Mac mini M1 compatible monitor list

[Spindel]

Asus ProArt PA27AC working perfectly for me.

Using the TB3 cable that was included with the monitor, I have not tried to connect through HDMI.

Since I connect via TB3 the USB hub built in to the monitor works flawlessly for both my keyboard and webcam.

EDIT:// Forgot to mention that it also works at 75 Hz (even if I prefer running at 60Hz)

 

[ilex27]

Dual Dell P2721Q, HDMI (1) USB-C to DP cable (2) to TesMart KVM with HDMI out to monitors - perfect and gorgeous.

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[dUnKle]

I am considering getting an m1 Mac mini
Confused as to the need of a discussion about what monitors will work
Don’t mean that in a bad way, just, surely, shouldn’t they all just work ?

I have a Dell S3220DGF
Will that be ok ?

 

[pldelisle]

I am considering getting an m1 Mac mini
Confused as to the need of a discussion about what monitors will work
Don’t mean that in a bad way, just, surely, shouldn’t they all just work ?

I have a Dell S3220DGF
Will that be ok ?

This is a gaming monitor. It has no advantage on the mac platform.

32 inch should be 4K (best is 6K to keep retina quality). Anything below will look awful In my opinion.

I think you should go with Dell U3219Q (the only 32 inch 4K display at Dell).

 

[dUnKle]

This is a gaming monitor. It has no advantage on the mac platform.

32 inch should be 4K (best is 6K to keep retina quality). Anything below will look awful In my opinion.

I think you should go with Dell U3219Q (the only 32 inch 4K display at Dell).

Its a lovely little monitor and works great with my 2018 Mac so just wondered why there would be any issue with the the m1 version

 

[pldelisle]

Its a lovely little monitor and works great with my 2018 Mac so just wondered why there would be any issue with the the m1 version

Then you shouldn't have any problem.

 

[Cassandle]

I tried to add to the list but it looks like it hasn’t worked.

I’m using an LG 27UL850-W. No problems at all with both the included USB-C cable and the included HDMI cable.

 

[Ninja Dom]

electriq 32CVQ165A 32" 165Hz Curved Monitor.

Connected to M1 Mac mini via a Cable Matters Thunderbolt USB-C to Display Port.

Running macOS at 2560 x 1449 @ 120Hz.

It does suffer slightly from fuzzy fonts.

 

[kandavu]

Lenovo C32q-20 HDMI to HDMI

 

[phrehdd]

I know that with some Benq monitors that there are issues related to not achieving 4k@60 but rather 4k@30. Maybe a column should be specific to 4k@60. Interesting to note which connection seems to be least available.

Go to approx 4:38. and see the table created - you can probably add these.

 

[dUnKle]

electriq 32CVQ165A 32" 165Hz Curved Monitor.

Connected to M1 Mac mini via a Cable Matters Thunderbolt USB-C to Display Port.

Running macOS at 2560 x 1449 @ 120Hz.

It does suffer slightly from fuzzy fonts.

huge thread that. Is there a work round, worried now about getting one

 

[ludmiloff]

Great wiki post, I think you guys should expand it to MBA & MBP M1 too.

 

[loby]

Hi all !

With the threads multiplying about monitor choices for the Mac mini M1 and since I got many likes about my proposition to create a wiki thread listing compatible monitors, I decided to create a wiki thread where everyone could contribute.

If you have a monitor which is compatible with the Mac mini, please list it here below. If it required any special manipulation/setting/adapter, please mention it in the appropriate

Thank you for participating in this thread.

Using a LG27UL850-W on a M1 Mac Mini on a HDMI port. Works good!

 

[istvan]

LG 27MD5KL-B on a Mac Mini M1 connected via Thunderbolt; works perfectly.

 

[mantan]

Thank you for this thread! I'm finally making the jump for a PC to a Mac and replacing a Dell Desktop with a Mac Mini. I have an old monitor and figured it would be a good time to upgrade it. But seeing posts about monitor issues made me a bit concerned.

