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I have a "MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020)" and I clearly can't have 2 external monitors. I tried everything.
by the_svd_doctor 5y ago
I have a "MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020)" and I clearly can't have 2 external monitors. I tried everything.
- js2 5y agoThat model has built-in support for a single external display in addition to the built-in display. If you want a second external display, you have to use third-party DisplayLink technology, which may be good enough depending upon your use case, but is inferior to built-in support.
- JohnBooty 5y agoParent poster could also connect additional displays: - via Sidecar on an iPad - via Airplay on a display of their choosing Just mentioning workarounds, not excusing things.
- aenis 5y agoI had a m1 mbp and have used three external monitors from day one. Used a startech 3x4k hub for that. It uses display link - which is sw-based rendering. Worked like a charm for dev work. You likely couldnt tell that from directly connected monitors unless you wanted to push rapidly changing content (like scrolling through logs at 60 screen-heights per second) - then compression would be indeed visible. For work, videos and occasional session of gzdoom it was a-ok.
- Forgeties79 5y agoAre you able to push 120hz on both external monitors? I’m guessing not. Looked at 2 startech DP dongles and all permutations seem to tap out at 60hz. Really hoping I’m wrong, would love a 120hz solution if possible.
- aenis 5y agoNo, 60Hz max with the startech.
- Forgeties79 5y agoDamn. That's a bummer. I want a 3rd screen but I am pretty spoiled by 120hz now. It's so easy on the eyes.