[samatman]

Among the many differences, if the screen is faulty, one can plug in an external monitor, and: get files off, perform a backup, use the computer, and so on and so forth.

[prvc]

>if the screen is faulty, one can plug in an external monitor

You don't need a chime in order to try that.

[Macha]

Its useful to know if it'll work before digging into the box o' cables for usb-c to display port

[prvc]

The convenience of that rare scenario is outweighed by the annoyance of hearing the chime thousands of times, imho.