How many displays can be connected to MacBook Pro with M3 chip
Depending on the resolution and refresh rate of each display, MacBook Pro models with the M3 chip support up to two displays simultaneously with the lid closed.
MacBook Pro with M3 chip
Identify your MacBook Pro model and identify its ports.
MacBook Pro models 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.
Using a supported hub or daisy-chaining displays can enable up to two 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.
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
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Available scaled resolutions for external displays in Displays settings might vary by available system resources and type of connected displays. Scaled resolutions greater than the macOS default are not reflected in the maximum support shown here.
Learn how to connect a display to your Mac and what to do if the display is dark or low resolution when connected.