does the new macbook air 15 support 2 external monitors

LibertyMatt wrote:

I had no trouble using dual monitors on my previous MacMini M1, one connected through HDMI, one through one of the USB-C ports. Still working on figuring that out on my new MacBook Air 15 with the M2.

All of the Macs released to date which have the base M1 or M2 chip support exactly two displays, total – if you count built-in ones (other than the "Touch Bar") against that total.

The M1 Mac mini had no built-in screens – and supported the setup that you describe. The M2 MacBook Airs have built-in screens – and only support one external one.

Servant of Cats Said:

"TheLittles – That Apple support article doesn't yet have an entry for the M2 chip."

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I know. The word "new" got me on that. Silly me 0:)

Of course it’s use by use case, but I will check with a department that does labor intensive video and get back with you to see if they do any different.

Thanks I am going to Walmart to try this docking station for my Mac book air to see how it works.. Thanks for sharing..

childresr Said:

"Thanks I am going to Walmart to try this docking station for my Mac book air to see how it works.. Thanks for sharing.."

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You are welcome.

Just picked it up will try it tomorrow. I hope it works as I have been looking for a way to have two monitors on my air. Thanks again

You keep claiming 'software lock'.

Meanwhile you haven't shown any proof that the "two total displays (including any built-in one)" limitation of the base M1 and M2 chips is due to a software lock.

The M1/M2 is driving an extra monitor with extra overhead here so it clearly can be supported directly with less overhead. This has been the point of this entire discussion.

You are going to need to elaborate on slow path and fast path. And what drawbacks?! People who have used these usb display-link (or similar tech) have reported only good things…

NVM, I got my MBA confused with my daughter's. It's Intel... which kinda makes this scenario more disappointing.