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Plugable USB 3.1 Type-C to VGA Cable
$15.95 USD
SKU: USBC-VGA-CABLEAmazon Rating : (573 Reviews)
Features
- USB-C to VGA—Utilizes the native video capabilities of USB-C ports on supported computers to drive a VGA monitor with resolutions up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz with this 6ft/1.8m adapter cable
- Operating Systems—Supported on Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, and Linux, as long as the device has a USB-C port which supports video. Plug and Play; no software installation required
- Single Cable Solution—With the adapter built into the cable itself, you can go directly from your USB-C host to VGA display or projector without the need for additional cables or dongles
- Compatibility—Works with iPhone 15, modern MacBooks, Dell XPS, Microsoft Surface, HP Spectre x360 systems with Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, USB4, or DisplayPort Alternate Mode over USB-C ports
- 2-Year Coverage, Lifetime Support—Every Plugable product, including this USB C to VGA cable, is covered against defects for 2 years and comes with lifetime support. If you ever have questions, contact our North American-based team - even before purchase
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Plugable's USB-C to VGA Adapter Cable
The Plugable USB-C to VGA Adapter Cable enables VGA displays and projectors to be connected to a device via a Thunderbolt 4, USB4, Thunderbolt 3, or USB-C port with DisplayPort Alternate Mode video output.
6 foot/1.8m usb-c to vga cable is a seamless, single-cable solution for connecting your host to a VGA display or projector, allowing for tidy installation and cable management without the need for additional dongles and VGA extension cables.
Supports resolutions up to 1920x1080 (1080p) at 60Hz on VGA-equipped monitors, TVs or projectors.
Can be used to connect a display with vga to usb c ports on Mac, Windows, ChromeOS, and Linux devices. Works as an adapter to connect popular display models like Acer, LG, and Dell monitor cord to laptop. Displays can be used in mirrored or extended mode
Uncompromising Performance
Alt Mode adapters like this usb c to vga cable allow you to add an additional display output easily and inexpensively on supported systems. Since DisplayPort Alternate Mode is a direct pipeline to the host graphics processor (GPU) in your system, the connected display will function with the same uncompromising performance of a natively attached display.
Video and photo editing, gaming, and other resource-intensive tasks are possible assuming that the system's GPU capabilities are sufficient for the application being used.
Compatibility
Popular Use Cases
Business:
Connect your laptop to a projector or large display to present to a crowd.
Education:
Allows your computer or tablet to connect to a projector for slides or subject material for a class
Personal:
Add a VGA monitor to your setup to increase productivity and screen space
Compatible Systems: Plug and Play installation on any Windows, Mac, ChromeOS, or Linux host which supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode (Alt Mode) video output functionality.
The Fine Print:
This adapter does not support DisplayLink or SMI InstantView technology, so it will not work with their respective softwares.
In The Box
Item and Quantity | Item Notes |
---|---|
1x USB-C to VGA Active Adapter Cable |
Included Cables
Port Type (Side 1) | Cable Specification | Port Type (Side 2) | Cable Length | External Power for Cable |
---|---|---|---|---|
Male USB-C | USB 3.0 (5Gbps) | VGA | 1.8m/5.91ft | No |
Video
Port | Placement | Specification | Max Resolution and Refresh Rate | HDCP | Chipset |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1x USB-C (Input) |
Cable End | Host Dependent | 1920x1200 @ 60Hz 1920x1200 @ 60Hz1920x1080 @ 60Hz 1600x900 @ 60Hz 1280x1024 @ 60Hz 1280x800 @ 60Hz 1280x720 @ 60Hz 1152x864 @ 60Hz 1024x768 @ 60Hz 800x600 @ 60Hz 640x480 @ 60Hz |
Not Supported | |
1x VGA (Output) |
Cable End | VGA | 1920x1200 @ 60Hz 1920x1200 @ 60Hz1920x1080 @ 60Hz 1600x900 @ 60Hz 1280x1024 @ 60Hz 1280x800 @ 60Hz 1280x720 @ 60Hz 1152x864 @ 60Hz 1024x768 @ 60Hz 800x600 @ 60Hz 640x480 @ 60Hz |
Not Supported |
Video Output Modes
Host Stream Specification | Host Port Type | Number of Displays Used | Max Resolution at Display Count |
---|---|---|---|
DisplayPort 1.2 | Thunderbolt™ 3 or USB-C | 1 | 1920x1080 @ 60Hz 1920x1200 @ 60Hz1600x900 @ 60Hz 1280x1024 @ 60Hz 1280x800 @ 60Hz 1280x720 @ 60Hz 1152x864 @ 60Hz 1024x768 @ 60Hz 800x600 @ 60Hz 640x480 @ 60Hz |
Physical Stats
Item | Size (H x W x D) or Length | Weight | SKU or Part Number |
---|---|---|---|
USB-C to VGA cable | 1.81 meters 5.9 feet |
96 grams 3.4 ounces |
USBC-VGA-CABLE |
Compatible Systems
Plug and Play installation on any Windows, Mac, ChromeOS, or Linux host which supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode (Alt Mode) video output functionality.
