Six Displays Running on M1 Mac Mini, Macbook Air + Activity Monitor + Subscriber Q&A

[@RussDnB]

Thats a seriously good test and a lot of pixels being pushed around. Impressive.

[@RuslanTulupov]

Tysir

[@TheStopwatchGod]

It's the equivalent to running 1.5 8K displays

[@joannamckenzie208]

Brilliant! So grateful. Have managed this with my new iMac 24in, and now have two additional monitors running. I was furious when I discovered that Apple had limited extra screens to one (just daft), so really pleased to find this video. Thank you.

[@dannydav709]

This is much needed for all those people who use multiple displays. It’s unfortunate that we have to pay an extra $100 bucks to get more displays, but at least the option for that one time investment is there for those of us who need it. Thanks for ur efforts!

[@RuslanTulupov]

My pleasure good sir!

[@shb8651]

what's "unfortunate" about it?

[@RuslanTulupov]

That to get a working computer with more than 2 screens you need to pay not $699 if you want M1 but closer to another $100 for something like the 4K 60Hz dual DisplayPort adapter to get up to 4 screens.

[@dannydav709]

@@shb8651 That extra money needs to be put into supporting the extra displays as opposed to it already being supported by the M1 SoC.

[@2204pc]

@@RuslanTulupov Is it possible on new macbook air/pro M1 to switch off the screen of the macbook and connect the macbook to TWO external screens ? thank you for your answer ;) ;) ;) ;)

[@Jason-hc5qx]

i love the dedication to bring all the monitors into the corner for this video

[@RuslanTulupov]

:’] thank you for noticing. I want to thank my family for tolerating the making of this video as well.

[@gsparkman]

I don't need that many concurrent screens, but I love seeing you do it. Great bit of info here and I appreciate you going to the trouble of making this video for us all.

[@hidde1626]

Those USB A to 'video connector' adapters do have a basic GPU in them, which is why they're expensive. The M1 and its GPU aren't doing any work with those there.

[@MD-eb6iu]

This M1 just gets more and more impressive. Astonishing piece of kit.

[@BrieoRobino]

It’s impressive to have to jump through all these hoops to use more than one external monitor on a laptop?

[@AlexJHatesGoogle]

@@BrieoRobino I mean if you want to use more than one external display on any laptop you're going to need adapters

[@Mokeysurfer]

I think you misunderstand what is happening. This has nothing to do with M1. These are displays that run in software and are output buy the adapters. The quality is shit and the refresh rate is terrible. Any computer can do this

[@itzlbritzl23]

@@BrieoRobino shocking! you are right... something which is just such a given anywhere else in IT.

[@SupertechUSA]

This is the most helpful video on multiple monitors so far. 👍Thanks for all the info and links!

[@RuslanTulupov]

My pleasure! Thank you for the kind words! 🙏💪😁

[@marcoskirsch]

Here's an impressibe tidbit: DisplayLink Manager 1.1.0 (91) , as far as I can tell the latest version, is compiled for Intel. Once we get this to run natively on ARM and not through Rosetta 2 performance should be even better.

[@snake1625b]

Does display link have any plans to make their drivers native to arm?

[@AC-ik2qq]

if you go to the displaylink driver download page for mac, and you open "release notes" for the recent release (1.4 and 1.5beta) and you go to section "C.1 Changes in 1.3 release", it says "Added native support for Mac using the Apple M1 chip with new universal binary" so I think that would mean they updated it for ARM architecture... i think 🤔

[@snake1625b]

@@AC-ik2qq thanks, great news

[@RuslanTulupov]

That’s super exciting! 🙏🔥

[@snake1625b]

@@RuslanTulupov yup, I'm using Displaylink right now with triple monitors and having no issues whatsoever

[@RaulRocamora]

If you have a tv with wifi (and Airplay 2 support) you can connect that one with the Airplay screen option (up 1080p) and another monitor with an usb to hdmi adapter for 4k or more. It works for me. Just discovered it. Macbook pro m1.

[@djobed.utrecht]

this is amazing, your vid is so short and packed with relevant information, amazing and i'm very grateful!!

[@RuslanTulupov]

I appreciate you! Thank you!

[@dannyvfilms]

Good to know you need to add it to startup apps. Thanks for helping me realize it isn't too complicated! I just ordered a DisplayLink Hub for my M1 Mac mini coming soon.

[@RuslanTulupov]

Glad I could help! Please let me know how it goes :D

[@thunermay7171]

So this all goes over one Thunderbold 3 port? I thought you would be using two?? Crazy. And thanks for the vid

[@RuslanTulupov]

Right?! Thanks for the kind words - my pleasure.

[@haucongle]

After a few tries, it works for me. I am totally happy with Ruslan's solution and his creative trick.

