External Monitor with a USB Type-C MBP?

[rekhyt]

Stupid question, sorry.

What's the cheapest/ideal method of connecting a MBP with a USB Type-C port to an external monitor?

Don't really fancy shelling out $150–250 for one of the fancy docks.

Thanks in advance.

 

[funman895]

You can find an adapter from USB-C to HDMI or DisplayPort fairly cheaply. Just be aware that if you need a 4K adapter that some HDMI adapters can only run 4K at 30Hz so you'll have to get one that supports 60Hz

 

[blahbrah]

Also watch out for HDMI ports. Mine is pretty finnicky (very frequently producing flickering or just a blank green screen) that seems to be in reviews for all USB-C > HDMI adapters.

 

[SurfaceBookUser]

I've been using my Club3D USB C to DisplayPort adapter since November. Supports 4k at 60Hz (If I recall, this was hard to find, at least when I looked) and the build quality of the adapter is really impressive.