Recommendation for a Mac Compatible Display Port switch for a 5K Monitor
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I have the following hardware:
* 2021 MacBook Pro (16 Inch) Apple M1 Max - Running macOS Monterey
* LG Monitor @ 5120x2880
* Samsung Monitor @ 5120x1440
* Answin USB C to DisplayPort, 6FT 8K USB-C Thunderbolt 3 to DisplayPort Cable
Connecting each of the monitors to the MBP (two seperate ports) works fine - it drives both 5K monitors without issue.
If I unplug the DisplayPort from the Samsung monitor and connect a Windows PC I can drive it at 5K at 240 Hz. However I don't want to keep un-pluging and replugging the DisplayPort connector to switch computers. Therefore my options are to either find a way to use the HDMI on the Samsung monitor to connect to one of the computers or buy a switch for the Display port connection.
When I try plugging the Mac in via HDMI the resolution drops to 3840×1080, if I try to use the windows PC via HDMI the frame rate drops and the monitor only has 1 DisplayPort connection.
The consensus of the articles I have read is that the MBP can't drive a monitor via HDMI at higher than 4K. Therefore I think I am forced to look for a DisplayPort switch that can handle:
* The full 5K resolution.
* The 240 Hz refresh rate.
* Mac compatible.
Therefore my questions are:
* What do I need to look for in the switch to ensure the above conditions are met?
* Does anyone have experience with a particular switch that they know works?
* Is there any way to get this to work via HDMI or is that a non-option?
Note: It's just the Samsung Monitor I want to switch between the computers - The LG can stay permanently connected to the Mac.
Asked by DavidT
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Sep 28, 2023, 02:44 AM
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