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#Macbook air 4k display full#
In the examples below, not every display was running at 4K, but the workaround still appears very impressive.Ĭheck out the full videos below for exactly how he configured these setups. Also notable, he says he didn’t even see the Mac mini fan kick up during his testing. With his workaround, he shows the Mac mini running up to 6 displays and the MacBook Air running 5 external displays. Interestingly enough, he says the M1 Mac mini and MacBook Air he tested performed “awesome” overall under a heavy load playing YouTube videos and the highest resolution available and even using Final Cut Pro without dropping hardly any frames. You can check out a detailed walkthrough of the setup in the videos below. The workaround isn’t too complicated and involves downloading the DisplayLink software for macOS (Tulupov says works fine with Big Sur) and picking up a 4K DisplayPort to USB 3.0 adapter (and/or HDMI adapter).ĭepending on how many displays you want to run with this trick, you might need a USB-C to USB-A 3.0 adapter or a Thunderbolt or USB-C dock as well as additional cables, etc. Third-Party Software When it comes to circumventing the multi-monitor limitation of your M1 or M2 MacBook Air, third-party software comes to the rescue. Thanks Can you confirm if it works with 1440p too (over HDMI) I don’t have an HDMI 2.0 adapter currently, I do happen to have one on order, it’s supposed to arrive tomorrow via FedEx.
Looks like 144hz works too, actually, with this monitors 'overclock' feature.
#Macbook air 4k display how to#
YouTuber Ruslan Tulupov has shared two videos demonstrating the workaround he discovered (via MacRumors). FYI: have a 4K or 5K display Learn how to use it with your Mac. M1 MacBook Air: 4k120hz works via USB-C to DP cable. However, just like we’ve seen in the past when Mac compatibility with Apple’s Pro Display XDR was found to be broader than Apple says, it appears that M1 Macs can indeed run up to 6 external displays with good performance… at least in early testing. And the Mac mini up to 1 6K at 60Hz over USB-C/Thunerbolt and 1 display up to 4K at 60Hz over HDMI. In what looks like some exciting news, it appears Apple may be underselling the M1 Mac external display functionality.Īpple says in its tech specs the M1 MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook only support up to 1 external display up to 6K at 60Hz.
While almost all aspects of M1 Mac performance are greatly improved compared to the Intel Mac predecessors, one notable downside has been reduced support for external displays.
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