Reddit mentions of Plugable Active Mini DisplayPort (Thunderbolt 2) to HDMI 2.0 Adapter (Supports Mac, Windows, Linux and Displays up to 4k UHD 3840x2160@60Hz)

It's this one. HDMI on the mid 2015's doesn't support 4k at 60hz.

This is the one you want:

https://www.amazon.de/Plugable-aktiver-DisplayPort-unterst%C3%BCtzt-Bildschirme/dp/B00S0BWR2K

We've had issues with the cheaper no-name brands and always recommend Plugable to our customers.


Cheers,

Dan

I bought this and works great on my 4k TV. 4K 60hz with HDR10 that I'm using on my Sony 4K TV.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S0BWR2K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I ran into this same problem and was recommended this cable.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S0BWR2K/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3HIHADV23VGU1&psc=1

There is such thing as mDP to HDMI 2? Do you happen to have an amazon link? I can't seem to find my way around it.

This looks to be the mDP to HDMI 2 adapter that I would need, right?
https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-DisplayPort-Supports-displays-3840x2160/dp/B00S0BWR2K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480739016&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=Mini+Displayport+1.2+to+HDMI+2.0+UHD&psc=1

If you happen to see a cable that does it right @ 60hz, please share!

And as for your question, I would ideally want a better framerate -- am I misunderstanding sthng?

Thanks for your help.


EDIT: my understanding is that "HDMI 2.0" is nonsensical for -CABLES- -- is this correct? It's a reference to an adapter, and I would be using a standard HDMI cable from the HDMI2.0 adapter to my TV. Right?

The surface dock has a mini-displayport port. So you need a active mini displayport to hdmi adapter.

I've used this one and it works well: https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-DisplayPort-Supports-displays-3840x2160/dp/B00S0BWR2K

Good question, I'll have to check the model number when I am back home. I am considering ordering:

https://amzn.com/B00S0BWR2K

Yep! I used to have an AMD video card that required an active mini-DP adapter. I figure my screens weren't working because they were passive, so I tried this Plugable Active adapter. It received picture, but there was a funky flashing/choppy looking bit at the top of the screen. I will have to take a picture of it. Aside from the choppy bit, it worked fine, if I remember correctly.

What other mini-displayport to DP or HDMI (must be 4K compatible) are out there? I am pretty sure the HDMI cable I was using was 1.4 compliant.

Awesome, that is what I will have to do. I am going to try this adapter, it looks like the ticket. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S0BWR2K/

Here's a capable adapter (I'm using the full-size Displayport version of this adapter for 4K@60Hz@4:4:4 chroma):

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S0BWR2K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

It needs to be paired with an HDMI cable though (which you can get for $6).

Edit: Contact the manufacturer regarding 2560x1080 @ 75Hz

You might want to try an adapter that does displayport to HDMI 2.0. I have a GTX 1070 and have issues with HDMI 2.0 4k 60hz. If I use the adapter from Displayport ti HDMI2.0 to the TV, it works fine.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S0C7QO8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S0BWR2K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've bought both and tested with a Dell laptop with mini displayport out and it worked with 4k @ 60hz. I tested the full displayport adapter with a GTX 1080 with Win10 and GTX 1070 with OSX Sierra. Both work with 4K @60hz.

There is another brand as well at amazon, I would steer clear from it, it nearly burned out one of my video cards when I used it and burned out my HDMI cable and the adapter.

I used this one with SP3 dock (the vertical one) with this minidp->hdmi adaptor: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00S0BWR2K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

When you say you bought an adapter do you mean an HDMI to Display Port adapter?

It has to be an active adapter. This is the one I purchased and it works flawlessly.

Plugable Active Mini DisplayPort to HDMI 2.0 Adapter (Supports displays up to 4k / UHD / 3840x2160@60Hz) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S0BWR2K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kOVPCbAFZS6YK

I couldn't find the settings for refresh rate(on the TV) but I do have a 4K TV along with the AVR. Is there a recommended adapter/brand?
edit: clarity
dbl edit: Looks like this should do the trick?

I use this one on my dock Plugable Active Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter (Supports displays up to 4k / UHD / 3840x2160@30Hz) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S0BWR2K/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_HuWGwb1MTAD5F

And I carry this one in my bag: Cable Matters 101020 Mini DisplayPort to HDMI/DVI/VGA Male to Female 3-in-1 Adapter, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ESM3ISM/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_PvWGwbZ806VA3

I have had to restart my machine with the multi adapter but the first one really hasn't given me any problems.

Hmmmm in that case I'd try a miniDP to HDMI 2.0a adapter? I believe they have to be an Active adapter for this like this one here!

I got one of the recommended ones from amazon. The plugable 4K 60hz mini dp to hdmi adapter. It was pretty cheap.

Edit: this one

sadly the monitor doesn't have display port, I was thinking thunderbolt to display port then display port to HDMI female but I have no idea if it would work... its relatively inexpensive on amazon , Do you think this would work?

EDIT: Or how about this? https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-DisplayPort-Supports-displays-3840x2160/dp/B00S0BWR2K?th=1

Well, a little late to the discussion. Just want to point out that I have had good luck with the Plugable adapter for 4k 60hz HDMI 2.0 output to a 4k TV if somebody needs that functionality. There aren't too many options for this capability.....

https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-DisplayPort-Supports-displays-3840x2160/dp/B00S0BWR2K/

Oh interesting, thanks for the info! Assume the one below would work?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Plugable-DisplayPort-Supports-displays-3840x2160/dp/B00S0BWR2K

-https://www.amazon.ca/HDMI-Cable-4-9ft-Super-Durable-PlayStation/dp/B074CF5184/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1532311140&sr=1-5&keywords=HDMI%202.0&dpID=41w27dMVEjL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

-https://www.amazon.ca/Plugable-DisplayPort-Supports-displays-3840x2160/dp/B00S0BWR2K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1532310720&sr=8-1&keywords=Active%20Mini%20DisplayPort%20to%20HDMI&dpID=418787fzSfL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Not every adapter works.

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I have this one and it works for Vive and Rift


https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-DisplayPort-Supports-displays-3840x2160/dp/B00S0BWR2K

Can you just use the mini DisplayPort on the back with one of these adapters?

From what I've been reading, you need an active adapter to connect with the dock. Have you guys tried that?

You'll want Thunderbolt 2/DisplayPort 1.2 to HDMI 2.0. Something like this looks like it should do the job.

For anyone who comes along in the future with the same problem: I fixed mine by switching to a different adapter. I was using this active adapter before. Switching to the passive version of this adapter seems to have fixed whatever issue MacOS was having with transmitting the signal through the adapter. I don't know if the active adapter I got was faulty, and if replacing it with another of the same would also have fixed the issue. Either way it works as expected now so I'm happy!

Try this https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-DisplayPort-Supports-displays-3840x2160/dp/B00S0BWR2K

It converts to HDMI 2.0 which supports it.

That's a good but expensive monitor.
Whichever monitor you end up buying, do get an active miniDP to HDMI adapter if you wish to make full use of 4K@60Hz from your Surface.
I recommend this one:
Plugable Active Mini DisplayPort to HDMI 2.0 Adapter (Supports displays up to 4k / UHD / 3840x2160@60Hz)