Why A Screen Extender Might Not Support Apple's M1, M2, M3 Chips？
Architecture Compatibility:
The M1 chip uses an ARM architecture, which is different from the traditional x86 architecture. This means that applications and external devices like Screen Extenders need to be recompiled and adapted to ensure compatibility with the M1 chip. If the drivers or firmware for a Screen Extender have not been adapted, it may not function properly on Mac computers with the M1 chip.
Driver Support:
External devices such as Screen Extenders often rely on specific driver support for proper operation. If proper drivers have not been developed for the M1 chip, the device may not work as intended on Mac computers with the M1 chip.
Operating System Compatibility:
The M1 chip introduces a new Apple Silicon architecture, which requires operating systems and applications to be adapted. While Apple provides the Rosetta 2 tool to assist in running x86 architecture applications, some external devices may require native ARM architecture support to fully utilize their performance capabilities.
Hardware Compatibility:
Some Screen Extenders may rely on specific hardware interfaces or features that could differ between M1 chip Mac computers and traditional x86 architecture computers. These hardware differences may necessitate redesign or adaptation to ensure compatibility with the M1 chip.
| Screen Extender Model | Applicable Systems and Devices | Not Compatible with Apple M1/M2/M3 |
|---|---|---|
| S1 14” Dual | Windows, MacOS, Chrome, Linux, Surface, Switch, PS4 | Not for M1, M2 and M3 Chip |
| S2 14” Triple | Intel, AMD, ARM, Android, Windows, Mac, Chrome, Linux | Not for M1, M2 and M3 Chip |
| Q2 10.1” Triple | Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Intel, Chrome, Switch, PS4/5, Xbox One | Suit Mac M1 Pro/Max , M2 Pro/Max chip laptop,Not suit M1,and M2 chip laptop |
| F1 14” Dual | Intel, AMD, ARM, Android, Windows, Mac, Chrome, Linux | Suit for M1, and M2 Chip |
| F2 14” Triple | Intel, AMD, ARM, Android, Windows, Mac, Chrome, Linux | Not for M1, and M2 Chip |
| L1 12.3" Touch Monitor | Not compatible with iOS systems | Not compatible with iOS systems. |
| P1 12” Dual | Mac OS, Windows OS, Android OS, Linux OS, Chrome OS | No |
| P2 12” Triple | Windows, Android, Chrome, Linux, MAC | Not for 2020 M1 and 2022 M2 chips. |
| P1 PLUS 13.3” Dual | Mac OS, Windows OS, Android OS, Linux OS, Chrome OS | Can't support OS X |
| P2 PRO 13.3” Triple | Mac OS (including M1 & M2), Windows OS, Android OS | Not for Mac OS X |
| M2 15.6” *2 Triple | Windows, MacOS | - |
| Z1 14 " Dual | All Size Laptops, Plug And Play, No Driver Required | Suit Mac M1 Pro/Max , M2 Pro/Max , M1/ M2 chip laptop |
