Plugable’s USB-C to VGA Adapter
Plugable’s USB-C to VGA Adapter allows you connect a VGA display to your laptop, tablet, or desktop which supports USB 3.1 “Alternate Mode” (Alt Mode) video output functionality.
Uncompromising Performance
USB-C Alt Mode graphics adapters utilize a direct pipeline to the graphics processor in your system, and your connected monitor will function and perform as a natively attached display.
Supports resolutions up to 1920×1200 at 60Hz refresh rates using a VGA cable and connecting to a VGA input.
Compatibility
Compatible Systems
Plug and Play installation on any Windows, Mac, or Linux host which supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode (Alt Mode) video output functionality.
Adapter has been fully tested for functionality on the 2018 iPad Pro (mirroring only), 2018 MacBook Air, 2017 iMac/iMac Pro, 2017 & 2018 MacBook/MacBook Pro, MacBook Retina 12″ 2016 / 2017, Google Pixelbook, Chromebook Pixel 2015, Dell XPS 13 9360 / 9370 & XPS 15 9560 / 9570, and Lenovo P50.
Incompatible Systems
Most current phones and tablets with USB-C ports do not support Alt Mode video output.
Not compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8+
ASMedia USB 3.1 controllers do not support Alt Mode video at this time.
In the Bag
Plugable USB-C to VGA Adapter (5.5in/14cm)
Features
- USB-C TO VGA—Utilizes the native video capabilities of USB-C ports on supported computers to drive a VGA monitor with resolutions up to 1920×1200 @ 60Hz
- OPERATING SYSTEMS—Supported on Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, and Linux, as long as the computer has a USB-C port which supports video. Plug and Play; no software installation required
- IMPORTANT NOTE—Requires USB-C port which supports “DisplayPort Alternate Mode” (not all USB-C ports/systems support Alternate Mode functionality). See additional compatibility information below
- COMPATIBILITY—Works with 2018+ iPad Pro, modern Mac computers, Dell XPS, Microsoft Surface Book 2, HP Spectre x360 systems with Thunderbolt 3 ports, and other systems which support DisplayPort Alternate Mode over USB-C
- 2 YEAR WARRANTY—We love our Plugable products, and hope you will too. All of our products are backed with a 2-year limited parts and labor warranty as well as Seattle-based email support.
SPECIFICATIONS
In The Box
| Item and Quantity | Item Notes |
|---|---|
| 1x USB-C to VGA Active Adapter |
Video
| Port | Placement | Specification | Max Resolution and Refresh Rate | HDCP | Chipset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1x USB-C (Input) |
Cable End | Host Dependent | 1920×1200 @ 60Hz |
Not Supported | |
| 1x VGA (Output) |
Cable End | VGA | 1920×1200 @ 60Hz |
Not Supported | RTD2169U Realtek |
