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product_id: 1476124
title: "Cable Matters SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to HDMI Adapter (USB to HDMI Adapter) for Windows up to 1440p in Black"
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# Compact & portable design USB 3.0 SuperSpeed 5 Gbps Supports up to 2560x1440 resolution Cable Matters SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to HDMI Adapter (USB to HDMI Adapter) for Windows up to 1440p in Black

**Brand:** cable matters
**Price:** £63.23
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖥️ Unlock your multi-monitor potential—because one screen is never enough!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Cable Matters SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to HDMI Adapter (USB to HDMI Adapter) for Windows up to 1440p in Black by cable matters
- **How much does it cost?** £63.23 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- cable matters enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted cable matters brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play Flexibility:** USB bus-powered—no external power needed, perfect for on-the-go pros
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Works with Windows 10/8.1/7 and includes HDMI to DVI adapter for versatile setups
- • **Seamless HD Video Streaming:** Enjoy crisp 1080p to 1440p visuals with smooth playback
- • **Expand Your Workspace Effortlessly:** Add an extra high-res display even when all ports are busy
- • **Reliable Customer Support & Warranty:** Backed by responsive tech support and a 1-year limited warranty

## Overview

The DisplayLink USB to HDMI adapter leverages SuperSpeed USB 3.0 bandwidth (up to 5 Gbps) to connect your computer to HDTVs, monitors, or projectors with resolutions up to 2560x1440. It functions as an external USB graphics card, enabling additional displays when other ports are occupied. Portable and bus-powered, it supports Windows OS and includes an HDMI to DVI adapter for flexible connectivity. Ideal for professionals needing expanded screen real estate on the go, it comes with active driver support and a 1-year warranty.

## Description

Cable Matters, with headquarters in Southborough, Massachusetts, offers a complete line of cables, adapters, docking stations, and networking products for the home, office, and data center. Cable Matters offers first-class, quality, and affordable products backed by an exceptional customer experience. Active HDMI Converters Visit the Store Active HDMI Converters Visit the Store HDMI Cables & Adapters Visit the Store HDMI Cables & Adapters

