Infographic Three Adapter Technologies for Multi-Monitor Connectivity
By Insight Editor / 6 Sep 2023
Insight and StarTech.com offer a vast portfolio of technology accessories engineered to meet the rigorous performance needs of IT professionals. Explore three StarTech.com products that make it easy to connect multiple monitors seamlessly — whether you need Multi-Stream Transport (MST), USB graphics or Thunderbolt, Insight and StarTech.com have you covered.
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Discover which technology is ideal to enable your multi-monitor environment.
Multiple monitors are proven to help increase productivity, but not all computers have enough ports, or the right type of ports, to connect directly to multiple monitors.
MST (Multi Stream Transport)
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- MST enables multi-monitor capabilities beyond dual monitors while using DisplayPort or USB-C DP Alt Mode
- Supports up to four displays depending on the capabilities of your system and the integrated or discreet GPU
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Driver Installation? Not required. Leverages existing GPU
Host ports
- Mini DisplayPort
- DisplayPort
- USB-C
- Thunderbolt
USB Graphics
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- Multiple external displays over a standard USB-A or USB-C connection
- Uses own graphics engine, overcoming external monitor limitations (e.g., Apple M1/M2)
- Ideal for hot desks with a mix of operating systems & laptop port configurations
- Add a 4K display to a laptop or desktop not capable of outputting 4K video
river Installation? Automatic on Windows
Host ports
- USB-A
- USB-C
- Thunderbolt
Thunderbolt
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- High-performance graphics up to dual 4K60
- Go-to-choice where video and data performance are key
- Delivers uncompressed video for content creation & video editing
- Relies on the graphics capabilities of the laptop
