Macbook Air 2020 M1 connected to dual Apple 27" Thunderbolt Displays?

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Macbook Air 2020 M1 connected to dual Apple 27" Thunderbolt Displays?

Hi

Work has recently given me a new 2020 Macbook Air M1, which is awesome.

I've since learned this Macbook only supports one external display.

I've read and watched many tutorials on connecting additional displays using DisplayLink hubs, so have purchased the Dell D6000, but still cannot get both Thunderbolt Displays to work.

Has anyone had any success connectting two Apple 27" Thunderbolt Displays to their Macbook Air M1? If so, how???

Thank you

Posted on Oct 16, 2022 5:34 PM

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drake211

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Oct 16, 2022 5:42 PM in response to WhiteCat-AU

Hello,

As you mentioned, you can only use one external display with a MacBook Air 2020 M1. Learn more here: Connect a display to your Mac - Apple Support

Thanks for reaching out!

-Drake

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Answer 2

Oct 16, 2022 5:41 PM in response to WhiteCat-AU

The M1 Mac supports one external display. Using DisplayLink does not change the spec. If you do get two external displays connected using DisplayLink, you will not be happy with the performance. It may not even perform to what is required by your apps.

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Answer 3

Oct 17, 2022 5:50 AM in response to WhiteCat-AU

WhiteCat-AU wrote:

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Has anyone had any success connectting two Apple 27" Thunderbolt Displays to their Macbook Air M1? If so, how???

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Thunderbolt displays are not compatible with DisplayLink. Only HDMI or DisplayPort displays will work.

So, you can only use a single Thunderbolt display.

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