HDMI vs DisplayPort cable for connecting display?

[stevierose]

Hello friends

I have just upgraded from a 2011 Mac Mini to a 2018 Mac Mini. On the 2011 I used an HDMI cable and an adapter to connect with my NEC PA231W monitor. The 2018 Mini has 4 Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, so I now have the option of using a DisplayPort cable to connect to the monitor. Is there any advantage to doing that vs just sticking to the HDMI to DVI connection?

Thanks

Steve Rosenblum

[Peru Bob]

Have a look here:

https://blog.dell.com/en-us/46464/

and here:

HDMI vs. DisplayPort: Which display interface reigns supreme? | PCWorld

and here:

https://www.necdisplay.com/documents/Miscellaneous/DisplayPort_Notice.pdf

[Warren Heaton]

Since your monitor isn't Thunderbolt, your original connection is fine.