@@berrybigbYes it is, but external portable screens with panels matching these specs are easily a bit north of $300 each, so not that bad. Considering the good design and what seems to be good build quality, it is not unexpectedly high. Expensive, sure, but in the range I would expect for a product that does all this well. Most other similar solutions I have seen are garbage. This is the 1st one I have seen that I might buy and try. Still at this price, a bit more research first 😀
They put a ton of effort and planning into the original and this improved design. The owner David did this out of love for the Mac and wanting something that will match up perfectly compared to what was on the market, and invested A LOT of his own money and time into creating this. It's a very very small team and I commend them for what they have created that beats out everyone else on the market making competing products.
I know this video is old - but if I’m using both of my Thunderbolt ports to plug into these monitors - does this have some sort of pass through for charging. I know you mentioned this, but can pass through charging still be done if I’m using both of my ports. Hope that makes sense…..
I love gadgets and when they are this useful I love them even more. I checked the price-$750. A reasonable price for someone that could really get a lot of use out of this setup.
We need an update regarding % battery loss at a given time of usage and whether the internal fan is triggered for using these? An honest 9 months later review please.
Seems game changer specially on the smaller 14” MacBook! I constantly use side car plugging my 11” M1 iPad Pro via a USB-C 3.2 cable. It’s really nice and helps a bit. Since the Duo accessory is pricey, I might considering getting one carefully 😬
It's usually on my desk and the flip-out stand is insanely strong. No issues on my end or the viewers who bought the previous plastic version with the weaker plastic stand.
I just bought this last night after seeing this video. Thanks, Max! By the way, there's a $50 coupon floating around on the Microsoft shopping plugin. So it was $699, free shipping, and no tax.
I ordered this in October 2023. Last update from Mondüo was in April. It is almost July now, and they haven't sent it, yet. But the shop still accepts orders without warning buyers that the delivery might take more than 6 months. Did anyone receive their 14" version?
I would love to have that. But thats heavy and I would like to see them standing more independently form my MBP. There are other solutionm out in the marklet who can stand free form the MBP and dont risk my hinges of the MBP.
It's usually on my desk and the flip-out stand is insanely strong. No issues on my end or the viewers who bought the previous version with the weaker plastic stand.
I used to think a 14 inch screen was too small but having this would help me save. Wont need to shift to a 16 inch laptop. Looks premium too compared to a plastic one 😊
Yea! And the price tag is similar for a much-improved product. Now I can take a 14" without needing a 16" and in small spaces like an airplane a 14" is so much easier to use. With the 16" if the person in front of me reclines I have to fold the screen down so much its hard to see.
This looks great at all, but YU, could you please make a two or three month follow up video on this? And make it a point to actually use it in your full workflow? I just want to know if the screens hold up overtime.
Hey Rich, the 16" version that is made out of plastic has held up great, and many viewers who bought it have great comments about it. This one is upgraded in every way and I have no doubts it will hold up. Now I can take a 14' with me instead of a 16".
Hi, could you use one screen on the macbook and the other screen plug it to a windows laptop (for example) and both screens will be working but just one is rendering for a macbook & the other screen is rendering for a windows laptop?
Holding out for a refreshed version of the 16” with MiniLED displays. Even better would be a paper thin glossy OLED version with 4k Dolby Vision. A guy can dream…
I'm glad they fixed the location of the plugs. I had to buy 90-degree braided cables from Amazon to make the 16" one usable. Could you please comment on how heavy the 14" is? I could never use the 16" one on my lap but I'm hoping the 14" would be ok (without flopping over backwards)
How about a full Max Tech review? What is the impact on battery life? What is the weight? Are there any performance issues with displays attached? Gaming using the higher refresh rate etc.
I don't have the specs on weight and I don't have a scale here (but that makes me think I should buy one) The price wasn't set in stone when we were working on this, but I knew it would be similar to the 16" version but with a lot of improvements. Many people bought the previous version and loved it, some who already had cheaper versions that sucked in many ways. As far as battery life, I haven't had it long enough to be able to test that before the Apple event, but the previous ones only drew 5W each which I was really surprised about, and this version is using similar tech but smaller display size. That would mean it would take roughly 25% of your battery which is not bad at all, but of course you also have a charging port. Even a cheap $20 small powerbank will offset this power usage. If you're looking for an external portable display setup that matches the Macs perfectly this is really the only option on the market.
