Frequently asked questions

Manta is a portable side-screen monitor for MacBook. Two slim 14-inch panels attach to your laptop and slide out to give you a three-screen workspace, then fold flat so you can pack it in the same bag.

Manta mounts to the back of your MacBook, and the two panels swing out to either side. When you're finished, they fold flat against the lid.

No. Manta sits behind your screen and the panels extend out to the sides, so your keyboard, trackpad and webcam stay completely free to use.

Each side panel is around 14 inches — close to your MacBook's own display, so the three screens line up evenly. They're sharp, high-resolution IPS panels; the exact resolution is listed on the product page.

The panels open out to either side of your MacBook so each screen sits in your line of sight. Details on positioning are on the product page.

Manta is built to fold flat and travel light. The exact weight, thickness and materials are listed on the product page.

Your Manta monitor and the cable needed to connect it. The full box contents are listed on the product page.

Manta connects over USB-C and comes with a cable. On a modern MacBook you shouldn't need a separate adapter — any USB-C port works for the display. Cable details are on the product page.

If a case is included or offered separately, you'll see it listed on the product page.

Manta is designed for 13–16″ MacBooks and works with Apple-silicon Macs (M1, M2, M3 and newer).

Yes — Manta is built to work with the base M-series chips, not only the Pro and Max models.

Many base MacBooks officially drive only one external display over USB-C. Manta uses a small display utility (DisplayLink / InstantView) that adds the screens through software, which is how you get two side panels even on a base chip. It's a one-time install.

Manta is made for Apple-silicon MacBooks. The underlying display software also runs on Windows, but we tune and support Manta for Mac. Older Intel Macs aren't our focus, and iPad and Android aren't supported.

Manta attaches to your open MacBook and uses its screen as the centre display, so it isn't meant for closed-lid use. It connects directly over USB-C rather than through a dock.

Not quite plug-and-play. Because two extra displays run over a single USB-C cable, Manta uses a small, free display utility that you install once. After that it starts on its own whenever you connect.

It's the standard software for running displays over USB. A normal USB-C monitor uses your Mac's built-in display output; Manta adds screens beyond what the hardware alone offers, and the utility is what makes that possible.

Yes. That permission is simply how this display technology draws your screen onto the panels. Manta doesn't record, store or send your screen anywhere — the permission stays on your Mac.

1. Connect Manta to your Mac with the USB-C cable.
2. Install the display utility (link in the box and setup guide).
3. Arrange the panels in System Settings → Displays.

It's a one-time setup.

The display software is actively maintained and updated for new macOS releases. As with any accessory that relies on a driver, there can be a short gap after a brand-new macOS version while an update is released.

Manta connects to your Mac over USB-C. How it draws power, and whether any extra power is needed for your setup, is covered in the setup guide and on the product page.

Driving two extra screens uses more energy, so your MacBook battery will run down somewhat faster than with the laptop alone — the same as with any external display. For long unplugged sessions, keep your charger handy.

Whether Manta includes its own battery is listed on the product page.

Up to 60Hz — smooth for work, browsing, coding, writing, spreadsheets and dashboards. It isn't designed for fast-paced gaming.

Protected (DRM) video from apps like Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime may not appear on the side panels — a limitation of how this display technology handles copy protection. Your main MacBook screen plays everything normally, and most other content works fine on the panels.

For everyday work you won't notice lag. Because the picture travels over USB, very fast motion such as gaming can show slight delay — so the panels are aimed at productivity rather than gaming.

Running extra displays over USB uses some processing power. On Apple-silicon Macs the impact is small for everyday work; very demanding tasks like heavy video export or 3D use more and can warm the laptop up, as those tasks always do.

The panels use IPS displays with good, consistent colour for everyday creative work. For colour-critical grading, professionals usually still rely on a calibrated main display.

Manta is a display first. Any speakers, audio output or extra ports are listed on the product page.

We ship across the EU, with a focus on Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

No surprises. Duties and taxes are calculated and prepaid at checkout (DDP), so your order arrives without extra customs charges at the door.

Most EU orders arrive within a few business days, and you'll get a tracking link as soon as your order ships.

Any shipping cost is shown at checkout before you pay.

You have 100 days to return Manta for a refund if it isn't right for you (items in resellable condition). The return instructions explain return shipping — email us and we'll help.

If your Manta arrives faulty or dead on arrival, contact us and we'll arrange a replacement or refund. This doesn't affect your statutory rights.

Every Manta includes a 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects. If you're a consumer in the EU, you also have your statutory warranty rights (generally two years), which apply on top.

Manta Care extends your coverage beyond the included warranty — see the tiers on the Manta Care page. To start a return or warranty claim, email support@usemanta.co with your order number and we'll guide you through it.

You can pay by card, PayPal, Apple Pay or Klarna. Prices shown include VAT for EU customers, so the price you see is the price you pay.

If your order hasn't shipped yet, email support@usemanta.co as soon as possible and we'll try to update or cancel it. An order confirmation and invoice are emailed to you automatically.

Manufacturing details and Manta's certifications (such as CE, FCC and RoHS) are listed on the product page. For anything else, email support@usemanta.co — we usually reply within one business day.