Can I use 3 Screens MacBook Pro 2019 (Specs in description)

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Can I use 3 Screens MacBook Pro 2019 (Specs in description)

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I'm wondering if I can connect three monitors to my MacBook 2019. Below is a screenshot of my MacBook specs and below that are the two monitors I currently have connected. I recently got a Sceptre 22 inch that I'd like to hook up as a third screen. It's 75hz refresh rate. Just one of the cheaper ones on Amazon. What I've tried so far is using a USB-C multiport adapter that has a couple HDMI slots to hook up the Sceptre. However, when I do that my MacBook takes away my two Samsung monitors and only has the Sceptre connected. I don't have an extra USB-C lying around so that's why I've only tried the USB-C adapter with an HDMI cord. I can grab a USB-C cord if necessary though.

So, my question is can I get three Monitors connected and if so, how do I do that? Thanks!

Two Samsung monitoris currently connected ( each are 60hz 1920 x 1080)

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Posted on Oct 9, 2023 09:06 AM

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D.I. Johnson

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Oct 9, 2023 09:18 AM in response to bwiggy33

It appears that you can use up to four (!) external displays with the 2019 MacBook Pro.

Please see: MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) - Technical Specifications

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Oct 9, 2023 10:03 AM in response to D.I. Johnson

Thanks! I guess what I more need to know is how can I connect that 3rd monitor without it interfering with the other two. Do I need to do a direct connect from the monitor to my MacBook with a USB-C or can I use the USB-C adapter that I have which has a couple HDMI ports?

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Oct 9, 2023 10:22 AM in response to bwiggy33

To connect up to TWO fully hardware-accelerated displays on ONE cable out of a Mac, the Port, the Cable, and the first device (Dock or Display) must ALL be genuine Thunderbolt.

There are LOTS of cables, devices, and adapters that purport to support multiple devices off one USB cable. if you want different pictures on each display, DO NOT BUY those, they do not work on a Mac.

Hi-color, hi-resolution display data is vey fast and completely unrelenting. It is by far the most demanding data stream in your computer, exceeding disk data rates.

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