I'll stick with my iPad Pro 12.9 with sidecar. Yes it is only one screen, but it is better than the ones offered, plus in addition to being a screen it is a full one very powerful and standalone design on its own.
How about this plus the iPad as side car as 4th screen? 😀 Currently I use one hires small very light 13” screen on one side and the iPad on the other side. Works well too, but a bit tedious to setup.
It's usually on my desk and the flip-out stand is insanely strong. No issues on my end or the viewers who bought the previous version with the weaker plastic stand.
You can estimate 10w per screen at full brightness. So additional 20w. Should half your battery life. 14 MacBook having 70wh battery. So for extended use you would wanna have a plug near you.
It runs off of the USB-C connections that also sends the video signal. When I tested the 16" it was just 5W per display at full brightness, and this uses the same tech/brightness but in a smaller screen so it likely uses less. So maybe around 20% of your battery life will go to two additional displays. It also has a usb-c power input so even a $20 small power bank will offset the power usage but for most people you're just fine without it, or plug it into wall power to charge your macbook and run the screens.
I have a Surface Laptop Studio and both my thunderbolts are on only one side of the computer. Does it come with a cable long enough to go from one side to the other?
Hey Max, would the Monduo 16 inch model work with 14 inch laptops? I want a bigger screen as 14 is little small for work stuffs. Please share your views.
For working on lightroom or any other color intensive editing, are the monitors color calibrated exactly the same as the Macbook? Or only sort of close?
They are calibrated but you also have adjustments if needed. If you're really serious about color work you should be calibrating your MacBook monitor as well with a hardware calibrator even if you don't have external displays, and adjusting the calibration once a month. I own about 10 Macbooks and even new out of the box there are some color differences, and as you're using them the colors do chance which is why pro's will re-calibrate on a regular basis. For less critical work like social media you don't have to do that, since everyone who is viewing your media will have different displays anyway.
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I have this same question (could it work with my 16 M1 Max?). (If so I can sell my 16 monduo as I’ve ordered the new one because it’s metal and my pc laptop is 14” with an RTX 4070
@verngall I talked to them and they confirmed it wouldn't. They might update the 16" Monduo with the new design and improvements some time in the future!
I have the 16” version and had to buy braided cables from Amazon because the included ones crapped out almost immediately. The software and the screens are great but I’d like to see the 14” Aluminum version if it can work with the MacBook Pro 16 and my ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 RTX 4070
I am using these displays with better display app. This is best combination, by using better display app i increased the resolution to 2500x1600 in my main mac and same to other monitors. Too many screen space.😀😀
I don't have the specs on weight and I don't have a scale here (but that makes me think I should buy one) The price wasn't set in stone when we were working on this, but I knew it would be similar to the 16" version but with a lot of improvements. Many people bought the previous version and loved it, some who already had cheaper versions that sucked in many ways. As far as battery life, I haven't had it long enough to be able to test that before the Apple event, but the previous ones only drew 5W each which I was really surprised about, and this version is using similar tech but smaller display size. That would mean it would take roughly 25% of your battery which is not bad at all, but of course you also have a charging port. Even a cheap $20 small powerbank will offset this power usage. If you're looking for an external portable display setup that matches the Macs perfectly this is really the only option on the market.
Check out the Amazing Monduo 14 Inch Pro Duo: www.monduo.co/pages/monduo-14-pro-duo
Damn it’s expensive AF 😢
@@berrybigbYes it is, but external portable screens with panels matching these specs are easily a bit north of $300 each, so not that bad. Considering the good design and what seems to be good build quality, it is not unexpectedly high. Expensive, sure, but in the range I would expect for a product that does all this well. Most other similar solutions I have seen are garbage. This is the 1st one I have seen that I might buy and try. Still at this price, a bit more research first 😀
They put a ton of effort and planning into the original and this improved design. The owner David did this out of love for the Mac and wanting something that will match up perfectly compared to what was on the market, and invested A LOT of his own money and time into creating this. It's a very very small team and I commend them for what they have created that beats out everyone else on the market making competing products.
@@MaxTechOfficial Does it work on a laptop stand?
