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Plugable Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt 2 to HDMI 2.0 Adapter for Older Macs and Surface PCs with MDP Ports - Driverless

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  • mDP to HDMI Adapter - Converts a Mini DisplayPort output on your laptop or desktop to HDMI for easy connection to an HDMI capable display, monitor, or HDTV
  • Supported Resolutions - Supports HDMI displays up to 3840x2160 @ 60Hz (4K) resolution
  • AMD Eyefinity Compatible - VESA (DisplayPort) certified. Compliant with VESA Dual-Mode DisplayPort 1.2, High Bit Rate 2 (HBR2), and HDMI 2.0 standards
  • Compatibility - Active Adapter is compatible with Older Macs and Surface PCs with Mini DisplayPort 1.2 output ports and HDMI 2.0 displays. Not bidirectional. Note your source and display both need to support desired resolution
  • 2 Year Warranty - We love our Plugable products, and hope you will too. All of our products are backed with a 2-year limited parts and labor warranty as well as Seattle-based email support

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With the Plugable Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Active Adapter (MDP-HDMI), convert the Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt 2 output on your Mac or PC laptop, desktop, or tablet to virtually any HDMI-enabled display.

How important is an Active Adapter? Active Adapters use an integrated chipset to convert the DisplayPort signal from the computer to an HDMI signal. The Plugable adapter supports resolutions up to 4K (3840x2160) 60Hz on displays with Standard Dynamic Range (SDR), and 4K 30Hz with High Dynamic Range (HDR) capable displays.

Applications

  • Connect an HDMI-equipped display to a Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt 2 port
  • Connect additional HDMI displays to AMD Eyefinity or NVIDIA Surround capable graphics cards
  • Small and sturdy, so it can go where you go

  • Plugable Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Active Adapter

Please note that an HDMI cable is not included.

MDP-HDMI, MDP-HDMI Adapter

Compatibility

Compatible Setups PC and Mac laptops, desktops, or tablets that have Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt 2 output ports
In order to display a 4K resolution the host's graphics processor and attached display need to be 4K capable
Incompatible Setups This adapter is not bidirectional and will not convert video in the other direction
Not compatible with HDR (requires HDMI 2.0b or HDMI 2.1)
Refresh rate may be limited to 30Hz on 4K HDR televisions

For Apple Users

While our mDP adapters work with Apple Thunderbolt ports, the maximum supported resolution will depend on the model of Mac and monitor in use. Please be aware that with an update to macOS Mavericks, Apple disabled 4K video output on the vast majority of Mac models—even models which previously were able to output 4K. Only Macs with “official” 4K support from Apple will be capable of 4K output using this adapter, while most will be limited to 1080P output. Additionally, some Apple systems will not be capable of outputting audio from Thunderbolt 2 to the HDMI display.

The adapter has passed the extensive testing requirements necessary for VESA certification and is compliant with VESA Dual-Mode DisplayPort 1.2, High Bit Rate 2 (HBR2), and HDMI 2.0 standards. The adapter is also compatible with both AMD Eyefinity and NVIDIA Surround technologies.

FAQ

What is an active adapter? How is it different from a passive adapter?

An Active DisplayPort adapter has an integrated circuit to convert a DisplayPort signal to HDMI, DVI, or VGA. DisplayPort uses a different digital signaling type than HDMI and DVI (which use the same type), both of these signaling types are very different from VGA's analog signal.

Passive adapters rely on the graphics controller to selectively deliver the correct graphics signal using the DisplayPort output. Generally, this leads to reduced resolution or refresh rate compared to Active Adapters. Additionally using passive adapters may limit the number of connected displays in AMD Eyefinity and NVIDIA Surround setups.

Why doesn't this work with HDR 4K televisions?

HDR or HDR10 is a new technology that requires additional color and brightness data to be transmitted from the computer to the display. This requires the host computer to support DisplayPort 1.4 or HDMI 2.0b or HDMI 2.1, our adapter is designed for SDR (non-HDR) displays and converts from DisplayPort 1.2 to HDMI 2.0 and is incompatible with the HDR specification.

When connected to an HDR television, the television will attempt to enable HDR over the connection even though it is not supported causing reduced refresh rate or image quality. Some televisions provide options to disable HDR but most will enable and prioritize HDR over image quality and refresh rate.

