In this mode, the displays don’t mirror the original but add further desktop space to the MacBook Pro, with an extended desktop great for multi-tasking, among other things.

Alternatively, additional monitors can be used to extend the desktop. This space can then be used to mirror the original display, a good option for those times when wanting to see more, or the screen in greater detail. There are a variety of reasons why a user might want to connect an additional monitor to their MacBook, although increasing the usable space is likely to be the most common. Regardless of these differences, all MacBook Pro laptops can connect to at least one additional display, providing a way to expand on the amount of available screen real estate. Apple’s MacBook Pro can be connected to as many as four monitors, although it does depend on the notebook model and the resolution of the displays.