I know this video is old - but if I’m using both of my Thunderbolt ports to plug into these monitors - does this have some sort of pass through for charging. I know you mentioned this, but can pass through charging still be done if I’m using both of my ports. Hope that makes sense…..
If they re release the 16" Version with the same design as here i might consider buying it. Such a cool concept and so nicely executed.
The important thing is that it eliminates the problem of buying more screens or devices and can make your life as a content creator easier
I love gadgets and when they are this useful I love them even more. I checked the price-$750. A reasonable price for someone that could really get a lot of use out of this setup.
We need an update regarding % battery loss at a given time of usage and whether the internal fan is triggered for using these? An honest 9 months later review please.
Seems game changer specially on the smaller 14” MacBook! I constantly use side car plugging my 11” M1 iPad Pro via a USB-C 3.2 cable. It’s really nice and helps a bit.
Since the Duo accessory is pricey, I might considering getting one carefully 😬
It definitely is! And the connection is way better where sidecar can still have latency even with a cable.
Why the need for two cables? Doesn't thunderbolt support daisy chained displays?
750 usd is definitely quite steep. And I am worried whether this would affect the hinge of the laptop and in turn cause issues with the display.
I share your concern for the laptop hinge. Would be great to have feedback from previous model users
It's usually on my desk and the flip-out stand is insanely strong. No issues on my end or the viewers who bought the previous plastic version with the weaker plastic stand.
@@MaxTechOfficial I have PC so id use it in bed, probably not the safest option..
Did they or will they ever update the 16” model?
For any kind of productivity, you NEED multiple screens. This seems an excellent solution.
I just bought this last night after seeing this video. Thanks, Max!
By the way, there's a $50 coupon floating around on the Microsoft shopping plugin. So it was $699, free shipping, and no tax.
Did you receive it ?
I like it but 6 months later and the 14 inch version is still not available.
I would buy the 16" version if it was updated to the Aluminum casing.
I ordered this in October 2023. Last update from Mondüo was in April. It is almost July now, and they haven't sent it, yet.
But the shop still accepts orders without warning buyers that the delivery might take more than 6 months.
Did anyone receive their 14" version?
I have the 16” version and having glass on the 14” version for the screens is a game changer!!
The 16" version was great and the best on the market, but this one is improved in every way!
Wow this is a cool accessory! I might have to get one if they make one for a 16” MBP… do you know if they do?
they do, i got one and have been using it for months
@@Actuallysuperman thanks I’ll look into it
I would love to have that. But thats heavy and I would like to see them standing more independently form my MBP. There are other solutionm out in the marklet who can stand free form the MBP and dont risk my hinges of the MBP.
Love the low key DC rainmaker video shout out!!!!
Will they release a aluminium version of the 16 inch as well?
is the kickstand required to keep dual monitors in place?
Does it work on a laptop stand?
Question I would ask is what is the impact on the MacBooks screen hing with the weight of the two side screens?
It's usually on my desk and the flip-out stand is insanely strong. No issues on my end or the viewers who bought the previous version with the weaker plastic stand.
I used to think a 14 inch screen was too small but having this would help me save. Wont need to shift to a 16 inch laptop. Looks premium too compared to a plastic one 😊
Yea! And the price tag is similar for a much-improved product. Now I can take a 14" without needing a 16" and in small spaces like an airplane a 14" is so much easier to use. With the 16" if the person in front of me reclines I have to fold the screen down so much its hard to see.
This looks great at all, but YU, could you please make a two or three month follow up video on this? And make it a point to actually use it in your full workflow? I just want to know if the screens hold up overtime.
Hey Rich, the 16" version that is made out of plastic has held up great, and many viewers who bought it have great comments about it. This one is upgraded in every way and I have no doubts it will hold up. Now I can take a 14' with me instead of a 16".
I sure !!!HOPE!!! and wish to be a MonTri version. Man, that would be so great. Very Great. Nice Review ;)
Does it clip onto your computer? So if I put it on my lap would it stay from falling back?
Hi, could you use one screen on the macbook and the other screen plug it to a windows laptop (for example) and both screens will be working but just one is rendering for a macbook & the other screen is rendering for a windows laptop?
