Certain Mac models support external displays with 8K resolution, higher refresh rates of up to 240Hz when using 4K resolution, and expanded support for variable refresh rate (VRR).
These Mac models support 8K resolution, 4K resolution with refresh rates of up to 240Hz, and VRR on a compatible external display:
MacBook Pro with M2 Pro, M3 Pro, M2 Max or M3 Max introduced in 2023 or later
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Mac mini (2023 with M2 Pro)
Mac Studio introduced in 2023
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Mac Pro introduced in 2023
Connect your display, then set the resolution and refresh rate.
Connect the HDMI cable directly from the HDMI port on your Mac to your display.
To get the highest resolution and refresh rate, don’t use an adapter with the HDMI cable.
After connecting your display, use Display settings on your Mac to set the display's resolution and refresh rate.
On some displays, you might first need to use the display’s built-in menus to enable 8K resolution and VRR. On some TVs, these settings appear under different names such as “game mode” for VRR and “input signal plus” for 8K resolution. Check the documentation for your display for more information.
Make sure that your display is using the latest firmware from the manufacturer. Check your display's documentation for details.
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