Mac mini is one of those products from Apple that arouses interest in many people. This is due to the fact that this product has a lot of advantages, including the cost. Even the appearance of the Mac mini attracts attention. Many users may wonder how many monitors can connect to the Mac mini. This is likely to be a major question before buying the product.

What number of monitors can be connected to the Mac mini

The Mac mini has always had a special place among Apple products. Usually, it was bought by those who didn’t want to spend a lot of money on laptops or monoblocks from the company but wanted to try MacOS. However, now Apple has a very wide range of computers, and the prices aren’t happy for many customers. Also, another reason was that it was easy to carry around.

The Mac mini looks like a square that weighs very little. Less than the lightest MacBook Air. The case is made of silver aluminum. There’s a plastic overlay on the bottom that elevates the computer slightly above the surface it’s mounted on. There’s only a tiny LED on the conventional front panel, signaling that the device is on.

All the ports are on the back panel. Apart from the power button and power adapter jack, there’re a couple of Thunderbolt/USB4 ports with up to 40Gbps data transfer rate. Two more USB-A ports, as well as HDMI 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, and a headphone output. The Mac mini also features Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 wireless connectivity.

If you look at this device from a practical point of view, there’s a lot of controversy on this subject. Users think that even with the amazingly good M1 chip, the Mac mini shouldn’t be considered a gaming solution. It’s an excellent working device with an excellent processor and advanced integrated graphics, which, however, is still not enough to pull the graphics of modern games. However, still, the decision is up to you.

Today, Apple offers three variants of the Mac mini. These are the Apple M1 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU 256GB Storage for $649.00, the Apple M1 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU 512GB Storage for $849.00. Another 3.0GHz Intel Core i5 6-Core Processor with Intel UHD Graphics 630 512GB Storage worth $1,049.00.

How many monitors you are allowed to connect to the Mac mini

You can connect an external monitor, projector, or HDTV to your computer. This is because the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports icon Thunderbolt and HDMI 2.0 support video output. A slightly different situation with the Mac mini with the M1 chip.

You can connect one external monitor up to 6K resolution through the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port and one external monitor up to 4K resolution through the HDMI 2.0 port.

So if you wanted to connect but the connector on the monitor cable doesn’t fit into the computer port, you can use an adapter to connect. Only this adapter won’t be included with your Mac mini, you must purchase it separately.

What steps to take to connect monitors to Mac mini

Mac mini is designed so that you can set it up quickly and get to work right away. So to start using it and plug in your monitors, you need to:

• First, you’ll need to plug the power cable into the connector on the back of the Mac mini. Then connect the other end of the cable to a power socket.
• After that, plug in the USB cable for the keyboard and mouse.
• Connect the monitor cable to the HDMI or Thunderbolt port. Follow the instructions given earlier regarding the number of monitors.
• Then press the power button located on the left side.

Mac Mini is still a controversial product for many people. Some assure that it’s budget-friendly, while others argue that you need to buy other things to use, such as monitors and keyboards. Other people think you can buy a laptop instead. However still, if you consider Apple computers, the Mac mini is definitely worth the money. Considering that if you need multiple monitors.