Plugable Technologies USBC-6950U USB Display Adapter Dual 4K 60Hz
Adds two 4K 60Hz monitors via USB 3.0 or USB-C using DisplayLink DL-6950 chipset
- Adapter typeDisplayLink HDMI
- Cable lengthInches
- Output portsDisplayLink HDMI
- Units per package1
- Product typeUSB-C to DisplayPort Adapters
- Product colorBlack
- Connect two 4K displays at 60 Hz each via DisplayPort and HDMI
- Mix and match DisplayPort or HDMI monitors with included USB-C to USB 3.0 adapter
- Works with Windows 7, 8.1, 10, 11 and Mac 10.14+ for broad compatibility
- DisplayLink DL-6950 chipset drives dual 3840 x 2160 outputs from a single USB port
- Does not support HDCP-protected streaming or gaming workloads
Dual 4K 60Hz USB Display Adapter
The Plugable USBC-6950U adds two extended 4K displays at 3840x2160 and 60Hz to a Windows or Mac system through a single USB 3.0 or USB-C port. It uses a DisplayLink DL-6950 chipset and provides one DisplayPort and one HDMI output for mixed monitor setups. Office workers and mobile professionals who need extra screen space for productivity apps will find it fits a compact workspace.
Upgrades from single-output USB graphics
Moving from a single-head USB adapter to this dual-head model doubles visible workspace without adding a dock or discrete GPU. The jump is worth it when two independent 4K panels are needed for spreadsheets, code or reference material and the host has only USB 3.0 or USB-C connectivity. It does not suit users who require HDCP-protected streaming playback or GPU-accelerated gaming performance.
Check host port and monitor inputs before ordering
Verify the computer runs Windows 10, 11, 8.1, 7 or macOS 10.14 or later and offers a USB 3.0 Type-A or USB-C port with DisplayLink driver support. Each monitor must accept HDMI 2.0 or DisplayPort 1.2 signals and use matching cables to reach 4K at 60Hz. Linux, ChromeOS, ARM-based Windows and non-DisplayLink USB graphics adapters are not compatible.
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- Price $101.99
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Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | Plugable Technologies |
| Model name | USBC-6950U |
| Part number | USBC-6950U |
| Product type | USB-C to DisplayPort Adapters |
| Adapter type | DisplayLink HDMI |
| Product color | Black |
| Ports & slots | |
| Output ports | DisplayLink HDMI |
| Size & build | |
| Cable length | Inches |
| Product dimensions | 177.0 in × 135.0 in × 35.0 in |
| Product weight | 5.5 g |
| Shipping weight | 0.24 kg |
| Package size | 178 × 135 × 36 mm |
| In the box | |
| Units per package | 1 |
Questions about this item
Does the adapter need its own power supply to drive two 4K monitors?
No, the USBC-6950U draws all the power it needs from the host USB 3.0 or USB-C port; no external power brick is required.
What driver step do people skip when installing this on Windows?
After plugging the adapter in, you must download and run the latest DisplayLink driver from the vendor site before the two monitors will appear in display settings.
When will the included USB-C to USB 3.0 adapter need replacing?
The adapter is a passive cable assembly; it only needs replacement if the connector pins bend or the cable jacket frays from repeated plugging and unplugging.
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