Connecting multiple monitors to the MacBook M1 using a USB-C HUB is a solution that we especially recommend to users who frequently travel or change their work stations. Hubs are available at a good price and will help you to connect many monitors to the M1, as well as allow you to connect an SD card or a projector when the need arises.
Allows you to connect up to 4 (1 native + 3 external 2.5K) displays with charging and USB 3.0 ports on one USB-C cable.
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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