iPad Pro What's the biggest resolution iPad Pro can output using the usb-c to hdmi dongle?

[flowave]

I know from previous lightning ones did 1080p with a bit of compression.

It would be a great upgrade if it can do better like clearer 1080p or even 4k.

 

[havenyoung]

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209186#displays

USB-C displays
iPad Pro uses the DisplayPort protocol to support connections to USB-C displays with resolutions up to 5K.1 To connect iPad Pro to high-resolution displays, use a USB-C cable that supports high-bandwidth connections, such as the cable included with the display, the Belkin USB-C to USB-C Cable, or the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Cable (sold separately).2

iPad Pro also supports high-dynamic-range USB-C displays that use the HDR10 standard. You can switch between SDR and HDR modes by going to Settings > Display & Brightness and selecting your connected display. iPad Pro matches the frame rate and dynamic range of currently playing content when you turn on Allow Display Mode Changes.

Some USB-C displays can also charge iPad Pro while it's connected.

1. iPad Pro doesn't support Thunderbolt 3 displays such as the LG UltraFine 5K Display.

2. The Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Cable has a Thunderbolt symbol

to distinguish it from a USB-C cable.

HDMI displays or TVs
You can connect iPad Pro to an HDMI display or TV with a USB-C to HDMI adapter. Adapters that support HDMI 2.0 can output video from iPad Pro at 4K resolution and 60Hz.

The Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter is also compatible with iPad Pro. This adapter can output video from iPad Pro at up to 4K resolution and 30Hz.*

iPad Pro can output Dolby Digital Plus audio streams via HDMI, but not Dolby Atmos. Also note that iPad Pro will play HDR10 or Dolby Vision content via HDMI when HDMI 2.0 adapters that support these formats become available.

* When you use the Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter with iPad Pro, its Home screen and apps appear on HDMI displays at 1080p and 60Hz. When you begin playing video content, the resolution switches to match the content, up to 4K at 30Hz. Turn on the Match Content option on iPad Pro in Settings > Displays.

 

[unobtainium]

All I know is it looks pretty terrible hooked up to my 4K tv.

 

[TheRealAlex]

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209186#displays

So according to this Apples own $70 adapter only provides 4K 30Hz ? Why ?

 

[darkarn]

I noticed that the HDMI dongle does not help you to crop out the black bars around your output unlike what an Apple TV via AirPlay can do for you

 

[aevan]

So according to this Apples own $70 adapter only provides 4K 30Hz ? Why ?

Some limitation thing - after all these years I am still looking for a usb-c to hdmi adapter that can let my MBP Touchbar output 4K 60hz to my TV.

Supposedly, this should work. No idea if it does:

https://www.amazon.com/uni-Thunderbolt-Compatible-MacBook-Pixelbook/dp/B075V5JK36

 

[norge]

Is 4k60hz possible with usb c (usb3.1) or only with thunderbolt over usb c. I assume only with thunderbolt and the iPad Pro don’t have thunderbolt