I have a MacBook Pro 2017. I would like to connect an external monitor, an Asus MZ27AQ Designo 27” Monitor WQHD IPS DP HDMI Eye Care Monitor, but I'm unclear how or if this is possible. What kind of adapter would I need to connect this type of monitor?
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If you register your Mac with iCloud / AppleID and then use the iOS Apple Store app - it shows compatible adapters. Two I know that work well are the Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter adapter and another is the Belkin USB-C to HDMI Adapter
Monoprice also has great value and quality adapters in general, but I’ve not tested these specific ones yet.
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The MBP supports DisplayPort. There's no need to mess around with adapters, and expecially no need to take a perfectly good DP output and turn it into HDMI. Commented Jan 23, 2021 at 16:48
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@MarcWilson great answer you provided. I’ve had higher failure rate with DP to USB-C but maybe we just had bad luck with our purchasing at work.– bmike ♦Commented Jan 23, 2021 at 17:18
Your MBP supports DisplayPort. The monitor supports DisplayPort. Put a cable between them, you're done. No need to mess around with adapters.
Something like this from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01J6DT070
answered Jan 23, 2021 at 16:46
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Good call, you don’t need HDMI. We’ve had those type cable fail at work far more often than HDMI but the idea is sound. +1 since we got six months out of these before they starting failing us. For a one off, save the money on HDMI is a safe bet.– bmike ♦Commented Jan 23, 2021 at 17:17