[@RyanMatta]

Got my like and Sub! Great video exactly what I wanted to see and know. It prob one of the best Videos like this I've ever saw. keep it up buddy your gonna blow up

[@BrinkWeb]

Great video! Please make one more showing three 4k monitors with the Mac Mini running all at 60hz in a strait-forward triple monitor setup. The mix of resolutions with 6 monitors gets confusing. Please also show if startech displaylink adapters wake form sleep properly. Thanks!

[@danbulmer]

my dual DisplayPort adapter works perfectly when waking from sleep FYI.

[@JuanPabloMendiola]

Awesome!!! Thanks for the time and effort to answer the questions. Great work!

[@RuslanTulupov]

🙏 :’]

[@kappakai78]

Awesome. Thanks for stressing it. I had a couple people ask me on Reddit about my setup and it’s ability to keep up. I’ll link your vid.

[@henrihelvetica5835]

This is fantastic. A great walk through and I’m even more excited about my MBP M1 on its way.

[@henrihelvetica5835]

@Marcin Berman ha. Well, I won’t be using more than 2 externals. And I have a a TS3+ boxed up. Might do my migration this weekend

[@hitsquadfuze6196]

AWESOME!!! Finally!! I have been looking to add at least 4 Monitors!!

[@Weeabruh]

Day traders watching this like 😍

[@RuslanTulupov]

🤑

[@jamietherooster]

'Day traders' are extremely gullible though

[@mercinery1]

Does mt4 work on mac mini?

[@michaeladkins8750]

Got to get ready for Alt Season in the Crypto markets

[@ProsperousHobo]

LOL you caught us hahaha

[@CarStomIt]

Wow this is great I’m so happy you did this. Let me go and buy the start-tech. Thanks for taping this.

[@pencilcheck]

Wow! The instant on is still instant on with all those screens connected!! Magic!!

[@mexicomatt212]

@Ruslan Thanks for the great video, may just be the push I need to get a M1 Mac mini, I was waiting on the newer M2 version, but looks like that is delayed until next year now, so might just go ahead with an M1, but I needed to be able to connect 3 screens, one 4k and two 1080p, so I think should be fine! I an assuming all works the same with Ventura? Thanks for your time in making this video.

[@ferrmium2514]

Great work! It is extra awesome if you can make a graph diagram on how everything connected.

[@RuslanTulupov]

Done! drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yvm7PsHzrkU26l5Y_fy3POYqKbIxjSPH?usp=sharing

[@briandixon6772]

@@RuslanTulupov Thank you for this chart! Would a hub like this work: www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerExpand-Ethernet-Delivery-MacBook/dp/B08C9HZ5YT?ref_=ast_sto_dp using the same StarTech USB-A Adapter? Also, did you try a Startech USB-A to HDMI adapter?

[@michaelmacgillivray8713]

@@RuslanTulupov you’re both amazing for this idea and this diagram model

[@RuslanTulupov]

Thank you so much @michaelmacgillivray8713 , you’re awesome

[@nyapi11]

Excellent, professor-like explanation and REFERENCES included- like a scientific paper. Congrats!

[@RuslanTulupov]

Thank you! Happy to answer more questions in the future!

[@calvinlindstrom123]

Very well done! Leave it to Apple to design the hardware and clever KZbinrs like you to figure out how to really use it effectively.

[@RuslanTulupov]

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[@jodabands800]

Can you confirm if all of these displays are actually running at 60 hz? Just want to be sure its performance doesn't compromise down to 30 hz.

[@zahoorshah2824]

Yes please

[@omw-alex]

Can only chime in on that one. 60Hz would be a necessity, planning to use "just" two external 4K screens on the new MBP M1, if they give me 60Hz refresh rate. Thanks a lot for getting back to us on that !

[@RuslanTulupov]

Yessir! You need make sure you use the right adapter (read the Amazon descriptions), some of the HDMI DisplayLink adapters are limited to 4K at 30 Hz, the dual DisplayPort ran 60 Hz beautifully If it’s helpful, please see my diagrams in the pinned comment Apologies for the delay in getting back

[@SEANRMZ]

Thank you for the clarification, I will get the the duel adaptor to run my 3 screens

[@christianmoore7109]

This video is fantastic! I was wondering how using this sort of workaround would turn out and it’s great to see that it works wonderfully! You’ve just gotten a new subscriber.

[@buzzuk2000]

If anyone is struggling like I was to find a docking station at a reasonable price I’ve found this one to work brilliantly with display link software running two screens flawlessly HP USB C/A UNIVERSAL DOCK G2

[@jedisurfer9591]

Wow. You are a hero. Wish I saw this video 2 years ago....

[@RuslanTulupov]

thanks for comment and kind words

[@chriscarbajal9688]

I’m so confused. How did you get your MacBook Air to hook up to all the monitors? Through the caldigit? Is the output on the caldigit thunderbolt 3? Is there an alternative for the caldigit? Also, the same method for the air will work for the pro right?