I currently have a 24 inch monitor. I'm considering a 27 inch, but it almost feels like it would be a bit too big for my desk. Then again, I'm going to gain so much real estate without a big tower, that it may be time to get a bigger one.

 

[pldelisle]

Thank you for this thread! I'm finally making the jump for a PC to a Mac and replacing a Dell Desktop with a Mac Mini. I have an old monitor and figured it would be a good time to upgrade it. But seeing posts about monitor issues made me a bit concerned.

I currently have a 24 inch monitor. I'm considering a 27 inch, but it almost feels like it would be a bit too big for my desk. Then again, I'm going to gain so much real estate without a big tower, that it may be time to get a bigger one.

If you have the budget, Dell U2720Q or LG 27UN850 (27UL850 if you can't find UN) are simply the best.

Monitors are just like tires on your car. Don't cheap out.

 

[mlody]

I currently have iMac 27 2012 which is 1440p screen and the screen looks fine. I looked at 27 5k iMac's and the screen fonts etc were identical, but slightly sharper. I understand that this is due to the scaling from 5k (5120x2880) to 2560x1440.

Since many here recommend 4k screen for M1, how do you actually run them? Do you run them at full 4k native resolution (3840 x 2160)? Wouldn't the fonts etc be to too small and not very comfortable for people with weak eyes, or do you scale to 1920 x 1080? Can you scale 4k screen to 1440p? Would the font size etc be the same as on native 1440p and would 4k actually look better than 1440p? If you run 4K scaled to 1080p, what is the benefit of 4k scaled down to 1080p vs native 1440p monitor? wouldn't 1440p be actually a better choice?

What I am trying to figure out if 1440p screen would be sufficient for me, or should I consider going 4k route.

 

[dUnKle]

I’ve just gone from a 26” 4K screen (which my 2018 Mac mini scaled to look like 1080p) to a 32” 1440p set which I have left at 1440p

the difference in crispness of text is noticeable but not to any real world extent and I prefer the extra screen real estate

 

[LionelEleveld]

Hey guys! Registered just to share my experiences. Hence the post, not the edit to the start-post.
LG Ultrawide 34UC99-W; 3440x1440@60Hz, connected via USB-C.
M1 Mini running 11.3 Beta 20E5172i

Everyting is fine, works and measures (Datacolor Spyder X) as expected...

 

[dewluca]

My new Mac Mini 2020 M1 arrived two days ago. Unfortunately it won't work with my older DVI monitor even though I have the DVI to HDMI Apple adapter. Apple is telling me that I need an HDMI2 monitor . . . but when I look up (with the manufacturer) the ones listed above in the WIKI that people are saying are working with HDMI (e.g. Dell S2421, Dell 27") I find that their HDMI ports are HDMI1.4

So I'm confused. Am I getting false info from Apple? (I thought HDMI ports were backwards compatible but maybe not this one). Their website is less than helpful on the HDMI port. Or do I need to buy their $70 multi-adapter??

I'm also not finding any affordable monitors available that list USBC or Thunderbolt compatibility.

I was leaning toward Dell because so many of you listing in the WIKI say they're working for you, but now I'm totally baffled about why/how . . .

Sorry for my lack of knowledge. I've been using macs for 35 years, but the one I'm replacing was a 2010? mini with a 2008 monitor . . . much has changed since then.

I'm also confused at some of the mentions of "Display port" connections above . . . my Mac Mini m1 2020 doesn't seem to have those . . .


HELP!!!

PS. I'm in the US and am mostly limited to places like BestBuy in my location (NJ boonies)

 

[nctraveler]

"I'm also not finding any affordable monitors available that list USBC or Thunderbolt compatibility."

"I'm also confused at some of the mentions of "Display port" connections above . . . my Mac Mini m1 2020 doesn't seem to have those . . ."

It can sometimes be frustrating when upgrading from old tech to the latest hotness from Apple. A little research upfront can avoid a lot of potential issues. Like you said, a lot has changed in the 13 years since your monitor was new. Unfortunately, old tech isn't always backwards compatible with the new standards. When I was planning my Apple Mini M1 upgrade, I planned for the cost of a new monitor as well. I have several legacy monitors hanging around, but I wanted one that would compliment the Mini and be viable for that next 5 years or so.

