I agree, this doesn't seem like much of a solution. Due to the incredible amount of noise my 2019 16" MBP makes when I have it open and a 4K monitor attached, I

I agree, this doesn't seem like much of a solution. Due to the incredible amount of noise my 2019 16" MBP makes when I have it open and a 4K monitor attached, I have to always use it in clamshell mode, which makes almost no noise at all unless I'm watching a video or doing certain things in VS Code. I too looked at the title and thought someone had finally figured out how to get around having the laptop open and a monitor plugged in with no noise, but it seems like this basically makes no difference at all since it only works when the lid is shut. I've resigned myself to the fact that it'll never be solved, and hope to get this MBP replaced at some point