Display options for Mac Mini M1

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Display options for Mac Mini M1

Ok now I have a 2017 21.5" iMac, 16gb ram, 512gb SSD. Looking at either M1 Mini or 24" iMac. I do not need the larger 24" size and it has far fewer options I need than an M1 Mini. Can get M1 Mini for ex. 16gb ram, 512gb SSD, with either 1gb or 10gb Ethernet port, 2 Thunderbold USB4 ports, an HDMI port and 2 USB A ports. For my needs the Mini while lower cost has all the features I need but which "affordable" displays would match well with it? Have had iMacs about 5 years now do not know good display matches. 20" to 22" would compare to current size. Need help.

Mac mini 2018 or later

Posted on Oct 3, 2021 5:01 PM

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den.thed

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Oct 3, 2021 5:39 PM in response to starbux48

Yes you can connect most any size Display to the M1 Mac Mini.

have a look at > https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-mini/connect-a-display-apd8e4fbbb97/mac

Personally I prefer using dual 21.5" displays instead of one large display with my Mac Mini.

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starbux48 Author

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Oct 3, 2021 6:58 PM in response to den.thed

Thank you.

Several of them have addressed or are addressing the issues working with M1s but ViewSonic has a Mac app designed now to address the issue.

https://viewsonicvsa.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/43000618798-vtouch-application-for-apple-silicon-m1-chip

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den.thed

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Oct 3, 2021 7:25 PM in response to starbux48

You're welcome.

While there did seem to be some reported issues with large and unusual format displays, I believe that Apple has made huge efforts in fixing those issues.

Plus from what I've seen around here, there are very few folks that are having issues with standard 21.5" 22" and 24" external displays.

In addition to that, the M1 Mac Mini uses the same chip as the M1 iMac and MacBook, so IMHO it is the better deal because you can use most any display.

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tbirdvet

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Oct 4, 2021 6:02 AM in response to starbux48

Just remember that you will also need speakers and a camera(if you need one) with any display unless you use a display like the LG 5K or a used TB display that has the speaker, camera, ports, etc. built in. I have both and they work fine with the Mini M1.

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starbux48 Author

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Oct 4, 2021 8:45 AM in response to tbirdvet

Thanks. I don't use any kind of camera of course my current iMac has one. I also run my audio out via USB normally to external amp and speakers. I did see on the Web where some types of monitors had issues with the M1 refresh rate I think but the major ones have updated software or firmware when needed to address. I have settled (for now) on a 24" Viewsonic with multiple inputs including HDMI and USB C inputs once Amazon gets some in.

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