Can I connect two monitors to my MacBook Air (2018)?

Is it possible to have 2 monitors attached to my MacBook Air (2018) 1.6 ghz dual core intel i5? I didn't see any plus sign to add a second like in videos I've seen - or rather, it wasn't listed, even after. I held down option key.

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Posted on Nov 13, 2025 7:46 AM

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Posted on Nov 13, 2025 8:06 AM

2nd Display Support: Dual/Mirroring*. 2nd Max. Resolution: 5120x2880 (5K)*

Details:*. This model supports full native resolution on the interior display in addition to

a single 5120x2880 (5K) display up to 60 Hz or

as many as two external displays up to 4096x2304 (4K) up to 60 Hz.

from:

https://everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-core-i5-1.6-13-retina-display-late-2018-specs.html


Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:


      • One external display with 5120-by-2880 resolution at up to 60Hz
      • Up to two external displays with 4096-by-2304 resolution at up to 60Hz

Thunderbolt 3 digital video output

      • Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
      • VGA, HDMI, and Thunderbolt 2 output using adapters (sold separately)


MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) - Technical Specifications - Apple Support


BUT: it looks like you have only two Thunderbolt ports to charge and run displays. That could be a problem. You might need a Dock or a display that provides substantial Power Delivery.


NB>> The Mac supports TWO displays on one cable ONLY when the Port, the Cable, and the first device (Dock or Display) are all genuine Thunderbolt. USB-C cables support ONE display, maximum.


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Nov 13, 2025 8:06 AM in response to JC1JC

2nd Display Support: Dual/Mirroring*. 2nd Max. Resolution: 5120x2880 (5K)*

Details:*. This model supports full native resolution on the interior display in addition to

a single 5120x2880 (5K) display up to 60 Hz or

as many as two external displays up to 4096x2304 (4K) up to 60 Hz.

from:

https://everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-core-i5-1.6-13-retina-display-late-2018-specs.html


Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:


      • One external display with 5120-by-2880 resolution at up to 60Hz
      • Up to two external displays with 4096-by-2304 resolution at up to 60Hz

Thunderbolt 3 digital video output

      • Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
      • VGA, HDMI, and Thunderbolt 2 output using adapters (sold separately)


MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) - Technical Specifications - Apple Support


BUT: it looks like you have only two Thunderbolt ports to charge and run displays. That could be a problem. You might need a Dock or a display that provides substantial Power Delivery.


NB>> The Mac supports TWO displays on one cable ONLY when the Port, the Cable, and the first device (Dock or Display) are all genuine Thunderbolt. USB-C cables support ONE display, maximum.


Can I connect two monitors to my MacBook Air (2018)?

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