[@pjoh7]

He uses DisplayLink software to enable sending video output over USB 3. Then he uses USB 3.0 to Dual DisplayPort adapters to connect the monitors. The dock is for convenience (and since the M1 Macs have only two ports). I guess you could run up to 4 displays like this without the dock.

[@RuslanTulupov]

For the MacBook Air I used port 1 for the one main display that is supported then I used the CalDigit to add USB 3.0 ports. You could also use a USB C Hub to add full-speed USB 3.0 ports if you need less! All of the DisplayLink adapters then went into USB 3.0. The CalDigit also charges, so the USB C hub would need to support PD (power delivery) so you can plug the charger in

[@martinschulz1778]

Have you tried to scale the resolution? Let's say, make 4k monitor look like 2560x1440? Does it work correctly?

[@docfz2798]

Awesome! Thanks to your video I purchased a StarTech DK30ADD and connected my HDMI and DVI, external monitors. It also works as a one-stop docking station for all my other peripheral devices including USB fast charging points. Great help.

[@ericconnelly]

The two monitors work in extended mode, connected directly to the dock? Thanks!

[@trustno1test25]

I’m looking to purchase the Mac mini m1. Few questions. 1) Will use hdmi to hdmi for 1 display on my second one do I need usb c to hdmi for second monitor? 2) if I use usb c to hdmi for second monitor will I face audio/display issues(need bare min 1080p) and play audio over Bluetooth. 3) plan to get a third party Bluetooth and mouse. Will this work with 3 Bluetooth connections? Maybe i won’t need it then Bluetooth keboard and mouse use the USB port... 4) does Citrix receiver app work with the new m1 chips plus my Microsoft office apps that I downloaded for my older MacBook Pro?

[@allenschmidt2293]

Is the "CalDigit TS3 Plus 15-Port Thunderbolt 3 Dock" considered overboard if I only need three monitors? Could I use a plug and play USB-C to 2 HDMI ports? I am assuming that the software is the key? Appreciate video as I was ready to return my new Mac Mini with the M1 chip. I teach at a local university and for my online classes, I need 3 monitors. Appreciate any feedback. Thanks, Raven

[@jasonlast7091]

Honestly this is just nuts. The new M1 SOC feels like alien technology.

[@plutuswashington625]

thanks for sharing! it is NOT ONLY helped many users, BUT ALSO could save Apple since many people may not choose to but the M1 if no solutions for this. My only question is could you advice if there is any solutions may work under $100 (one docking station+ one/two cables) ? as I can see the docking station you using is cost $240. Many thanks !

[@ameyrathod9924]

Finally a worthy setup for Trading

[@RuslanTulupov]

May your Stocks/Options/NFTs live long and Prosper despite these Troubling Times

[@ameyrathod9924]

@@RuslanTulupov Thankyou so much and wish you the same😊

[@jose3384]

The M1 Mac Mini is the people's champ!

[@RuslanTulupov]

I think Jose is the people‘a champ!

[@Billy123bobzzz]

Fantastic! You did an excellent job, we really needed to know this, so your effort is greatly appreciated! Keep up the good work!

[@RuslanTulupov]

Glad to help! 😁 will do!

[@Jacinto_Chevy_Cadillac]

This answered so many questions, I just subscribed and liked the video, Thank you so much 🤘

[@RuslanTulupov]

Thank you sir! Welcome to the channel! and np !

[@2204pc]

@@RuslanTulupov Is it possible on new macbook air/pro M1 to switch off the screen of the macbook and connect the macbook to TWO external screens ? thank you for your answer ;) ;) ;) ;)

[@fanaticmind]

And.... It Worked! Thank you I'm Now Able to run 4 monitors as I wanted!

[@NathanConkey]

Thanks, Ruslan, that was most helpful.

[@RuslanTulupov]

You're welcome!

[@techuntangler7897]

This is amazing, thank you!! You may have just saved me close to $1000 on replacing my macbook. Need two screens (or more) and this system is great. Thanks for the thorough testing. If I may ask, what is your recommendation if I just want 2 additional screens? Wasn't sure if I just the startech with 2 ports is suitable or did I need the startech with 2 ports and the caldigit "hub" as well. Much gratitude to you.

[@sticksandsquiggles5847]

Wow, this is amazing. I got nervous when looking at a docking station website that said the M1 didn't support multiple displays. QUESTION: So what I have is a 2020 macbook air (13 inch) running BigSur, a 2012 macbook pro (15.5 inch) running Catalina, and an even older Mac Mini running OS Lion (I think... the last one for the old computer games). I am looking to invest in a switcher, or two, so that I can have multiple computers running on the same set of 2-4 monitors without having to flip cords. I have seen many switchers for two computers, is it possible to create a set up for 3-4 computers, connecting 4 monitors, keyboard and mouse? It would also be acceptable if only one computer (mb Air) used all 4 monitors, and the rest just used two. SECOND QUESTION... I am thinking the upper two monitors could be touch screen (really too high to look up to, but might be nice for tracking to-do lists and calendars while standing and doing other things besides sitting at my desk. Have you attempted adding touch screen monitors to a mac set up? Thanks!

