Using 3 Monitors with MacBook Air M1

StraightGuy on 13/12/2022 - 16:29

I'm trying to use 3 monitors with Macbook Air M1. The only solution I'm able to find is using a docking station which supports displaylink.

I'm thinking to buy Dell D6000 docking station and I wanted to ask if somebody has already used this and was succuessful in extending the screens? Or any other suggestion will be higly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

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  • Clear on 13/12/2022 - 20:35
    +1

    My Macbook Pro M1 works with 3 monitors on the Dell D6000. I had to use a Windows PC to upgrade the firmware on the dock and have the DisplayLink Manager from Synaptics installed and running.

    • StraightGuy on 13/12/2022 - 21:56

      Thanks for the answer. Performance is good on all the monitors? All monitors get atleast 60Hz refresh rate?

      • Clear on 13/12/2022 - 21:56
        +1

        Yep 60hz fine. I'm not running 4K though.

        • StraightGuy on 13/12/2022 - 22:24

          Thanks for the help :)

          This solves my issue.

  • Helmuth on 13/12/2022 - 23:38

    Beware. The Macbook Air might not support 3 monitors. It's not a pro.

    https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/mac-help/mchl7c7ebe08/…

    • Kangal on 14/12/2022 - 01:04

      Same for iPad Pro, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro 13in.
      I think it's only the M1 Pro/Max versions that officially support multiple desktops/monitors.

      • StraightGuy on 14/12/2022 - 12:03

        Even if I try to use DisplayLink?

        • nimnomnimy on 16/12/2022 - 16:39
          +1

          it works with displaylink.
          i’ve used 3 screens as well as ultra wides with just the displaylink software and dock

  • BewareOfThe Dog on 14/12/2022 - 10:26

    I have a Macbook M1 Pro that when combined with the Alogic Dock(DUCH2), Runs 2 monitors as well as the Macbook Monitor.
    1 Monitor is the 34IN LG Ultra Wide, and the other is an Acer 31.5" curved.

    Works well, except when the unit goes to sleep. I have to unplug the Dock to have the monitors recognised again.
    I have switches also on both Monitors, so I can switch over to my Dual Boot Hackintosh.

  • Sblogz on 14/12/2022 - 18:46

    The Macbook Air M1 does not support 3 monitors as it is not a pro.
    Well, do let us know if you get it to work.

  • blue1ce39 on 30/12/2022 - 14:01

    Running Macbook Air M1 with 3 monitors via Dell D6000 dock. In addition to that, I'm running the 3 monitors with 3 different resolutions (4k 60hz - Landscape, 2k 60hz -Landscape, and 1080p Portrait mode) as well via the DisplayLink software.

    So far it works fine with 3 monitors, and everything connected to the dock. This was a deal breaker for me initially where i thought Macbook Air M1 didn't support the 3 monitors.

    • StraightGuy on 30/12/2022 - 15:00

      How's the screen resolution for you? I found it to be bit blurry when using dell monitor S2722DGM. The screen isn't sharp enough with Mac as compared to Windows laptop.

      • blue1ce39 on 30/12/2022 - 15:03

        don't find any issues with that where i'm running the monitor's native resolution. Of course you can't compare to the Mac's screen where it has a higher dpi.

        • StraightGuy on 30/12/2022 - 15:11

          I just compared when it was connected to the Windows laptop, the screen was more sharp. Whereas with the Macbook Air I found it to be bit blurry. Not sure where the issue is.

          • blue1ce39 on 30/12/2022 - 15:12

            @StraightGuy: Make sure you have Display Link Manager installed and configured to the extended monitors

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