Connecting multiple monitors to the MacBook M1 is most convenient via the docking station. Most of docking stations have built-in Power Delivery, thanks to which we can limit ourselves to only use one cable that plugs into the MacBook. It is the most reliable and, at the same time, the most expensive solution. If you use your Mac for work - don't save on the docking station.
Allows you to connect up to 4 (1 native + 3 external 4K) displays and has all of the inputs you could ask for from the docking station.
Allows you to connect up to 5 (1 native + 4 external 4K) displays via USB-C with charging.
Allows you to connect up to 4 (1 native + 3 external 4K) displays via USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 with charging.
Allows you to connect up to 4 (1 native + 3 external 4K) displays via USB-C. Nice looking, compact dock that takes up only 5 x 5 inches of space.
Allows you to connect up to 3 (1 native + 2 external 4K) displays via USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 with charging.
Allows you to connect up to 3 (1 native + 2 external 4K) displays via USB-C with charging.
Allows you to connect up to 3 (1 native + 2 external 4K) displays via USB-C.
Allows you to connect up to 3 (1 native + 2 external 4K) displays via USB-C.
Allows you to connect up to 4 (1 native + 3 external 4K) displays via USB-C with charging.
Allows you to connect up to 4 (1 native + 1 external 4K + 2 external HD) displays via USB-C with charging.
Allows you to connect up to 3 (1 native + 2 external HD) displays via USB-C with charging.
Allows you to connect up to 3 (1 native + 2 external 4K) displays via USB-C.
Allows you to connect up to 3 (1 native + 2 external 4K) displays via USB-C.
Allows you to connect up to 3 (1 native + 2 external HD) displays via USB-C with charging.
Allows you to connect up to 3 (1 native + 2 external HD) displays via USB-C with charging.
Allows you to connect up to 3 (1 native + 2 external HD) displays via USB-C.
Allows you to connect up to 4 (1 native + 3 external HD) displays via USB-C with charging.
Allows you to connect up to 4 (1 native + 1 external 4K UHD + 2 external HD) displays via USB-A.
Allows you to connect up to 3 (1 native + 1 external 4K/2 external HD) displays via USB-A.
Allows you to connect up to 3 (1 native + 1 external 4K/2 external HD) displays via USB-A.
Allows you to connect up to 3 (1 native + 2 external HD) displays via USB-A.
Allows you to connect up to 3 (1 native + 2 external HD) displays via USB-A.
With devices listed above, you can connect up to 4 display monitors: 1 native + 3 externals via DisplayLink technology.
You have to have device that supports DisplayLink technology.
To a surprise to many, new M1 MacBooks have hardware limitation of only 1 native display.
If you do have MacBook powered by M1 chip and you are trying to connect the second additional display - you are blocked by hardware limitation of new Macs.
Refer to DisplayLink page, select your operating system and download required drivers (DisplayLink Manager).
You need USB-C Multiport Adapter to do so. But If you don't have it already, we suggest considering hub or a docking station instead.
Yes - it's possible BUT only with specific devices. We have listed most of compatible ones above.
DisplayLink technology creates a "fake" display buffer in RAM in order to overcome hardware limitations. Refer to the official site or this great article for more information.
Overall quality is good for a daily use. There could be a slight difference between natively connected display and software accelerated one. Most of the devices can run 2.5k at 50-60 Hz - make sure to check those details directly on a product page.
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