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Stephen Warwick

Do you need a monitor for MacBook Air? 15-inch and 13-inch setups compared

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The 13-inch MacBook Air is one of Apple’s best MacBooks thanks to its Apple silicon power and great portability. However, the smaller screen real estate means that for many, a monitor is vital for getting the most out of your device. 

A MacBook Air can benefit from an external display in a number of ways. For starters, you can run more windows and apps side-by-side, view images, text, and videos in more detail, and be more productive. What’s more, the best monitors for MacBook Air can also bring some immense connectivity upgrades, acting as a de-facto hub for your MacBook with connections for USB, power, and even ethernet. 

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