External display for MacBook Pro M1

Is it possible to connect a 27 inch cinema display to a new MacBook Pro M1? Even with TB2 to 3 adapter the display is not recognized.

Posted on Feb 21, 2022 02:34 PM

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Posted on Feb 21, 2022 02:50 PM

If this correctly describes your display INPUT cable:


a convenient single cable with three connectors (Mini DisplayPort, MagSafe, and USB 2.0)


... then you can NOT use the Apple ThunderBolt-3 <-> Thunderbolt-2 adapter, because it supports genuine ThunderBolt displays ONLY -- no adapters can change that. Use something like this:


Monoprice Select Series USB-C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter - # 24273 - $23.49


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Feb 21, 2022 02:50 PM in response to Robodoc1

If this correctly describes your display INPUT cable:


a convenient single cable with three connectors (Mini DisplayPort, MagSafe, and USB 2.0)


... then you can NOT use the Apple ThunderBolt-3 <-> Thunderbolt-2 adapter, because it supports genuine ThunderBolt displays ONLY -- no adapters can change that. Use something like this:


Monoprice Select Series USB-C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter - # 24273 - $23.49


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