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White USB-C male to VGA female adapter, compact rectangular body

Tera Grand

Tera Grand USB 3.1 Type-C to VGA Adapter, White

SKU CH-W6W6-VSG9R

Connects USB 3.1 Type-C devices with DisplayPort Alt Mode or Thunderbolt to VGA monitors and projectors for extended workspaces

  • Connect USB-C devices to VGA displays for presentations
  • Works with laptops, tablets and phones supporting DP Alt Mode
  • Delivers high-resolution video on monitors and projectors
  • Compact lightweight design fits easily in a laptop bag
  • Uses USB 3.1 bus technology for high throughput

USB-C to VGA adapter for legacy displays

The Tera Grand adapter connects a USB 3.1 Type-C host to a VGA monitor or projector using DP Alt Mode or Thunderbolt. It is aimed at professionals who still present on older projectors or extend a desktop to a VGA screen while travelling.

DP Alt Mode and Thunderbolt 3 enable the video path

The adapter only functions when the host USB-C port carries a DisplayPort Alternate Mode signal or Thunderbolt 3; plain USB data ports will not drive a display. Supported hosts include MacBook models from 2015 onward, MacBook Pro from 2016, iMac from 2017, iPad Pro 2018, and listed Dell, ASUS, Lenovo, Chromebook and smartphone models.

Verify your USB-C port supports video output

Before ordering, confirm that your device’s USB-C specification includes DP Alt Mode or Thunderbolt 3; charging-only or data-only ports cannot transmit video. The adapter draws power from the host port and requires no external supply, but it cannot add VGA capability to a port that lacks native video signalling.

Highlights

  • Connect USB-C devices to VGA displays for presentations
  • Works with laptops, tablets and phones supporting DP Alt Mode
  • Delivers high-resolution video on monitors and projectors
  • Compact lightweight design fits easily in a laptop bag
  • Uses USB 3.1 bus technology for high throughput

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the USB 3.1 Type-C to VGA adapter need any driver updates or firmware maintenance over time?

The adapter operates through the host device's native DisplayPort Alt Mode support, so any future improvements arrive via the laptop, tablet or phone's own system updates rather than a separate driver for the adapter itself.

What resolution or refresh-rate ceiling appears first when the adapter drives a VGA monitor continuously?

The USB 3.1 bus and the host's DP Alt Mode implementation set the practical limit; the adapter simply passes the signal the source provides, so the maximum resolution and refresh rate are those negotiated between your device and the connected VGA display.

How much does the adapter heat up or draw power when it runs all day on a laptop?

The compact, bus-powered design draws only the minimal current required for signal conversion, generating negligible heat that stays well within normal operating temperature for a passive USB-C accessory during extended use.

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