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Extend Your Display - The Fast and Simple Way. There’s no shortage of options when it comes to adding screens to your laptop, and that’s where things can get complicated (and expensive). The Plugable USB 3.0 and USB-C to HDMI monitor adapter (UGA-HDMI-S) keeps things simple. Windows and ChromeOS users can seamlessly integrate the adapter with an existing docking station to expand capabilities, supporting up to eight 2560x1440 (HD) displays when using multiple adapters. Users can also build their own dual display setup by simply combining the USB video adapter with a single USB-C dock, further boosting productivity and efficiency. Whether you’re adding additional displays to the dock you already have or just need a straightforward way to expand your screen real estate, or are looking for a reliable USB to Video Adapter for Monitor, this one plug solution adds one HDMI port to your computer while leaving your other ports open for peripherals.
Moreover, the compact and portable design of the adapter allows users to extend their displays from anywhere—whether at home, in the office, or on the go
*(one 1440p display per adapter, up to 4 on macOS)
Up to 8 Displays
With the UGA-HDMI-S adding an extra display is just the start. Combining multiple USB to HDMI Adapters makes it possible to add up to 8 monitors on Windows computers and up to 4 monitors on macOS computers.
Quad HD
Add a 2560x1440p @ 60hz Quad HD monitor through a USB 3.0 port, USB-C, or even a Thunderbolt port.
Connection Simplicity
A hybrid 2-in-1 cable means you don’t have to choose between a USB Type A and USB Type C to HDMI adapter picking an adapter that matches your computer. The UGA-HDMI-S works with the ports you have now, and the ports you’ll have on your next computer—USB 3.0, USB-C, USB4, even Thunderbolt to HDMI. It’s compact, too, so it’s as portable as your laptop. This USB to HDMI adapter ensures you always have the right connection for your devices.
For Best Compatibility
Silicon Motion is a versatile software that enables you to be more productive by adding additional displays through USB 3.0, USB-C, or Thunderbolt ports on your computer. SMI drivers on Windows will automatically install through Windows Updates. SMI macOS InstantView driver download and installation is required for MAC. This USB to HDMI converter is the perfect solution for extending your display setup with ease and affordability.
quailyquail
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2025
I have a MacbookPro with a M2 chip, and I can FINALLY have a double monitor again!! I've tried so many other solutions that didn't work, I'm so happy this did (along with the plugable dock)! I tried different docks, different adapters, software, etc. I'm so pleased this actually works!!!
Christopher L.
Reviewed in Mexico on July 19, 2024
El producto es de muy buena calidad, pero no es para todos, funcional para PC o para MAC solo como segundo o tercer monitor, tiene un chip silicon motion sin embargo al utilizar en una MacMini con procesador intel para 4 monitor la aplicación consume muchos recursos de procesador lo cual genera un lag que es de perceptible a muy perceptible dependiendo del contenido y la aplicación que se encuentre en ese monitor, tuve que devolver y cambiar a un Dell docking ud22 con chip mas eficiente o poderoso de DisplayLink.
Music Guy
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2024
The cheap laptop I bought only had one HDMI port and the USB ports did not support video. I already had an HDMI enabled monitor connected to my laptop, but wanted a second display for work. I plugged this unit into a USB-A port, plugged an HDMI enabled monitor into the unit, and now I have 2 working displays. It really could not be much more simple.
J
Reviewed in Canada on October 25, 2023
I purchased this to add a third monitor to a M1 Mac Mini and it works great most of the time. It took a few minutes to find the drivers and software needed, but once set up for the most part it works flawlessly.I've been using it for a few months now, and the only complaint I have, and I'm not entirely sure if it's the device or something with the Mac, but every once in a while it just won't seem to connect and I either have to restart the computer, or unplug and replug it in to get it to work.
Jean Richard
Reviewed in Canada on April 23, 2023
Branchement d’écran à un ordinateur
Joe
Reviewed in Australia on July 24, 2022
I have a Macbook air (M1, 2020). Once download their app 'IntantView', it just plugs and plays. Can change rotation, resolution and refresh rate up to 72 hertz.
Jason R.
Reviewed in Canada on March 7, 2022
Available in a number of different "versions" but all are identical with the exception of the display interface they output. I've used plenty of DisplayLink USB display adapters over the years but this is my first experience with one based on "Silicon Motion" and I wasn't sure what to expect. Turns out, it just works... tested on a fairly low end Windows 11 PC. Plug into USB port, plug your monitor cable into it, Windows 11 immediately installs the drivers and your monitor is displaying a desktop within literally seconds. I did go to the Plugable site to download the latest software to see if there was anything being missed out on by letting Windows automatically handle it but there isn't. If your machine is connected to the internet you don't have to do a thing, and there is nothing to configure after either.I used a low end PC for a reason because at least in the past with these USB display adapters performance was an issue, with them sucking up considerable processing power and often failing to be useful for even playing simple full screen videos back. I played some YouTube videos full screen on the monitor powered by the Plugable adapter and everything was just fine and CPU usage of the display driver stayed below 10% even on a weak machine. I really could not tell a difference in visual quality between the monitor being plugged in natively or through the USB adapter.Device itself is compact and well made, nice that it has an integral adapter so you can use USB-C or USB-A host ports. It's plug and play and couldn't be any simpler to get an extra monitor hooked up to a machine that otherwise doesn't have the native ports. Only thing is they seem a bit pricy to me for being limited to 1080P in 2022, but if you only need to hook up 1080P monitors then you're not losing anything.
