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USB C to HDMI Adapter for Home Office 4K 60Hz uni High Speed Sturdy Aluminum HDMI to USB C Adapter Cable Thunderbolt 3 Compatible for MacBook Pro 2019 iPad Pro Surface XPS 13 15 Galaxy S20
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8.7
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/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
165
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21
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Device Compatibility
215connect, monitor, 2018, works great, macbook
+84%
-16%
" ... Its works on my ASUS laptop. ... But with this converter works great with my tv. ... "
" ... Works great with 11” iPad Pro ... "
" ... It works wonderfully and I can finally make great use of my unlimited data plan on my phone. ... "
" ... Its an awesome addition to my media via S-note 8. ... "
" ... This cable worked perfectly with my Mac. ... "
" ... Picked this up for my note 9 specifically for powerpoint presentations in case my laptop dies since I travel a lot. ... "
" ... I love to stream movies on my Mac and with this I’m able to connect my tv and watch movies right on the tv. ... "
" ... It's a great quality, well built and I had no issue connecting it to my HDMI monitor. ... "
Ports
196hdmi, usb c, monitor, hdmi cable, macbook pro
+82%
-18%
" ... I used it to connect my galaxy s8 to my sony 1080 HDMI TV. ... "
" ... The adapter worked as planned ... "
" ... Use it to display my phone and switch on everything with a hdmi port. ... "
" ... Get a good long hdmi cable tho ... "
" ... works perfectly for HDMI out from new usb3/thunderbolt 3 macbook pros. ... Way cheaper than the $70 apple adapter. ... Functionality is different, but with 4 ports on the macbook pro who needs a 3 in 1 adapter for the cost ... "
" ... Bought this for the latest 2018 iPad Pro with usb c and it works great! ... "
" ... If you find another brand that doesn't have a similar housing, it is not an active adapter, which means it may not be fully HDMI 20 compatible and the signal may pop in and out. ... When you connect an HDMI cable, each end performs various diagnostics and queries of the other end, to determine capabilities, if the line does not test out well, the components will drop down to 30Hz. ... "
" ... replacing a less expensive and far lesser quality adapter. ... "
Build Quality
97feels, build quality, materials, looks, adapter
+95%
-5%
" ... The cord itself is very durable and the item overall feels almost indestructible which is always a great tech feature. ... "
" ... The casing is made of aluminum and the cable is braided. ... "
" ... Well constructed and works great! ... "
" ... However it looks sturdy and works great so I don't see any problems anytime soon. ... "
" ... the product is very sturdy and works as desired. ... "
" ... Short cable is braided and feels great. ... "
" ... It works exactly as expected and has a great build quality. ... "
" ... Finish is beautiful, but I fear it may chip or dent relatively soon due to putting it in pockets with sharp things. ... However, braided cable and port itself seem highly robust, and should last as long as any adapter on the market. ... "
Product Reliability
71working, stopped working, days, issues, adapter
+62%
-38%
" ... Worked with no issues and it’s good ... "
" ... First one received did not work but happy to report replacement did work. ... "
" ... Product worked well ... "
" ... Worked fine on the S9+. ... "
" ... Worked perfectly straight out of the box. ... "
" ... Been working for nearly a year. ... "
" ... This lasted me less than a year. ... "
" ... Will update if any durability issues arise. ... "
Cables
60cord, adapter, braided cable, durable, braided
+87%
-13%
" ... The cable feels very strong and durable. ... "
" ... The plugs for snuggly and the design is of high quality. ... "
" ... I’m keeping this cable because it is a handsome little cable and it may come in handy in the future. ... "
" ... Switching to DisplayPort and using this cable worked. ... "
" ... I appreciate that the adapter's cord is not loose but malleable/bendable to hold it in a fixed position. ... "
" ... Bought another cable feom the same company a week ago and same quality. ... "
" ... The braided cable looks awesome and appears durable. ... "
" ... Short cable is braided and feels great. ... "
Design
47design, sleek, feels, works great, durable
+98%
-2%
" ... Then the built, materials and finish are excellent. ... "
" ... Comes with a nice satin sack to protect it. ... "
" ... Nice compact design, works well. ... "
" ... This product works great, and it looks awesome. ... It has a sleek durable design is not not bulky at all like some of the converters I have tried. ... "