[@nrs8043]

Great work. Think you could report back on rotating 1or 2 screens 90°? These docks often cause painful lagging even on moving the cursor when you rotate the screen. Hope the dock drivers improve on this issue in the future

[@jaauerbach_author]

Thank you so much for your videos and set-up diagrams. I was about to buy an ultrawide monitor to replace my 2 27" monitors, but instead followed your set-up and am now running both monitors on my MBP M1.

[@RuslanTulupov]

You’re welcome! I’m glad to hear the success story. :-)

[@jamesblair809]

Awesome video. Much respect for this. I'm going pair up with a mac mini m1 and propresenter 7

[@TheBlkraven74]

Great video. This was one of my concerns with the new Mac Mini. I use three monitors in my current setup.

[@lisaeason4620]

Question I have MacBook Pro w/ M1 and so disappointed to find out it only allows 1 external display. But great video and really hoping I can get this to work...but after installing the software I do not see it in Security & Privacy...am I missing something?

[@TheFiberguru]

I'm just a basic person, so I'm not quite sure what I need since my monitor set up doesn't match yours. So... M1 MacBook Air, 1 Acer 24" monitor with VGA and HDMI (I normally use this for palettes, or when I'm documenting software, I have the software on that screen) I have a Dell U2718Q 4 K, and a CalDigit Thunderbolt Station 3 plus. I can connect the 4k monitor via display port, the Acer monitor via HDMI, I've downloaded the Display link software, but I'm still confused as to which adapter I need and where do I plug it in. Based on the video the CalDigit station, but do I put the 4k in the display port on the station, and then get the adapter for HDMI to USB 3 from StarTech? Thanks for any and all help! Oh and in case you're wondering why 1 external monitor isn't sufficient... the laptop screen is too damn small but I have no choice (client issued laptop).

[@RuslanTulupov]

Yes ma’am! That’s correct - 4K to DisplayPort and HDMI on the Acer to the USB 3.0 DisplayLink dongle. The CalDigit is not required, it’s there in the video to provide full access to all the bandwidth the Thunderbolt 3 connection offers to ensure full speed across all ports (since I needed so many). This would also work with a USB C Hub with DisplayPort and USB 3.0. Hope that helps :-)

[@RojSlade]

This capability restores my consideration in getting a M1 MacBook. Only powering 1 display seemed so gimped of a thunderbolt connection and while this is a makeshift solution, it's definitely more viable. Now if only we can solve the eGPU support...

[@RuslanTulupov]

Eagerly waiting here as well...

[@Mr-Royn]

Boy-o-boy.. I've been scouring the internet for this kind of display connectivity video like Mad Max. Never have I ever found more useful information than this one. Thumbs up & Subscribed and additionally ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. I would like to ask a question based on specific requirements. How do I connect the following display unit with MacBook pro 16 inch (highest spec) or current M1 chip mac mini or M1 Macbook pro 13 inch or future M1 MacBook pro 16? And all need to run 4k 60hz minimum (including 5k2k with it's best resolution at 60hz). Suggest additional egpu unit if necessary. (Budget not taken into account) Total 4 Display units = [(LG 34 inch 5k2k monitor * 1) + (Dell 27 inch 4k monitor * 2) + (Another LG 34 inch 5k2k or Dell 43 inch *1)] I would really appreciate it if you help me out here. Thanks.

[@RuslanTulupov]

Absolutely? Sorry, what kinds of ports do the 5K2K displays have? It looks like currently you could do the following for M1: TB3 [1]: LG 5K2K TB3 [2: CalDigit or USB C Hub to USB: USB 3.0 [1]: DisplayLink to HDMI (Dell) USB 3.0 [2]: DisplayLink to HDMI (Dell) Or use the USB 3.0 Dual DisplayPort adapter for the Dells. DisplayLink might not go up to 5K2K so might be worth waiting for eGPU support on Apple Silicon Macs... might be unable to use two 5K2K screens on M1 laptops... On the 16” Intel MBP it’s easier - both 5K 2K displays to TB3 (if that’s the port they use) or all of the displays to an eGPU or USB C hubs. Hope that helps

[@Mr-Royn]

@@RuslanTulupov Thanks for the advice. I'm talking the one and only LG 34BK95U-W 21:9 5K2K WUHD Nano IPS Monitor. Well it has One TB3, two USB 3.0, two HDMI, a display port

[@Mr-Royn]

@@RuslanTulupov In addition to my other reply, .... Can USB 3.0 or HDMI 2.0 run 27 inch 4k monitor at 60hz? If so then how many? I was thinking, From MACBOOOK 16 PRO to two egpu via two TB3. From one egpu TB3 to 5k2k and same egpu's HDMI to one 27inch 4k. And another egpu to another 5k2k or 43 inch 4k and same egpu's HDMI to another 27 inch 4k. Can the above setup run all my four monitors at full capacity or will there be any performance shortages ? Can I Daisy chain two 5k2k OR one 5k2k plus 43 inch 4k as they all have TB3? What kind of performance shortages will that have ? Or any other alternatives you might suggest ? Or any TB3 dock intermediary channel system should I know about? I was hoping one egpu do the job but I doubt any mac supported egpu has all the ports needed.

