Plugable
Plugable USB 3.0 to HDMI 4K Adapter
Expand your display capabilities easily with the Plugable USB 3.0 to HDMI 4K Adapter. This external graphic adapter efficiently combines both video and audio signals over a single USB connection to your HDMI display. It supports SuperSpeed data transfer up to 5 Gbps, ensuring reliable connectivity. Experience crisp visuals up to 3840 x 2160 resolution at 30Hz, with lower resolutions refreshing at 60Hz. This bus-powered, plug-n-play device requires no external power supply and is compatible with Windows 10, 8.1, 8, and 7 operating systems, making external display setup straightforward.
$168.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
1323
/ 2556
#1323 in Audio & Video Cable Adapters & Couplers
Price vs Category Average
+116%
Above average
Connections type
3.0
/ USB and one HDMI
Who it's for
- High 4K Resolution Support
- Broad USB 3.0 Compatibility
- Simple Multi-Monitor Expansion
Who should skip it
- Limited 4K Refresh Rate
- Requires DisplayLink Drivers and CPU Load
- Unsuitable for High-Performance Gaming
Key Specs
Connections type
USB 3.0 and one HDMI
Maximum resolution supported
3840 x 2160 at 30 Hz HDMI
Lower resolutions refresh rate
60 Hz
Data Transfer Rate
Up to 5 Gbps (SuperSpeed)
OS Support
Windows 10/8.1/8/7
Color
Black
Power
Bus-powered (no additional power supply required)
Features
- Combines video and audio over one USB cable
- Supports SuperSpeed 5 Gbps data transfer rate
- Bus-powered; requires no external power supply
- Plug-and-play installation for ease of use
- Reliable USB 3.0 and HDMI connectivity
- Adds external display with video and audio
What customers say
This Plugable USB 3.0 to HDMI adapter is highly praised for its ease of installation, offering a reliable plug and play experience across Windows and macOS for expanding desktop space. It excels in productivity tasks like spreadsheets and web browsing, making it a valuable tool for remote work setups. Users appreciate the robust build quality and excellent support. However, performance expectations create a clear divide. While it supports 4K, demanding activities such as gaming or high frame rate video often reveal bandwidth limitations, causing occasional lag. This makes it a specialized, high value solution primarily for multi-monitor productivity rather than high-demand media use.
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