Does Microsoft Surface Pro X support Mini DisplayPort?

Q: Does Microsoft Surface Pro X support Mini DisplayPort?

Best answer: No, The Surface Pro X does not have a Mini DisplayPort. You can, however, connect to monitors and devices using the USB-C port or Surface Connect port. You can also purchase a dongle to connect to other devices.Overhauled Surface: Microsoft Surface Pro X (From $999 at Microsoft)Office connection: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Displayport-Adapter-Answin-Thunderbolt-2016-2019/dp/B07V828R4Q/ref=sxin_2_ac_d_rm?ac_md=0-0-dXNiLWMgdG8gbWluaSBkaXNwbGF5cG9ydCBhZGFwdGVy-ac_d_rm&crid=3D7IMXKE8EZA2&keywords=usb-c+to+mini+displayport+adapter&pd_rd_i=B07V828R4Q&pd_rd_r=325405b5-9f80-4bf5-bb14-ffe01d95233c&pd_rd_w=znkAW&pd_rd_wg=8YGrC&pf_rd_p=2938a786-9bec-4d37-8c06-456e3edce5d1&pf_rd_r=H76W082JG85JM9JXSSW8&psc=1&qid=1570706275&sprefix=usb-c+to+mini+%2Caps%2C241&tag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUwpUdUnU70473" title="" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="speciallink">USB-C to Mini Displayport Adapter ($18 at Amazon)

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Does Microsoft Surface Pro X support Mini DisplayPort?

Best answer: No, The Surface Pro X does not have a Mini DisplayPort. You can, however, connect to monitors and devices using the USB-C port or Surface Connect port. You can also purchase a dongle to connect to other devices.Overhauled Surface:Microsoft Surface Pro X (From $999 at Microsoft)Office connection: USB-C to Mini Displayport Adapter ($18 at Amazon)

Modern connections

The Surface Pro X doesn't have a Mini DisplayPort, but it does have both a USB-C port and a Surface Connect port. Microsoft decided to switch out the older Mini DisplayPort for the more modern USB-C port to work with more devices. The USB-C port of the Surface Pro X supports USB-C 3.1 connectivity, which means that it can connect to two 4K displays at 60Hz using just one port.

Additionally, the Surface Pro X has a Surface Connect port that can handle many connections as well as charge the device. It isn't as universal as a USB-C port, but some people already have docks or dongles based around the Surface Connect port, so it's nice not to have to switch hardware.

Grab a dongle

If you still need to use a Mini DisplayPort, you can grab a dongle that allows you to connect your USB-C port to a Mini DisplayPort. Mini DisplayPorts aren't as common as they used to be, but they are used frequently in offices and corporate environments. This affordable USB-C to Mini DisplayPort adapter (opens in new tab) from Answin allows you to connect to more devices.

The future of Surface Pro

Surface Pro X

The most compact Surface Pro yet

Between its impressive USB-C ports, quality display, SQ1 processor, and its wealth of RAM and storage, the Microsoft Surface Pro X looks like it's going to be an excellent device.

Connecting to older setups

USB-C to Mini Displayport Adapter

Supporting offices and enterprise

This dongle allows you to connect your Surface Pro 7 to older setups that rely on a Mini DisplayPort.

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