Sonnet has announced new Dual Display Adapters for Apple M1 Mac computers. They are available with either DisplayPorts or HDMI Ports. The adapters support up to two 4K 60Hz displays using a single computer port and they also provide bus-powered operation.
Here are the two versions that are available:
Each adapter incorporates a captive cable with a USB-A connector and a USB-A female connector to USB-C male connector adapter. They connect to a compatible computer’s USB or Thunderbolt port for bus-powered operation.
Sonnet’s DisplayLink Dual Display Adapters for M1 Mac computers enable users to connect two 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 60Hz displays using either DisplayPort or HDMI connections to a single port on their computers. These adapters are ideal for use with productivity software as they enable users to work more efficiently by expanding their computer’s workspace. They can also connect a computer to a big-screen TV for browsing the web and watching content at a distance.
The latest 13-inch Apple MacBook Air and MacBook Pro computers only include two Thunderbolt / USB-4 ports for connecting peripherals, one of which is used for charging the computer. More importantly, these computers natively support only a single external display. Sonnet’s DisplayLink Dual Display Adapters for M1 Mac computers overcome the computers’ limitations to enable users to connect two 4K 60Hz displays at once to one port on their computer, saving the other port for charging or for connecting an additional peripheral device.
Most dual display adapters are incompatible with M1 Mac computers, and they only support lower-resolution displays or support just one display at a 60Hz refresh rate (the other limited to 30Hz). Sonnet’s DisplayLink Dual Display Adapters for M1 Mac computers support two 4K (or lower resolutions such as 1080p) 60Hz displays.
Price & Availability
Sonnet’s DisplayLink Dual DisplayPort Adapter for M1 Macs (part number USB3-DDP4K) and DisplayLink Dual HDMI Adapter for M1 Macs (part number USB3-DHDMI) will be available in the first week of February. They will be priced at 149.99 USD each.
