MacBook Pro M1 and OWC Thunderbolt Hub

[rboerner]

Originally Posted by applepie

Seems like I purchased the wrong adaptor on this one. Was confused since I saw some links to this hub supporting multiple monitors on an M1 based system so I thought it supported DisplayLink.

Thanks for the responses!

Apple's nomenclature and descriptions can be confusing.

As of today, there are three different models of Apple Processors used within their laptop line:

M1
M1 Pro
M1 Max

Laptops with an M1 processor can natively support one external display
Laptops with an M1 Pro processor can natively support two external displays
Laptops with an M1 Max processor can natively support up to four external displays

Apple calls out the capabilities of the M1 Pro and M1 Max processors under the 'Video Support' section of the technical specifications for the MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021) model laptop here --> https://support.apple.com/kb/SP858?locale=en_US