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by SXX 1291 days ago
I dont like lack of open source drivers, but honestly for work DisplayLink works just fine on MacOS. E.g I used 4 monitors on M1 Air using DisplayLink:

* Air built-in display

* 2K display connected via USB-C -> DisplayPort adapter

* Two more 2K displays of same model via DisplayLink connected via USB hub

For all practical means it's almost impossible to see any DisplayLink compression artifacts even in most of games.

PS: Each adapter cost me $40:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08HN2X88P/

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Appreciate this reply, TY for sharing the exact product that's working for you!

Been nervous to dip into it, given the architecture change and last year's challenges with display link docks.

// UPDATE: Oops, looking at the product, I see I should have specified: 4K screens or higher. About half our desks are 2 x 4K, about half 2 x 5K, except the Air M1 folks who are 1 x 5K.

Sadly I can only report it working on 2560x1440. Even though lower resolution is specified on Amazon.

For higher resolution some other solution is required.