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MacBook and dell 2515h
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Hellhammer
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Is the MacBook the 15" late 2011 MBP in your signature? If so, all you should need is a mini DisplayPort cable because your MBP can support up to 2560x1600 resolution in an external display.
Sorry my bad. I'm considering buying the new MacBook 12" but i need to connect it with my Dell monitor when i'm home, so i'm referring to the new MacBook 12"
Hellhammer
Moderator emeritus
This is hdmi only and the majority of monitors (including mine) provide only 1920x1080 for hdmi connections and 2560x1600 for mini display port/ DisplayPort connections.
That's why I'm asking if I can connect it to the mini display port of my monitor.
Hellhammer
Moderator emeritus
Your monitor is capable of 2560x1440 over HDMI (link) and so is the adapter I linked. You could use a simple USB-C to mDP adapter as well, but the problem is you lose the ability to charge the MacBook as it only has one USB-C port, hence the Apple adapter is your best option.
Tbh I don't think MacBook is capable of providing 2560x1440 60hz with this adapter. It clearly says 1080p 60hz , uhd 30hz. I still can't understand why not including a mini display port in their adapter.
pshifrin
macrumors 6502a
My 2016 Macbook DOES do 1440p @ 60hz over HDMI with the official apple adaptor. I've connected it to a Dell P2416D and it works.
