While the first M1-powered MacBooks received high praise overall, a frequent piece of criticism was their ability to only support one external monitor.
Support for two or three displays first arrived on Apple Silicon with the M1 Pro and Pro Max. But when the M2 chip debuted in the MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro in June 2022, it still lacked support for multiple external monitors.
Dealbreaker for M3 MacBook Pro buyers?
Now that the M3 chip has arrived alongside the M3 Pro and M3 Max, Apple has revealed that the base M3 MacBook Pro remains limited to supporting just a single external display.
That’s a bummer to see with the third-gen Apple Silicon – but of course, the company uses this as a differentiator between the base M3 and M3 Pro/Max chips. Want support for multiple monitors? Step up to the M3 Pro or Max.
While the lower $1,599 starting price for the 14-inch MacBook Pro may be tempting, that’s a notable compromise to only have support for one monitor – especially for those planning to keep the new machine for a while.
What do you think? Are you disappointed that the base M3 MacBook Pro only supports one external display? Or does it seem reasonable to save it for the M3 Pro/Max machines? Share your thoughts in the comments!