Adding a portable 3rd monitor to Macbook Pro and Dell U4025QW.

I have a Apple 2023 MacBook Pro Laptop M3 along with a Dell U4025QW. I currently have it setup with the Macbook connected to the Thunderbolt 4 upstream port on the Dell and I have the macbook monitor opened. I'd like to add a portable monitor as a 3rd monitor. However whenever I connect the portable monitor on the left over TB4 port on the macbook pro or HDMI cable, I get no signal on the portable monitor. I would think any of the available ports on the Macbook would enable a 3rd monitor. Any idea what my issue is? Would appreciate any help. Thank you!

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 15.1

Posted on Apr 9, 2025 2:29 PM

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Apr 9, 2025 3:32 PM in response to ridonkulous52

The 14" M3 MacBook Pro only supports 1 external display when the built in screen is enabled. You cannot have 2 and the built in screen.


click here ➜ MacBook Pro (14-inch, M3, Nov 2023) - Tech Specs - Apple Support


The 16" model supports 2 external displays when using the M3 Pro or M3 Max CPUs.

click here ➜ MacBook Pro (16-inch, Nov 2023) - Tech Specs - Apple Support



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Adding a portable 3rd monitor to Macbook Pro and Dell U4025QW.

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