Video Use this cable to connect your Mac to a display that uses Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) or USB-C for video, such as the LG UltraFine 5K Display or LG UltraFine 4K Display. The female-to-female coupler and DisplayPort-to-HDMI adapter could be replaced with Cable Matters’ female DisplayPort to male HDMI adapter ($14), but that may introduce signal conversion and make the likelihood of success lower. The Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Cable (0.8m) connects a Mac that has a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port to a device that has a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) or USB-C port. But conceivably, the DisplayPort data from the Apple monitor would simply be sent across multiple cables without conversion. We already gave you the rundown on requirements for connecting your old DisplayPort and HDMI displays to the new MacBook Pro, and if you need a new monitor now, the best option going forward is probably to go all-in on USB-C. I don’t have an Apple display to test this on, and goodness knows if it’ll pass everything through without distortion. TRIPLE DISPLAY DOCK - With a compatible USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 Mac or Windows laptop, or Windows tablet, this dock can charge your device, connect up to 3 monitors, add a Gigabit Ethernet connection, add 3.
Do I need a 4K monitor for MacBook Pro If you own a MacBook Pro with a retina display and want more screen real estate, a 4K monitor is a good investment as the price of such monitors continues to dwindle. The display cable would plug into the StarTech adapter the coupler would change the gender, allowing the male-to-male DisplayPort-to-HDMI cable to work and the HDMI male end would be plugged into Apple’s adapter. There are a number of features that make Thunderbolt ports stand out from the rest of the USB-C ports. Buy MacBook Pro Docking Station, 4K Triple Display Hiearcool 9 in 2 Laptop Docking Station Compatible for MacBook Pro/Air Thunderbolt 3 Multiport Docker USB C Dongle (2HDMI PD3. VAVA USB C Hub, 7-in-1 USB C Adapter for MacBook/Pro/Air (Thunderbolt 3), with 4K USB-C to HDMI, 3 USB 3.0 Ports, SD/TF Cards Reader, 100W Power Delivery Dock for iPad Pro/MacBook/Type C Devices. StarTech’s female Mini DisplayPort to male DisplayPort adapter ($4.50)Ī female-to-female DisplayPort coupler ($13.50)Ī DisplayPort-to-HDMI cable (as little as $6)Īpple’s $79 USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter, which has an HDMI port on it in addition to pass-through USB-C power and USB Type A 3.1 for data Ports: 1 Thunderbolt 3 and 3 USB 3.1 Type-C Cables included: Thunderbolt 3 Power delivery to MacBook Pro: Up to 85W Price: 974 from Apple until December 31, 2016.
If you’re good with picking up an off-brand, the UPERFECT 15.6-inch 4K USB-C portable display offers a lot of value at around 300. What might be a solution is an ungodly combination of: Related: Best USB-C and Thunderbolt displays for Mac.