[@rickysvt]

ALL HAIL to the M1 monitor god. Muchas Gracias! You just saved me boat load of time/$.

[@RuslanTulupov]

De nada! You are very welcome!

[@hanspettersommersen3772]

Would it be possible to run 2x Apple Thunderbolt 27 displays as daisy chained or with one of these dongles with a M1 Mini or MacBook Pro? I have that setup with a Intel setup MBP and would love to still use them.

[@rubywestphal8233]

Same question here: 2x Apple Thunderbolt 27 displays in the old (MacBook Air 2015) setup. Have the M1 MacBookAir and currently only using 1 Apple Thunderbolt.

[@kontikonsumi2028]

Great Video and great M1. However the real question to me: Why does Apple not officially support more external displays (like it was the case with intel processors) if this M1 is already a beast?! Why they are not supporting and forcing us to go for third party solution, why not make things easy? I hope they will fix this with the new Macbooks end of 2021!

[@JBayldon]

Just wondering how long you had all that running for? I've seen some systems connected to M1 Airs lose all signal after 15 minutes.

[@RuslanTulupov]

Months and months for hours on end with no reliability issues. Ever since I discovered this workaround, many people have copied this and many new adapters have been made that are cheaper. Regrettably, the quality has suffered too, of adapters that claim to support displaylink, but don’t do a good job. The linked adapters should have no issues.

[@lumixxism]

Thanks for the super helpful video! One question, the USB 3.0 adapter has to be connected through Thunderbolt to work or can I connect it directly to the back of the mac mini? As I understand, those are 3.0 as well!

[@EricSteeves-z7e]

What a well produced video. Thank you.

[@RuslanTulupov]

my pleasure. Thank you for the kind words

[@SofiaisSunshine]

so if I just wanted to connect 3 monitors to the M1, would I technically just need to get the usb 3.0 to Hdmi adapter and utilize 1 usb c port and the hdmi port on the Mac mini? do you have a diagram? I suck at computers...

[@DannyVeiga]

Yep exactly... #1: HDMI #2: USB C > HDMI #3: USB 3.0 > HDMI

[@AWildBard]

awesome I didn't quite follow everything, but it's good to know it's possible.

[@MrZebbyz]

I'm just about to copy all this but with exactly the same monitors x 6 ... should be interesting !

[@MrZebbyz]

I now have everything you have in terms of hardware but I am getting a big fail when it comes to running the Startech.com Adapters and I am running version 1.3 of Displaylink... is there any other software setup needed ??

[@enidrajm]

Were you able to stream video from Netflix, Amazon, etc. with this setup? Namely, is it HDCP-compliant?

[@alfaandries7396]

Awesome Video! Sir can I ask you? Can that setup match my needs, I need 1 port for LED Screen, 1 for Stage monitor, 1 for Atem Blackmagic TV Studio, 1 for TV monitor?? Thank you so much.

[@alfaandries7396]

I run Propresenter 7 to all monitors

[@RuslanTulupov]

Yessir! 🙂

[@fredastaire6156]

Oh wow?! You Sir are a wizard! I just got an M1 Mac mini and I'm just trying to connect two monitors (LG Ultrafine 4K and my BenQ 4K with DisplayPort) through my CalDigit TS3 Plus...no dice. I must be doing something wrong. Stupid question but can you daisy chain monitors if they are all connected through thunderbolt 3?

[@fatfield124]

This is very impressive but I'm a little confused and could really do with some help. I've got a Macbook Air M1 with three 1080p monitors and one 3440x1440p ultrawide (All monitors are HDMI). Is this suggesting that in order to run them all I'd need to buy the following: 1 x Docking Station = ~£290 2 x USB 3.0 to DisplayPort adapters = ~£160 each (£360) 4 x Active DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter = ~£14 each (£56) For a total of ~£700 All to run 4 monitors :/ Not blaming this video on the cost, of course, I think you've done an excellent job on the content!

[@antonio_carvalho]

Your channel is great! You're the best at these crazy experiments. If you want a challenge, try to make a Dell UP3218K work with MacOS in its native 8k@60 resolution. If anyone can do it, it's you! Thanks for the great content!

[@vladimirgromozdin2263]

Hey Ruslan, fantastic test, thank you! With this setup, can you select which monitors you would like to use as a mirror for your Macbook screen, and which ones to use as an expansion to it? The reason I ask is that I need to stream my external display into ATEM Mini and I haven't found solution for that yet.

