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Small rectangular USB-C to HDMI adapter in matte black finish

Plugable Technologies

Plugable Technologies USB-C to HDMI 2.0 Adapter

SKU CH-8BG3-BX3RD

Connects a USB-C device with video output to an HDMI display at up to 3840x2160@60Hz

  • Output portsHDMI
  • Product typeUSB-C to HDMI Adapters
  • Connect a 4K display at 60 Hz with HDMI 2.0 support
  • Plug and play on Windows, macOS, Chrome OS and Linux
  • Works with 2018 iPad Pro, MacBook and Dell XPS systems
  • Requires USB-C port with DisplayPort Alternate Mode or Thunderbolt 3
  • Backward compatible with HDMI 1.4 and 1.3 displays

USB-C to HDMI 2.0 Adapter for 4K Displays

This Plugable Technologies adapter converts a USB-C port with DisplayPort Alternate Mode into an HDMI 2.0 output. It supports resolutions up to 3840x2160 at 60Hz and works with Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, and Linux. No driver installation is required for operation.

Suits users with Alt Mode USB-C

The adapter functions only on hosts that provide video through USB-C Alternate Mode or Thunderbolt 3. It will not work on systems where the USB-C port carries data and power exclusively. Buyers needing to connect a display to a non-video USB-C port should look at a different solution.

Requires DisplayPort Alternate Mode or Thunderbolt 3

The single deciding specification is host support for DisplayPort Alternate Mode or Thunderbolt 3 video output. Without this capability the adapter cannot transmit a signal. Verify the host port specification before purchase.

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Price $24.99
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Specifications

Product
Product typeUSB-C to HDMI Adapters
Ports & slots
Output portsHDMI
Size & build
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size152 × 25 × 3 mm

Questions about this item

What does 3840x2160 @ 60Hz mean when I plug this adapter into my laptop?

The adapter passes a 4K 60Hz signal from a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode to an HDMI 2.0 display, so the monitor runs at its native 3840x2160 resolution with smooth 60Hz refresh.

Which USB-C standard does this adapter rely on, and what does it limit?

It requires a USB-C port with DisplayPort Alternate Mode or Thunderbolt 3; the HDMI 2.0 link caps output at 3840x2160 @ 60Hz and falls back to 1080p or 1440p @ 60Hz on older displays.

What physical port and cable do I need on the display side to use this adapter?

The adapter provides a standard HDMI output connector; use any HDMI cable that matches your display's HDMI 1.4 or 2.0 port.

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