" ... It looks durable and it arrived on time. ... "
" ... Besides that the build and quality look great! ... "
" ... Looks good, works VERY well. ... "
" ... The build quality is excellent and the port fitting is spot on. ... "
Resolution
45monitor, 60hz, macbook pro, 1080p, hdmi
+96%
-4%
" ... It's been working great there, too, supporting my monitor's 4K DCI mode where the Displayport output from the CalDigit will only go UHD. ... "
" ... 4K as advertised. ... "
" ... Picture quality is great and my touch-bar MacBook Pro is showing it is driving my 4k LG monitor at 60hz. ... "
" ... Can now connect my 2017 MacBook Pro to my new LG 4K monitor @ 60hz. ... "
" ... With this, you can actually do 4k 60Hz instead of 30Hz, and that alone was enough for me to get this instead of a hub with the inferior HDMI 1.4 output. ... "
" ... Works perfectly, excellent quality - displaying on a 55in 4k tv ... "
" ... Although I do not have a 4K monitor. ... "
" ... Running a Chromebox 3 (i7) into a dell 4k monitor. ... "
Marketplace
43seller, advertised, works as advertised, picture, exactly
+93%
-7%
" ... Works exactly as needed and described ... "
" ... Did its job exactly as described. ... "
" ... Also, it displays the picture just like your phone or device is shown. ... "
" ... Thanks you guys. ... "
" ... Its exactly as the picture. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... It was shipped and I received it on Sunday, which is fast since it was being to me in Hawaii. ... "
" ... Thus far, it has worked exactly as expected. ... "
Picture Quality
39quality, quality is great, works great, screen, image
+100%
" ... Picture is pretty good. ... "
" ... I get this for $20 and it has great build quality, it has great picture quality on my Note 9, and is super small. ... "
" ... I use it everyday to connect my MacBook Pro to a monitor and this works great and picture quality is good. ... "
" ... Seems durable, well made and picture quality is good. ... "
" ... It has a really nice picture too. ... "
" ... Picture was perfect. ... "
" ... Picture quality is great, and cables are securely locked in place. ... "
" ... I received the adapters fast and look like the seller picture ... "
Display Clarity
35display, monitor, movies, screen mirroring, picture
+91%
-9%
" ... As I was already using the HDMI out on the mini for an LG 27" display, I wanted a simple way of spanning 2 monitors. ... I'm running Dynamic desktop on the 27" display and Dark Mode (Still) on the 24" display. ... "
" ... Supports screen mirroring and DeX. ... "
" ... Other than this one TV, the display on several other TVs and monitors are beautiful, radiant and sharp. ... "
" ... I've not used it on a 4K monitor but works great on a 1080p screen. ... "
" ... When the video is showing on the screen, the picture is excellent. ... "
" ... I purchased this projector to run a Halloween digital display on one of our windows. ... The display looped and worked well. ... "
" ... Also a good way to view your phone or USB type C tablet on a screen. ... "
" ... Once plugged in my Macbook Pro defaulted to screen mirroring, I changed display to multiple screens and had no issues. ... "
Size
35compact, travel, bag, design, nice
+100%
" ... The product looks great and is very lightweight. ... "
" ... I would buy a product if it would be compatible with my GPD Pocket 2 from them again as they do follow up with their customers. ... "
" ... I like the design of the adaptor, minimal size, simple and match my macbook very well. ... "
" ... Sooooo much more convenient. ... "
" ... It comes in a really nice fancy bag to keep it in it! ... "
" ... Nice compact design, works well. ... "
" ... It is sleek and compact. ... "
" ... The slim design is a real bonus, not taking up much space in an already crowded accessory pocket on in my bag. ... "
Product As Described
27advertised, works as advertised, picture, exactly, described
+96%
-4%
" ... Seemed to work as advertised. ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
" ... It works just as advertised. ... "
" ... Did its job exactly as described. ... "
" ... Also, it displays the picture just like your phone or device is shown. ... "
" ... It works as described. ... "
" ... Works exactly as needed and described ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Price
25quality, money, worth, value, paid
+88%
-12%
" ... I will buy more products from this company as the quality for the price is unparalleled. ... "
" ... This product seems to be a quality value for its price. ... "
" ... A little pricy compared to others but high quality was worth the extra few bucks. ... "
" ... decent quality at a great price. ... "
" ... Worth the price. ... "
