Looking to do a Dual Monitor Setup

[Tattooed Old Dude]

What's going on everyone.
I am currently using a M1 MacBook Pro for my daily work tasks which I currently have plugged into a Usb C to HDMI dongle to allow me to use it with a monitor. I am wanting to upgrade to a dual monitor setup and I was wondering what is the best possibly way to do that. I would like to have one vertical monitor and one horizontal monitor all run off my MacBook Pro.

 

[iStorm]

I'm assuming you have the base M1 chip, which only supports one external display natively. You'll need a hub/dock that has DisplayLink (or InstantView) to get around that limitation. The second display will be a "virtual"/software-driven display and may have some artifact issues depending on what you're doing with it. They're generally fine for office type work, but could become an issue if you do videos or games.

I'm only familiar with the HyperDrive hubs since that's what my employer gave me. Any of these would work for you, but there are others out there as well. Just make sure they specifically say they'll work with the base M1/M2/M3 MacBooks.

USB-C Hubs for MacBook M1, M2, M3 | HyperShop

HyperDrive® USB-C Hubs and Docks - the ultimate connectivity solution for creators, editors, photographers, and more. Get dual 4K60Hz monitor support for the M1, M2 & M3 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air.

www.hypershop.com

 

[Tattooed Old Dude]

awesome this is what I was thinking as I have watched a bunch of YouTube videos lately on peoples desktop setups. this helps a lot. I appreciate the reply.