StarTech.com - USB 3.0 to HDMI 4K Adapter, DisplayLink Certified, Mac & Windows

StarTech.com USB32HDPRO USB 3.0 to HDMI External Multi Monitor Video Graphics Adapter for Mac & PC - DisplayLink Certified USB Video Card - HD 1080p

Performance Featuring the highest-performance DisplayLink DL-5500 chipset, the Plugable UGA-4KHDMI graphics adapter lets you connect an additional HDMI display up to 3840x2160@30Hz (4K/UHD/2160p) to your Windows-based laptop, desktop, or tablet and Mac 10.14+ via USB 3.0. This makes it an excellent choice for those needing a USB 3.0 to DisplayPort 4K UHD video graphics adapter for multiple monitors that utilize cutting-edge computer graphics cards. Compatibility Drivers available for Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 7 / XP and Mac 10.14+ systems. Supports Intel, M1 (Pro, Max), M2 (Pro, Max), M3 (Pro, Max) Macs on macOS 10.14+ with the installation of the DisplayLink Manager Application available on Plugable's website. For optimal performance and compatibility please ensure your Graphics processing unit(GPU) and USB 3.0 host controller drivers are up to date. Non-Compatible Systems Not compatible with ARM-based Windows(Surface RT) Linux/Unix is not supported. Monitor Compatibility Supports DisplayPort displays up to 3840x2160/4K. 3840x2160 mode has a refresh rate of 30Hz, while 3440x1440 supports 50Hz. 2560x1600, 2560x1440, 2560x1080, 1920x1080 (1080P) and lower modes refresh at 60Hz. 4K/UHD output requires compatible 4K monitor and UHD display. Audio outputs in stereo format; 5.1 output not supported. If connecting a 4K HDMI display, an HDMI 1.4 "active" adapter such as the "Plugable DP-HDMI" must be used. Passive adapters and all DVI adapters will limit output to 2048x1152. Dual-link DVI monitors (Qnix, Yamakasi) not supported. Application Compatibility Does not support HDCP, and will not allow for playback of encrypted Bluray disks or copy-protected content. Not recommended for rendering, video editing or gaming. Video playback at 1080P and above requires playback software that supports GPU acceleration. For those who frequently use docking stations and rely on additional connectivity, this adapter offers robust support for expanding your workstation's display capabilities.

Adding multiple screens to your work setup has been shown to dramatically increase productivity. The Plugable USB-C Dual 4K multi HDMI adapter (USBC-6950M) is designed to give you those productivity gains even if your computer doesn’t natively support multiple displays — like base model M1, M2, and M3 Macs. Of course, the multi monitor adapter works just as well with Windows 10 and newer, and ChromeOS 100+ systems, too. At the heart of this HDMI extender for dual monitors is a DisplayLink DL-6950 chipset. You’ll need to download and install the DisplayLink drivers (manual installation on Mac; generally an automatic process on Windows machines), but once you do, you’ll see the benefits this multiple monitor adapter provides. From a single Thunderbolt, USB4, or USB-C port, add two HDMI ports. It’s a simple, straightforward way to connect two monitors to laptop, even to Macs that would otherwise only support one display. It should be noted that HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) is not supported, so this adapter will not display content from streaming platforms like Netflix and Hulu.