2 monitors connected to new MacBook?

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2 monitors connected to new MacBook?

I run two 27 inch monitors in my office connected to my MBP. Can I connect these monitors to the new MacBook? Thanks.

Posted on May 15, 2016 7:59 PM

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Answer 1

May 15, 2016 8:38 PM in response to justwantittoworkguy

MacBook with USB-C? that can support ONE, using an HDMI port provided by an adapter or docking station. Use the internal display as the second display, it does not have to be mirrored.

2nd Display Support: Dual/Mirroring 2nd Max. Resolution: 3840x2160

Details: This model can simultaneously support the internal display as well as up to 3840x2160 on an external display, both at "millions of colors."
Also see: How do you connect an external display to the Retina MacBook? What is the maximum supported resolution? What adapters are required?

from:

http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook/specs/macbook-core-m-1.2-12-early- 2015-specs.html

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Answer 2

Lanny

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May 15, 2016 8:44 PM in response to justwantittoworkguy

No.

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Answer 3

May 15, 2016 9:02 PM in response to justwantittoworkguy

Sounds like only ONE external monitor. I use two plus the screen on my MBP.

It does not look like the MacBook will work for me.

Chime in if I am missing something. Thanks for the answers.

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Answer 4

lllaass

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May 16, 2016 12:53 AM in response to justwantittoworkguy

There are USB video adopters available and those should work with a USB-C adopter that has USB ports in addition to HDMI like this one

https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TCDOCK11PGD/

Note that typically there is lag I a monitor connected by USB

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Answer 5

May 16, 2016 1:48 PM in response to justwantittoworkguy

Extra displays generate heat, and you are likely to be doing work that may require a higher-rated MacBook, such as the MacBook Pro 15". that model supports more displays directly, and has a discrete graphics chip and more RAM memory on board. Better all around, but more money.

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Answer 6

May 16, 2016 1:51 PM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

Best answer yet. Makes sense. I have an MBP 15 now. 2014 vintage.

I will assume MBP is needed if I want two external monitors.

Thanks for responding.

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Answer 7

setevoj

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Nov 7, 2016 5:09 AM in response to justwantittoworkguy

I am currently using Macbook 12 Retina with two external displays (+ one internal) with the help of Apple TV.

One display is connected via HDMI to Apple USB-C Multiport adapter, and one is connected to Apple TV 2nd gen.

Drawback: sometimes Airplay is switching off, and there is some delays on Apple TV monitor (like mouse pointer slightly slow). But overall it works.

Would be interested to see if the coming products will solve the issue in a better way.

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Answer 8

Nov 7, 2016 10:31 AM in response to justwantittoworkguy

No, sadly, because macOS doesn't support DisplayPort Multi-Stream Transport (otherwise you could, with something like the CalDigit USB-C Dock). You could drive a second monitor with a DisplayLink USB-to-DisplayPort adapter, but there are possible problems with that if you're running Sierra. With that said, I've used the DisplayLink solution in the recent past, and their more recent USB3 products are actually pretty responsive; their older ones were a little "laggy".

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