED-23-6-Inch-Widescreen-Speakers/dp/B003Y3BJ7S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314931127&sr=8-1

[SR45]

Dell 2407WFP with either the included HDMI/DVI adapter or a straight HDMI to DVI cable (Single DVI, not the dual DVI) works just fine.

One DVI/DVI cable connected to the Adapter gave me display issues, so that was a cable problem not a compatability issue.

[Ruahrc]

I'm running dual 2209WAs on my new mini. I have a problem though.

Both monitors seem to work just fine, but I run with one in landscape mode (primary monitor) and the other in portrait mode (secondary monitor). Every time I reboot the computer, the main monitor is rotated sideways and the secondary monitor is blank. I have to go back into system prefs and fix it. Is it a Lion bug, or something having to do with the mini's display outputs?

Maybe if someone here has dual monitors they can try it out.

Ruahrc

[anjoh]

Dell U2412M at 1920 x 1200 via mini Display Port to Display Port. Brilliant.

Interested in this display. Which Mini you got - ordinary or server, dual/quad core? Thx.

[ng7apoc]

Dell U2412M at 1920 x 1200 via mini Display Port to Display Port. Brilliant.

Same monitor setup as I have, running the base Mini with Intel HD3000 no issues to speak of :)

[Outrigger]

Interested in this display. Which Mini you got - ordinary or server, dual/quad core? Thx.

Just got this monitor. display port is being used by a PC, but I'm using HDMI to DVI and its beautiful.

[ankh]

there is an over scan/under scan option that can be adjusted. That might do the trick.

http://www.google.com/search?q=AOC+monitor+mac+overscan

Do look for that. I hit that problem with an AOC V22+, with a 2007 Mini, using a VGA cable, and was able to solve it in the System Preferences/Display setting by checking the "Overscan" box. It's still checked, I'm now using a HDMI cable, still working.

I think I recall some confusion because in the AOC menus, only when set for a VGA, there is also an overscan setting there -- that's not available when using HDMI.

When my 2011 Mini arrives I'll probably face this problem again

[patent10021]

2008 40" Sharp Aquos here in Japan. Would be interested in this as well. I suppose I could ask the guys at Yodobashi Camera to bring the MM to the TV dept and try it out :D

[JS3]

Anyone know if its compatible with the Acer 203H? I don't wanna get one and them find out it won't work with my dual display.

[Rooktoven]

Avoid at all costs. DVI with either Mini Displayport (Thunderbolt) or HDMI adapter flashes like a strobe light or goes black, no matter what resolution is chosen (the Samsung wants 1600x900).

Mini Displayport to VGA works, except monitor may or may not come out of sleep mode. If it does, it takes 20 seconds and about 8 keystrokes. If it doesn't, not even a restart (through ssh or Apple Remote Desktop) will help. The Mini has to be powered down completely and turned back on for the Samsung to see it again.

Crap monitor.

[TinHead88]

I have mixed feelings about Samsung but I'm happy to report that my Samsung Plasma (PS 50 C7000 YF) is working perfectly with my 2011 Mac Mini (base model) through HDMI.

[Ruahrc]

Not sure if you guys have tried the EFI1.3 update, but it seems to address a lot of TB display issues. Fixed mine.

[Lokheed]

Samsung SyncMaster 2343. Runs the native 2048 x 1152 resolution with the stock HDMI to DVI adapter included with the new 2011 Mac mini.

[ringwormcletus]

the 2011 quad server works great on sony google tv 46 inch model


http://www.buy.com/prod/sony-nsx-46gt1-46-lcd-hdtv-1080p-60hz-google-tv-enabled/q/sellerid/26227071/loc/111/219362046.html


http://www.amazon.com/Sony-NSX-46GT1-46-Inch-Featuring-Google/dp/B004BBCHJG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313720264&sr=8-1


I am glad my mini works as the google tv part is so so.. the 46 inch screen is nice with lion
I'm thinking of doing this same set-up. How's the picture quality? Pics?