Supports full-featured USB-C, USB4, and Thunderbolt 3 / Thunderbolt 4 systems running Windows 10 / 11 & ChromeOS 100 or newer & macOS 11 and later including, M1/M2/M3-based MacBooks (Base models and Pro / Max models), Intel-based Thunderbolt 3 MacBooks (late 2016+), iPad (10th gen+), iPad Pro, iPad Air (4th gen+), iPad mini (6th gen+), iPhone 15 Pro Max/15 Pro/15 Plus/15, HP ProBook / EliteBook / Spectre x360 series, Dell XPS / Latitude / Inspiron series, Lenovo ThinkPad / IdeaPad / Yoga, Microsoft Surface Pro / Go / Book / Laptop models, cable to connect Surface Laptop to monitor, LG Gram, and thousands of other laptops which are compliant with full-featured, standards-compliant USB-C ports
Incompatible Systems
Not all phones and tablets with USB-C ports support Alt Mode video output.
Get Started
This device is fully Plug and Play. Simply:
- Connect the USB-C connector on the cable to the host system.
- Plug the other end of the cable into the VGA port of your display
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My Docking Station/Adapter Works Well With My Windows Laptop, but When I Close the Lid the Displays and Laptop Turn Off or Sleep. How Do I Fix This?
Most Windows notebook computers power management settings will default to putting the computer to sleep with the lid closed, regardless of any external displays, keyboard, or mouse connected to the computer. If this is happening but you would prefer the system to remain active with the lid closed utilizing the external display or displays, these settings can be changed by performing the following:
For Windows 10:
- Start by right-clicking on the Start button and select Power Options from the menu.
- From the right side of the Power Options settings page, select the blue link for Additional power settings
- From the choices present on the left-hand side of the Power Options window, please click on Choose what closing the lid does
- Make sure the setting for When I close the lid under the Plugged In column is set to Do Nothing
- Click the Save Changes button and restart the system (making sure that the laptop’s power adapter is also connected) and test the behavior again.
For Windows 11:
- Start by right-clicking on the Start button and select Power Options from the menu.
- In the upper left corner of the settings window, in the search box, type "lid" then select Change what closing the lid does from the search results
- Make sure the setting for When I close the lid under the Plugged In column is set to Do Nothing
- Click the Save Changes button to apply the new settings.
Closing the lid should no longer put the computer into sleep mode when an external display and power source is connected, instead one of the external displays should now become the Primary display with the desktop icons instead of the laptop's built-in display.
The lid may still need to be opened to perform the following tasks:
- To power on the computer from a fully powered off state
- To log into the computer if logged out or if the computer is restarted with the lid closed
- To wake the computer from a deep sleep state ( hibernation, or Windows hybrid sleep states )
My System Has Multiple USB-C and/or Thunderbolt 3 Ports. Can I Add Multiple Alt Mode Adapters for Multiple Displays?
If your system supports multiple Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C Alt Mode outputs, then you will be able to use multiple adapters on one system. However, there are some Thunderbolt 3/USB-C Alt Mode systems that limit the video output to one port.