2 external monitors from a Macbook Pro 13-inch M1 2020?

I have a Macbook Pro 13-inch M1 2020 and have plugged in a Belkin hub that allows output to 2 external monitors. It seems my little machine isn't able to support 2 monitors. Does anyone know how to get it to run the onboard screen and 2 externals?


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 15.6

Posted on Nov 26, 2025 7:01 AM

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Posted on Nov 26, 2025 7:33 AM

You cannot. At least not directly. The M1 Mac can't support 2 external displays.


If you need a second display, you'll need a 3rd party solution such as dock that supports DisplayLink for added display support.


Do note, however, that these are buffered displays and can introduce lag so are not suitable for video games, video editing or high paced refreshing of data.


They can work for things like email, word processing and other low movement applications fine.


https://www.synaptics.com/products/displaylink-graphics

click here ➜ UGREEN USB C Docking Station, DisplayLink 9-in-1,Revodok Pro 209,Dual 4K@60hz Monitor Dock for MacBook - Amazon.com

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Nov 26, 2025 7:33 AM in response to templarwales

You cannot. At least not directly. The M1 Mac can't support 2 external displays.


If you need a second display, you'll need a 3rd party solution such as dock that supports DisplayLink for added display support.


Do note, however, that these are buffered displays and can introduce lag so are not suitable for video games, video editing or high paced refreshing of data.


They can work for things like email, word processing and other low movement applications fine.


https://www.synaptics.com/products/displaylink-graphics

click here ➜ UGREEN USB C Docking Station, DisplayLink 9-in-1,Revodok Pro 209,Dual 4K@60hz Monitor Dock for MacBook - Amazon.com

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