" ... For $20, it's a great value. ... "
" ... However, they work and I'm happy with them for the quality and the price paid. ... "
" ... Well worth the money. ... "
Ease of Use
20works, plug and play, well, super, simple
+100%
" ... It's so easy to use, plug and play. ... "
" ... No additional setup . ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... easy to use and works perfectly ... "
" ... easy to use. ... "
" ... So easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use and works super well on my Galaxy S9! ... "
" ... It's simple plug and play. ... "
Delivery
19quickly, product, delivery, works perfectly, item
+100%
" ... It arrived quickly and it worked immediately out of the package. ... "
" ... Arrived quickly, just as described. ... "
" ... Quick delivery and works perfectly . ... "
" ... It was packaged well and works perfectly! ... "
" ... Everything as expected, high quality and arrived on time. ... "
" ... Item was what was expected and delivered on time. ... "
" ... Product as described, quick delivery! ... "
" ... Delivery was as posted. ... "
Video Playback
18video, watching, movies, stream, watch movies
+78%
-22%
" ... Can play movies flawlessly. ... "
" ... Cant stream football games even though the pictures show that you can. ... "
" ... Use this to connect my Samsung Galaxy phone to my TV to watch movies. ... "
" ... Works exactly as advertised, was able to stream video from surfacebook 2 to a TV. ... "
" ... Enjoy watching Prime and YouTube in my truck. ... "
" ... Great video and audio quality, works without any noticeable flaws. ... "
" ... Needed for work to show presentations and video. ... "
" ... I use this adapter for my Samsung galaxy s+ and it displays pictures and videos very well onto my TV. ... "
Returns
16returned, refund, seller, sent, contacted
+38%
-63%
" ... -I had returned the first one I had gotten because maybe I had just gotten a false one, second one had the same issue. ... "
" ... If the seller reads this, can I get a replacement? ... "
" ... Returned for a refund. ... "
" ... I returned it ... "
" ... now I can't get a refund. ... "
" ... Today April 30 the time for return is closed. ... "
" ... I guess we have to return it. ... "
" ... I will be returning it ASAP. ... "
For Travel
15worked, use, traveling, pouch, one
+87%
-13%
" ... It is a convenient compact connector for use on the road. ... "
" ... Comes with a small travel pouch. ... "
" ... Came with a pouch an a card inside, good size for travel just overall a great product thanks(っ'-')╮=͟͟͟͟͞͞͞͞🧡 ... "
" ... Ordered a second one for travel after experiencing how well (and effortlessly) the first one worked. ... "
" ... Easy to pack in my travel kit for presentations, and less bulky than some others. ... "
" ... I was pleased that this worked perfectly during my two week vacation in Europe. ... "
" ... I’m actually ordering my second one, so I have one for home and one that will travel with me ... "
" ... We have these deployed in 10 presentation kits that travel the world. ... "
Software Platform
15update, tv, stream, google, works great
+80%
-20%
" ... I was actually in the market for a new Fire TV Stick, Roku, or equiv. ... "
" ... This works great on my Asus C302 Chromebook. ... "
" ... I purchased this to use with my Samsung S8+ (phone) and my Samsung Tab S3 (tablet). ... "
" ... Now that I've switched jobs, I'll have to migrate back to a Windows machine, so I will update this review about the compatibility with my Windows machine. ... "
" ... I'm using this with a Google Pixel Slate tablet/laptop type device. ... "
" ... I use my phone similar to a Roku and stream netflix from it to a older tv. ... "
" ... I bought this for my Samsung Galaxy Tab S4. ... "
" ... Ive been watching with all cast all the time is this is 100x better than casting. ... "
USB
14hdmi, tv, laptop, adapter, output
+86%
-14%
" ... Great product to carry on for those USB C phone owners and with hdmi display available elsewhere to cast your phone or newer MacBooks . ... "
" ... This adapter works great when converting from USB C to HDMI! ... "
" ... I purchase this USB C to HDMI Adapter to connect my MacBook Pro 2016 with a TV for a presentation. ... "
" ... Very high quality, good tight fit on USB c and HDMI connection. ... "
" ... This cable works very well for showing movies on my TV from my laptop that only has usb-c. Five months later it is still working and seems to be very durable. ... "
" ... USB-C provides a great way to connect the laptop to an HDMI port in your TV. ... "
" ... Usb-c (thunderbolt3) to hdmi works great. ... "
" ... USB into my droid, HDMI to my TV, projection starts immediately/automatically, no need to do anything. ... "
Charging
13phone, charger, wish, port, charging
