Maxfree T2 Triple Portable Monitor for Laptop, 13.3 1080P FHD Dual Monitor, One Cable Plug and Play Laptop Screen Extender for Mac/Windows, Support M1/M2 Chip MacBook Monitor for 13.3”-17” Laptops

Short version: this does work on macOS over a single cable, it uses Silicon Motions Instant View (its basically display output over USB, and is similar to DisplayLink) so it does need a driver for it to work. I was able to test this with a 2016 Macbook Pro 15 and a 2016 Dell XPS 13; this thing is too large for 13in laptops, but 14in should be okay. It includes a microSD card reader that out of the box comes with a small microSD card that contains the Instant View drivers. The display themselves are okay for 1080p60hz, just keep in mind the angles I have in the picture is as far as they will go towards the keyboard. I wouldnt call this thing portable however, it takes some time to deploy and honestly just get a larger (16in 4k) portable monitor and save yourself some money while youre at it Long version: I got this since I was expecting to be more on-the-go for work, and I always need extra screen space. I was aware that it would use Silicon Motions Instant View for macOS compatibility over a single cable (macOS doesnt support Displayport MST, which means that it needs software solutions to support 2 displays over a single cable; in this case, Instant View is a competing implementation similar to how DisplayLink works, which is display output over USB). The build quality is good. The whole thing comes with a faux leather wrap, and the plastic itself despite feeling a bit light, doesnt feel too flimsy with a pretty durable ratchet to adjust width. This thing is too big for a 13in laptop like the 2016 Dell XPS 13 I tested this with, but for 14in laptops and larger it should have no problems; the 2016 15in Macbook Pro has no problems. Theres a small stand that leans on the back because otherwise any laptop (except something like a super heavy mobile workstation/gaming laptop) would tip over from the weight. The viewing angles actually work okay, but doesnt lean together towards the keyboard too much. In terms of practical use, it aint good. Its very cumbersome to deploy, and youre only getting 2 small 1080p displays. In comparison, you can just get a 15in or 16in portable monitor and just have an easier time; this is actually what I was using before (I have a 16in 16:10 4k portable monitor), and in fact it is far more easier to use and is far more portable than this thing. Maybe say if youre always going to different places but sit at a single spot in the place for an extended period of time, maybe this will work, because setting it up and then packing it up is quite the task. It does come with 2 USB-C to USB-C (one end is 90-degree angled) cable, a USB-C to USB-A cable, and a 5V3A charger; this is for if youre connecting to a laptop over the USB-A cable, or if the USB-C port on the host laptop doesnt provide enough power for the 2 displays. Because this uses Instant View, it doesnt count towards a GPUs supported number of displays count. So say if youre connecting this to a M1 Macbook Air thats normally limited to a single display output, you can use this, and then still have that 1 display output for something else. This also means that for Macbooks with dGPUs, because the display output is over USB instead of DisplayPort, it doesnt activate the dGPU (which might have some power savings advantages despite having to run the Instant View drivers) The price of this is quite an issue. At the time of this review, its $600 with a $100 discount. A 16in 4k monitor can be had for around $200 to $250; you can get 2 of those for the price of this thing. Its not very easy to pack/unpack, its quite heavy, the size is awkward to carry around in a backpack (its very square). However by using Instant View, you can use this in macOS with a single cable. If I remember these dual-monitor laptop things are subject to some lawsuits on the original manufacturer that created the design, so to some extent I also doubt the legitimacy of this product. At the end of the day, it has its flaws, but it does work. Just keep in mind of your use case, a portable monitor is probably 99% of the time a superior solution and a better use for your money.

I like it very much, the packaging is very beautiful, of course, the most important thing is that the screen is very easy to use, the pixels are very high-definition, and there is no lag at all

I purchased it for our summer vacation and I needed an extended screen for meetings so that I can present and read at the same time. Before you purchase any extended screen, check your screen size. It fits my hp laptop well and there was a back supporter. It comes with a separate high quality bag so that I can carry it around. It is reasonably light and easy to pack/unpack. I encountered an issue that one of the screens was flickering and I fixed the issue quickly. I had to change the settings to be 60hz to match up with my main laptop screen - in the middle. I read online that you can also switch the main screen. Apparently, it is a common issue for extended screens. The installation is simple. The chip is already in the extended screen, be sure to use the cable that comes with it so that the software can be automatically installed. Mine was up and running within a couple of minutes. With the extended screen, I can work during summer vacation.

