StarTech.com USB 3.0 to HDMI Adapter – 4K 30Hz Ultra HD
StarTech.com USB 3.0 to HDMI Adapter – 4K 30Hz Ultra HD – DisplayLink Certified – USB Type-A to HDMI Display Adapter Converter for Monitor – External Video & Graphics Card – Mac & Windows (USB32HD4K)
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| Dimensions: | 20.07 x 4.57 x 1.52 cm; 65 Grams |
| Model: | USB32HD4K |
| Manufacture: | Startech |
| Department: | Default Category |
| Dimensions: | 20.07 x 4.57 x 1.52 cm; 65 Grams |
| Origin: | Taiwan |
I am only using it at 1080p, but it works perfectly on my M1 MacBook Air.
I didn’t use the supplied software, I’d already installed the latest DisplayLink Manager, and this unit worked first time just plugging it in.
I got this for a HP Envy 13 laptop which is a couple of years old and doesn’t support dual 4K screens – via a docking station I was able to get 1 4K screen and one HDMI screen.
With this device I can get two 4K screens at 4K resolution with a 3rd HDMI resolution screen on the laptop itself – brilliant.
Refresh rate is limited to 30Hz but for work use that’s fine. I haven’t tested it for gaming but that refresh rate will be a limitation so best to avoid if that’s your requirement.
Otherwise excellent!
I bought this adapter because my mac (connected to a thunderbolt hub) was only able to make 1 external screen work. Connecting this accessory worked as advertised and now I can have 2 external screens
After three tries at getting the correct adaptor this was the one which work OK with my Laptop which didn’t have the DP Alt Mode option. So very happy that this adaptor works well with two additional screens as well.
perfect fit on a startech dockstation. the addiitonal screen is connected perfectly. good quality. plug and play. windows 10 system.
What can I say it does exactly what it’s supposed to. If you have a laptop with only one hdmi port but have 2 monitors I would definitely recommend. Yes there are others much cheaper but from experience they don’t work all that well. This adapter works just like a 2nd hdmi port no need to resize text zoom or restart constantly. Five stars from me
Unlike many other adapters like this, it does exactly what it says on the tin – and well. It is rare for me to write a review but just how hassle-free this was to use needed commending.
works with Macbook Air whislt other adapters claim to but do not.
As a second screen, have this hanging off of the hub on my display to daisy into a second display. Just works for me because that means just one cable.
Followed the install steps (download and install the software before plugging in) and second screen up and running without issue. No visible delays or quality issues compared to main screen connected directly to laptop via HDMI
Used to carry sound from a PC tower with only USB or VGA connections to a new monitor with built in speakers and an HDMI connection. Simple to follow instruction on set-up and worked a treat.
I wanted two monitors on the desk separate to the laptop display, my parents were struggling with the screen size on the laptop and did a lot of things that having two independent screens would make their lives so much easier (unknown to them) their laptop didn’t have enough ports to run two screens so this little device sorted the issue via a usb perfectly.
I use this to circumvent the limitation of two displays on Mac Mini M1. I have the DisplayLink driver installed and this connected to the USB-A port and it detects it no problem. Works just like a third monitor. No lag, no delay, no problems.
I brought this for my laptop to allow a third monitor on my laptop mainly for text based work. I wasn’t expecting a lot as it is USB based. I plugged it and it worked, no hunting around for drivers or anything (on Win 10). My desktop appeared as expected. I then tried running full HD video, and the results were crisp and sharp. Even when plugged into a USB 3 hub shared with a full HD camera and DAC both of which were in use, the results were good. Quite impressed.
Works perfectly. Gives multi-screen not just screen mirroring. Star-tech’s customer service is also fantastic. Helped me around a few Apple update issues. First class, would not hesitate to buy again.
Needed this to enable, laptop to use external monitor, was a recommendation from works ‘IT’ dept. when established monitor USB ‘C’ (Thunderbolt) was not compatible after being told by supplierit was!
Works very well on MBP mid 2012.
I connected a 2d external monitor in extended mode.
Had to reboot MBP thrice and download latest drivers.
All good.
I would recommend it.
Works perfectly! Additional monitor stress free.
The cd does not bring latest drivers for Ubuntu but it’s fine, on 20.04 you will need to get the drivers from the DisplayLink website. All drivers for all Operating Systems are there anyway.
Works for Mac and not much choice in market if don’t have usb c so very happy I got this to run a third screen. Sometimes need to plug in and out as doesn’t work 100% of the time from boot up. It is expensive but as I already said this works and not much competitio
No fuss, no mess, simply unpack from box, plug in and use – a very simple way to add an HDMI slot on your laptop, that nowadays seem to only come with USB slots! Buy and use, you will not be disappointed!
