Which video cable?

[Wando64]

Currently I have a 2015 MBP connected to a 4k LG monitor with a Mini Display Port to Display Port cable.
Once I receive the new MBP the options are going to be either HDMI or USB-C.

My LG monitor has two HDMI ports so it is not a problem to use that, but I have a feeling that the refresh rate might not be as good as with the Display Port.
What are my options?
What are you using?

 

[joevt]

HDMI 2.0 is fine unless you want to do 10bpc or HDR. In those cases, it will use 4:2:0 chroma subsampling which reduces the quality.

DisplayPort 1.2 and DisplayPort 1.4 support higher bandwidth than HDMI 2.0. You'll want to get a USB-C to DisplayPort cable or a Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort adapter.

 

[Wando64]

HDMI 2.0 is fine unless you want to do 10bpc or HDR. In those cases, it will use 4:2:0 chroma subsampling which reduces the quality.

DisplayPort 1.2 and DisplayPort 1.4 support higher bandwidth than HDMI 2.0. You'll want to get a USB-C to DisplayPort cable or a Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort adapter.

Thanks.
I have a miniDP to DP adapter but it is useless on the new MBP.

As for the USB-C to DP adapter, I can only find Thunderbolt 3. As the new MBP is TB4, I assume that it is fully backwards compatible?

 

[joevt]

Thanks.
I have a miniDP to DP adapter but it is useless on the new MBP.

As for the USB-C to DP adapter, I can only find Thunderbolt 3. As the new MBP is TB4, I assume that it is fully backwards compatible?

Right. I meant USB-C to DP adapter.
https://www.club-3d.com/en/detail/2487/usb_type_c_to_displayport_1.4_8k60hz_hbr3_active_adapter/
https://www.cablematters.com/pc-103...apter-with-8k-resolution-and-hdr-support.aspx

Thunderbolt 3 adapter or dock will also work since Thunderbolt 4 is fully backwards compatible. Link it here to be sure.

 

[tivoboy]

I moved from a 2021 16” MBP to the 14” MBP and just plugged in the MDP to DP cable that I had running a Dell 27” higher but not 4K resolution monitor. It seemed to work fine and sync, but sometimes there is a little flutter or shakiness on the screen. IS there a true USB-C to display port cable?

 

[Christopher Kim]

Yes, there's lots of USB-C to DisplayPort. Something like this should work.

uni USB C to DisplayPort Cable for Home Office (4K@60Hz, 2K@165Hz), Sturdy Aluminum USB Type-C to DisplayPort Cable [Thunderbolt 3/4 Compatible] for MacBook Pro/Air, iPhone 15 Pro/Max, XPS, Surface

Important Note 1: Please ensure that your device's USB-C port supports video output function "DP Alt Mode". Thunderbolt 4/3 output ports are also compatible. Important Note 2: Unidirectional transmission: It can only transmit from the USB-C port to the DP interface. Important Note 3: The final re...

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