MacBook Air M2: Connecting to external screens via USB C

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MacBook Air M2: Connecting to external screens via USB C

I am aware that this relates to I have a mac air m2. I need two monitors… - Apple Community

However, I am wondering if anyone has found a relible dock that allows them to connect two external screens via USB C to their MacBook Air M2?

I am not too technical and I am just looking for people that got it to work and are happy with the way it works on a day-to-day bases.

I am usually working with one external screen (plus the MBA screen). However for certain work tasks I would benefit from a third screen.

Thanks for sharing.

MacBook Air, macOS 13.5

Posted on Dec 29, 2023 07:31 PM

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Answer 1

Dec 31, 2023 04:06 AM in response to omg2024

As far as I know, a Sidecar connection doesn't count against the "one external monitor" limit. Likewise for AirPlay to a TV. (But you might not get to have more than one Sidecar or AirPlay connection at a time.)

Use an iPad as a second display for a Mac - Apple Support

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Answer 2

Dec 29, 2023 08:02 PM in response to omg2024

Those options allow the physical connection of more than one external monitor. This does not change the computer's support of a single external display. Docks are a workaround. The display quality and performance will be reduced.

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Answer 3

Dec 30, 2023 12:49 AM in response to omg2024

omg2024 wrote:

Thanks. What about the options described here? https://www.macworld.com/article/675869/how-to-connect-two-or-more-external-displays-to-apple-silicon-m1-macs.html

That ad-laden article (since when did MacWorld become so obnoxiously unreadable?) is referring to workaround products – none of which can add first-class hardware-supported display outputs to your M2 MacBook Air.

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