3 External Monitors on MacBook Pro 13in

Hello,


I am new to the Mac world. I just transitioned from a Dell to MacBook Pro 13" as my new work provided computer.

I have 3 external montiors and am used to working with them. I prefer to keep the laptop closed.

Is it possible to use all 3 monitors? I can only get 2 working at a time whether through my OWC dock or plugging the monitors straight into the computer.


Computer Specs:

MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)

Processor 2 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5

Graphics Intel Iris Plus Graphics 1536 MB


Thanks for any tips!

MacBook Pro (2020 and later)

Posted on May 24, 2022 02:01 PM

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Posted on May 25, 2022 06:46 AM

No. The 13" MacBook Pro only supports a maximum of 2 external displays. Link-> MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) - Technical Specifications

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

  • One external 6K display with 6016-by-3384 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors, or
  • One external 5K display with 5120-by-2880 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors, or
  • Up to two external 4K displays with 4096-by-2304 resolution at 60Hz at millions of colors


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May 25, 2022 06:46 AM in response to iamsgm

No. The 13" MacBook Pro only supports a maximum of 2 external displays. Link-> MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) - Technical Specifications

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

  • One external 6K display with 6016-by-3384 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors, or
  • One external 5K display with 5120-by-2880 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors, or
  • Up to two external 4K displays with 4096-by-2304 resolution at 60Hz at millions of colors


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