The term affordable means different things to different people. There are several sub $300 displays listed in the pined spreadsheet including mine the ViewSonic VG2455 24" (currently listed for $219 on Amazon) that even includes the USB-C cable.

The "Display Port" protocol is included in Apple Mac Mini USB-4 ports, so all you need is a USB-C to Display Port cable also available on Amazon. These are also indicated on the spreadsheet in the "Cable used" column.

I hope you find a solution to your display issue.

 

[mantan]

I ended up getting a LG 27UN850. It was a breeze to set up and worked perfectly using the USB-C connection. I completely overthought this. Coming from a PC with a 1080 monitor, this looks phenomenal. I'm still getting used to the differences in OS, but like it so far.

 

[braceface79]

Hello, I'm new to this forum- sorry, I don't know how to edit the first post correctly but I want to share with you my setup: Mac mini M1 8Gb RAM, 512GB SSD. Dell 27" USB-C Hub Monitor 1440p

for the table:

User: braceface79
Brand: Dell
exact model: U2721DE
Interface connected: mainly USB-C, HDMI
Cable used: included USB-C to USB-C
Adapter used: QGeeM USB-C Hub ( https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QXMNF1X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 )
Color scene: YPbPr with USB-C only (2560x1440 @60hz), or RGB with HDMI over the QGeeM Hub (2560x1440 @60hz)
MacOS: select native res. for the monitor (2560x1440). Fonts look a little blurry / fuzzy. Reduced the Apple Font Smoothing to 1 (if I choose 0, the fonts are thinner and more fuzzy).
Notes: The colors looks to me OK even with YPbPr- the contrast is overall a little bit less I think. Switch to RGB with HDMI with help of the QGeem Hub: I can't see any major difference in color- the contrast is better I think.

 

[pldelisle]

Hello, I'm new to this forum- sorry, I don't know how to edit the first post correctly but I want to share with you my setup: Mac mini M1 8Gb RAM, 512GB SSD. Dell 27" USB-C Hub Monitor 1440p

for the table:

User: braceface79
Brand: Dell
exact model: U2721DE
Interface connected: mainly USB-C, HDMI
Cable used: included USB-C to USB-C
Adapter used: QGeeM USB-C Hub ( https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QXMNF1X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 )
Color scene: YPbPr with USB-C only (2560x1440 @60hz), or RGB with HDMI over the QGeeM Hub (2560x1440 @60hz)
MacOS: select native res. for the monitor (2560x1440). Fonts look a little blurry / fuzzy. Reduced the Apple Font Smoothing to 1 (if I choose 0, the fonts are thinner and more fuzzy).
Notes: The colors looks to me OK even with YPbPr- the contrast is overall a little bit less I think. Switch to RGB with HDMI with help of the QGeem Hub: I can't see any major difference in color- the contrast is better I think.

Thanks. Your answer has been added to the table

 

[dewluca]

Update: I ended up going to Best Buy and talking to their Apple guy. He said any HDMI monitor should work with the HDMI port. I got the Dell S2421NX based on this list and the fact that it was on sale (and I needed something that would fit on my desk). It's working great using the HDMI-to-HDMI connection.

I did find that when I went in to look at the monitor settings that the color only "works" when it is set on YPbPr even though the monitor's manual clearly states that:
Input Color Format: Allows you to set the video input mode to:
• RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer (or DVD player) using the HDMI cable.
• YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output.

Switching to RGB gives a bizarre color scheme I can't even describe. So I left it on YPbPr. Also leaving all the other settings as they came because right now I'm just relieved to have a monitor that is working (though I may need to tone down the brightness soon).

So . . . thanks for providing this post to get me pointed in the right direction. I'm pretty disgusted with the Apple Care phone support who told me I would have to find an HDMI2 monitor . . . definitely not true.

P.S. I don't want to try to mess with the wiki table, so feel free to add this info for me . . . thanks!