+100%
" ... I also saw the message that it said is was in fast charge mode which surprised me. ... As I watched movie my battery increased so no problem with charger keeping up. ... "
" ... Another thing is power - make sure you have a good charge, because you aren't charging over HDMI unless you have a wireless charging pad. ... "
" ... But there isn't a port to charge your phone while in use is the only bad thing but this works well with my Samsung S9 ... "
" ... Great product just wished it charged the phone while using it. ... "
" ... (I place my phone on a wireless charger while using this product) ... "
" ... Then I plugged in her charger cord and realized that it needed to 'click' to be fully inserted. ... "
" ... I love it built strong only down side to it is that i dont charge the phone but thats sumthing small other then that i do recommend it ... "
" ... To keep my battery charged, I keep it on my wireless charger while streaming. ... "
Cover
12comes, bag, nice, pouch, came
+100%
" ... It comes in a really nice fancy bag to keep it in it! ... "
" ... Also comes with a neat little protective bag. ... "
" ... I like that it came with a little pouch to store it in and I love the little company card that comes in the box. ... "
" ... Comes with a soft storage pouch, nice touch. ... "
" ... Comes with a small travel pouch. ... "
" ... Even came in a nice little pouch. ... "
" ... The carrying case it comes with is a nice little addition. ... "
" ... It comes complete with a little cloth bag to store it in. ... "
Fit
12fits, snug, quality, like, good
+75%
-25%
" ... Fits my new iMac ... "
" ... Fits the bill. ... "
" ... The USB-C end of the adapter fit perfectly in the Mac mini, snug but not tight. ... "
" ... Have all the UNI usb-c products for my laptop and all are very good quality fit and finish ... "
" ... Also - "PHYSICALLY" - it's an extremely snug fit at both ends. ... "
" ... It seems to built rugged with cloth covered cable and snug fit connectors. ... "
" ... Looks, feels, fits, and operates like a quality made product. ... "
" ... I like the secure connector fit and the streamlined form factor to make it easy to have this adaptor available wherever I need it. ... "
Sound Quality
11tv, worked, phone, audio, also
+82%
-18%
" ... I attached an external speaker and it worked great. ... "
" ... The audio also goes through the HDMI so it has the much larger audio presence of the TV speakers. ... "
" ... I find the sound is sometimes off a bit (lips/voice) but it makes using your phone on the tv pretty easy. ... "
" ... It works very well, complete with audio that uses TV speakers. ... "
" ... It worked good and the sound was good considering it was coming off my phone. ... "
" ... The picture comes out great, and the sound is clear. ... "
" ... Great quality I can see and hear everything, really needed this for my laptop came here quick. ... "
" ... I thought the problem was my phone but once I used this new adapter the sound was perfect, as if I was watching the movie directly from the TV! ... "
Overall performance
10running, job, well, inspiron, dell
+90%
-10%
" ... This works perfectly with a Dell Inspiron 7577 GTX 1060 MaxQ running Kubuntu Linux 18.10. ... "
" ... Does the job . ... "
" ... Being more efficient allows me to get my work done faster and go home earlier! ... "
" ... Works for Dell Inspiron 7577 running Ubuntu 18.04. ... "
" ... It’s simple to use, provides solid enough resolution, and looks sleek. ... "
" ... stability is extremely important and these adapters handle the job well! ... "
Storage
8comes, little, store, nice, small
+100%
" ... It comes in a really nice fancy bag to keep it in it! ... "
" ... I loved the little bag that came with it. ... "
" ... Also comes with a neat little protective bag. ... "
" ... The slim design is a real bonus, not taking up much space in an already crowded accessory pocket on in my bag. ... "
" ... There is a small bag to store the converter as well which is sweet. ... "
" ... It comes complete with a little cloth bag to store it in. ... "
" ... Comes with storage bag included. ... "
" ... Comes with a soft storage pouch, nice touch. ... "
Setup
7setup, super, easy to use, works, simple
+100%
" ... No additional setup . ... "
" ... It's simple plug and play. ... "
" ... Clear picture, no extra setup, just plug and play. ... "
" ... It's so easy to use, plug and play. ... "
Heating
7gets, get, warm, use, though
+43%
-57%
" ... First of all, it gets extremely hot. ... "
" ... I checked the back of my phone and it was warm. ... "
" ... #1 It gets HOT not warm. ... "
" ... After a few minutes of use, the adapter is really hot. ... "
Apps
6software, screen, samsung, phone, apps
+83%
-17%
