Can a MacBook run multiple external monitors? It depends

Most current models support at least two. Steve Dent for Engadget A MacBook isn't just a portable computer. It can also double as the heart of a desktop workstation. To do that, you need at least one external display. But how many can you connect? Well, it isn't just a matter of how many ports your laptop has. It's more about the chip inside. Apple's current lineup ranges from the budget MacBook Neo, which only supports one external display, to the M5 Max MacBook Pro, which can drive up to four. Resolution and refresh rate variables prevent this from being a cut-and-dried answer, but the basics are simple enough to understand. Apple's current MacBook lineup Here's how Apple's current lineup breaks down: MacBook Neo – one external display MacBook Air (M5) – two external displays MacBook Pro