The Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter | Plugableallows you to connect from a Thunderbolt 2 or Mini DisplayPort Dual-Mode (DP++) output on your laptop, desktop, or tablet to virtually any VGA-enabled display. Utilizing a passive design, this adapter relies on the DisplayPort output of the host system to provide the necessary signaling to support a VGA display. Resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz are supported.

1 x Mini DisplayPort 1.2 Male Connector    1 x VGA Female Connector    Supports up to 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz    Thunderbolt & Thunderbolt 2 Compatible

• Converts Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt 2 output on your Apple or Windows laptop or desktop to a VGA output
• Supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz
• No installation software or drivers required; just plug and play

This adapter is compatible with Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 Macs, or laptops that have Dual-Mode Mini DisplayPort output ports (DP++) to add a VGA monitor, TV, or projector. Compliant with VESA Dual-Mode DisplayPort 1.1, this adapter converts a Mini DisplayPort output to VGA input; it is not bi-directional and will not convert video signals in the opposite direction. Furthermore, this adapter is not compatible with Microsoft Surface Docking Stations, AMD Eyefinity, or NVIDIA Surround.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I have a thunderbolt port on my iMac. I would like to get a good and reasonably priced USB adapter. What do you suggest?

A: There aren't any direct Thunderbolt to USB adapters. There are however some combination adapters such as KAKTU20 that converts from Thunderbolt to both Ethernet and USB 3.0. That would be the easiest solution.

Q: 2. Is this card reader supported on windows 10 and MAC/OS Catalina v10.5 ?

A: Yes, will work for both.

Q: 3. Can this be used with a Mac to add video outputs?

A: Yes, the Plugable 13-in-1 USB-C Multi-Adapter Laptop Docking Station with Triple HDMI Output can be used with a Mac to add video outputs.

Q: 4. i need this but in the inverse way, do you have any solution?

A: Apantac makes the Micro-4K-DP UHD/4K to DisplayPort Converter, this has SDI inputs and a Displayport output.

Q: 5. When connecting multiple monitors, does this dock only “mirror” additional displays, or can it “extend” multiple displays?

A: The Plugable 12-in-1 USB Type-C Docking Station can connect up to three 4K monitors in either extend or mirror mode, as long as your computer supports it.

Q: 6. Will this work for running 1 4K display and 1 1080p display on an m2macbook pro, both at 60hz?

A: Yes, the OWC Thunderbolt 3 to Dual DisplayPort Adapter can drive 1x 4K and 1x 1080p displays at 60Hz.

Q: 7. Does it Support M2 Mac Mini with silicon chip?

A: Yes, the Sabrent Thunderbolt 4 KVM Switch BH #SASBTB4K is compatible with the M2 Mac Mini.

Q: 8. Will this power the thunderbolt ports without power supply?

A: The Plugable Thunderbolt 4 5-in-1 Hub will not power the Thunderbolt ports without the power supply—the hub wouldn't function at all without it.

Q: 9. How do I mount this to my canon Mark III?

A: You mount it, where you would normally mount a flash.

Q: 10. Hi friends. Besides all the display capabilities, can i use this as a Thunderbolt to USB 3.0 converter? Thanks.

A: No, it is impossible going from Thunderbot to USB.