Name: USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter
Brand: Apple
Price: 85.0 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 2.0 (46 reviews)

Overview

The USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter lets you connect your USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) enabled Mac and iPad Pro to a VGA display, while also connecting a standard USB device and a USB-C charging cable.

The USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter allows you to mirror your Mac or iPad Pro display to your VGA-enabled TV or display in up to 1080p HD. It also outputs video content like movies and captured video. Simply connect the adapter to a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port on your Mac or iPad and then to your TV or projector via a VGA cable (sold separately).

Use the standard USB port to connect devices such as your flash drive or camera or a USB cable for syncing and charging your iPhone, iPad, or iPod. You can also connect a charging cable to the USB-C port to charge your Mac or iPad Pro.

Compatible with the following Mac and iPad Pro models:

12-inch MacBook, 13-inch MacBook Air with Retina display, 13-inch MacBook Pro - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), 15-inch MacBook Pro - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), 21.5-inch iMac - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), 27-inch iMac - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), iMac Pro, Mac mini - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), 11-inch iPad Pro, and 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd Generation)

What’s in the Box

Apple USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter

Tech Specs

Connections

USB-C

System Requirements

Requires a VGA cable (sold separately) for connection to your TV or projector.

iPad Models

Mac Models

12-inch MacBook
13-inch MacBook Air with Retina display
13-inch MacBook Pro - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)
15-inch MacBook Pro - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)
21.5-inch iMac - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)
27-inch iMac - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)
iMac Pro
Mac mini - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)

2.0 Average

2 out of 5 stars
Number of stars	Percentage	Number of reviews
5 Stars(Read all reviews)	17%	8reviews
4 Stars(Read all reviews)	7%	3reviews
3 Stars(Read all reviews)	0%	0reviews
2 Stars(Read all reviews)	4%	2reviews
1 Star(Read all reviews)	72%	33reviews

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1.0 out of 5 stars
Various problems but no alternatives

The positive is that this adapter works all of the time for an Apple extended keyboard, most of the time when driving a VGA monitor and some of the time for thu The positive is that this adapter works all of the time for an Apple extended keyboard, most of the time when driving a VGA monitor and some of the time for thumb drives and other external hard drives. For some currently unknown reason, the video on an external monitor glitches periodically to a low resolution and the only way to reset it is to change the resolution to some other value and then back to best for monitor setting. I have found it best to not use this adapter with external USB drives of any kind. Sometimes the drive decides to unmount in the middle of a read or write operation--Not good for data integrity or drive performance. The biggest negative is that there are no documented alternatives that do not have similar poor reviews. I guess this line of netbooks, oh, sorry, premium Apple notebooks with USB-C really isn't meant to be used with any external peripherals ... other than a charger and a set of ... headphones ...
- Written by Timothy E from Custer
- 26-Aug-2016
267 of 281 people found this useful
Is this review useful?Various problems but no alternatives
1.0 out of 5 stars
Waste Of Money!!

not worth it at all,makes screen blink in and out and heats up, losing faith in you apple
- Written by Matthew S from Long beach
- 28-Oct-2016
242 of 258 people found this useful
Is this review useful?Waste Of Money!!
1.0 out of 5 stars
Useless since last update

Everything has been said already about the price, the aesthetics, the inconvenience, etc. of this product but it just stopped working after the latest firmware Everything has been said already about the price, the aesthetics, the inconvenience, etc. of this product but it just stopped working after the latest firmware update -- unless you're ready to reboot at least once a day: it sure works, for a few hours, and then the LED of your drive lights up, you hear the drive spin (if that kind of drive) but it no longer mounts, until you reboot. C'mon, what is this? Not even worth a single star...
- Written by Stephane A from Ottawa
- 13-Apr-2016
214 of 224 people found this useful
Is this review useful?Useless since last update

1.0 out of 5 stars
Works just long enough to get through the warranty period...