" ... I play Netflix, you tube or any other media on phone. ... "
" ... I purchased this to use with my Samsung S8+ (phone) and my Samsung Tab S3 (tablet). ... "
" ... Seems to be well made and makes watching online content more social. ... "
" ... I am able to watch movies off it with certain apps on the 1080P external screen. ... "
" ... I fired up a video via my PLEX app for movie I had on my server upstairs. ... "
Battery Life
6phone, using, charger, charged, charge
+83%
-17%
" ... So, with 100% battery, u can only watch almost an hour for maximum and then u have to switch the phone or u can charge your phone while watching (but I don't like charging during use, it's getting phone too hot) ... "
" ... Great product just wished it charged the phone while using it. ... "
" ... To keep my battery charged, I keep it on my wireless charger while streaming. ... "
" ... If you plan on using it for more than 30 minutes, your phone battery should be near full. ... "
" ... As I watched movie my battery increased so no problem with charger keeping up. ... "
Color
5image, screen, quality
+100%
" ... The color finish is nice and the price is also good. ... "
" ... Image qual so far depends on the type of screen being used ... "
" ... A bonus is it is the exact same color as the laptop and appears well built. ... "
Touch Sensitivity
5works, touch, macbook, 2018, sturdy
+80%
-20%
" ... works just as advertised with my 2018 MacBook bro with Touch Bar. ... "
" ... Great product that works well with my 2017 iMac and new 2018 MacBook Pro with Touch Bar. ... "
" ... Also it feels very sturdy both in looks and touch. ... "
" ... I'm running this from a 2017 MacBook Pro 15 w/Touch Bar ... "
Comfort
5like, works, quality, hand, looks
+100%
" ... It does what it is supposed to do and feels like a quality product. ... "
" ... Looks good, and feels great in hand. ... "
" ... Works as you would expect with a high quality feel. ... "
" ... Just purchased so can't speak to durability, but it feels solid. ... "
" ... Works well, feels like decent material ... "
Capacity
4home, work, travel, one, mail
+100%
" ... These work great for the Macs that come into our conference room and for mobile phones ... "
" ... I travel a lot and I like to watch movies in the hotel room, so for half the cost of a new stand-alone device, I can - and use my cell's data! ... "
" ... Great for work and home ... "
" ... I’m actually ordering my second one, so I have one for home and one that will travel with me ... "
Display Size
4size, picture
+100%
" ... Picture size can also differ between the phone and screen. ... "
" ... Very exciting to see Outlander on a big screen with superlative audio! ... "
" ... once i find the page, the screen size is fine. ... "
" ... The pictures I uploaded show the screen at about 140 inches. ... "
Refresh Rate
460hz, picture, monitor, external monitor, 4k
+100%
" ... I'm able to push to a 2k, 144hz monitor with no issues. ... "
" ... but the external monitor refresh quite often which does not happen before. ... "
" ... Picture and refresh rates look fine so far. ... "
Wifi
4signal, work, wi, macbook, interferes
+50%
-50%
" ... Every time you plug this dongle in to your new macbook it will shut down your wi-fi, causing me to not be able to use my external monitors while using my wifi - super super super inconvenient. ... and THEN it blocks the interference the dongle gives off, and lets the wifi work . ... "
" ... Does not work for streaming movies (Netflix, Hulu, etc) since it interferes with wifi signal. ... "
Network
4connection, work, lose, dongle
+75%
-25%
" ... The connection is stable. ... "
" ... in any chain, it's only as good as the weakest link. ... "
" ... No more struggle with the hotel's spotty wifi. ... "
Drivers
3driver, without, go, update, problem
+67%
-33%
" ... It is nice to have a product that Just Works without having to go find and download special drivers or wait for Windows to figure out it is missing driver. ... "
" ... Worked perfectly without any drivers on Xubuntu. ... "
Print Quality
3+100%
" ... Now I can show my pictures and presentations directly from my phone through my Epson projector. ... "
" ... It has a slimmer profile than a more expensive version I got from HP. ... "
" ... It works great with HP Spectre x360. ... "
Defective Delivery
3unit, worked
+33%
-67%
" ... I think it is a defective unit. ... "
" ... First The one i received must have been defective or never tested. ... "
Camera
3image
+100%
" ... My pictures and presentations are on my Note 9 smartphone. ... "
" ... Also good to view photos on my phone when there are larger groups. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
HDMI: Yes
USB: Yes
WiFi: Yes
Display
Resolution: 4K
Refresh Rate: 30 Hz