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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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:
- One external 6K display with 6016-by-3384 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors, or
- One external 5K display with 5120-by-2880 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors, or
- Up to two external 4K displays with 4096-by-2304 resolution at 60Hz at millions of colors
Thunderbolt 3 digital video output
- Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
- VGA, HDMI, DVI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)
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!