Help with plugging 2 external monitors (MBP 14")

[Leyf]

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.

 

[4sallypat]

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

 

[Leyf]

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]

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]

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]

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

Silkland USB C to DisplayPort 1.4 Cable Thunderbolt 4/3 to DisplayPort [8K@60Hz, 4K@144Hz, 2K@240Hz] C to DP, 32.4Gbps Compatible for MacBook Pro M1/M2/M3, Mac mini, Odyssey G8/G9, LG Ultrawide, 6.6ft

Silkland 8K USB C to DisplayPort cable 1.4 supports up to 8K@60Hz, 5K(5120x2880)@60Hz, 5120x1440@120Hz, 4K@144Hz/120Hz, 2K@240Hz/165Hz/144Hz /120Hz

www.amazon.com

Highwings USB C to HDMI Cable 6ft (4K@60Hz),USB 3.1 Type C to HDMI 2.0 Cord, [Thunderbolt 3/4 Compatible] for iPhone 15 Pro/Max, MacBook Pro/Air 2023, iPad Pro, Surface Book 2, Galaxy S23

Highwings USB C to HDMI Cable 4K, 6ft/1.8M Type-C to HDMI Cord, Nylon Braided Thunderbolt 3/4 to HDMI Adapter Compatible for MacBook Pro/Air, iMac, iPad Pro, Galaxy S8 to S22, Surface, Dell, HP

www.amazon.com

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

 

[arw]

A USB-C hub that has 2 HDMI ports.

Like @FreakinEurekan mentioned, it is only possible with a Thunderbolt adapter like this one (2x 4K@60 Hz):

SONNETTECH

Also available with two DisplayPort outputs:

http://www.sonnettech.com/product/thunderbolt3-dual-displayport-adapter.html

(It is a proper solution but requires Apple Silicon Pro/Max/Ultra chips. It is not compatible with Base M1/M2/M3.)

 

[Leyf]

Thank you! An HDMI to Thunderbolt adapter worked flawlessly.