USB-C

With an appropriate cable, dock, or adapter, you can connect an external display through the USB-C connector on your computer. The following table helps you decide what cables, adapters, or peripheral devices to use based on the capability of the external display.

Note: When using a USB-C port to connect an external display, choose the one between the HDMI connector and the combo audio jack. The USB-C port with the power connector icon

icon does not support DisplayPort Alt Mode.

Port provided by the external display	Required cables, adapters, or other peripheral devices
A USB-C port that supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode	A cable with USB-C plugs on both ends
A native DisplayPort	A cable with a USB-C plug on one end and a DisplayPort plug on the other
An HDMI, a DVI, or a VGA port	A USB-C to HDMI, DVI, or VGA adapter A dock that connects to the USB-C connector of the computer and provides HDMI, DVI, or VGA port