OWC USB-C to Dual HDMI 4K Display Adapter with DISPLAYLINK and Power Pass-Through for Apple M1 Mac or Any Mac or PC with USB-C or Thunderbolt,

The M1 13-inch will only support 1 extra monitor due to Apple's build. The OWC USB-C adapter has enabled a seamless 2 external monitor setup. I have a 27-inch Apple Display using Thunderbolt and a Dell 27-inch (4k). I connect the Apple Display using my CalDigit TS2 to the M1 and the Dell runs through the OWC adapter using DisplayLink. both work independently of each other, and the view is seamless, I have the Dell running at 2K to match the Apple Display's 2K. And it never has any issues. No latency issues. The only annoying thing is when I restart or it goes to sleep overnight, the Dell doesn't always come up, the workaround is to remove the power source from the OWC to effectively reboot DisplayLink, and then it comes up every time in a few seconds. And there is never any lag. I would imagine if the DisplayLink doesn't care that I'm running the Apple Display there's no reason why you could have three external displays running. Thank you OWC for a solid, dependable product with a robust build at a decent price.

WOW. I don't normally leave reviews for products, but I had to come here to write one for this adapter. I recently started a new job and the computer they provided me was an M1 Macbook Pro. Prior to this, I was using a PC on dual monitors. I find it pretty insane that in 2023, Apple has limited M1 Macbooks to 1 external display even though my personal 2015 Mac can do 3 displays. Apple said this Mac could not do 2 displays and there were no other solutions online. I need 2 monitors for my work, so I was happy to give this a try (even though it seems expensive). It has worked perfectly, no lag, great quality. I use 1 27in 4k screen and 1 24in 1080p screen. It allows me to use both seamlessly in clamshell mode. All I had to do was download the software and plug it in and it worked right away. Refresh rate is great and it even shows up as multiple displays in the Mac Displays settings. Truly a lifesaver and no issues what-so-ever.

I recently purchased the OWC USB-C to Dual HDMI 4K Display Adapter with DISPLAYLINK, and I am happy with it. This adapter has simplified my setup by allowing me to connect both of my monitors to my MacBook Pro and Windows computer with just one cable with power delivery. One of the standout features of this adapter is its compatibility. I've had issues in the past with other products only working for either my Mac or Windows computer, but this adapter supports both. Whether I'm using my MacBook Pro (2016 Intel processor model) or my Dell Thinkpad, this adapter works great as I’m able to quickly switch between the two. I did encounter a minor hiccup with my MacBook Pro, as I needed to download a Synaptics DisplayLink driver to make it work, however once installed, the adapter worked perfectly. My Windows computer recognized the device natively without the need for any additional drivers.

First off, I have a feeling that all the people who say it doesnt work did not read the directions. You have download and install the display link software for it to work. So it does work. I was trying to solve a pretty unique problem. I use two displays day to day with my m2 Pro Mac mini: 1 with 4k 120hz and 1 with 4k 60hz. Sometimes I'll also connect the computer to my home theater for testing where the computer sees that connection as a 3rd display. The only way for it work is to then disconnect my secondary display which is annoying and I'd like to use it when testing. So, I picked up this thing. It did work, but I am pretty sure there was a bit of choppiness being added to my displays. I also lost the ability to scale one of my monitors like I like. So, it wasn't worth those issues. But it does work so I can recommend it for specific applications.

Finally, something that works!! First off, I have a Mac Book Pro M2. I don't know what it was with the docking stations that I was trying, but I had no luck. I wanted to have two monitors with my laptop display available to use. The two docking stations I had tried indicated they were DisplayLink compatible, but I had no luck. I then purchased the CalDigit TS4, thinking that would solve my problem (awesome docking station by the way), buuuut due to me not reading the requirements carefully, it only supports the M2 Pro, not the M2. So I decided to give it one last go and came across this gem. I plugged my second monitor in one of the two HDMI ports available on the OWC adapter, then connected the USB - C connector to the CalDigit, and BAM! All my screens are up and running. I have a 32" Ultra Wide running at 2560x1080, 32" running at 1920x1080 (can set it at 3840x2160, and runs perfectly), and also my laptop screen, Ultra Wide is running at 75 Hertz, and the 32" is running at 60 Hertz. I hope this review helps. Cheers!! (The OWC USB - C to Dual HDMI adapter supports two 4K@60Hz external displays)

This is a waste of money. Do not buy it if you want consistency. I usually have to open my mac, close it, unplug all cables, unplug both hdmi cables from this device, then reconnect everything before it begins to work properly (sometimes it shows only one screen, sometimes it flickers, sometimes it doesn't work at all for any screens). Another thing not mentioned is that you cannot ever stream from any streaming services using this device as your screen thinks it is being recorded. (Not the fault of this device, but still should be mentioned.) My main complaint is that it simply cannot be trusted to work as intended.

Had to buy this gadget recently for our laptop due to limited video ports. Recommend it 100% for those who needs multiple monitors setup as different functioning displays on a laptop that only has one video port. Plus, this gadget uses a nonvideo port to make that happen. Not sure how that works but it’s amazing and it does. If it won’t work automatically then go to their website and download their driver there.

Like the other reviewer, this controller does need a little bit of savvy to setup and get working. First, you need to install the display link drivers, and setup the appropriate settings in Preferences. But once that’s done - it’s a very good solution to a very silly M1 MacBook problem. I am running dual monitors again (at last!) and can confirm that it works. You can even rotate the screens as I have - but this has to be done through the display link software and NOT the native OS display preferences. The other caveat is that it has to be plugged into the macbook direct - not through a hub. But those 2 things aside this is typical OWC quality - highly recommended!