I am considering buying either Mac mini or MacBook Pro to connect to a LG 34SR65QC monitor.., for word processing, editing photography, etc
will it work via only hdmi cable? Or better to use adapter and a thunderbolt cable?
also trying to confirm comparability with mac and this monitor…
thanks for any advice/ comments!
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34SR65QC-BA,
Looks like that display only has and supports HDMI input.
https://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-34sr65qc-b-ultrawide-monitor
If the LG supplied HDMI cable does not provide the proper resolution and refresh rate from the Mac mini.
Then replace that cable with a short 3.3ft high speed 8K HDMI cable or a short 3.3ft high speed 8K USB-C to HDMI cable.
for an HDMI cable example: see > https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X4W3VF5/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?
for a USB-C to HDMI cable example: see > https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXLDJV3Y/ref=sspa_dk_detail_6?
Thank you so much for reply. Am going to try with old MacBook. And will make sure HDMI with specs you suggest. (It is my understanding Thunderbolt would be ideal with mac rather than hdmi- so maybe I should return the monitor (was gift) and look for one with thunderbolt connectivity… but will try the hdmi you suggested first)
You're welcome.
Yea' that LG display has decent spec's and I would give it a go.
Besides that, a Thunderbolt display that came with a cheap Thunderbolt cable, might require you to buy a $130 to $170 replacement Thunderbolt Pro cable.
Unable to set up LG 34SR65QC Display with Mac mini
