Connect a display to Mac mini
The HDMI and USB-C ports on your Mac mini support video output, so you can connect an external display, a projector, or a high resolution TV.
For Mac mini with Apple M4, you can connect up to three displays in the following configurations:
Connect up to three displays, two with up to 6K resolution at 60 Hz over Thunderbolt, and one with up to 5K resolution at 60 Hz over Thunderbolt or 4K resolution at 60 Hz over HDMI.
Connect up to two displays, one with up to 5K resolution at 60 Hz over Thunderbolt, and one with up to 8K resolution at 60 Hz or 4K resolution at 240 Hz over Thunderbolt or HDMI.
For Mac mini with Apple M4 Pro, you can connect up to three external displays in the following configurations:
Connect up to three displays, each with up to 6K resolution at 60 Hz over Thunderbolt or HDMI.
Connect up to two displays, one with up to 6K resolution at 60 Hz over Thunderbolt, and one with up to 8K resolution at 60 Hz or 4K resolution at 240 Hz over Thunderbolt or HDMI.
If you’re not sure how many external displays your Mac mini supports, check your Technical Specifications. Open System Settings, choose Help > Mac mini Specifications, then locate Video Support (you may need to scroll).
Note: When connecting multiple displays, connect the display with the highest resolution first.
To learn more about using an 8K display with your Mac mini, see the Apple Support article Use an 8K display with your Mac.
Tip: If you have a high resolution TV connected to an Apple TV, you can use AirPlay to mirror your screen. See Stream content on a larger screen with AirPlay for details.
If your display has a connector that doesn’t match the port you want to use, you may be able to use it with an adapter (sold separately). Visit apple.com, your local Apple Store, or other resellers for more information and availability. Review the display’s documentation or check with the display’s manufacturer to make sure you choose the right product. See the Apple Support article Adapters for the Thunderbolt or USB-C ports on your Mac.
To connect this device to Mac mini | Use a cable, or an adapter and cable |
|---|---|
Apple Studio Display | The Thunderbolt cable that came with your display or any supported Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cable. |
Apple Pro Display XDR (Mac mini with Apple silicon only) | The Thunderbolt cable that came with your display or any supported Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cable. |
Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) display | Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cable. |
USB-C display | USB-C (USB 3.1) cable. |
HDMI display or HDTV | The HDMI cable that came with your display or HDTV or any supported HDMI cable. |
Thunderbolt 2 display | Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 adapter and the cable that came with your Thunderbolt 2 display. |
VGA display or projector | USB-C VGA Multiport adapter and the cable that came with your display or projector. |
DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort display | USB-C to DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort adapter and the cable that came with your display. |
DVI display or projector | USB-C to DVI adapter and the cable that came with your display or projector. |
Adjust and arrange displays. After you connect a display or projector, use Displays settings in System Settings to turn screen mirroring on or off, arrange and manage multiple displays, and make other adjustments to color, resolution, and more. See Connect one or more external displays with your Mac.
Troubleshooting. To troubleshoot an issue with an external display, see If your external display is dark or low resolution.