3 External Monitor with Macbook Pro lagging problem

[xavierr]

I am also experiencing major slowness on my MacBook with external monitor ever since I started using the new DisplayLink driver.

In my case, the slowness seem to start when I join a video conference. The problem seems most acute when I share my screen. I've tried both Google Meet and Zoom and I experience major slowness on both (to the point where I cannot even open a simple webpage while sharing screen).

When I disconnect my DisplayLink docking and share my MacBook's screen the slowness goes away.

I am wondering if there is a problem with the new driver that causes the MacBook to overheat and throttle.

[vzz1x2]

Originally Posted by xavierr

I am also experiencing major slowness on my MacBook with external monitor ever since I started using the new DisplayLink driver.

In my case, the slowness seem to start when I join a video conference. The problem seems most acute when I share my screen. I've tried both Google Meet and Zoom and I experience major slowness on both (to the point where I cannot even open a simple webpage while sharing screen).

When I disconnect my DisplayLink docking and share my MacBook's screen the slowness goes away.

I am wondering if there is a problem with the new driver that causes the MacBook to overheat and throttle.

I am experiencing the same issue. My setup is an Intel Macbook pro with 2 external monitors connected.. As soon as I start a zoom conference, then the CPU usage of a process named "WindowServer" goes to the roof.. I am not experiencing any issues at all if I dont have the screens attached.
Im running Big Sur with the latest 1.4 Displaylink software.

[xavierr]

Originally Posted by vzz1x2

I am experiencing the same issue. My setup is an Intel Macbook pro with 2 external monitors connected.. As soon as I start a zoom conference, then the CPU usage of a process named "WindowServer" goes to the roof.. I am not experiencing any issues at all if I dont have the screens attached.
Im running Big Sur with the latest 1.4 Displaylink software.

Hi DisplayLink / Kate,


Many people are experiencing similar issues, with really bad performance, WindowServer &/or kernel_task CPU usage going through the roof, super low frame rate, mouse lagging to the point where it cannot be used, and ultimately DisplayLink connected monitors not responding at all...

In my case, I have noticed that zoom / google meet video conferences trigger this issue systematically (the only way for me to do zoom/meet is to first disconnect my displlaylink dock, and reboot).

Kate / DisplayLink, do you have any advice for us? I am willing to go through the hoops of collecting the necessary information (I've installed the DisplayLink Information app), but I don't want to waste my time either if no one is going to look into it.

Is this a known issue and we should upgrade to a Thunderbolt dock? What is your suggested course of action. Please let us know.

Many threads seem related to this:

https://www.displaylink.org/forum/sh...ad.php?t=67767
https://www.displaylink.org/forum/sh...ad.php?t=67733
https://www.displaylink.org/forum/sh...ad.php?t=67725