This thing is awesome!! I installed it and since I had a true usb-c port the pc powered it just fine. The drivers even automatically installed when I turned the pc on. The resolution is great and the screens are way beyond anything I could have imagined. I love it. There is, however, one caveat. It appears they put so much effort into designing the most awesome monitor attachment ever made, then just went totally generic on the stand that helps hold the monitor up. I mean seriously you just pull it out and spin it a little to lock it. In my first 5 minutes of using it I had to reposition the kickstand twice. I finally used a piece of tape to hold the little flap that keeps it from retracting in place so that I could get my work done. The designed such an awesome piece then crapped out on one of the most important aspects to an item of this nature.

This almost fit my 17” laptop. But fits my daughter’s MacBook Pro perfectly. It’s exceptionally well made and comes with all the cables you might need. Great picture quality, and has capabilities of changing brightness and other screen features. Very portable with a nice protective sleeve.

I love having multiple screens when I work; my laptop screen just isnt big enough. It is so convenient not having to toggle back and forth so much. At first I thought no way are tiny screens going to work, however after following the setup instructions and adjusting the resolution, it was truly amazing. Now when I travel and work I have the ability to work as if I was in my office with multiple monitors. It does add a little weight that can pull down the screen if not correctly balanced but an easy thing to manage.

For the most part, this is a great unit. The materials are good and everything is robust and strong. The part that attaches to the laptop works very well and the kick stand in the back is also equally as good. Everything is easy to use also, including the OSD menu. The only negative I can see is the brightness. Even with backlight set to 100% you get maybe 200 nits to 250nits max. This is comparing with the 300nit screen my laptop has. Also a a slight aesthetic dislike is the huge max logo on the front. It is huge and I am not a fan of large branding like that. It is a good unit and will satisfy most people needing something like this.

This dual monitor add on for laptops is REALLY cool. So far, the only complaint I have is about the weight of the item, but I understand this is mostly due to the battery. I had no troubles hanging it on the back of my precision laptop - Im incredibly thankful that it has a kickstand to keep the monitor up from the extra weight. The battery lasts for a good amount of time - gets even better if the brightness is lowered a bit.

Wow. I have an Asus ZenBook Duo 15.6 laptop with a second monitor built-in above the keyboard. I had an older single monitor accessory from Mobile Pixels that attached to the back of my laptop using sticky magnets, but it eventually started to fall off and left me wanting a second monitor on the other side, too. When I saw this dual monitor setup using a sliding attachment to fit various widths and clamps that hold onto the monitor, one that could be easily removed and used on other laptops if desired, I had to grab it. It is fantastic. It fits my laptop perfectly thanks to its adjustable width. I have my laptop on a sloped stand already, and I didnt need to use the included rear kickstand on this monitor because it holds on well enough using the little rubber grips around the three sides of the screen. Its a great design because if I want to use it on my Surface Book, it is easy to readjust and clamp onto that at any time, then switch back to this laptop again quickly. I only needed to use a single USB cable for both display and power from my laptop but if your laptops USB port cant power two monitors at once, you may need to use a secondary USB cable and adapter (included) and plug it into an outlet. The screen image quality is excellent, too. In the included photo, the taskbar looks a little large because it was accidentally running at 150% dpi. I bumped it down to 100% afterwards so things werent so huge. The Full HD resolution is perfect for the screen size. Im very happy with this dual monitor attachment... it will make work so much easier when I am on my laptop. If I had one complaint, it would be the huge MaxFree logos on each monitor, but no big deal. Five stars all the way. Best of luck to this new company, it is a fantastic product.

This was packaged so “gorgeously” I was excited and wished I’d recorded myself. I didn’t know which item it was until I got to the package. It works well too once connected. I only have one drawback there’s no place to carry the cords. I know it seems simple but when you’re traveling it helps to store cords with their devices so I probably carry the whole box I might be heavier but I’ll stay organized and not leave a cord in the hotel or somewhere.