MacBook Air M1 support for two external displays

Hi all,


I have a macbook air M1 2020 (A2337) and want to try to connect it too two 27 inches screen throug a docking station. My question is, Does this gen macbook air have the hardware to run to 27 inch screens?


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Torgeir

Posted on Dec 1, 2025 6:11 AM

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Posted on Dec 1, 2025 6:22 AM

According to specs, that MBA does not support two external displays. Considering that it has only two connection ports that makes sense, as one will typically be used for power input.

MacBook Air (M1, 2020) - Technical Specifications - Apple Support


❝Display Support

Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and: 

  • One external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz

Thunderbolt 3 digital video output

  • Native DisplayPort output over USB-C
  • VGA, HDMI, DVI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)❞
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Dec 1, 2025 6:22 AM in response to traceroute68

According to specs, that MBA does not support two external displays. Considering that it has only two connection ports that makes sense, as one will typically be used for power input.

MacBook Air (M1, 2020) - Technical Specifications - Apple Support


❝Display Support

Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and: 

  • One external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz

Thunderbolt 3 digital video output

  • Native DisplayPort output over USB-C
  • VGA, HDMI, DVI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)❞

MacBook Air M1 support for two external displays

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