Everyone knows how powerful the new M1 and latest M2 MacBooks are, but until you try to organize your workstation, you don't know a "little" surprise is waiting for you. Unlike previous generations, new M1-powered or M2-powered MacBooks and Macs only support one additional monitor natively. With all these great devices can offer, the support of only one extra monitor natively makes your work much more difficult. Fortunately, there is a workaround. On this page, you will find all the information on connecting more than one additional monitor to organize your workstation precisely as you need it. In addition, we have grouped devices that will work with your MacBook by device type.
1. Connecting multiple displays by using Docking Station (recommended)
Connecting multiple monitors is most convenient via the docking station. Most docking stations have built-in Power Delivery; thanks to this, we can limit ourselves to only using one cable plug into the MacBook. It is the most reliable and, at the same time, the most expensive solution. So if you use your Mac for work - don't save on the docking station. With some devices you can connect up to 5 displays!
2. Connecting two or more monitors using USB-C Hub
Using a USB-C HUB is a solution we recommend to users who frequently travel or change their workstations. Hubs are available at a reasonable price and will help you connect many two or more monitors.
3. Using USB-A adapter(s) (not recommended)
Adapter(s) are connected to the USB-C Hub and, the USB-C Hub is plugged into your MacBook. This configuration is the most convenient when we want to connect only two external monitors, one of which is connected natively via a DisplayPort or HDMI to USB-C cable, which we plug directly into the MacBook, and the other through the Adapter - to the Multiport. But for three and more displays, we recommend these Docking Stations or USB-C Hubs.