Holding out for a refreshed version of the 16” with MiniLED displays. Even better would be a paper thin glossy OLED version with 4k Dolby Vision. A guy can dream…
I'm glad they fixed the location of the plugs. I had to buy 90-degree braided cables from Amazon to make the 16" one usable. Could you please comment on how heavy the 14" is? I could never use the 16" one on my lap but I'm hoping the 14" would be ok (without flopping over backwards)
Weight seems to be similar even though this one is made from metal, but this one is smaller so the helps to keep the weight centered.
Any plans on making the 16 inch version with this new aluminum design?
How about a full Max Tech review? What is the impact on battery life? What is the weight? Are there any performance issues with displays attached? Gaming using the higher refresh rate etc.
I don't have the specs on weight and I don't have a scale here (but that makes me think I should buy one) The price wasn't set in stone when we were working on this, but I knew it would be similar to the 16" version but with a lot of improvements. Many people bought the previous version and loved it, some who already had cheaper versions that sucked in many ways.
As far as battery life, I haven't had it long enough to be able to test that before the Apple event, but the previous ones only drew 5W each which I was really surprised about, and this version is using similar tech but smaller display size. That would mean it would take roughly 25% of your battery which is not bad at all, but of course you also have a charging port. Even a cheap $20 small powerbank will offset this power usage.
If you're looking for an external portable display setup that matches the Macs perfectly this is really the only option on the market.
I'll stick with my iPad Pro 12.9 with sidecar. Yes it is only one screen, but it is better than the ones offered, plus in addition to being a screen it is a full one very powerful and standalone design on its own.
I was about to post a snarky reply saying you can’t compare an iPad Pro to something at a lower price point… then I saw the price 😅
How about this plus the iPad as side car as 4th screen? 😀 Currently I use one hires small very light 13” screen on one side and the iPad on the other side. Works well too, but a bit tedious to setup.
This is nuts, in a good way 😁
I am not sure if the weight will ruin the MBP's screen hinge even with that flip-out stand.
It's usually on my desk and the flip-out stand is insanely strong. No issues on my end or the viewers who bought the previous version with the weaker plastic stand.
How much battery life do you use when using this setup? Do you have to run power with it
You can estimate 10w per screen at full brightness. So additional 20w. Should half your battery life. 14 MacBook having 70wh battery.
So for extended use you would wanna have a plug near you.
It runs off of the USB-C connections that also sends the video signal. When I tested the 16" it was just 5W per display at full brightness, and this uses the same tech/brightness but in a smaller screen so it likely uses less. So maybe around 20% of your battery life will go to two additional displays. It also has a usb-c power input so even a $20 small power bank will offset the power usage but for most people you're just fine without it, or plug it into wall power to charge your macbook and run the screens.
Thank You so Much for INFO.
@@MaxTechOfficial
Great. Won’t work for MacBook airs. For that I’d recommend the Wacom one 13 pen display.
@maxtechofficial
I can’t download software when using this for my work laptop. Without that download, does this monduo still work as expected?
I have a Surface Laptop Studio and both my thunderbolts are on only one side of the computer. Does it come with a cable long enough to go from one side to the other?
Hey Max, would the Monduo 16 inch model work with 14 inch laptops? I want a bigger screen as 14 is little small for work stuffs. Please share your views.
would it work for the new MacBook Pro m3 ?
I would buy a single display version for mac mini.
Do you know if they will be updating the 16 inch version?
Anyone know if they plan to update the 16 inch to be metal and not plastic? Or are they trying to keep it lighter?
For working on lightroom or any other color intensive editing, are the monitors color calibrated exactly the same as the Macbook? Or only sort of close?
They are calibrated but you also have adjustments if needed. If you're really serious about color work you should be calibrating your MacBook monitor as well with a hardware calibrator even if you don't have external displays, and adjusting the calibration once a month. I own about 10 Macbooks and even new out of the box there are some color differences, and as you're using them the colors do chance which is why pro's will re-calibrate on a regular basis. For less critical work like social media you don't have to do that, since everyone who is viewing your media will have different displays anyway.
Can you calibrate the 3 screens simultaneously?….
Does it work with the 13" M2 Air? I could see me getting one for my boy for xmas if it does.
Apple limits the M2 Air to one external display.
will that work with air 15?
