Cable Matters 48Gbps USB C to HDMI 2.1 Adapter for macOS, Support 8K 60Hz / 4K 240Hz HDR, ...Cable Matters 48Gbps USB C to HDMI 2.1 Adapter for macOS, Support 8K 60Hz / 4K 240Hz HDR, Thunderbolt 4 to HDMI 2.1, HDMI 2.1 to USB C Adapter, Compatible with iPhone 16/15

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Cable Matters 48Gbps USB C to HDMI 2.1 Adapter for macOS, Support 8K 60Hz / 4K 240Hz HDR,...

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Smooth Performance

Customers are highly satisfied with the smooth performance of this USB C to HDMI 2.1 adapter for macOS, reporting quick response times and seamless operation. Some users have had to make minor adjustments to settings for optimal results, but overall, they find it a worthwhile investment.

Easy Setup

Customers generally find the setup process for this adapter to be easy and hassle-free. Some users were able to use it right out of the box, while others required a firmware upgrade or additional software installation. Overall, customers appreciate the convenience and quick connection time.

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Firmware Upgradability

Customers have had mixed experiences with the firmware upgradability of this USB C to HDMI adapter. While some were able to successfully update the firmware and enjoy improved functionality, others encountered difficulties and found the process time-consuming or frustrating. Some customers noted that the need for a firmware update was necessary to achieve compatibility with certain devices or features.

External Monitor Support

Customers are thrilled with the Cable Matters adapter's ability to support external monitors at high resolutions and refresh rates, particularly 4K 120Hz and HDR, on MacBooks that don't natively support these capabilities. Some users have reported issues with previous adapters not providing the desired performance but are pleased with this product's compatibility and syncing well with their monitors. A small number of customers had difficulty contacting customer service for pricing information.

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Quality

The adapter is well made and feels good in the hand.

Sturdy connection and don’t have trouble with touching the cable.

Unfortunately, this cable had audio issues, it stutters every 30 seconds and after 4 days it stopped working on 4k 120hz rgb.

That entire rectangle where the hdmi plugs into gets hot, but this adapter has never stopped working.

Price

1 cable instead of the cable type, as the adapter is more expensive than the cable and it reduce the chance for it to stop work... Read More

Shipping

Cable matters customer service was quick to reply and provided a link to the file required to flash the firmware.

I reached out to them via amazon's contact us page and requested the firmware instructions.

Once received, i contacted the company using their contact us form and i promptly received instructions on how to update the fi... Read More

After i received the adapter i sent an email to cable matters and they sent me what i needed to update it.

Competitiveness

4 output, the 48 gbps dongle has no difficulties negotiating the best possible frame rate.

To my untrained eye there was nothing that the apple tv or stick did better than the macbook with this thing.

But, i have always thought that it's incredibly foolish that i cannot get my 2019 i9 mbp to play live sports on my oled tv bett... Read More

I first bought a cheaper, nonsense-brand thunderbolt to hdmi through prime that advertised 4k at 60hz.

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This product had a total of 735 reviews as of our last analysis date on Feb 17 2025.