Can a USB-C dock add dual monitors to a MacBook?

Apple silicon MacBooks natively support only one external display via USB-C. DisplayLink docks bypass this limitation to support multiple monitors.

Do I need Thunderbolt for a docking station?

For most office setups, USB-C docks are sufficient and much cheaper. Thunderbolt is needed for 40Gbps bandwidth, guaranteed dual 4K, and daisy-chaining.

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