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Microsoft Surface Pro 4 - 2 screen setup

Anonymous
2023-01-19T08:37:32+00:00

Hi there,

I have a Surface PRO 4. I have two LG monitors that have HDMI / DisplayPort and USB-C ports.

How can I get my Surface to display on both monitors. As far as I am aware, the display port is the only port that will allow us to achieve this.

Many thanks.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-01-19T16:01:44+00:00

    Hi Max Staniland,

    Thank you for reaching Microsoft Community.

    The Surface Pro 4 (Surface Pro 4 specs and features - Microsoft Support) uses its mini-DisplayPort for external monitor. However, since the device only has 1 mini-DisplayPort, and you are trying to connect 2 external monitors, you'll need a hub or a Surface Dock where you could connect 2 external monitors. See: Identify your Surface Dock and features - Microsoft Support. For the Surface Dock 2 where it uses USB-C port for external display, you also need an adapter to connect the monitor from its DisplayPort to the USB-C port of the dock. The Surface Dock 1 uses mini-DisplayPort also like the Surface Pro 4.

    Please see this page also for more details: Troubleshoot connecting Surface to an external display - Microsoft Support.

    Kind regards,

    Marrion

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-01-20T21:12:34+00:00

    Hi Max Staniland,

    Yes, the Surface Dock 2 would allow you to connect 2 external monitors through the 2 USB-C ports as shown on your photo.

    Just to correct the photo though on the port that would be used on the Surface Pro 4, the Surface Dock 2 will connect to the charging port of the Surface so it would also charge the device at the same time.

    Kind regards,
    Marrion

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-01-19T16:44:37+00:00

    Hi Marrion,

    Thanks for this. So I think that the Dock 2 will be the best option here, as I mentioned, both Monitors have USB-C capability.

    I just want to confirm if it is possible that I could have 2 monitors both plugged in via USB-C? Like in this little image I put together below.

    Thanks!

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-01-27T13:07:44+00:00

    Hi Marrion,

    Is there a cheaper alternative to this solution. Or is the dock the only way to achieve this?

    Many thanks,

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-01-24T22:57:53+00:00

    Hi Max Staniland,

    We haven't heard from you in 72 hours, so we assume that your concern has already been addressed. We will not be monitoring this thread moving forward so, if you need further assistance, please create a new thread to discuss these concerns by clicking this link: Create a new question or start a discussion (microsoft.com)

    Thank you for understanding. 

    Kind regards,

    Marrion

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