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Black rectangular USB-A to HDMI adapter with short cable

StarTech.com USB32HDES USB 3.0 to HDMI adapter

SKU CH-5CCH-TE6D7

Adds an HDMI display to a Windows PC through a USB-A port at 1080p 60 Hz

  • Cable lengthInches
  • Connector typeUSB-A (Windows Only)
  • Units per package1
  • Product typeUSB-A (Windows Only)
  • Product colorBlack
  • Product dimensions7.5 in × 1.0 in × 0.5 in
  • Add a second HDMI display to extend your Windows desktop
  • 1920x1200 resolution at 60 Hz with two-channel audio over HDMI
  • USB bus-powered so no extra power supply is needed
  • Slim 7.5 in x 1.0 in design weighs only .025 kg
  • Driver installation requires Windows administrator rights

Windows-only USB 3.0 to HDMI adapter

The StarTech.com USB32HDES converts a USB-A port into an HDMI output for Windows PCs only. It supports Intel, AMD and Snapdragon X Copilot+ platforms and requires administrator rights to install the driver. The adapter adds a second display to a laptop or desktop for office or home-working setups.

Bus-powered slim design with 60 Hz video

The adapter draws power from the USB 3.0 bus so no external supply is needed. Its slim enclosure measures 7.5 in by 1.0 in by 0.5 in and includes a 2.4 in cable tail. It delivers 1920x1200 resolution at 60 Hz with two-channel audio over HDMI.

Replaces a missing HDMI port on Windows machines

Use this adapter when your Windows computer lacks a spare HDMI output and you need an additional 1080p 60 Hz monitor. It does not work with macOS, ChromeOS or Linux. Buyers who need multi-platform support or higher resolutions such as 4K should consider a different solution.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameUSB32HDES
Part numberUSB32HDES
Product typeUSB-A (Windows Only)
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connector typeUSB-A (Windows Only)
Size & build
Cable lengthInches
Product dimensions7.5 in × 1.0 in × 0.5 in
Product weight0.025 kg
In the box
Units per package1

Questions about this item

How do I install the USB32HDES and what step do people often miss?

Plug the USB-A connector into a Windows PC, then run the driver installer with administrator rights before connecting an HDMI display; the driver must be installed first or the adapter will not output video.

What part of the USB32HDES will need replacement first?

The 2.4 in tether cable and USB-A plug endure repeated flexing; the cable or connector typically fails before the internal Trigger T5-302 chipset.

What limit appears first during sustained use of the USB32HDES?

The USB 3.0 5 Gbps bandwidth caps resolution at 1920x1200 60 Hz; sustained full-frame video cannot exceed this throughput.

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