
Monoprice 112627 USB 3.0 to VGA Adapter
Expand Your Display Capabilities with USB 3.0 The Monoprice USB 3.0 to VGA Adapter allows you to add an additional VGA display to your computer system via a USB 3.0 port. Supporting resolutions up to 1920 x 1080, this adapter is ideal for extending or mirroring your display for increased producti...
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Overview
Expand Your Display Capabilities with USB 3.0
The Monoprice USB 3.0 to VGA Adapter allows you to add an additional VGA display to your computer system via a USB 3.0 port. Supporting resolutions up to 1920 x 1080, this adapter is ideal for extending or mirroring your display for increased productivity. The adapter is easy to install and requires no separate driver downloads.
Key Features:
- High Resolution: Supports up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz via USB 3.0.
- USB 3.0 Compliant: Fully compliant with USB 3.0 specification revision 1.0.
- Backward Compatible: Compatible with USB 2.0/1.1.
- Multiple Display Modes: Supports Extended, Mirrored, and Primary display options.
- Easy Installation: Driver software built into the adapter.
Detailed Specifications:
- Interface: USB 3.0 to VGA
- Resolution (USB 3.0): Up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz
- Resolution (USB 2.0): Up to 800 x 600
- Compliance: USB 3.0 specification revision 1.0
- Operating Systems: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.x
- Minimum Processor Requirement: Intel Core i5 2.8GHz or equivalent AMD processor
- Minimum RAM Requirement: 4GB RAM
- Display Modes: Extended, Mirrored, Primary
- Cable Length: 7" micro USB 3.0 cable
Key Features
Fully compliant with the USB 3.0 specification revision 1.0
Backwards compatible with USB 2.0/1.1
Up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz resolution using USB 3.0 | Up to 800 x 600 resolution using USB 2.0
Supports Windows Aero Effects | Supports up to six USB displays |
• Supports Extended, Mirrored, and Primary display options
• Supports extended left, right, above, or below
See Minimum System requirements in Description Below.
Specifications
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Fully compliant with USB 3.0 specification revision 1.0, ensuring optimal performance with compatible ports
- Offers backwards compatibility with USB 2.0/1.1, providing versatility with older computer systems
- Supports high resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz when connected to a USB 3.0 port for clear visuals
- Capable of supporting up to six USB displays, significantly expanding multi-monitor setups
- Enables various display configurations including Extended, Mirrored, and Primary display options for diverse needs
- Supports extended display positions (left, right, above, or below), offering flexibility in monitor arrangement
👎 Cons
- Resolution is limited to 800 x 600 when connected to a USB 2.0 port, which may not be sufficient for many modern applications
- Requires specific minimum system requirements, which users must verify before purchase to ensure compatibility
- The adapter's functionality is dependent on a USB connection, which might not be ideal for all display needs
- While supporting multiple displays, performance might vary based on system resources and the complexity of the content
- The adapter only outputs to VGA, a legacy display standard that may not be available on all modern monitors