あめ
Reviewed in Japan on March 19, 2022
【総合評価】余っているHDMIポートが無くディスプレイを追加したい際に大いに役立つ製品です。まさかの4K対応は大きなアドバンテージだと思います。またCPU負荷が殆どないためスペックの低いパソコンでも気軽に利用できます。62社のオンラインスキャンを実施しましたがドライバにウイルス等見つかりませんでした。【検証結果】検証環境・Windows11・CPU i7-12700・GPU インテル® UHD グラフィックス 770商品説明には1080P 60FPSとありますが、以下の出力に対応している事が確認できました。WQHD 60FPS，4K 30FPS。動作状況からHDMI 1.4相当の出力に対応している可能性があります。1080P 120FPS（未検証），WQHD 60FPS（検証済み），4K 30FPS（検証済み）また本製品と姉妹製品を混在させた環境でドライバの動作テストを実施しましたが、2画面とも問題なく動作することが確認できました。モニタ1:USB⇒HDMI（本製品）4K 30FPS出力モニタ2:USB⇒DP（姉妹製品）WQHD 60FPS【技術的な考察】USB3.0の通信速度の理論値は5Gbpsであることから、非圧縮では1080P 60FPS，1440P 30FPSの伝送が限界と考えられます。本製品では実際使用したところCPU使用率に大きな変化はありませんでしたが類似製品がそうであるように、CPUにて画面データを圧縮して転送している物と推測されます。この事から本気でゲームをする人には不向きかもしれません。【注意事項】利用前にドライバのダウンロード＆インストールが必須です。PCの初期セットアップ時やBIOS(UEFI)では使用できないものと考えられます。
User
Reviewed in Canada on April 6, 2022
Disclosure: we received three of these adaptors to review and they're all equally excellent, with the only difference being the output ports - one is single HDMI, the other dual HDMI, one DisplayPort. Because they function virtually the same, our reviews are substantively similar.For context, since the pandemic started, we've moved several of our workstations in commercial offices home (condo, house, apartment). We also have a tonne of different systems from iPad Pros and Airs to Windows PCs, conventional (Intel-based) Macs, and most recently M1-based Macs (and iPads).Big issue with M1 Macs: they're picky about peripherals - specifically, display adaptors. Most aren't compatible and will, at best, let you extend your desktop to a single external screen, not multiples, but many won't even do that, only allowing mirroring.This Plugable adaptor breaks the M1 limitation and allows proper extended desktop on external screens.Zero hiccups for us on every device we've tried - it just works - and as with all the other Plugable brand equipment we've tried build quality is top notch.Our only gripe (for which we're not docking any stars) is price - you pay a premium for Plugable - but we're still recommending this single-HDMI port unit, and both of the other adaptors (dual HDMI & single DP) we tried.
LiveWire
Reviewed in Canada on April 28, 2022
First off, I want to state that I have looked at a couple of similar items from this brand, "Plugable" recently and it is fast becoming one of my most trusted accessory brands. Their products do not seem to disappoint and this USB to Single HDMI adapter was no exception.As before, this device has good build quality and is more than durable enough for its intended role. It is quite compact and is a very simple yet very effective device. I appreciate that there is a tethered dongle that will allow you to make use of this with either a "legacy" USB-A connection or a USB-C. However, I would have liked it more if it were the other way around with a permanent USB-C with the legacy USB-A connector as the tethered dongle adapter piece. I say that just because USB-C is fast becoming the norm or defacto standard and if you intend to use this with a newer notebook pc, you will more than likely be making the connection via USB-C and not legacy "A". In any event, it functions very well using either method of connection, so I am not really complaining but just pointing out what my preference would have been.In actual use I am pleased with the operation of this HDMI Adapter. It works just described and it is basically just a straight plug and play device. Just to clarify, I only made use of this with a Windows based system, so I cannot offer opinion on a Mac based setup. In my application, I was making use of this to create a second display for use in a Virtual Pinball setup using a notebook PC that had only a single video output. This Plugable adatper functions perfectly so that I can use the main 15.6" display of the notebook for the "backglass/DMD" screen and this Plugable adapter is feeding a 27" screen, in vertical mode, to function as the main pinball "playfield".Overall, I am impressed with this Plugable USB to Single HDMI Adapter. I have now looked at several differing products from this brand it is seems to impress me each and every time. They also have a 2 year warranty with email technical support so I feel you can purchase their products with confidence. At the current listing price of $89, I feel this is more than reasonable considering the good build quality and how well this item works. My only issue is that as I noted previously, I would have preferred that USB-C was the primary connector in the dongle setup, but I am still giving this product a 5 out of 5.Highly Recommended!
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