Review: Works, with minor bugs - I'm using a MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2012) running OSX 10.10 Yosemite, which only has one thunderbolt port for video out. I write code professionally, and wanted to have 2 monitors and my laptop screen to do so. I don't need it to be low-lag, or have super high framerates, but I do need high resolution so I can display lots of text. This adapter does that (at 1920x1080 at 60 FPS as claimed), but not perfectly. Firstly, you have to download/install drivers from their site, plugging in the adapter without them does nothing. This isn't a problem for someone like me, but may confuse new users, especially people who are used to Macs, since most Mac hardware is plug-and-play with no custom driver installs. On the plus side, the drivers were updated last week, which means they're being actively worked on, so the bugs I'm about to mention may be resolved later on with new drivers. On to the bugs: If you want to do triple-monitors on a Macbook Air, you'll need to plug in this adapter AFTER you plug in the thunderbolt adapter, or the drivers freak out, use 100% CPU, and your framerate becomes terrible with visible tearing and artifacting. Fortunately, when waking up from sleep this doesn't become an issue, and it takes 2 seconds to unplug/replug if you do it wrong. Other than that, by far the biggest bug is that Mission Control (which I use constantly to switch windows) does not get along with the adapter. When it's plugged in, Mission Control causes the screen to freeze for 3-5 seconds before showing you the overview, though this can be significantly cut down if you run defaults write com.apple.dock expose-animation-duration -float 0 in a terminal. This removes the animation at the start and end of Mission Control, though, which makes finding windows slightly harder, but makes mission control launch in a sane amount of time. Also, if you want to use the adapter-connected monitor as your main monitor, the menubar loses transparency and can lose all its text, though it is still functional. Additionally, some applications (specifically Intellij Idea) don't like it when you use the adapter-connected monitor as your main, though they will run fine and display fine on that monitor if it's set up as a secondary. There is also the minor issue of antialiasing not working in Mission Control, meaning text looks weird in the overview. Also, 10.10's new transparency stuff is glitchy and causes some weird colorations and small black/white squares sometimes, but you can disable it to remove this effect. [EDIT:] I have discovered that disabling transparency significantly improves performance of apps on the connected monitor. The setting is under System Preferences->Accessibility->Display->Reduce Transparency. Lastly, though it does claim to be 60FPS (and looks like it actually is) there is a slight lag (maybe 3 or 4 frames) on the picture. For work, this is not an issue, but if you're wanting to use it for gaming (especially with a single game spanning two monitors), it would be very noticeable and problematic. The adapter gets warm while in use, which leads me to believe that there's some sort of processing going on, which is probably causing the lag, so this may not be something the driver updates could fix.
Review: Device Failed after 5-months of purchase - Update: Warranty Replacement - The device functioned adequately for the five months that I own it—until it simple died. It all occurred after upgrading to the new 2.5 driver and my system failed to recognized the device. So, I downgraded to the prior version and system would still not recognize it, or connect to the device. I updated my OS and it still wouldn't work. It now overheats whenever I connect it to my computer and it just doesn't work. I am debating whether or not it would be worth the hassle of contacting the manufacturer. For, I believe the first thing they would suggest would be to upgrade the driver. LOL. And the developer of the driver (note that Cable Matters and the driver developer are separate entities) would refer me to the hardware manufacturer. The device would work as an additional monitor on my computer system. I would have no other problems with it other than the very small lag which wasn't a huge problem and some applications not displaying properly but it wasn't a big problem. The device was able to play videos and dvd's smoothly enough. It appears that the hardware is not up to par. Update: I contacted Cable Matters and I was very pleased to see an immediate response and was told that since my device was under the 1-year warranty they would promptly send me a replacement after I shipped my bad adapter. I was very satisfied with their customer responsiveness and tech support as well. I am currently using the replacement adapter from Cable Matters, and thus far it works very well. Perhaps, the original adapter I got was simply a bad unit which understandably happens. The new device they sent me has been working very well for the last couple of days. I have no complains about how its working. However, given that the original failed after 5-months of usage, I will have to write another updated review later on, perhaps after using the device for 5 or 6-months.

## Features

- Premium HDMI to USB Adapter uses an available USB port on your computer to connect an HDTV, monitor, or projector with HDMI; The USB HDMI adapter adds an additional display When the other video ports on your computer are occupied
- USB to HDMI Converter Adapter leverages SuperSpeed USB 3.0 bandwidth up to 5 Gaps for the best performance; The USB 3 to HDMI adapter unctions like an external USB Graphics card to deliver smooth high Definition video to your HDTV or monitor; USB 3 to HDMI adapter supports video resolutions up to 2560 x 1440 including 1920x1080 (1080p)
- Portable HDMI to USB 3.0 Adapter travels easily in a laptop bag; Included HDMI to DVI adapter provides an additional USB to DVI connection option for a Display with only DVI for video only; The HDMI USB adapter is ideal solution for users that need to connect to a projector or monitor when traveling
- Simple installation of USB graphics adapter with drivers and user guides available for download; The HDMI to USB 3 adapter extends the display of a laptop to a monitor or mirror screens for a presentation on a projector
- The USB to HDMI cable adapter supports multiple monitors with additional adapters; USB bus powered without the need of external power; Windows compatible with Windows 10/8.1/7/Vista/XP

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00BPEV1XK |
| Best Sellers Rank | #109 in DVI-HDMI Adapters |
| Brand | Cable Matters |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Monitor |
| Connector Type | DVI, HDMI |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 3,310 Reviews |
| Finish | Hdmi,Projector |
| Input Voltage | 5 Volts (DC) |
| Item Dimensions | 8.66 x 6.14 x 0.55 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.11 Kilograms |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 8.66 x 6.14 x 0.55 inches |
| Manufacturer | Cable Matters |
| Mfr Part Number | 103046USB3BLACK |
| Model Number | 103046-BLACK-AU |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Ports | 1 |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Power Plug Type | No Plug |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Specific Uses For Product | Monitor,Projector |
| UPC | 738435983260 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Type | Limited |

## Product Details

- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Monitor
- **Connector Type:** DVI, HDMI
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 8.66 x 6.14 x 0.55 inches
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Monitor,Projector

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this adapter allow me to stream TV/Movies on my PC/Mac and watch them in High Definition on my HDTV?  Both laptops only have USB, no HDMI outputs**
A: yes, that's why I got it too. Works well.  Not sure what dpi it is sending but clear enough for my family.

