if you have a m1 macbook pro, how to connect two displays? I just got to know it supports only one. Any cheap way compared to expensive usb hubs?

A monitor with 2 USB-C ports - one via thunderbolt cable to a supporting USB-C monitor and another one daisy chained to the other monitor USB-C port via the other USB-C port. Else hub is the way to go. Make sure that the hub and USB-C cables supports atleast USB 3.1 Gen 2 (20 Gbps) so that you get clear display on screen.

Or an iPad Pro with universal control 😉

@gifted-airplane-45450 any guides for what you are Suggesting? Something like an extended display?

@gifted-airplane-45450 does this setup actually work for you? I think the technology that is used in that setup is DP MST and it's not supported by Mac. There are a bunch of threads on this. @fancy-stone-40571 there was a DisplayLink adapter on Amazon for about 3k which supposedly works, I haven't tried it though. DisplayLink has some limitations, but some people have run up to 6 displays using that technology.

@fancy-stone-40571 see this video and Apple’s own support page https://support.apple.com/en-sg/guide/mac-help/mchl7c7ebe08/mac I was surprised when Apple release a M1 chip without supporting multiple monitors apart from the one way above, you can also get a Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C to HDMI adapter with displayport mode enabled; be careful as many will claim to support but most cannot handle the bandwidth needed

yeah, not sure which one to buy from amazon that would actually work. If anyone of you know of a reliable product pls share. Thanks for the info bdw.

DisplayLink is a wonky way, IMO, to install a driver and then ask the system GPU to convert the graphics data into packets that the USB cable will send and then convert as video output to the monitors. but it is what it is at present and we’ll see what Apple does to address the situation

Yeah if it's a hardware limitation nothing can be done now. I use my iPad as a third display, not the ideal solution given I already have another 1080p monitor on my stand but works.

correct but then someone who has bought this laptop like @fancy-stone-40571 has or plans to do (not clear from his post) may not do the full research before buying, which they will really be upset after buying it. surprised that Apple would do a self-goal like this in the initial chip but hope they can rectify in future chips. for now, I have a HDMI switch to switch between personal and office systems but not many will want to do that setup

correct but then someone who has bought this laptop like @fancy-stone-40571 has or plans to do (not clear from his post) may not do the full research before buying,

its an office provided one. But anyways I would not have known either because from previous macbook experiences I would hope atleast 2 monitors would work fine.

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