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Leyf

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Hello, I was wondering how to plug 2 external monitors to a 2023 MBP 14", M2 Pro.
I'm currently using a single external monitor with the dedicated HDMI port, but what would be the best way to plug in a second one? Is it possible to use a USB-C hub with 2 HDMI ports or do I need to use one port per monitor?
Thank you.
 

Leyf

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Does your MBP have support for 2 external displays ?

My M1 MBP does not but I ended up trying all types of adapters and finally found one that would work with dual HDMI monitors.

Pluggable 4K display link.

Works perfect.
https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Uni...B-L5Wfo8fkdNhdh3lqGdxB7gBc7Gf-YcaAr-lEALw_wcB
It does, up to 4 external displays apparently.
Thanks for the link, it's a bit too overkill for my use case I think, is it manageable with what I described in the original post? A USB-C hub that has 2 HDMI ports.
 

FreakinEurekan

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It does, up to 4 external displays apparently.
Thanks for the link, it's a bit too overkill for my use case I think, is it manageable with what I described in the original post? A USB-C hub that has 2 HDMI ports.
I don't think you'll find a "USB-C" hub with two HDMI since USB-C only has one DisplayPort channel that can be converted to HDMI. Anything you find will be a jury-rig i.e. using a DisplayLink converter (which is what the one recommended in the prior post does - required for M1 but not for Pro/Max chip).

To truly support two displays, it'd need to be Thunderbolt (i.e. "Expensive")
 

Leyf

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I don't think you'll find a "USB-C" hub with two HDMI since USB-C only has one DisplayPort channel that can be converted to HDMI. Anything you find will be a jury-rig i.e. using a DisplayLink converter.

To truly support two displays, it'd need to be Thunderbolt (i.e. "Expensive")
Gotcha, thank you.
So an HDMI to Thunderbolt adapter can work then?
 

EssentialGadget

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You need to check your monitor for what kind of connections it supports. Most support display port or HDMI.

You can buy usb c to HDMi or DisplayPort for reasonable prices

for example



I am running 3 of the Silkland cables - they work great. MacStudio to 3 HP 2560x1440 @165 Hz. Had them for over a year.
 
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Leyf

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Thank you! An HDMI to Thunderbolt adapter worked flawlessly.
 
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