[AuroraProject]

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Mitsubishi WD-73736 compatible via hdmi.

[philipma1957]

I'm thinking of doing this same set-up. How's the picture quality? Pics?

well I just watched thor in bluray but I have a low cost sony blu ray player bdp-s370 it was good really good with the bluray player. as for the mini server and the tv i am happy with it.

it is funny the mini the tv and the blue ray player all need an internet hookup I added a gigabit switch from dlink and have them all attached with cat 5 cable. i am happy with this setup I know it is redundant but that is okay.

this is also where I attach the one windows pc an asus laptop to the same gigabit switch.

it is a nice ht setup with good speakers and subs. I also have the ability to surf the net with the mini. this also ties into my synology nas all in all I am pretty happy with this room's setup.

[backward]

Benq BL2400 using the included HDMI <-> DVI adapter. Works well.

[doublep]

Mac mini Server (Mid-2011) working perfectly well with a NEC MultiSync 3090WQXi. Using the special dual-link DVI adapter. No issues whatsoever.

[Skoopman]

Mac Mini 2.5 with AMD GPU and a 24 inch Samsung SyncMaster P2470HD works nicely with a HDMI - DVI adapter. I might try to use a HDMI - HDMI cable in the future to see if the picture will look any better.

[snorkelman]

LG2350EV onto 2.3Ghz base model

when HDMI lead from the LG monitor is plugged into the Mini via a mDP to HDMI cable it boots up nice n straightforward.

however.. plug the HDMI cable from the monitor directly to the HDMI port on the mini, and there's then a 10 to 12 second boot up delay

it sits on a pale grey/almost white screen just after the apple logo goes off screen, before desktop finally gets displayed

[cwosigns]

I picked up an HP S2031 at Best Buy on sale for $89. It is a 20" screen, works well with the DVI port at 1600 x 900 native resolution.

Also, the 32" Dynex LCD TV worked well via HDMI.

[dolphin842]

I have my 2011 mini connected to my Dell U2311H via a HDMI to DVI cable and it works without any issues whatsoever. BTW - This is running at 1920 x 1080...

Dell U2211H, mini displayport to displayport cable out of the TB port works fine

Dell U2412M at 1920 x 1200 via mini Display Port to Display Port. Brilliant.

If any of the folks above are still tuning into this thread: Are you running Intel or AMD graphics? I have pinstriping issues with the u2211h and my 2010 mac mini, so I'm thinking about trading up to the current model.

[freshj]

I'd be careful everyone. Pinstriping for me too with an Nvidia card with the Dell. Wish I'd gone NEC.

[bcatalyu]

Philips 22" Monitor (1680x1050) with mini's HDMI to DVI converter.
(This monitor did not work with 2005 model mini)
Samsung 40B650 LCD with HDMI cable(1080P)
Samsung 32C550 LCD with HDMI cable(720P)

[zettjukassa]

i just got mac mini i7 with lion os.

i tried it on some no name tv (first boot up)-worked fine
then on one of the LG HDTVs-worked fine
but...
on my phillips 42pfl7603d hdtv i get the boot screen ok (i would say it is in 1080p or 1080i resolution) but as soon as i should get login screen picture goes black and tv displays no input signal message...
any ideas how to solve this?

[ankh]

Someone up there didn't like the AOC V22; I've had one for several years on a 2007 Mini, now moved it to a mid-2011 Mini (2.3/i5) and it's fine; I usually keep both brightness and contrast dialed way down; I find the screen too bright most of the time, so I keep the "DCR" ('dynamic contrast') turned off unless it's a very bright sunny day. It's the first LED monitor I've used.

[anentropic]

Dell U2412M users... people have reported success via DisplayPort

I was wondering if this works fine from HDMI out of the Mini via the included DVI adapter? If so, can you get full resolution etc?

I'd like to keep the Thunderbolt port free on my 2011 Mini and connect the monitor via DVI