The Apple 2020 mini support page makes it seem like it would
Mac mini (M1, 2020) - Technical specifications - Apple Support
Mac mini (M1, 2020) - Technical specifications
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The support documents aren't accurate. Several reports of the Apple Cinema Displays NOT WORKING with the new M1 Macs even though the very same adapter works on non-M1 Macs.The Apple 2020 mini support page makes it seem like it would
Mac mini (M1, 2020) - Technical specifications - Apple Support
Mac mini (M1, 2020) - Technical specificationssupport.apple.com
To All, just because a display works on non-M1 Macs, doesn't mean it will work on the new M1s. Plenty of reports coming in about displays (non-Apple) not functioning at all or very poorly on the M1s.
Let's put it this way...
The Intel 13" MBP has problems properly displaying on my widescreen monitor. It will display, but not in the correct ratio. I am assuming that is because it has integrated graphics. The 16" MBP and up have separate Radeon video cards that can drive widescreen monitors.
So, again I am assuming, since the M1 only has integrated graphics, its limitations on widescreen displays are apparent. However, it's kind of strange since apparently it can drive the Pro Display with no issues.
Thanks, I had not seen this website yet, and it does seem to suggest that it should work.The Apple 2020 mini support page makes it seem like it would
Mac mini (M1, 2020) - Technical specifications - Apple Support
Mac mini (M1, 2020) - Technical specifications
It wouldn't surprise me that it wouldn't have issues since 'apparently' the M1's work better with higher resolution and it appears to be an issue with 1440p in general not just ultra wide. I'm curious how certain we are that the m1 mini's work well with the pro displays without issues though, has anyone actually tested that?
That seems to be the consensus thus far. If you want to be the guinea pig for us, we would be grateful.
I don't know if this is a permanent issue or Apple needs to release a driver.
I have a 2011 27 iMac and was hoping to use target display mode. Have you tried target display mode using an intel Mac? I use a 2016 Macbook pro using a thunderbolt 3 adapter and thunderbolt cable and it works really well. It only works pressing cmd F2 with some keyboards though not all which is a problem I had initially. I have to use the original Bluetooth keyboard or it’s a no go.I was hoping against hope that I could use a Late 2013 iMac in Target Display Mode for the 2020 mini. Apple Thunderbolt 2 cable to Apple Thunderbolt 2 to Thunderbolt 3 adapter. As expected, it didn't work. I thought I read somewhere that TDM has been history for a while.
Does anyone have experience using the Luna USB-C dongle with a 2020 mini?
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Video Support
- 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 - Thunderbolt 3 digital video output supports
Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
Thunderbolt 2, DVI, and VGA output supported using adapters (sold separately) - HDMI 2.0 display video output
Support for one display with up to 4K resolution at 60Hz
DVI output using HDMI to DVI Adapter (sold separately)
I have a 2011 Intel iMac i5 and a Late 2013 Quad-core Intel i7, no other Macs. Nothing. (I did find out that my 2017 12" MacBook doesn't have any Thunderbolt hardware, which I didn't know and have never needed. So, no help there.) Next time there's a Thunderbolt 3 MacBook visiting, I'll try it.
I have the Apple T2 cable and the Apple adapter. Unfortunately, I haven't had any way to test the adapter, it is new. CMD+ƒ2 (Apple wired extended keyboard) invokes the system sound on the iMacs. System Reports show 'No Device Present' on all three computers' Thunderbolt busses.
It did seem like a great idea. I know TDM has been discontinued. Seemed logical that it may pick up display video going from Mac mini to the Target Mac's display.
Please check back if you get it to work. The Thunderbolt 2 cable was brand new from Apple a few years ago and about drove me crazy trying to get Target Display Mode working between the two iMacs. Turns out Apple tested it. It was defective and they replaced it and it worked instantly. That fuels my curiosity about the adapter. Could 'Thunderbolt' strike the same place twice?
I also have a 2013 iMac and intended to use it in target display mode. I didn't realise until I tried that that apple have removed that functionality, very frustrating.I was hoping against hope that I could use a Late 2013 iMac in Target Display Mode for the 2020 mini. Apple Thunderbolt 2 cable to Apple Thunderbolt 2 to Thunderbolt 3 adapter. As expected, it didn't work. I thought I read somewhere that TDM has been history for a while.
Does anyone have experience using the Luna USB-C dongle with a 2020 mini?
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LG 5k2k seems to work pretty well, albeit slightly lower scaled: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/m1-mbp-lg-34-inch-ultra-wide-5k2k.2267299/
I just received the M1 Mac Mini, and I can confirm that it will definitely not work with TDM.
Alternatively I am using the built in VNC Screen Sharing with thunderbolt cable and thunderbolt 3 to 2 adapter as a local network between the M1 Mini and iMac and a cheap 4k headless HDMI adapter from amazon with really great results. It has just a very little bit of jitter once in a while even on full quality @ 1440p. Don't get me wrong it is not quite the same as TDM but it is very usable as a stop gap until my new monitor arrives.
It has the added bonus of being able to have the display in a window or full screen, drag and drop files and folders between the 2 and a shared keyboard, mouse and trackpad
Although it does work well, I'll be using my iMac as a second display after my new monitor arrives.
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I have a Luna Display dongle plugged into my M1 Mac Mini. I downloaded its software to my Mac mini and my 2020 iMac. I followed process. I'm currently typing this from my iMac (clicking on 'about this Mac it says macOS Big Sur Mac mini M1,2020). Otherwise you can't even tell the M1 Mac mini is running my iMac. It's perfect. I love it. It's like putting the M1 chip in my iMac.
My plan is to download Luna Display to my 2010 iMac. Should be no problem. I also plan to download the iPad version to my 12.9 iPad Pro so I can switch between OS 11 and iPad OS. I'll report later on how that went. Just got the Mac Mini today.
Update .. Just loaded Luna Display on my 2010 iMac. It looks just like on my 2020 iMac. Luna says it will work back to 2007 iMacs with 'Mountain Lion' or later.
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I have a slightly different problem, not needing to run an ultrawide, but currently run 4 x 1080p 24” displays from a MacBook Pro (2015).
2 via thunderbolt 2 DisplayPort adapters & 2 via USB HDMI adapters (because you can use the HDMI port when using 2 x TB, because Apple).
Would love to go the M1, but the best I can achieve is 2 via USB-C/TB3 (maybe?) & possibly 2 via USB3 using existing adapters.. but the adapters are rubbish & overheat frequently (Wavlink).
if anyone knows of a way to run 4 basic displays like this, I would be very happy to hear.
2 via thunderbolt 2 DisplayPort adapters & 2 via USB HDMI adapters (because you can use the HDMI port when using 2 x TB, because Apple).
Would love to go the M1, but the best I can achieve is 2 via USB-C/TB3 (maybe?) & possibly 2 via USB3 using existing adapters.. but the adapters are rubbish & overheat frequently (Wavlink).
if anyone knows of a way to run 4 basic displays like this, I would be very happy to hear.
My Mini is running my Samsung 49" G9 at 5120x1440 at 120hz
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Anyone getting 5120x1440 Ultra Widescreen with M1 Mini?
Mine: also tried another code in Terminal
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I believe it does based on this Macbook M1 vid, though how high I've no idea. Watch this vid I saw and he turned Freesync on, turned the monitor off then on again. Bam! 75Hz. Also shows how to unlock hidden supported monitor resolutions.