What is the price for this product
It's really cool but suddenly it's very limiting for the 14th / 16th inch. I've a 13th inch MacBook Pro and so amen..🤷♀
I’ve been waiting for mine since last year…
2 Questions. Is this compatible with a 16" laptop? Is this compatible with a 2019 Macbook Pro?
The displays work like any other usb-c displays so it should work just fine. They even work with windows laptops.
Very nice, I expect to see the same quality for next version 16". Plastic looks cheap :)
Would this work with the M1 MacBookPRO 13 inch ?
It supports only 1 display. Otherwise it will, but it might not be a perfect fit
What's about games???
144hz, 2K Res - pretty good for gaming too
Great for gaming and it works with windows as well. Check out their website for more gaming info (link in the description)
@@MaxTechOfficial thanks man but it's just dream for me
I don't even have a window or mac...
Can you please show us how it works with a Windows computer
I can't add to the video, but its plug-and-play works out of the box, and then you can download the windows app settings.
@MaxTechOfficial I was meaning that if you could do one with a windows laptop for those of us that have not got a Apple computer
I believe they can make it even thiner
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Does it fit the 16" Macbook Pro?
I have this same question (could it work with my 16 M1 Max?). (If so I can sell my 16 monduo as I’ve ordered the new one because it’s metal and my pc laptop is 14” with an RTX 4070
@verngall I talked to them and they confirmed it wouldn't. They might update the 16" Monduo with the new design and improvements some time in the future!
There should be angled cables
Ok..... He was kinda making it sound like it was a "Mac Only" device, but it works for Windows Laptops also
He specifically said it worked for Windows too right at the start. ?
Yup I actually mentioned that and showed the support logo on the box.
Yes, at 2:00 into the video, Which is why I mentioned it, & then said OK.... Relax .
Can't you use it on the 16"? I don't want the plastic one!
I have the 16inch one, no problems with it and have it for months now
I have the 16” version and had to buy braided cables from Amazon because the included ones crapped out almost immediately. The software and the screens are great but I’d like to see the 14” Aluminum version if it can work with the MacBook Pro 16 and my ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 RTX 4070
Cool, but two displays cant be worth a price of base macbook air
Doesn’t it scratches your macbook?
Nope the connecting points are plastic/rubber.
not mini led and you can see the diff in the video -- 749 USD na
Everyone wants a slim package.
I am using these displays with better display app. This is best combination, by using better display app i increased the resolution to 2500x1600 in my main mac and same to other monitors. Too many screen space.😀😀
the bottleneck has been the battery, not the screen. with a long battery, you can connect how many monitor you want
Yeah you need a plug or power bank to get enough work hours with this setup
@@daniel_960_ I got the 16inch version and from fully charged laptop - I can probably use it almost 4 hours at 75% brightness
No mention of price, weight, battery life impact. Thought you guys were more thorough than this. 10 minutes of just saying how awesome it is :/
I don't have the specs on weight and I don't have a scale here (but that makes me think I should buy one) The price wasn't set in stone when we were working on this, but I knew it would be similar to the 16" version but with a lot of improvements. Many people bought the previous version and loved it, some who already had cheaper versions that sucked in many ways.
As far as battery life, I haven't had it long enough to be able to test that before the Apple event, but the previous ones only drew 5W each which I was really surprised about, and this version is using similar tech but smaller display size. That would mean it would take roughly 25% of your battery which is not bad at all, but of course you also have a charging port. Even a cheap $20 small powerbank will offset this power usage.
If you're looking for an external portable display setup that matches the Macs perfectly this is really the only option on the market.
So why can't Apple have the big-brained idea of attaching a three screen pop-out for the Mac Studio as a "jumbo laptop" creator's workstation?
Nah. Not good for profit. Apple is a designer of products so accessory makers can make those specific needs. Same with airtags and iPhone
Wow
EN...no...
You go to a coffee shop with that thing? Really?
It's definitely an eye catcher at a coffee shop 😁
You can take it anywhere.
I used this, this you destroy your MacBook’s hinge very fast.
Too expensive
insanely overpriced. should be around 300 dollars range
It's cool, but not worth $1000
Its not $1000..
@@MaxTechOfficial it is in Canadian dollars 😅
Will it work on an Macbook air?