Vszerda UC-142-XY USB-C virtual display adapter 1920x1080p@60Hz
A USB-C dummy display emulator that presents a 1920x1080p@60Hz EDID to the GPU for headless operation and remote desktop acceleration
- Connector typeUSB-C
- Units per package1
- Product typeUSB-C
- Product colorBlack
- Product dimensions10.0 in × 10.0 in × 1.0 in
- Product weight0.008 kg
- Works with any USB-C PD/video port
- No drivers or configuration required
- Emulates a 1920x1080p display at 60Hz
- Compatible with Windows, OSX and Linux
- Ultra-compact design at 3.94 x 3.94 x .39 inches
USB-C virtual display adapter
The Vszerda UC-142-XY is a USB-C virtual display adapter that emulates a 1920x1080p monitor at 60Hz for headless systems. It targets administrators, miners and remote-access users who need the GPU to stay active without a physical screen attached. No drivers or external power are required; the device draws what it needs from the USB-C port. It works with Windows, OSX and Linux once plugged into a USB-C port that carries video.
1920x1080p@60Hz emulation
The single specification that decides suitability is the emulated resolution and refresh rate: 1920x1080p at 60Hz. If the workload needs a higher resolution, a faster refresh or multiple virtual heads, this adapter will not meet that need. The unit presents standard DDC and EDID data so the host treats it exactly like a real 1080p display. Compatibility follows the host port — if a real monitor works on that port, this dummy plug will work too.
Thermals noise and power
The adapter has no fan or moving parts, so it produces zero audible noise in normal use. Power consumption is limited to what the host USB-C port can supply, keeping heat output negligible. The compact plastic body measures 3.94 x 3.94 x .39 inches and weighs .282 ounces, so it adds no measurable thermal load to the laptop or chassis. It is a set-and-forget device that stays cool during continuous operation.
How it compares
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- Price $12.99
- Cheaper than about 87% of the 749 comparable items (median $23.99).
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Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | Xiwai |
| Model name | UC-142-XY |
| Part number | UC-142-XY |
| Product type | USB-C |
| Product color | Black |
| Ports & slots | |
| Connector type | USB-C |
| Size & build | |
| Product dimensions | 10.0 in × 10.0 in × 1.0 in |
| Product weight | 0.008 kg |
| In the box | |
| Units per package | 1 |
Questions about this item
What does the 1920x1080p@60Hz rating mean when the adapter is plugged into a USB-C video port?
It tells the operating system a 1920 by 1080 display is present at 60 Hz, so the GPU renders at that resolution and remote desktop sessions show a full 1080p desktop without a physical monitor.
Which USB-C interface standard does the UC-142-XY use and what does it limit?
It uses a USB-C PD/video port and is limited to emulating a single 1080p 60 Hz display EDID; higher resolutions or refresh rates are not advertised.
What physical space does the adapter need to fit alongside other ports?
The dongle measures 3.94 by 3.94 by 0.39 inches and weighs 0.282 ounces, so it occupies one USB-C slot with minimal clearance.
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