for use with USB-C devices that support DP alt mode: This would be your MacBook Pro. USB-C to DisplayPort adapter cable: Your MacBook Pro has USB Type C ports and the monitor has a DisplayPort. Note: The cable or adaptor needs to support DP alt mode which is also supported on your Mac.Īn example cable would be the ® CDP2DPMM6B 6' USB-C to DisplayPort Adapter Cable Black. When connected properly, a USB Type C port on your Mac operates as a display port. Since you want to connect to a DisplayPort-based monitor, you should use one of the USB Type C ports. The HDMI port is for connecting the Mac to a monitor or similar device which also has a HDMI port. USB 1.1, 2.x, 3.x and 4.x which may require an adaptor. As a DisplayPort which can be converted to VGA, DVI, HDMI, etc through the use of adaptors and/or active/passive cables. Current and future Macs and PCs will use this port for the following: With respect to needing power, you should read my updated answer to your other question.īTW: USB type C ports are the future. IMO, you should have posted your question at superuser instead.Īfter a quick google, I found Cable Creation offers the HDMI to DisplayPort Adapter with USB Power (SKU: CD0764). In fact, you actually state "not device dependent". Your latest edit has changed your question to focus more on converting HDMI to DisplayPort and less on your Mac itself. I want something that is not device dependent so that I could use it with a video card if I want, or another windows/linux notebook (which might not have usb-C), that's why I've asked for an adapter from HDMI. 
I'm not interested in all Apple history and how they moved one technology to other platforms/device versions/etc -> I want an adapter that works with my config. It seems some clarifications / updates are needed: I'm asking for an adapter because I have a docking station with a power adapter, essentially two bricks, which are not something I would like to carry with me every day. 
DisplayPort male to HDMI female) and I have no clue if they are compatible with "my" Mac.
This Mac has USB-C ports and does not have any legacy mini DisplayPorts.Ĭan you recommend me an adapter (not a cable) HDMI male to DisplayPort female, to connect to my office DisplayPort-based monitors? Most of my google searches returned the exact opposite adapters (i.e. Some specs: 16-inch 2021, Apple M1 Pro CPU, one HDMI port. At my new job I received an Apple MacBookPro to work on.
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