Does it matter if I use hdmi or display port?

[mclld]

I am currently using my m1 Air with cdmi out of the dongle when hooked to a monitor, The monitor also has a display port, does it even matter?

 

[bsamcash]

Technically, DisplayPort is the better standard, and the video signal nativeLy carried over USB C, and theoretically capable of higher resolution. But effectively, it doesn’t matter.

 

[nigelbb]

Some older monitors will only support 4K30Hz via HDMI but 4K60Hz through DisplayPort.

 

[Fishrrman]

Does it matter?

It might...

Depends on variables such as:
- your connection scheme (USB, HDMI, etc.)
- the particular cables you use
- the display you're using
- a combination of factors

The only way to KNOW (whether one or more of these variables matter to YOU)... is to try it and see...

 

[mclld]

I think this is the adapter I have

HyperDrive USB C Hub, Hyper Duo 7-in-2 USB C Adapter - MacBook Pro Adapter with Magnetic Grip, 4K HDMI, USB-C 40Gbps 100W PD, 3.1 USB-A, MicroSD/SD - Space Gray

Output : HDMI supporting 1080@60Hz, 4K@30Hz 40Gb/s USB-C supporting video up to 5K@60Hz or 2X4K@60Hz, 40Gb/s data and max 100W full speed power delivery pass through charging USB-C data (5Gb/s) SD (UHS-I 104MB/s) micro SD (UHS-I 104MB/s) 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(5Gb/s) Input : 2 x USB-C DC/DC efficiency...

www.amazon.com

It looks fine to me when hooked to my monitor using the recommended settings, it says 75 hz(can select 60 as well) next to the monitor in display settings. I really don't care about that and since it looks fine to me I guess I am good just using cdmi, I just wasn't sure if it would be even better to use dp