According to Apple, the M2 MacBook Air supports “[o]ne external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz”. Does that mean that 60Hz is the maximum refresh rate at any resolution?
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External Display for M2 MacBook Air
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Users have been saying they can get faster refresh rates at lower resolutions with M1 Macs (such as 144Hz at 1440p). Seems to depend on the cable/connection. Can't imagine the M2 would be any different/worse.
Just one example...
Just one example...
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The M1 line, including the M1 MacBook Air, all support 4K at 120hz, so the M2 likely will too.
Apparently, with DSC, it should also support HDR. Here is an interesting YouTube video.
It's just worded to make you think the 32" XDR is the best option. Reality is not. Here's a list for compatible high refresh rate displays reported by actual users: https://tonsky.me/blog/monitors-mac/
This is dumb. The M1 MacBook Air can drive external monitors at higher than 60 Hz yet people think the M2 won’t?
At that resolution? Yes. Have an example of 6k at higher than 60Hz?
The answer is still no. Not all are supported above 60Hz.The question was about any resolution.
It'll support 6k at up to 60hz, that does not mean 60hz is the cap for lower resolutions.
The M1 MBA supports 4k@144hz no problem via USB-C.
The M1 MBA supports 4k@144hz no problem via USB-C.
I don't think the people questioning it are even caring about what already existed. They're just looking at what's newer because that just so happens to be what's on their radar. It's a very dumb way to shop, indeed.
He’s not asking about all. He’s asking if there are any resolutions that are supported beyond 60Hz. The answer is clearly yes, there are.
Monitor refresh is broken down by the total bandwidth (Your Resolution x refresh rate) it is transmitting as Thunderbolt and USB-C has a max value. Meaning, You should be able to INCREASE your refresh rate as long as both your monitor supports as long as you reduce your resolution.
I used 100Hz 2k Ultrawide monitor - no problems on a m1 because I am not exceeding the max throughput. It's all about total bandwidth. 6K @ 60hz is 30Gpbs which is leaving you 10 Gbps for data.
This only works if the monitor supports refresh rates above 60hz.
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Admitting being wrong is a quality that not everybody possesses.
Anybody knows if it will support Dolby Vision on external monitors other than Apple XDR display?
I’m planning on getting the new m2 Mac Mini when it comes out and use it as an HTPC along with a projector and oled tv, hence my interest in the M2 Macbook Air discussion.
No Dolby Vision capability would be a deal breaker for me… 🤞
I’m planning on getting the new m2 Mac Mini when it comes out and use it as an HTPC along with a projector and oled tv, hence my interest in the M2 Macbook Air discussion.
No Dolby Vision capability would be a deal breaker for me… 🤞
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