Why am I unable to set a 3840x2160 resolution at a 60Hz refresh rate from my MacBook Pro/Mac Pro (Retina, Late 2013 and later)?

Mac OS X/macOS has limited the 4K video output from mDP ports to a maximum of 4K (3840x2160 @ 30Hz) when using our adapter with an HDMI 2.0 rated cable and HDMI 2.0 compatible display. Some customers have been successful in achieving a 4K resolution at 60Hz refresh rate when using 3rd party applications, like SwitchResX.

Apple transmits audio over DisplayPort/Thunderbolt in a unique way. Implementing support for this feature on Apple systems would have resulted in the adapter no longer qualifying for VESA (DisplayPort) certification.

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Supports resolutions up to 4K (3840x2160) 4K (3840x2160) 4K (3840x2160)
Max Refresh Rate (4K SDR) 60Hz 30Hz 60Hz
Max Refresh Rate (4K HDR) 30Hz 30Hz
Max Refresh Rate (Below 4K) 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz
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  • Video adapter - DisplayPort / HDMI
  • Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4.5 out of 5
    1,030 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the performance, quality and value of the HDMI adapter. For example, they mention it works well, is reliable and solid. Some appreciate the ease of use and appearance. That said, they say it's well worth the money. Opinions are mixed on clarity and sound quality.

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    183 customers mention136 positive47 negative

    Customers like the performance of the adapter. They say it works well, is pleased with its performance, and works perfectly with their 4K TV and 3 1080p monitors. Most games run fine, and the connection works perfectly.

    "...It works perfectly! I can now enable 50hz or 60hz via display settings on the Mac Pro...." Read more

    "Great product, works out of the box, zero issues!" Read more

    "...Overall, I'm quite pleased with its performance...." Read more

    "...This is an unreliable device, at least per my application and use...." Read more

    48 customers mention34 positive14 negative

    Customers like the quality of the adapter. They say it's reliable, solid, and does everything they want it to do. Some mention that they have had no problems with durability. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.

    "...Without this simple and effective adapter to get the most out of the video card capabilities, my 4k monitor purchase would have been a total waste." Read more

    "...I think it was a bit more expensive too. This one works perfectly, seems well built." Read more

    "...Display for this monitor from System Preferences does not actually display the refresh rate for some reason...." Read more

    "This is a very nice active adapter that worked at the intended resolution and refresh rate (3840x2160@60Hz) under both Windows 10 and KDE neon...." Read more

    32 customers mention27 positive5 negative

    Customers like the value of the adapter. They say it's an excellent purchase, well worth the money, and a very quality product for the price. Some mention that the adaptor is cheap and works great.

    "Great product, works out of the box, zero issues!" Read more

    "...the price was right to do a bit of testing and so far its doing what it advertised...." Read more

    "...but headaches, this adapter was a little more expensive but well worth it." Read more

    "...Audio works as well. Worth every penny." Read more

    18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

    Customers find the electronic adapter easy to use. They mention it's simple, works as advertised, and doesn't require any additional software. Some say the adaptor is a plug-and-play solution that works flawlessly.

    "...Initially, setup looked to be hassle free as upon connecting everything up I was presented with an option for 3840x2160 output under display..." Read more

    "Instant & painless connection." Read more

    "...Nothing skewed or stretched and no need for extra software to do it. Good to go!" Read more

    "...by far the best adapter I have tried. Fast shipping, simple plug and play setup..." Read more

    11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the adapter. They mention that it looks great, has a good design, and works excellently. The screen quality looks great and is particularly beneficial for graphic design, video editing, and regular use.

    "...This improvement is particularly beneficial for graphic design, video editing, and even regular browsing, where fluid motion and crisp display are..." Read more

    "...It looks absolutely fantastic. By far the best I have ever seen in a monitor...." Read more

    "...while the 4k native size is too small to be really useful it looks absolutely gorgeous with the sub-pixel rendering output scaled up to a 1080p..." Read more

    "...Now it looks great!" Read more

    26 customers mention16 positive10 negative

    Customers are mixed about the clarity of the adapter. Some mention that it gave the monitor the high resolution, while others say that it has issues displaying the 4K resolution on their TV.

