Adding an external display
Is M1 chip required to have a external display? I have a MacBook Pro (13", 2020, four thunderbolt 3 ports) I would like to connect 1 external display. Can I with what I have?
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.3
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Is M1 chip required to have a external display? I have a MacBook Pro (13", 2020, four thunderbolt 3 ports) I would like to connect 1 external display. Can I with what I have?
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.3
Yes your mac support external displays
See:
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) - Technical Specifications
Video Support
Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
Thunderbolt 3 digital video output
You can connect almost any screen, but most will require an adapter
For example for HDMI:
Belkin USB-C to HDMI Adapter - Apple
Satechi Aluminum USB-C Multiport Pro Adapter - Apple
Good luck!
Yes your mac support external displays
See:
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) - Technical Specifications
Video Support
Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
Thunderbolt 3 digital video output
You can connect almost any screen, but most will require an adapter
For example for HDMI:
Belkin USB-C to HDMI Adapter - Apple
Satechi Aluminum USB-C Multiport Pro Adapter - Apple
Good luck!
Adding an external display