StarTech.com USB 3.0 to HDMI Adapter, 4K 30Hz UHD, USB to HDMI Display Adapter
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About StarTech.com USB 3.0 to HDMI Adapter, 4K 30Hz UHD, USB to HDMI Display Adapter
Overall Feedback:
93% positive
89% liked its compatibility with multiple devices
The dongle works with Ventura 13.2.1 even though our monitors have grandfather resolutions.
I had concerns about the compatibility of the adapter with my MacBook Air, but it worked well.
I was able to get the device working on my Kali 2.0 Linux system using a modified version of the Ubuntu drivers published by displaylink, since the chipset of the device is DL-5500.
I can use two external displays on my M1 Macbook Air with this adapter, even though it only natively supports one.
86% praised for its durability, but 14% experienced issues
I was surprised that the adapter could handle an ultra-wide UHD display resolution of 3440 X 1440 from my Intel i7 laptop with 16gb of ram already pushing 2 4k standard displays without any noticeable lag at full resolution.
I faced an issue with the DisplayLink monitor not waking up after going to sleep, even after trying different HDMI and USB connections. However, I found that the issue was due to a bad HDMI cable and it works great after using a different one.
The USB-to-VGA adapter reverts to 1920x1080 about every other bootup.
I faced some lag while using the second monitor with the StarTech USB 3.0 to DisplayPort (USB32DPPRO) adapter before using this one.
86% found it easy to set up and use
I had a previous adapter which had a little lag, so I decided to upgrade to this adapter and I am much happier with it.
85% liked the fast data transfer speed, but 15% experienced lag
About every other bootup, the adapter reverts to 1920x1080.
I often experienced inconsistencies while using the USB-to-VGA adapter.
89% praised the crisp video quality, while 11% experienced pixelation
I can watch a video with no lag on an ultra wide UHD display resolution of 3440 X 1440 from my Intel i7 laptop with 16gb of ram already pushing 2 4k standard displays.
The adapter supports only 30Hz on 4K, but it is fine for browsing and watching YouTube.
