Can I link this new laptop to a 4k 60hz display using a hub?

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Can I link this new laptop to a 4k 60hz display using a hub?

Can I link this new laptop to a 4k 60hz display using a hub?

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Atason
Junior Member

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05-11-2020, 04:17 AM

#1

Hi guys,
I have a 4k screen at https://www.benq.com/en-me/monitor/gamin...tions.html.
My new laptop only supports HDMI 1.4 and can't handle 4k/60hz.
It does have Thunderbolt 4.0 with DisplayPort.
I want to connect the 4k screen, keyboard/mouse, a powered USB speaker, and Ethernet on the same port.
Is this possible? I’m unsure if the hub needs DP or HDMI 2.0 ports.
I’d prefer something affordable, under 100 USD.
Thanks!

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Atason

05-11-2020, 04:17 AM #1

Hi guys,
I have a 4k screen at https://www.benq.com/en-me/monitor/gamin...tions.html.
My new laptop only supports HDMI 1.4 and can't handle 4k/60hz.
It does have Thunderbolt 4.0 with DisplayPort.
I want to connect the 4k screen, keyboard/mouse, a powered USB speaker, and Ethernet on the same port.
Is this possible? I’m unsure if the hub needs DP or HDMI 2.0 ports.
I’d prefer something affordable, under 100 USD.
Thanks!

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SayNoToNWO
Posting Freak

879

05-14-2020, 11:10 AM

#2

When you scroll slightly toward the end of the linked page for the laptop purchase, you'll see this device; it helps connect your peripherals and display as needed.

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SayNoToNWO

05-14-2020, 11:10 AM #2

When you scroll slightly toward the end of the linked page for the laptop purchase, you'll see this device; it helps connect your peripherals and display as needed.

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AvienceYT
Member

64

05-14-2020, 01:57 PM

#3

When you scroll slightly toward the end of the linked page for the laptop purchase, you'll see this device; it helps connect your peripherals and display as needed.

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AvienceYT

05-14-2020, 01:57 PM #3

When you scroll slightly toward the end of the linked page for the laptop purchase, you'll see this device; it helps connect your peripherals and display as needed.

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Mrender3
Senior Member

412

05-20-2020, 05:24 PM

#4

Thanks for the prompt response!
Regarding the cheaper model with only an HDMI port, it seems the HDMI in the hub may not support HDMI 2.0, so you'd need to use DisplayPort.
As for using DP, there might be another reason to choose it depending on your device compatibility.

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Mrender3

05-20-2020, 05:24 PM #4

Thanks for the prompt response!
Regarding the cheaper model with only an HDMI port, it seems the HDMI in the hub may not support HDMI 2.0, so you'd need to use DisplayPort.
As for using DP, there might be another reason to choose it depending on your device compatibility.

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Flomax1
Member

130

06-10-2020, 08:51 AM

#5

If only that's what you're after, a more affordable alternative would be using a basic Thunderbolt-to-DisplayPort cable to link your new laptop with your monitor.

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Flomax1

06-10-2020, 08:51 AM #5

If only that's what you're after, a more affordable alternative would be using a basic Thunderbolt-to-DisplayPort cable to link your new laptop with your monitor.

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doudoucraft
Junior Member

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06-10-2020, 09:30 AM

#6

Sorry for the confusion, I didn't mean just HDMI and nothing else. I was thinking about a USB hub with HDMI, not just DisplayPort, but with other ports too.

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doudoucraft

06-10-2020, 09:30 AM #6

Sorry for the confusion, I didn't mean just HDMI and nothing else. I was thinking about a USB hub with HDMI, not just DisplayPort, but with other ports too.