Considering M1 Mini - Quick Question

[legaleye3000]

Does the M1 Mac Mini support 2 4k monitors (extended)? If so, would it be over usb-c, displayport, etc.? Thank you.

 

[minik]

Yes.

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 2.0

You can get a monitor with USB-C connection or DisplayPort to USB-C cable, then another monitor with a HDMI connection.

 

[legaleye3000]

Thanks for your quick reply. What would be the best way to hook up 2 4k monitors? Both via USB-C? Thanks again.

 

[Boyd01]

As @minik posted above, one monitor can be connected via USB-C and the other must connect via HDMI. You cannot connect two monitors with USB-C. Unfortunately, this is a basic limitation of the M1 Mini, the Intel Mini's are more versatile in this regard.

 

[legaleye3000]

Is there any downside between connecting via usb-c and hdmi? Or it doesn't really matter...? Thanks.

 

[pshufd]

Would this work for the USB-C port going to the monitor?

 

[iAssimilated]

Would this work for the USB-C port going to the monitor?

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It should. I used one to re-install Big Sur on my 2018 mini when the HDMI port was not cooperating (the above adapter connected to an Apple HDMI to DVI adapter to DVI cable to monitor). Only part I cannot confirm is the 4K (since my monitor is not).