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White Apple USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter with USB-C, USB-A and VGA ports

Apple

Apple USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter video adapter

SKU CH-AVR5-DXBGV

Connects a USB-C Mac or iPad Pro to a VGA display up to 1080p while adding a USB-A port and pass-through charging

  • Battery typeAC Adapters
  • Product colorWhite
  • Mirror Mac or iPad Pro display to VGA at 1080p HD
  • Connect flash drives and cameras via standard USB-A port
  • Charge Mac or iPad Pro through USB-C pass-through port
  • Works with USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 equipped Mac and iPad Pro
  • VGA cable sold separately for display connection

Connectivity for USB-C Mac and iPad Pro

The adapter links a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 equipped Mac or iPad Pro to a VGA display while providing a standard USB port and a USB-C pass-through for charging. It mirrors the built-in screen at up to 1080p HD and also outputs video content such as movies. A separate VGA cable is required to complete the connection to the TV or projector.

Thermals and power in use

The unit draws power from the host device and passes charging current through its USB-C port so the Mac or iPad Pro can stay powered while the adapter is active. No fan or active cooling is present, so operation is silent and heat output remains minimal during typical mirroring or video playback.

Build and daily connections

The white plastic housing matches Apple’s design language and contains a VGA output, one USB-A port and a USB-C charging port. The standard USB port accepts flash drives, cameras or sync cables for iPhone, iPad or iPod. The USB-C port accepts a charging cable to keep the host device charged while the adapter is in use.

How it compares

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Price $42.99
Pricier than about 83% of the 172 comparable items (median $16.49).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameApple
Product colorWhite
Power
Battery typeAC Adapters

Questions about this item

How do I install the Apple USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter and what is the step people often miss?

Plug the adapter into a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port on the Mac or iPad Pro, then attach a VGA cable (sold separately) to the display; the step often missed is connecting a USB-C charging cable to the adapter's USB-C port so the host device receives power while the adapter is in use.

What maintenance or replacement will the Apple USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter need later?

The adapter has no moving parts or user-serviceable components; the only items that may eventually require replacement are the external VGA cable or the USB-C charging cable if their connectors wear out or the cables are damaged.

What limit appears first when the Apple USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter is used for sustained video output?

Video mirroring is capped at 1080p HD resolution, so that resolution ceiling is the first limitation encountered during extended use.

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