    "...This solved the problem perfectly. I’m more able to max out the resolution and set the refresh rate higher." Read more

    "...However, text rendering on the monitor was terrible and made writing tedious. That turns out to be a limitation of HDMI, not the adapter...." Read more

    "...Monitor is fantastic, btw." Read more

    "...it with an Amazon Basics HDMI High Speed cable, the picture is now crystal clear!" Read more

    12 customers mention5 positive7 negative

    Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the adapter. Some mention that the audio works great and has flawless playback, while others say that it didn't transmit sound from their laptop to TV, and the signal cut out.

    "...(Skull Canyon) and experienced repeatable episodes where sound would be completely dropped (NO SOUND), especially when switching between media files..." Read more

    "...Audio works as well. Worth every penny." Read more

    "Overall it's fine. Sometimes the signal cuts out, but I don't know if it's because of this dongle, the laptop, SwitchResX, the cord, etc...." Read more

    "...Also, though the manufacturer says it may not work, Audio is working fine from my Mac through HDMI 2.0 to my TV...." Read more

    8 customers mention0 positive8 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the flickering of the adapter. They mention that their screen flickers constantly, the video blinks every couple seconds, and the monitor flashes often.

    "...from time to time which is annoying.. and at 60hz my screen flickers constantly! Overall this is a poor product and I do not recommend it." Read more

    "...Initially, the screen flickered and cut out. Also, the PC would not detect the headset...." Read more

    "...When I display just one application window, they see the video blinking every couple seconds - likely nothing to do with this device, but annoying..." Read more

    "I bought this for the Oculus Rift but I got black screen flashes when using it, however, plugging this to my 4k TV does seem to work with sound and..." Read more

    Plug-and-play easy, even with my monitor's weird 2048 x 1152 native resolution
    5 Stars
    Plug-and-play easy, even with my monitor's weird 2048 x 1152 native resolution
    With a new MacBook Pro (work) and an old MacBook Air 11 (personal) sharing a keyboard, monitor, and mouse, dongles are a part of my life. I use Apple's USB-C dongle for HDMI, but my MacBook Air 11 makes do with a Mini DisplayPort for video output. Before I purchased the Plugable adapter, I was swapping cables behind my monitor. Now, I can just move HDMI cable from the Apple dongle to the Plugable one.Although there are lots of similar-looking adapters, most are rated for 1080p. My Dell SP2309 monitor, however, has a native resolution of 2048 x 1152, and I wanted to keep every pixel rather than settle for a blurry downsample to 1920 x 1080. The Plugable adapter, while a little more expensive than some competitors, handled my display's native resolution without a problem: it really was plug-and-play.My good experiences with other Plugable products (I've used their 10-port powered USB hubs for the past five years) has earned my trust...and my willingness to spend a few extra dollars. Plugable added some smarts to this adapter (that's why it's called "Active") to assure a good user experience with any monitor, even those with wonky native resolutions like mine. I'm very pleased with the product, and happily give it five stars.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Company, Perfect Product
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Allows full WQHD (2560x1440 @ 60 or 75Hz) resolution with Mid 2012 Macbook Pro
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 24, 2019
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Allows full WQHD (2560x1440 @ 60 or 75Hz) resolution with Mid 2012 Macbook Pro
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 24, 2019
    Bought this adapter after trying unsuccessfully with several others claiming to be able to carry up to 4k resolution over HDMI, but every time was only getting at most 2048x1152 from my Mid 2012 Macbook Pro to my new Dell S2719DM monitor.

    Based on some of the internet comments I was reading, other than confirming that the Macbook is indeed capable of pushing out WQHD video from its Thunderbolt port, I was beginning to think I would never get it with this particular monitor which only has HDMI inputs - all previous reviews were stating that a Mini DP to Display Port lead was the only way to get the full WQHD resolution.

    False - this adapter works a treat with the HDMI cable that comes in the box with the Dell monitor. I can happily report that I'm running 2560x1440 resolution at 60Hz (with an option to put that up to 75Hz) using this adapter - crystal clear and working fine. I'm not an expert when it comes to this stuff, but I believe based I what I have read that this setup is working where others have failed because this is an 'active' adapter - the description of the product itself on Amazon gives some good info on what this means.

    Thank you Plugable! You have just given my 7 year old laptop a new lease of life! A little bit pricier than other cables and adapters out there, but you pays your money you takes your chances, and in this case well worth it in my opinion.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Works perfectly
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Funktioniert mit Surface Dock
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