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July 14th, 2020 00:00
usb-c to hdmi (not using displaylink)
I have a XPS13 9300, looking to connect just one external 4K display using a USB-C to HDMI connector. I have read @jphughan post in this forum that DisplayLink technology is not great for demanding graphics so question is what is a good usb-c to hdmi connector that directly does not need Displaylink?
jphughan
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July 14th, 2020 06:00
@Roland10pont When it comes to adapters that use USB-C rather than USB-A, the overwhelming majority do NOT use DisplayLink because USB-C can have an actual GPU output wired to it, so the adapters tap into that instead. (There are some USB-C DisplayLink adapters though for systems with USB-C ports that don’t support video.) There are lots of solid USB-C to HDMI options, but here’s one from a brand that I like: https://www.anker.com/products/variant/usbc-to-hdmi-adapter/A8306041
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December 30th, 2022 12:00
Hi,
Per your reply, "There are some USB-C DisplayLink adapters though for systems with USB-C ports that don’t support video."
I think this is what I need to add/extend an additional monitor to an Inspiron 3501.
The link you provided no longer works.
Do you have another source?
Thanks