Mini DisplayPort
Small port with one cut corner. Older MacBooks and Surface devices. Looks identical to Thunderbolt 1/2.
- Carries
- Picture and sound
- Signal
- Digital
Where you’ll find it
Older laptops (roughly 2008 to 2016), some graphics cards.
Common confusion
Thunderbolt 1 and 2 ports use this same shape and also accept Mini DisplayPort adapters.
Going from Mini DisplayPort to something else
- HDMI: Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable (no power needed).
- DisplayPort: Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable (no power needed).
- DVI: Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter (no power needed).
- VGA: Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter.
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