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AmazonBasics USB 3 1 Type C HDMI Multiport Adapter
Last Updated: February 22, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.3
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
124
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
30
Spam Test
PASS
Yes
HDMI
4K
RESOLUTION
Yes
USB
5.4
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Review Analysis - 94 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Ports
37adapter, usb, usb c, port, connect
+51%
-49%
" ... Works very well for connecting my macbook pro to an HDMI monitor ... "
" ... With modern laptop being designed with a single or two USB-C ports this is a great high value accessory to connect to legacy devices. ... "
" ... Works perfectly for extending my Lenovo laptop display over to a second monitor via HDMI. ... "
" ... USB C and HDMI always works great. ... But if you do not want to spend a lot on the Apple's original multiport which it flicker on the USB as well, this is the right one. ... "
" ... Better than spending $70 on the Apple adapter. ... "
" ... This works perfectly with the USB-C MacBook Pros. ... "
" ... Works great for external monitor as well as power as well as a hub connect for usb-a to usb-c ... "
" ... Unlike cheaper units that I purchase and threw out, this actually works on the MacBook for the high res Del Monitor (HDMI) charges my iphon on the USB C port and operates a printer using the USB port - so all at the same time - - costs a lot more than the cheaper units, but it actually works and that is what counts! ... "
Device Compatibility
28macbook, monitor, connect, macbook pro, adapter
+68%
-32%
" ... Nice having just one cable to connect when I'm home and want to dock my MBP. ... "
" ... Both that I ordered work fine for me with my MacBook pro. ... "
" ... No issues, works with my MacBook Pro. ... "
" ... Works well with my MacBook Pro. ... "
" ... Works great on a macbook with usb c connection ... "
" ... It works good, I've used many adaptors/dongles to connect my MacBook to External monitors, and everyone had issues. ... "
" ... This dongle is no exception. ... It allows me to set up my external monitor and use my laptop as a second display. ... But it's worked fantastically on my computer! ... "
" ... Works on Mac book pro 2017 ... "
Charging
15port, charging, charged, usb c, usb
+33%
-67%
" ... To top it off, they didn't receive my original one when I sent it back so I've been charged twice for two. ... "
" ... USB port works only when adapter is charged with charger. ... "
" ... The female usb-c port only charged. ... "
" ... This port can only be used to charge my 2017 Macbook pro. ... "
" ... I gave it a shot for a week or so, but I always ended up taking it out to charge my computer and phone a different way because this device makes my phone and computer charge at the SLOWEST SPEED EVER. ... It took 2 hours to charge my phone to 20%. ... Even leaving my phone plugged in all day while I was working it never got fully charged. ... "
" ... It simply cannot charge my Samsung Note 8 (2.1 amp phone) . ... It sends the video just fine, but my phone just dies slowly over time instead of charging. ... "
" ... Unfortunatly, the sound does not work while i am charging ... "
" ... - adapter gets incredibly hot when the charging cable is plugged in even when the laptop is sitting at 100% charge ... - only charges the Macbook at 21W instead of the full 29W ... "
Product Reliability
12months, usb, stops, stopped working, stopped
+8%
-92%
" ... Item broke in two weeks stopped working ... "
" ... Do not buy other cheap multiport because they will fail in less than a week. ... "
" ... Was working fine until randomly the USB portion of it stopped working about five months in. ... "
" ... doesn't work - keeps cutting out every 10 seconds totally unusable! ... "
" ... If I give it the slightest nudge it stops working. ... "
" ... stopped working after three months ... "
" ... I though it might be a defective product and I have it replaced. ... But the new adapter I god have a same problem. ... "
" ... Stops working every couple days. ... "
Cables
10well, work, wire, seems, pretty
+50%
-50%
" ... I suspect the adapter suffered from bad wiring. ... "
" ... Unpacked cable, plugged it in, did not work. ... "
" ... Have to do go straight HDMI to “C” cord. ... "
" ... When I connect my iPhone with a USB-C to Lightning cable on this port, my macbook cannot detect my phone and my phone is not charging. ... "
USB
8usb c, usb c port, multiport, connectivity, adapter
+50%
-50%
" ... The search continues for decent USB C accessories . ... "
" ... The USB-C port on this adapter does not work properly. ... Basically the USB-C port on this adapter is useless. ... "
Price
6apple, price, excellent
+100%
" ... That it doesn't cost as much as apple and just as nice. ... "
" ... Version but at half the price. ... "
" ... Does the exact same job as the Apple one, just saves a decent amount of money. ... "
" ... Glad I could save some money and still get a quality product. ... "
" ... This is an excellent value! ... "
" ... It does the same job at a half price. ... "
Software Platform
5price, macbook
+60%
-40%
" ... no issues and half the price of the Apple version! ... "
" ... Does just what I need it to and 1/4 the price of the apple version! ... "
Returns
5returned, one, item
-100%
" ... So, I returned it and got a second one. ... "
" ... Definitely returning this one. ... "
" ... I returned the item. ... "
" ... So I will be returning this item. ... "
" ... I though it might be a defective product and I have it replaced. ... "
Marketplace
5picture, branded, products, one, expected
+80%
-20%
" ... This one is actually more premium than the picture, I'd say one the same level with the apple one, or even better. ... "
" ... I've used Amazon Basics before and never had any issue. ... "
" ... Does what I expected. ... "
Mouse
3usb, port, monitor, bluetooth, via hdmi
+100%
" ... Thanks to this my mouse is working on my Asus. ... "
" ... I generally use a bluetooth mouse (USB) and external monitor with this multiport. ... "
" ... Fantastic, allows me to plug my 2017 MacBook Pro into my Dell monitor via HDMI, my keyboard and mouse combo in via USB, and charge my MacBook all only using 1 port! ... "
Product As Described
3one, expected
+100%
" ... This one is actually more premium than the picture, I'd say one the same level with the apple one, or even better. ... "
" ... Does what I expected. ... "
Display Clarity
3monitor, display, external
+33%
-67%
" ... Screen is 100% snowy. ... "
" ... It cuts out to a black screen on my monitor for about 3 seconds every few minutes. ... "
Battery Life
3charged, charge
+33%
-67%
" ... To top it off, they didn't receive my original one when I sent it back so I've been charged twice for two. ... "
" ... It took 2 hours to charge my phone to 20%. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
HDMI: Yes
USB: Yes
Number of USB ports: 5.4
Display
Resolution: 4K