Maximum display resolution output?

[lsquare]

I'm looking to buy a USB-C to HDMI 2.1 cable and the ones I see on Amazon describe a limitation of 4K/60hz as it's a MacOS limitation. Really?

 

[FreakinEurekan]

Depends on which Mac. Check the tech specs page for your Mac, or provide your model details.

 

[lsquare]

Depends on which Mac. Check the tech specs page for your Mac, or provide your model details.

M1 MacBook Air.

 

[Bigwaff]

M1 MacBook Air.

Right on the specifications page under "Display Support"
"One external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz"

MacBook Air (M1, 2020) - Technical Specifications - Apple Support

support.apple.com

 

[lsquare]

Right on the specifications page under "Display Support"
"One external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz"

MacBook Air (M1, 2020) - Technical Specifications - Apple Support

support.apple.com

Think something is wrong as Google seems to indicate there are limitations with HDMI over DP.

 

[Bigwaff]

Think something is wrong as Google seems to indicate there are limitations with HDMI over DP.

MBA M1 supports HDMI 2.0 for 4K@60Hz. If you want 6K@60Hz, you'll need USB-C DisplayPort or Thunderbolt. Why do you think "something is wrong"?

 

[lsquare]

MBA M1 supports HDMI 2.0 for 4K@60Hz. If you want 6K@60Hz, you'll need USB-C DisplayPort or Thunderbolt. Why do you think "something is wrong"?

That's the clarity that was missing from your post and Apple’s documentation.