[@nateweaver2370]

How did you get the dual DisplayPort adapter from star tech to work? It’s only sending out one side for me? Also how many adapters did you run into the caldigit for your screens?

[@BrotherKplays]

Hi Rusian. Kinda late to the party, but was wondering if you're tried Anker's USB C to HDMI Adapter (4K@60Hz), which is much cheaper than the Startech adapter.

[@Tigerex966]

Correct me if I'm wrong. This has always been available for tb3, but you lose all GPU acceleration on the extra displays. You can even do this with just a usba port on an old mac or pc with the appropiate driver and adapters. But you lose GPU acceleration.

[@manofu35]

Hi Ruslan! Is the new product thunderbolt-4-element-hub a better option instead of CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3? Thanks.

[@diananguyen585]

I guess I'm not techie enough to understand lol I am looking to upgrade my computer to the new M1 MacBook air or pro. Also want to get 2 new monitors to go with it. I'm just hoping for a simple setup. What do you suggest I get to connect the MacBook to 2 monitors? There were so many adapters mentioned in the video so I'm not sure which one to get. Thanks a bunch!

[@alanjackson2540]

Subscriber here from England. Brilliant video and love the diagrams.

[@KatelandVu]

This is a must have if in any case you need a M1 Mac for stock market trades...

[@RuslanTulupov]

I interviewed for and didn’t get the job for options trading so I’m kind of a stock trader myself

[@hallfatherofthree7022]

Thank you for taking the time to make this awesome video! Very impressive! I had a few questions. I need to run 2-4k 27" spectre monitors at 60 hz resolution using an M1 MacBook Air. I also have the same cal digit hub you are using. I was wondering if one display could be ran natively and 1 could be ran using the STarTech USB 3.0 to dual display port adapter at 4k 60hz. It looks like I can't do that with the MacBook Air according to your video. So my other question is, does the 4k resolution using the StarTech usb 3.0 to dual display port adapter at 4k 60 look as good as running a monitor natively (without Star Tech / display link software) at 4k 60 from the MacBook Air? I'm assuming the native resolution looks somewhat better. I'm trying to decide if I want to have 2 - 4k monitors or just 1 - 4k monitor with better quality. I don't care to take a resolution hit on 1 out of 2 monitors, but I would like to get the best resolution possible out of at least 1 of the monitors. But there may not be that much noticeable difference. I just hate to spend $114 dollars on the Star Tech adapter to find out.

[@ArthurAgrelli]

Do you have updates on that? I am thinking about the same thing... cal digit hub + 2 - 4k 60 monitors + StarTech usb 3.0 to dual display port adapter at 4k 60

[@Okir09]

did you find an answer for that ? i'm in the same situation, thank mate

[@hallfatherofthree7022]

I decided not to go that route. I ended up just using my Mac Book air with 1 monitor for a Logic Pro music computer attached to a Rolland keyboard. Then I recently just bought an additional Mac Studio to use as my main computer. It runs 2 4K monitors easy.

[@abhiadusumilli7981]

Great video, it cleared up a lot of my questions!

[@audiovid.]

Awesome job! Man you are gold! Can I have a question though? Could you test simliar setup with 3-4 monitors + OBS? Managin screens, test stream/recording or something similar? I really do admire you work!

[@SuperDr27]

Awesome test dude! I would like to know what performance looks like when you connect 2 x 4K monitors into CalDigit dock and connect it to Mac Mini via one Thunderbolt 3 cable ( that would be my setup, soon i hope so). Once again i am so happy that i found your channel few days ago..Awesome work!

[@RuslanTulupov]

I did this! :-) Only one screen is supported by default so only 1 4K went into one of the USB C ports on the CalDigit. The rest are 4K, 2560x1440, 1080p, and all of the screens were connected to the USB 3.0 ports on the CalDigit. (🙏 ty for the kind words btw!!)

[@SuperDr27]

@@RuslanTulupov I have an Elgato Dock ( Thunderbolt 3 dock ), which has 2 x thunderbolt 3 ports, 1 HDMI and 1 DisplayPort. So what you are saying is, if i would to connect one external monitor into DisplayPort on dock and the other monitor into Thunderbolt 3 port ( via TB3 to HDMI dongle) also on dock and later to connect dock and Mac Mini with thunderbolt 3 cable it wouldn't work?

[@RuslanTulupov]

Correct... :-( I tried that ... 4 mins in I think?

[@SuperDr27]

@@RuslanTulupov F***ing piece of crap..( apple i meant, not you ofc ). So i could always go with one display connected directly from Mac Mini, and my peripherals and other monitor into dock and connect that all via one TB3 cable and in theory it should work..2 x 4k monitors and all stuff necessary for work. :)

[@ryanhamill5792]

I appreciate all of the info. I am not two savvy on all of this yet, but I am getting a better understanding of it I think. The monitors have to support display link, so this limits your options for what monitors you can use. For my job I would like to have 4 curved monitors, or a 49 inch Samsung monitor with two curved monitors on top of it. Do you think this is possible? If so, any particular monitors that you think would be best for my MacBook Pro M 1 with 16 gig, 1 TB?

