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Why You Need A USB-C Monitor

BenQ
2023/12/19

 

 

As USB-C is now the default input for Apple’s MacBook Air and Macbook Pro laptops, and an increasing number of Windows 10 and other devise are now utilizing USB-C ports, it is important to understand why they’re making this change and how a USB-C monitor can benefit you. Devices with USB-C are growing in popularity as they offer a number of useful advantages for users. Finding the best USB-C monitors is important for professionals in any field.

 

 

In this article we will review three key points that explain the growing popularity of USB-C external monitors, specifically for MacBook users. If you’d like to learn about USB-C in regards to gaming monitors, check-out this article: Do gaming monitors need USB-C?

  • Rapid Data Transfer
  • Charging Capabilities
  • Optimizing Desk Space

 

 

 

Rapid Data Transfer

Most USB-C monitors have high resolution rates, making them the best monitors for Mac devices. Mac devices require a monitor that will support their high resolution rates, and USB-C has the data transfer capabilities to project what is on your device screen to your high resolution monitor screen. A USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 cable can transmit an image signal of 3840x2160 (4K UHD) with a refresh rate of 60Hz.

 

 

 

Utilizing a USB-C port in your monitor, you’ll see the same, high image quality being transferred from your Mac devices to your monitor. This image quality adds depth to your photography projects, gaming experiences, movie streaming, or other interests that would benefit from high quality imagery.

 

 

Charging Capabilities

While connected to your monitor, your laptop will be charging with the same cable, so you don’t have to worry about your laptop running out of charge while in use. USB-C ports have a charging function, which means if you connect a USB-C monitor to a laptop via USB-C, the port will serve two purposes: transmitting an image signal to the monitor and supplying the laptop with power. This optimizes your productivity and desk space.

*USB-C Charging capabilities differ by models.

 

 

Optimizing Desk Space

Since the USB-C cable connected between your monitor and laptop transfers data and charges your laptop, this eliminates various cables on your desk and optimizes your space. USB-C monitors also have docking capabilities, so you no longer have to manage various cables or swap cables to switch between charging and connections. Utilizing these options allows you to keep your desk organized and hide cables from sight.

 

 

Many new laptops and the new MacBooks only have USB-C ports available for charging and connections. If you want to connect to a monitor without a USB-C port, you'll need an adaptor to do so, which may lower the quality of the images being transferred from your laptop to your external monitor. With a USB-C monitor, there is no need for an adaptor and it’s the best option for an external monitor for MacBook users. All you need is one cable, saving you money and optimizing your desk space.

 

 

 

 

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