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Three External Monitors

Are there any Mac Laptops the can support 3 external monitors? If so what is needed to purchase to accomplish this?

Posted on Aug 14, 2022 4:49 AM

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Posted on Aug 14, 2022 7:18 AM

Use this to determine which Mac that you want.


You can look up models and see if they have a M1 ultra, or Max, or Pro

If you're using a Mac Studio with M1 Ultra:

  • You can connect up to five external displays to your Mac using the Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) and HDMI ports on the front and back of the computer.

If you're using a Mac with M1 Max:

  • On MacBook Pro, you can connect up to four external displays to your Mac using the Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) and HDMI ports.
  • On Mac Studio, you can connect up to five external displays to your Mac using the Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) and HDMI ports on the back of the computer.

If you're using a Mac with M1 Pro:

  • You can connect up to two external displays to your Mac using the Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) and HDMI ports.

If you're using a Mac with the M1 or M2 chip:

  • On MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini, you can connect one external display using either of the Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports. On iMac, connect your display to either of the ports with the Thunderbolt symbol .
  • On Mac mini, you can connect a second display to the HDMI port.
  • Using docks or daisy-chaining devices doesn't increase the number of displays you can connect.



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Aug 14, 2022 7:18 AM in response to cckcpa

Use this to determine which Mac that you want.


You can look up models and see if they have a M1 ultra, or Max, or Pro

If you're using a Mac Studio with M1 Ultra:

  • You can connect up to five external displays to your Mac using the Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) and HDMI ports on the front and back of the computer.

If you're using a Mac with M1 Max:

  • On MacBook Pro, you can connect up to four external displays to your Mac using the Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) and HDMI ports.
  • On Mac Studio, you can connect up to five external displays to your Mac using the Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) and HDMI ports on the back of the computer.

If you're using a Mac with M1 Pro:

  • You can connect up to two external displays to your Mac using the Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) and HDMI ports.

If you're using a Mac with the M1 or M2 chip:

  • On MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini, you can connect one external display using either of the Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports. On iMac, connect your display to either of the ports with the Thunderbolt symbol .
  • On Mac mini, you can connect a second display to the HDMI port.
  • Using docks or daisy-chaining devices doesn't increase the number of displays you can connect.



Aug 14, 2022 7:34 AM in response to cckcpa

Then you didn't open the link and read the article, which clearly tells you what Mac supports 3 or more monitors.


WheelieNick simply copied exactly what is contained in the link, which you could have opened.


If you need it to be simpler, the following computers will support 3 monitors:


  • Mac Studio with M1 Ultra - up to 5 monitors
  • MacBook Pro M1 Max (14" or 16") - up to 4 monitors


Those are your options for a Mac which can run 3 or more monitors.


Three External Monitors

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