Connect a display to Mac mini
The Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports 
and the HDMI 2.0 port both support video output, so you can connect an external display, a projector, or an HDTV.
For Mac mini with Apple M1 chip, you can connect one external display up to 6K using a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port, and one external display up to 4K using the HDMI 2.0 port.
For other Mac mini models, the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports on your Mac mini are managed by two controllers—one for the two ports on the left, and one for the two ports on the right. You can connect one 5K display using a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port, or up to three 4K displays using two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports and the HDMI 2.0 port.
To connect this device to Mac mini | Use a cable, or an adapter and cable |
|---|---|
Apple Pro Display XDR (Mac mini with Apple M1 chip only) | 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 |
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 |
Adapters and other accessories are sold separately. Visit apple.com, your local Apple Store, or other resellers for more information and availability. Review the documentation or check with the manufacturer to make sure you choose the right product. See Adapters for the Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C port on your Mac or iPad Pro.
Learn more. See the Apple Support article Use external monitors with your Mac for details about display preferences. To troubleshoot an issue with an external display, see Get help with video issues on external displays connected to your Mac.