**Q: i need to connect my laptop to my tv to watch netflix on tv, will this do that**
A: Hi Katherine. my name is Denis and I ordered one of these myself about 2 years ago so I could use my 46' plasma as my monitor to watch Netflix etc. This particular model didn't work well for me. I was impossible to stream hd content because the unit wasn't able to keep up with the speed. I already had owned one that worked (and is still working now)made by a company called Atlona. I paid only $59 for it at the time. This Atlona unit plugs into your vga output and uses a headphone size jack to carry sound to the unit that is powered by usb. These are much more expensive now and do come in a style like the one you're looking at. That uses usb to grab power, video, and sound. the unit your are questioning didn't work well for me, but that was 2 years ago... I cant say that the tech hasn't caught up to the speed. I just know that at the time, it didn't work for me using it the same way you want to. I would check around at different manufacturers and look at the buyer feedback section closely. most people buy these units to extend a desktop by adding a screen... This is a very different application.  Good luck!!

**Q: I just bought a hdmi cable, come to find out i don't have a hdmi port on my pc, will this work?**
A: If you have a Display Port or Mini Display Port, I would suggest using an adapter cable for that before using something like this USB Adapter as the DP port will produce a much cleaner signal and DP was designed to be able to carry HDMI signaling via basic cable adapters.

**Q: When will this adapter be updated for mac sierra? how can i be notified?**
A: Yes it does

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works, with minor bugs
*by S***E on January 22, 2015*

I'm using a MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2012) running OSX 10.10 Yosemite, which only has one thunderbolt port for video out. I write code professionally, and wanted to have 2 monitors and my laptop screen to do so. I don't need it to be low-lag, or have super high framerates, but I do need high resolution so I can display lots of text. This adapter does that (at 1920x1080 at 60 FPS as claimed), but not perfectly. Firstly, you have to download/install drivers from their site, plugging in the adapter without them does nothing. This isn't a problem for someone like me, but may confuse new users, especially people who are used to Macs, since most Mac hardware is plug-and-play with no custom driver installs. On the plus side, the drivers were updated last week, which means they're being actively worked on, so the bugs I'm about to mention may be resolved later on with new drivers. On to the bugs: If you want to do triple-monitors on a Macbook Air, you'll need to plug in this adapter AFTER you plug in the thunderbolt adapter, or the drivers freak out, use 100% CPU, and your framerate becomes terrible with visible tearing and artifacting. Fortunately, when waking up from sleep this doesn't become an issue, and it takes 2 seconds to unplug/replug if you do it wrong. Other than that, by far the biggest bug is that Mission Control (which I use constantly to switch windows) does not get along with the adapter. When it's plugged in, Mission Control causes the screen to freeze for 3-5 seconds before showing you the overview, though this can be significantly cut down if you run defaults write com.apple.dock expose-animation-duration -float 0 in a terminal. This removes the animation at the start and end of Mission Control, though, which makes finding windows slightly harder, but makes mission control launch in a sane amount of time. Also, if you want to use the adapter-connected monitor as your main monitor, the menubar loses transparency and can lose all its text, though it is still functional. Additionally, some applications (specifically Intellij Idea) don't like it when you use the adapter-connected monitor as your main, though they will run fine and display fine on that monitor if it's set up as a secondary. There is also the minor issue of antialiasing not working in Mission Control, meaning text looks weird in the overview. Also, 10.10's new transparency stuff is glitchy and causes some weird colorations and small black/white squares sometimes, but you can disable it to remove this effect. [EDIT:] I have discovered that disabling transparency significantly improves performance of apps on the connected monitor. The setting is under System Preferences->Accessibility->Display->Reduce Transparency. Lastly, though it does claim to be 60FPS (and looks like it actually is) there is a slight lag (maybe 3 or 4 frames) on the picture. For work, this is not an issue, but if you're wanting to use it for gaming (especially with a single game spanning two monitors), it would be very noticeable and problematic. The adapter gets warm while in use, which leads me to believe that there's some sort of processing going on, which is probably causing the lag, so this may not be something the driver updates could fix.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Device Failed after 5-months of purchase - Update: Warranty Replacement
*by C***. on October 1, 2015*

