Hi everyone,
I want to buy an LG 34" ultra wide monitor to use with my MacBook Pro early 2015. The monitor has USB-C but my MacBook doesn't. Until I can upgrade to a newer Mac, how can I connect it to my current Mac? The monitor also has DisplayPort and HDMI ports. Is a Mini-Displayport to DisplayPort the best option?
Monitor:
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.6
That Mac can support a 4K display over ThunderBolt-2.
The HDMI port on that Mac is only good for 4K at 30Hz, short of most folks' expectations.
So yes, the best way would be a Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable, which is NOT an adapter -- merely a re-wire for the different sized plug. That should give you 4K at 60Hz.
That Mac can support a 4K display over ThunderBolt-2.
The HDMI port on that Mac is only good for 4K at 30Hz, short of most folks' expectations.
So yes, the best way would be a Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable, which is NOT an adapter -- merely a re-wire for the different sized plug. That should give you 4K at 60Hz.
Thanks! So that connection should only be for video? Or also sound + charging your Mac?
Only USB-C MacBook Pro models can charge over USB-C (2016 and onward).
DisplayPort connection carries ordinary display sounds as well as Video.
Nice that way i only need the charger extra, so 2 cables in total. Appreciate it!
Connecting a monitor to my (early 2015) MacBook Pro