When I received product it give me immense disappointment as it didn’t work in first attempt.
I had it in my drawer for week and booked return but when it rejected to collect I called StarTech for support.
Team not only helped but solved issues.
Thanks Team for all help
After searching severally for an adaptor that converts USB 2 to a graphic port. A stumbled across this product and it works seamlessly. A bit pricey for what it does but works.
I’ve got a 2012 MacBook Air 11″ with macOS Catalina with an Ultrawide 2560×1080 monitor running via thunderbolt to hdmi, using SwitchResX to get the resolution supported. I wanted to run another identical monitor and was recommended this little adaptor to take care of the job. It works perfectly. I’ve now got 2x Ultrawide monitors at 2560×1080 resolution, along with the Mac’s own screen still in use. The install was a little finicky but following online instructions got everything working in the end. Highly recommended.
Had no more thunderbolt port available on my iMac 2019 to connect a second screen.. I got this plug adapter downloaded the display link driver .. and it works but had latency when switching screen with the mouse on heavy duty .. so I only use my second screen to monitor Consoles … but for the value it’s ok
Download the driver, run the installer and reboot. Once rebooted, I had the second monitor up and running with no extra configurations
I was told by my graphics card provider (NVIDIA) that mine (940MX) couldn’t support 2 additional external monitors + my laptop screen even with an adapter. However I didn’t give up there. Made a little research, came across this little bad boy and now I can work both external monitors independently extending my laptop’s screen.
Highly recommend!!! P.S make sure you follow the instructions that come in the box first!
I connected this device this evening to a spare USB 3 slot on my laptop, driver was installed automatically, then connected a HDMI cable from this device to my 4K TV. Set input source to PC and voila, now using my laptop with a 4K 40″ monitor. Default resolution 3840×2160 set automatically. I’m using 100% scaling and the real estate is massive. No noticeable input lag at all. I’m not using this for gaming obviously, just as a desktop to do development work on.
I’m using the Samsung ue40mu6400 TV as a 40K monitor and works a dream in 4k using this external video card, the TV supports 4:4:4 chroma which is essential to use as a desktop, save s over a dedicated 4K monitor which have rip off prices.
Highly recommended.
Very useful and a perfect alternative to a new laptop when using a cheap laptop. Needed additional screen real-estate and this allowed me to connect a second additional monitor whilst my laptop has only one HDMI port. Well priced.
This has been used 5 days a week for around 8 months – no issue with reliability.
You won’t regret buying one (or more) of these.
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Just to update this review, I have now bought a total of 4 of these (so far) and have them all running on my laptop with no issues.
I got this to be able to use my older laptop (2 years or so, still has USB3) with the new 4K TV I’m now using as my desktop monitor (to replace 3 24″ LCD monitors). I already had a DisplayLink HD adaptor, so I knew they were OK. This 4K one also just worked for me, from a graphical point of view. I had to set my Samsung TV into “PC mode” to get some picture improvements (4:4:4 Chroma is what you want), but now it’s nice and sharp. I was a bit concerned after reading other reviews about a 30Hz desktop, but for me at least, it’s completely usable, including watching video on youtube.
I don’t get any audio though which is kind of a pain. It seems to support it – I get a DisplayLink Audio device as a selectable option – but I don’t actually get any output. The TV side is fine, because the other attached PC is sending sound just fine. The controls for the device are a bit limited (a little right-click menu thingy in the systray) so there’s not much to tweak, either.
It’d be a 5-star device if I could get audio working, because it’s saving me from either buying a new laptop, or dealing with multi-monitor hassle.
Make sure you do what Startech recommends and install the drivers AND REBOOT BEFORE you attempt to plug the device in.
A startbar starttech icon gives you the customization to set target screen monitor resolution and whether you want to use their adapter to MIRROR the laptop screen, EXTEND or act as the PRIMARY screen. You don’t need to go into the windows monitor settings. PRIMARY worked perfectly for me and used all the 1900×1200 res of my dell monitor to display the 1400×1200 native res from the laptop and retained the HxW relationship perfectly as well without distortion. Installing drivers from cd was silky smooth. Fully up and working within 5 mins.
Highly recommended.
Works fine with my Acer CB280HK even thoug connected viar a KVM switch via an HDNI-DBI cable.
In general, great item, and does the job. I’m not sure if 30Hz is down to this item not being HDMI2.0 or my TV, but it works just fine.