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Morning all
Question for the tech folk out there. I'm looking for an adaptor to let me run 2 x HDMI cables and 2 USB cables out of a USB C port (on a MacBook).
Anyone know where I can get hold of one? Google drawing a blank
This? https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0874M3KW4/
It's pricy. I have one (but I didn't pay, and they didn't pay that!)
Have you tried the Startech site? A laptop dock would do that kind of thing, though not sure how many are Mac compatible.
https://www.startech.com/en-gb/cards-adapters/laptop-docking-stations
I have a couple of Anker ones I think.
What are you trying to achieve?
That kind of adapter on a macbook will only let you extend your display to one HDMI.
So you'll end up with an extended display, but the extended bit will be mirrored on both external monitors/projectors.
Like this
USB C dock is what you need. Not cheap. I've a USB C Thinkpad dock at work, but they are around £200. I bought a 'used' USB 3 Thinkpad Pro Dock for home and 3 screens - just needed drivers installing.
The USB C just worked without drivers, and provided power.
That kind of adapter on a macbook will only let you extend your display to one HDMI.
+1
oldtennisshoes has it.
What macbook is it? The newer ones with apple processors (i.e. M1 processors) have some limitations around the number of screens they can drive that could be an added complication.
You are looking at expensive options to get it to work using displaylink, with plugable being one of the better known suppliers of adapters, starting at just over £100 for a dual display (no USB) adaptor ... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Plugable-DisplayPort-Monitor-Adapter-Compatible/dp/B08F2SZQYX/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=displaylink&qid=1641812773&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyRUlCWEkwRUpPREZOJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTE5NzcxMUw1OTcyUU03RUNGUCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzQ5NDkxMzBKUlFQM0pENk9ROCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
to nearly double that with 6x USB and other additional ports ... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Plugable-Display-Horizontal-DisplayPort-Ethernet/dp/B07FF6VMSF/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=displaylink&qid=1641812773&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyRUlCWEkwRUpPREZOJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTE5NzcxMUw1OTcyUU03RUNGUCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzEwMzY1MzVGU0ZUVUVUR0YwOCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
That kind of adapter on a macbook will only let you extend your display to one HDMI.
So you’ll end up with an extended display, but the extended bit will be mirrored on both external monitors/projectors.
not necessarily true. I've got a macbook pro running a caldigit usb-c dock and dual 4k (not mirrored) 60hz monitors, a bunch of USB ports and it powers the laptop too. Works fine. Not cheap. It might technically be using thunderbolt to pass data.
https://www.caldigit.com/usb-c-hdmi-dock/
On my 2019 MB Pro I have 2 x Anker adaptors to drive 2 x screens, I have one of the ones that was mentioned with the 2 x HDMI but it does only drive one monitor. The passthrough power is handy tho & it's cheaper than a USB C dock.
I know HP docks are compatible with Macs, but you'll need to download displaylink to get it working.
Thanks all - sounds like it may be too tricky. Laptop is a MacBook Air 2020. TBH I can make do with the two screens. I'm only a lowly marketeer. It's just I had a spare screen kicking about so thought I'd put it to use.
The Macbook Air 2020 has 2 USB C ports - it's what I use.
I have 2 usb c to HDMI adapters with power pass through and USB slots to extend to 2 additional monitors. It does work.
These
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Premium-Adapter-MacBook-Chromebook/dp/B07H4VQ4BZ