If you’re looking for an Apple laptop with HDMI port, we have a complete guide for you! Look for the model that suits you best.
We’ve also mentioned other alternatives if your laptop doesn’t come with a built-in HDMI port.
Read the article to find out if the MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro have HDMI.
What’s an HDMI port?
First of all, let’s start at the beginning. Most people have an idea about HDMI but don’t know what it actually means.
HDMI stands for high-definition multimedia interface. These ports are used to connect to an HDTV, display, or other HDMI devices.
HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source and an audio and/or video monitor over a single cable.
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How do I connect an HDMI cable to my laptop?
HDMI ports are featured on some MacBooks.
At the same time, the opposite is also true on many MacBook models. But don’t despair, I have a solution for you.
If your laptop has any of the following ports, it can connect to HDMI devices.
USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port
If your laptop has a USB C or a Thunderbolt 3 port, you can use HDMI.
For that, you need an Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter:
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If your MacBook doesn’t have an HDMI port, you can connect this adapter to its USB C or Thunderbolt 3 port. Then you’ll connect your HDMI cable to the HDMI port on this adapter.
Mini DisplayPort
If your Apple laptop has a Mini Display Port, you can also use an adapter to connect to an HDMI cable.
To connect an HDMI cable, you need a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter. Like this one:
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If your MacBook doesn’t have an HDMI port nor a USB C (or Thunderbolt 3) port, you can connect this adapter to the MacBook’s Mini DisplayPort. Then you’ll connect your HDMI cable to the HDMI port on this adapter.
Do MacBooks have HDMI?
Some of them do. If you want to know which of these ports a MacBook has, keep on reading.
Does the MacBook Air have an HDMI port?
So you have a MacBook Air. Here is a table covering those models and if they have HDMI. If they don’t, I’ll indicate which port you can use with the correct adapter.
Warning: we’ve done this table carefully and hope the data provided is correct but mistakes happen. So be on the safe side and before buying verify the MacBook ports and the suitable adapter you need.
| MacBook Air Model | HDMI output |
|---|---|
| MacBook Air (11-inch, Late 2010) | Use a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter |
| MacBook Air (13-inch, Late 2010) | Use a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter |
| MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012) | Use a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter |
| MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2012) | Use a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter |
| MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2013) | Use a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter |
| MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2013) | Use a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter |
| MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2014) | Use a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter |
| MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2014) | Use a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter |
| MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2015) | Use a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter |
| MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015) | Use a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter |
| MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017) | Use a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter |
| MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) | Native DisplayPort output over USB-C using adapters |
| MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2019) | Native DisplayPort output over USB-C using adapters |
Does the MacBook Pro have an HDMI port?
If you have a MacBook Pro, there’s also a table for those models. Again, you’ll find information if they have HDMI. Otherwise, I’ll indicate an HDMI input for MacBook Pro using the correct adapter.
Warning: we’ve done this table carefully and hope the data provided is correct but mistakes happen. So be on the safe side and before buying verify the MacBook ports and the suitable adapter you need.
| MacBook Pro Model | HDMI output |
|---|---|
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2010) | Use a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter |
| MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010) | Use a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter |
| MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010) | Use a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011) | Use a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, Late 2011) | Use a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter |
| MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011) | Use a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter |
| MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2011) | Use a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter |
| MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2011) | Use a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter |
| MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2011) | Use a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012) | Use a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter |
| MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012) | HDMI output using HDMI port |
| MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2012) | Use a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter |
| MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012) | HDMI output using HDMI port |
| MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2013) | HDMI output using HDMI port |
| MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013) | HDMI output using HDMI port |
| MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013) | HDMI output using HDMI port |
| MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013) | HDMI output using HDMI port |
| MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013) | HDMI output using HDMI port |
| MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014) | HDMI output using HDMI port |
| MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014) | HDMI output using HDMI port |
| MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015) | HDMI output using HDMI port |
| MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015) | HDMI output using HDMI port |
| MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015) | HDMI output using HDMI port |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, two Thunderbolt 3 ports) | HDMI output supported using adapters (sold separately) |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, four Thunderbolt 3 ports) | HDMI output supported using adapters (sold separately) |
| MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016, USB-C) | HDMI output supported using adapters (sold separately) |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, two Thunderbolt 3 ports) | HDMI output supported using adapters (sold separately) |
| MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017, USB-C) | HDMI output supported using adapters (sold separately) |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, four Thunderbolt 3 ports) | HDMI output supported using adapters (sold separately) |
| MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018, USB-C) | HDMI output supported using adapters (sold separately) |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, four Thunderbolt 3 ports) | HDMI output supported using adapters (sold separately) |
| MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019, USB-C) | HDMI output supported using adapters (sold separately) |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) | HDMI output supported using adapters (sold separately) |
With these tables and the adapters that I indicated before you are now able to take full advantage of HDMI.
Some MacBooks have factory-fitted HDMI ports. Some don’t but you can still use adapters to add HDMI input on MacBook Pro or Air.
For more information, guides, and product reviews, check out our other articles on Macbooks.