[@japanesebaseballdiscord]

1) does display link support vertical monitors? 2) the monitors only stay on if u close the lid right? how do u find a docking station that charges the laptop?

[@RuslanTulupov]

*Diagrams, Additional Information, Features* Here are the diagrams for my setup: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yvm7PsHzrkU26l5Y_fy3POYqKbIxjSPH?usp=sharing Alternative(s) to CalDigit / Sample Macbook Air M1 w/ 3 Monitors: docs.google.com/document/d/1rLYvhUvsZ4oeRbPyHmuy-Bd6DYzVoJfIR-76yD0v-j8/edit?usp=sharing Additional information: - The DisplayLink adapters have a small graphics card inside. That is why they are pricier. - Most DisplayLink adapters seem to go up to 4K@30Hz except for the dual displayport model. Features: - MacRumors (forums.macrumors.com/threads/m1-macs-able-to-run-up-to-six-external-displays-using-displaylink.2271262/) - CalDigit Twitter (twitter.com/CalDigit/status/1331329192965804032?s=20) Adriana’s Music Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIeWiHZmjp6Ee7s

[@bertkiefer7024]

I have a OWC usb c hub on my MacBook Pro. I have 1 monitor using display port. Another 2 using display port to USB c cable.. If I wanted to I am certain that these particular monitors which were made by Dell can be daisychained so my question is with the current configuration to this hub that connects to my MacBook Pro using one USB-C will the Mac mini M1 only recognize one of the monitors or will it see all see all? Also if I did connect all three monitors daisychained with one cable going display port or USB see to the Mac mini will it see all three monitors? I seen everything you put in your video but I guess if none of the stuff I listed above would work if I have three monitors that all three contain HDMI display port connections how can I connect all three to the Mac mini and exactly what adapters and hubs what I need to make it work because I really would like to get a Mac mini working in my office to replace my MacBook Pro which I would like to take to the field with me

[@Kehrmaschine1]

Thanks for your video! What I havent fully figured out: Is it possible to get 3 4K Displays running with your Macbook Air? What would be your solution if you would want to switch those 3 external 4K Monitors, mouse and keybaord between one workstation and the macbook air? Do you know a KVM solution for that?

[@webenginer]

Grazie!Thank you Ruslan! I have a question, do you think will it work through USB-C hub with 2 monitors? I would like to use a 4k monitor (already included on the hub) and another FHD monitor using your workaround. Should I move to thunderbalt or can I use the ISB-C HUB?

[@Alihancho]

Ruslan, will be this working? : I want 2 big dislays with Macbook Air M1 - 1. Macbook Air TypeC output #1 > TypeC-DisplayPort Cabel > DisplayPort Monitor #1 2. Macbook Air TypeC output #2 >USB-Hub (UGREEN, 4K, Type-C to HDMI, PD 100 V) > DisplayLink (StarTech, 4K@30Hz HDMI,) >HDMI-HDMI Cabel > HDMI Monitor #2 Thanks.

[@joaovitorzanini7169]

Is it possible to connect 2 Apple Cinema Display? That has been my challenge today.

[@delluhlerenaud2349]

Awesome video. Im running windows through bootcamp on my Mac mini. Will this setup still work?

[@loganvolrath585]

I noticed on the plugable brand adapter, you had downloaded a driver to make it run. With the star tech I didn’t see anything else get installed. If I were just running two star tech adapters, am I installing the same driver?

[@bruceerwin2541]

Interesting! Would like to see this flight SIM demo: MAC Mini M1 to three 2K monitors (4K even better) running in ‘extended’ 5760 X 1080 mode or 4K equivalent (ie. Not mirroring) using the Display Link software (if needed) upon the minimalist of component brands used within this video. Should be a breeze for you to demo and/or please send instructions to this address (or better both). (Fav flight SIM here is X-Plane, a $59 downLoad, which runs fine on the M1 Mini.) Thanks!

[@carneyjohn3208]

I have ordered a Mac Mini M1. I have 2 Samsung ultrawides (WQHD) and 1 Lg 32" 4k. What would you say is my optimal setup for this edit bay? Thank you for your videos and info.

[@young-hoongihl3301]

Great video! If I connect the M1 mac mini, CalDigit TS3 Plus and some adapters, can I use three 30" Apple cinema displays? Thanks.

[@albertdandl]

Ruslan, You are my hero - I thought I have to send the MBP M1 back to Apple already - your video gives some hope :) I have two LG 24MD4KL (they have 2 x TB3 and 4xUSB-C connectors). Can you recommend which adapters or docking-station would work? preferably I'd like to use only one cable from MacBook to the "Dockingstation" and connect one screen via TB3 and the second via DisplayLink USB-C? Any idea how to achieve this? Thanks so much! Albert

[@didiergreiner3888]

Have you try video protected content accross DisplayLink?

