How many displays can be connected to MacBook Pro
The number of external displays that you can use at the same time depends on your Mac model and the resolution and refresh rate of each display.
MacBook Pro with M4 chip and M4 Pro chip
MacBook Pro with M2 Pro or M3 Pro chip
MacBook Pro with M2 Max or M3 Max chip
Using a supported hub or daisy-chaining displays can enable up to 2 displays over a single Thunderbolt port, but does not increase the maximum number of displays that you can connect. Connect the display with the highest resolution first.
MacBook Pro with M4 chip or M4 Pro chip
MacBook Pro models with the M4 chip or M4 Pro chip support up to two external displays simultaneously with the built-in display, based on the resolution and refresh rate of each external display. Closing the lid of your MacBook Pro with M4 chip or M4 Pro chip will not increase the number of external displays that can be supported.
One external display
Supports one display in the following configuration:
One display up to a native resolution of 8K (7680 x 4320) at 60Hz or 4K (3840 x 2160) at 240 Hz over Thunderbolt or HDMI
Two external displays
Supports two displays in the following configuration:
Two displays up to a native resolution of 6K (6144 x 3456) at 60Hz or 4K (3840 x 2160) at 144Hz over Thunderbolt or HDMI
MacBook Pro with M4 Max chip
MacBook Pro models with the M4 Max chip support up to four external displays simultaneously with the built-in display, based on the resolution and refresh rate of each external display. Closing the lid of your MacBook Pro with M4 Max chip will not increase the number of external displays that can be supported.
One external display
Supports one external display in the following configuration:
One display up to a native resolution of 8K (7680 x 4320) at 60Hz or 4K (3840 x 2160) at 240Hz over Thunderbolt or HDMI
Two external displays
Supports two displays in the following configuration:
Two displays up to a native resolution of 8K (7680 x 4320) at 60Hz or 4K (3840 x 2160) at 240Hz over Thunderbolt or HDMI
Three external displays
Supports three external displays in any one of these configurations:
Two displays up to a native resolution of 6K (6144 x 3456) at 60Hz or 4K (3840 x 2160) at 144Hz, and one display up to a native resolution of 8K (7680 x 4320) at 60Hz or 4K (3840 x 2160) at 240Hz over Thunderbolt or HDMI
Four external displays
Supports four external displays in any of these configurations:
Four displays up to a native resolution of 6K (6144 x 3456) at 60Hz or 4K (3840 x 2160) at 144Hz over Thunderbolt or HDMI
MacBook Pro with M3 chip
MacBook Pro models introduced in 2023 or later with the M3 chip support up to two external displays simultaneously with lid closed, based on the resolution and refresh rate of each external display.
One external display
Supports one external display in the following configuration:
One display up to a native resolution of 6K (6144 x 3456) at 60Hz over Thunderbolt
One display up to a native resolution of 4K (3840 x 2160) at 144Hz over HDMI
Two external displays
Supports two external displays in the following configuration with lid closed:
One display up to a native resolution of 6K (6144 x 3456) at 60Hz, and one display up to a native resolution of 5K (5120 x 2880) at 60Hz over Thunderbolt
One display up to a native resolution of 6K (6144 x 3456) at 60Hz over Thunderbolt, and one display up to a native resolution of 4K (3840 x 2160) at 100Hz over HDMI
MacBook Pro with M2 Pro or M3 Pro chip
MacBook Pro models introduced in 2023 or later with the M2 Pro or M3 Pro chip support up to two external displays simultaneously, based on the resolution and refresh rate of each external display.
One external display
Supports one display in the following configuration:
One display up to a native resolution of 6K (6144 x 3456) at 60Hz over Thunderbolt
One display up to a native resolution of 8K (7680 x 4320) at 60Hz or 4K (3840 x 2160) at 240Hz over HDMI
Two external displays
Supports two displays in the following configuration:
Two displays up to a native resolution of 6K (6144 x 3456) at 60Hz over Thunderbolt
One display up to a native resolution of 6K (6144 x 3456) at 60Hz over Thunderbolt, and one display up to a native resolution of 4K (3840 x 2160) at 144Hz over HDMI
MacBook Pro with M2 Max or M3 Max chip
MacBook Pro models introduced in 2023 or later with the M2 Max or M3 Max chip support up to four external displays simultaneously, based on the resolution and refresh rate of each external display.
One external display
Supports one external display in the following configuration:
One display up to a native resolution of 6K (6144 x 3456) at 60Hz over Thunderbolt
One display up to a native resolution of 8K (7680 x 4320) at 60Hz or 4K (3840 x 2160) at 240Hz over HDMI
Two external displays
Supports two external displays in the following configuration:
Two displays up to a native resolution of 6K (6144 x 3456) at 60Hz over Thunderbolt
One display up to a native resolution of 6K (6144 x 3456) at 60Hz over Thunderbolt, and one display up to a native resolution of 8K (7680 x 4320) at 60Hz or 4K (3840 x 2160) at 240Hz over HDMI
Three external displays
Supports three external displays in any one of these configurations:
Three displays up to a native resolution of 6K (6144 x 3456) at 60Hz over Thunderbolt
Two displays up to a native resolution of 6K (6144 x 3456) at 60Hz over Thunderbolt, and one display up to a native resolution of 8K (7680 x 4320) at 60Hz or 4K (3840 x 2160) at 240Hz over HDMI
Four external displays
Supports four external displays in the following configuration:
Three displays up to a native resolution of 6K (6144 x 3456) at 60Hz over Thunderbolt, and one display up to a native resolution of 4K (3840 x 2160) at 144Hz over HDMI
Other MacBook Pro models
Check the tech specs for your older MacBook Pro model to find an overview of the maximum number of external displays supported, and the maximum resolution and refresh rate supported on each display.
Maximum Display Support
Available scaled resolutions for external displays in System Settings > Displays may vary by available system resources and type of connected displays. Scaled resolutions above the macOS default are not reflected in the maximum support listed above.
Learn more
Learn how to connect a display to your Mac, and what to do if the display is dark or low resolution after you connect it.
Learn how to use dual monitors with your MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with M3 chip.
Learn how to identify the ports on your Mac.