I made it through 16 months with this adapter until one day, the VGA part spontaneously stopped working. Can't figure out why. Turns out they come with a one ye I made it through 16 months with this adapter until one day, the VGA part spontaneously stopped working. Can't figure out why. Turns out they come with a one year warranty, so I just managed to squeak past the period of time where they'd replace it. Now I'm left with a little piece of junk and no support...
- Written by Jacqueline L from Waterloo
- 19-Jun-2019
Is this review useful?Works just long enough to get through the warranty period...
1.0 out of 5 stars
Sorry, but not working

With an Apple 10.14.5 program the USB-C port didn't work connect to the port on the back of my 2018 iMac computer. Yes, it plugged in but would read no device I With an Apple 10.14.5 program the USB-C port didn't work connect to the port on the back of my 2018 iMac computer. Yes, it plugged in but would read no device I plugged in. Called Apple Help, they said return it for a new on. Went to store and although it took a while the gave me a refund. I wish they sold a "Satechi Type C Hud" it looks good and had great reviews. Machines change, keep up with it or replace it with things that do. Please Apple be nice to your customers that way, don't be affarid of off beards if they work, or at least tell the customer what may work!
- Written by Hubert S from Charlotte
- 13-Jun-2019
Is this review useful?Sorry, but not working
4.0 out of 5 stars
Works fine

I don't usually bother writing reviews, but since I nearly passed on this product because of all the bad reviews, I thought I would add my experience. This cabl I don't usually bother writing reviews, but since I nearly passed on this product because of all the bad reviews, I thought I would add my experience. This cable works fine, as far as I can tell. I used it to hook up an old VGA monitor to my new iMac, and it works great. No problems at all. I don't know why Apple added the other connectors (maybe to justify the price?) but I can't find any fault with it.
- Written by Deborah R from Dundas
- 29-Apr-2019
Is this review useful?Works fine

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Answers from the community

Will the USB multiport allow me to connect the HDMI cord to my TV?
- Asked by Sabirah A
- on 16-May-2019
Answer

Simply connect the adapter to a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port on your Mac or iPad and then to Simply connect the adapter to a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port on your Mac or iPad and then to your TV or projector via a VGA cable (sold separately).
- Answered by Holly P
- on 20-May-2019
Answer now(Will the USB multiport allow me to connect the HDMI cord to my TV?)
1 Answer(Will the USB multiport allow me to connect the HDMI cord to my TV?)
How does this " support both video and audio output"? Certainly it doesn't support audio over the VGA port, right?
- Asked by Brian C from McLean
- on 9-Mar-2015
Answer

I do not see that currently, so maybe it was a typo and they fixed it. At any rate, for the VGA adap I do not see that currently, so maybe it was a typo and they fixed it. At any rate, for the VGA adapter, yes, the only way to get audio through it would be through either the USB C or USB A ports.
- Answered by Thomas N from Aurora
- on 29-Oct-2016
Answer now(How does this " support both video and audio output"? Certainly it doesn't support audio over the VGA port, right?)
1 Answer(How does this " support both video and audio output"? Certainly it doesn't support audio over the VGA port, right?)
can i connect this adapter with the other USB-C in cascade? so that i will have 2 screens and 2 USB available while still charging?
- Asked by Alessandro G from Cupertino
- on 19-Jun-2015
Answer

No.
- Answered by Rick M from Simpsonville
- on 16-Dec-2016
Answer now(can i connect this adapter with the other USB-C in cascade? so that i will have 2 screens and 2 USB available while still charging?)
1 Answer(can i connect this adapter with the other USB-C in cascade? so that i will have 2 screens and 2 USB available while still charging?)

Does the USB-C to VGA adaptor work with a 13.3-inch Macbook Air?
- Asked by ELLIS K from Melville
- on 11-Aug-2015
Answer now(Does the USB-C to VGA adaptor work with a 13.3-inch Macbook Air?)
2 Answers(Does the USB-C to VGA adaptor work with a 13.3-inch Macbook Air?)
So the adapter says that it can mirror a display, this worries me, does it not allow one to extend the display to have dual monitors?
- Asked by Kathy G from Littleton
- on 9-Mar-2015
Answer

It can do both. I'm using it to extend the display to an external monitor as I type this.
- Answered by Rick M from Simpsonville
- on 16-Dec-2016
Answer now(So the adapter says that it can mirror a display, this worries me, does it not allow one to extend the display to have dual monitors?)
1 Answer(So the adapter says that it can mirror a display, this worries me, does it not allow one to extend the display to have dual monitors?)
Will this adapter when used with the new 12" Retina MacBook allow simultaneous Mac charging while also powering a USB portable drive ?
- Asked by Barry S from Edmonds
- on 9-Mar-2015
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1 Answer(Will this adapter when used with the new 12" Retina MacBook allow simultaneous Mac charging while also powering a USB portable drive ?)

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USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter

Product Information

Overview

Compatible with the following Mac and iPad Pro models:

What’s in the Box

Tech Specs

Connections

System Requirements

Compatibility

iPad Models

Mac Models

Ratings & Reviews

Various problems but no alternatives

Waste Of Money!!

Useless since last update

Works just long enough to get through the warranty period...

Sorry, but not working

Works fine

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