My main display is a 24” 1440p BenQ, but I’ve also bought an Arzopa 16” 2.5k portable monitor. The Arzopa has a 16:10 ratio. Will this work with my M4 and what adjustments will I need to make in the display setting menu.
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Mac mini (M4)
I wouldn't think that the 2500x1600 resolution or 16:10 aspect ratio would be a problem. Apple came out with a 30" Cinema Display with that same resolution more than 20 years ago, and many people have attached 24" 1920x1200 pixel monitors to Macs over the years.
Whether the M4 Mac mini will power the monitor might be a different question. USB-C allows for the negotiation of Power Delivery in either direction, but as far as I know, Apple's Technical Specifications do not promise the delivery of large amounts of power to external devices – and there have been reports of portable monitors not being able to get (enough) power from MacBook Pros containing M4-series chips.
Assuming that this is the monitor in question:
https://www.arzopa.com/products/arzopa-z1rc-2k-portable-monitor-brilliant-qhd-500nits-8bit-display
the monitor manufacturer themselves raises the possibility that you will need to give the monitor its own separate USB-C power supply.
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"This portable monitor does not contain any battery. If the monitor appears to flicker or restart when adjusting the brightness or others, please check whether the power supply is sufficient for the monitor. It is recommended to use the power adapter that supports 5V/3A or above for power supply."
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I wouldn't think that the 2500x1600 resolution or 16:10 aspect ratio would be a problem. Apple came out with a 30" Cinema Display with that same resolution more than 20 years ago, and many people have attached 24" 1920x1200 pixel monitors to Macs over the years.
Whether the M4 Mac mini will power the monitor might be a different question. USB-C allows for the negotiation of Power Delivery in either direction, but as far as I know, Apple's Technical Specifications do not promise the delivery of large amounts of power to external devices – and there have been reports of portable monitors not being able to get (enough) power from MacBook Pros containing M4-series chips.
Assuming that this is the monitor in question:
https://www.arzopa.com/products/arzopa-z1rc-2k-portable-monitor-brilliant-qhd-500nits-8bit-display
the monitor manufacturer themselves raises the possibility that you will need to give the monitor its own separate USB-C power supply.
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"This portable monitor does not contain any battery. If the monitor appears to flicker or restart when adjusting the brightness or others, please check whether the power supply is sufficient for the monitor. It is recommended to use the power adapter that supports 5V/3A or above for power supply."
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For reference:
Extend or mirror your Mac desktop across multiple displays - Apple Support
I'm pretty sure that you'll want to run this thing in extended desktop mode, to avoid forcing some "compromise" resolution that isn't particularly optimal for any of your displays.
The monitor came yesterday and I linked it to my 2015 MBP. There was no issue with the 16:10 aspect ratio. Thanks for the advice.
How do I connect 16:10 monitor display to my Mac mini?