The device functioned adequately for the five months that I own it—until it simple died. It all occurred after upgrading to the new 2.5 driver and my system failed to recognized the device. So, I downgraded to the prior version and system would still not recognize it, or connect to the device. I updated my OS and it still wouldn't work. It now overheats whenever I connect it to my computer and it just doesn't work. I am debating whether or not it would be worth the hassle of contacting the manufacturer. For, I believe the first thing they would suggest would be to upgrade the driver. LOL. And the developer of the driver (note that Cable Matters and the driver developer are separate entities) would refer me to the hardware manufacturer. The device would work as an additional monitor on my computer system. I would have no other problems with it other than the very small lag which wasn't a huge problem and some applications not displaying properly but it wasn't a big problem. The device was able to play videos and dvd's smoothly enough. It appears that the hardware is not up to par. Update: I contacted Cable Matters and I was very pleased to see an immediate response and was told that since my device was under the 1-year warranty they would promptly send me a replacement after I shipped my bad adapter. I was very satisfied with their customer responsiveness and tech support as well. I am currently using the replacement adapter from Cable Matters, and thus far it works very well. Perhaps, the original adapter I got was simply a bad unit which understandably happens. The new device they sent me has been working very well for the last couple of days. I have no complains about how its working. However, given that the original failed after 5-months of usage, I will have to write another updated review later on, perhaps after using the device for 5 or 6-months.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Currently the only USB3 to HDMI device worth your money - at least for Mac users.
*by M***N on September 11, 2014*

The first one of these I ordered was Dead On Arrival. I sent it back and ordered a replacement. The replacement works... and it's such a well done product I'm giving it 5 stars in spite of the first unit being DOA. It's one of three USB to HDMI devices I evaluated; one was by Etekcity ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F8OPKLW ) and it gave a decent picture but I couldn't get the sound to go through its HDMI output. Second best was by StarTech.com ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00612ZPQA ) and it handled the sound alright but the video in the Startech would shear every few seconds; it could not handle the bandwidth. Useful as a screen addition for programming or spreadsheets but useless for full screen video viewing. But when I plugged this device into a USB3 port on my Mac Pro Late 2013 (the black cylinder Mac Pro) I not only got a shear-free picture on the HD projector in the home theater, I also got what looks like 5.1 output through HDMI even though I actually don't have more than two speakers (see below). In the Mac's Audio Midi Setup app (the Icon looks like a little piano keyboard) I can choose "USB3 to HDMI" - a choice I didn't see from any of the competing devices. And when I selected it I was shown six (!) volume sliders for all the 5.1 channels. And sound flows from the Mac, through this device, through HDMI cable, gets converted to optical SPDIF by a Monoprice box and goes to the home theater optically and gets decoded into hum-free perfect sound there. After 8 months of messing with it my AV setup is finally doing what I want it to do. This part was the missing piece. Four sources (Two Mac pros of different vintages, one PS/3 and an HDMI cable to the home theater that I can plug into a laptop using this beauty: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DOZHL82 ) go into a http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-105557-Toslink-Digital-Coaxial/dp/B003L14WB8 and its output goes to my Epson projector as HDMI. But the sound is tapped from the selected HDMI and goes over an optical fiber to the theater where it is decoded by http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Optical-Analog-Converter-Adapter/dp/B005DIRI6I into powered speakers. Using the tiny infrared remote control for the Monoprice box I can select any of my four sources; sound is chosen along with it. Mute button works on all four channels. And I have reason to believe that if I had a 5.1 sound system I could make that work also.

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