Mac Mini M1 video cable (USB-C or HDMI to full-size DisplayPort)

[deanburchell]

I have an M1 Mac Mini and a 4K monitor (Acer Predator XB3). For inputs the monitor has an HDMI port and a DisplayPort port. I can connect the Mac Mini successfully via HDMI -> HDMI but I have yet to find a cable (from either USB-C or HDMI) that will work with the DisplayPort port. A signal is never detected.

I need the HDMI port on the monitor for connection to a PlayStation 5.

I don't expect anyone to necessarily have the same monitor but perhaps someone has had cable issue and found something that worked? (I'm on my fourth cable from Amazon, yikes!)

 

[coolguy4747]

Which one(s) have you tried that didn't work? Do you have another monitor connected to the Mac Mini via USB-C? At least one of the reviews for this cable specifically mentions M1 Mac Mini saying it works, but if you already have another monitor connected via USB-C then it might not work.

 

[deanburchell]

Oh, interesting, so it's powered (I originally passed that one as it seemed kinda kludgy! and who wants two ports blocked!). I am only connecting one monitor. The other USB-C port is connected to an external drive.

I tried:

Cable Matters USB C to DisplayPort 1.4 Cable (USB-C to DisplayPort Cable, USB C to DP Cable) Supporting 8K 60Hz in Black 10 ft - Thunderbolt 4 /USB4 /

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XFG1YKT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and I tried this one with a mini-DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V828R4Q/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_006F2PM6JZATP4RY3JH2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[jdb8167]

I bought this one from Apple: Moshi USB-C to DisplayPort Cable. But Apple doesn’t seem to sell it any longer. You can do a search though and find it for about $60. It works on my LG 4K from my M1 MacBook Air.

 

[deanburchell]

I bought this one from Apple: Moshi USB-C to DisplayPort Cable. But Apple doesn’t seem to sell it any longer. You can do a search though and find it for about $60. It works on my LG 4K from my M1 MacBook Air.

Thanks. I’ll check it out.

 

[deanburchell]

For the record. the previously recommended 'Moshi USB-C to DisplayPort' cable (available at Amazon and elsewhere) worked for me! It's providing 4K at 120hz.

 

[UH8183]

I use HDMI cable on the Mac Mini to a DVI adapter on the monitor without any problems. So it does work. Try another HDMI cable.

 

[citivolus]

I am using the same Cable Matters cable you linked above with my M1 Mac mini and 5K monitor it works great...