[@saldogdave]

I read that with a MacBook, you can drive one monitor via Thunderbolt 3 (DisplayPort) and a second monitor using the other TB3 port with an HDMI adapter on it. Did you test that configuration specifically?

[@MathewPuthiakunnel]

Now that you have the Macbook Air can you try see if there is a performance difference if you put a thermal pad between the heat spreader and the base of the Macbook? Thanks so much for this helpful video!

[@geraldbaria]

Damnnnnn...never underestimate the M1!🤣🤣🤣

[@RuslanTulupov]

Amen! 😂

[@TakeTheMTwain]

Amazing Video! Question: Noticed you plugged one of the displays into the CalDigit Thunderbolt 3 (40gbps) port but you had the USB-C 10Gbps port available. Couldn't you have used that one instead and used the T3 port for some other T3 purpose - like an external Thunderbolt drive? With everything you have plugged in is the CalDigit T3 port still able to give T3 40Gbps performance from that port or would it be diminished? Also, a bit confused on the Macbook Air having a 2 display limitation but running 6 screens as long as you don't use DisplayPort or the CalDigital. Are you saying that the MBA can't detect all those screens running in addition to its own HDMI but plugging a DisplayPort into the hub triggers the detection of that additional screen and shuts it down? I guess it's the DisplayPort transmission protocol or something. Here's a tough one for ya: Mac Mini M1 specs say HDMI is 2.0. If you use a Thunderbolt 3 hub and use an adapter, is it possible to get HDMI 2.0b for HDR and HLG support? Lastly, was holding off on an M1 Mac Mini since I have a Mac Pro 2013 trash can and didn't want to lose the 2 Thunderbolt port and was worried about the M1s graphics capabilities. Would you say this display test proves the graphics of the M1 vs my old MP or are there other parameters to consider graphically before making the switch? Will all Thunderbolt 3 hubs give you only 1 Thunderbolt 3 port because it's a single daisy chain technology or is there anyway to get additional T3 ports? Would greatly appreciate your thoughts on the above. Thanks!!

[@RuslanTulupov]

" Couldn't you have used that one instead and used the T3 port for some other T3 purpose - like an external Thunderbolt drive? With everything you have plugged in is the CalDigit T3 port still able to give T3 40Gbps performance from that port or would it be diminished?" The M1 only has one bus so my understanding is all ports borrow from the total 40gbps available. You could still use the other port but they'd be competing a bit for bandwidth if all devices saturate the bus at once. "Also, a bit confused on the Macbook Air having a 2 display limitation but running 6 screens as long as you don't use DisplayPort or the CalDigital. Are you saying that the MBA can't detect all those screens running in addition to its own HDMI but plugging a DisplayPort into the hub triggers the detection of that additional screen and shuts it down? I guess it's the DisplayPort transmission protocol or something." M1 is limited to its internal display + 1 external screen by default. When I plugged in two external displays (natively) I guess the M1's programming is to block off the signal to both? At least that was my experience with the Caldigit. Not a Caldigit issue or anything. "Here's a tough one for ya: Mac Mini M1 specs say HDMI is 2.0. If you use a Thunderbolt 3 hub and use an adapter, is it possible to get HDMI 2.0b for HDR and HLG support?" I have read that HDR is possible (have not tested personally). Not sure about HLG... "Lastly, was holding off on an M1 Mac Mini since I have a Mac Pro 2013 trash can and didn't want to lose the 2 Thunderbolt port and was worried about the M1s graphics capabilities. Would you say this display test proves the graphics of the M1 vs my old MP or are there other parameters to consider graphically before making the switch? Will all Thunderbolt 3 hubs give you only 1 Thunderbolt 3 port because it's a single daisy chain technology or is there anyway to get additional T3 ports?" There's a new Thunderbolt Hub coming out! It will support splitting Thunderbolt 3 ports. Previously that was not possible and it was limited to daisy chaining. eshop.macsales.com/shop/owc-thunderbolt-hub?gclid=CjwKCAiAnvj9BRA4EiwAuUMDfyESzRMkAN0mT81BCIEqFKa_8HbCXreqFCDNrpBjs_B00LoxRDe79BoCY-8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Hope this answers your questions, thanks for the comment and for watching, happy to follow up!

[@viksara1454]

Smooth as silk Presentation, no Bullshit pure content. Thanks. I do have a question. I wanna connect my M1 MBP to 2 4K Monitor, what do I need. I do have Apple USB C to AV adaptor( 1 HDMI, 1 USBC and 1 USB port ) I really do not wanna spend too much money on it as I have 7 computes to connect to Monitor, But if I wanna connect MBP to Monitor.