Multi Monitor Adapter
Merchant Video
Tech Specs
Will this hub work with any laptop?
Windows and ChromeOS laptops with a USB-C, USB4, or Thunderbolt port that supports external displays are supported. Check your system specifications to ensure your USB-C port supports video output.
Is my Apple Mac computer compatible with the Plugable USBC-MSTH3?
The USBC-MSTH3 is not recommended for Mac computers because they do not support multiple extended displays with this adapter. On macOS, screens can mirror (duplicate) only
Do I need to install software or drivers in order to use the hub?
No drivers or software requests. For best results, keep your graphics drivers up to date.
Are my monitors compatible with the USBC-MSTH3 hub?
Monitors with an HDMI input are compatible with the USBC-MSTH2. For 4K@60Hz resolution, monitors must support HDMI 2.0 and use certified HDMI 2.0 cables. For 8K@60Hz resolution, monitors must support HDMI 2.1 and use certified HDMI 2.1 cables.
What type of work or applications is the USBC-MSTH3 suitable for?
The USBC-MSTH3 connects directly to your system’s GPU for high-performance multi-monitor setups, making it ideal for applications like CAD, CGI, and gaming. It also enables streaming from services like Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video.
Plugable Adapter's
 USBC-MSTH3 |  USBC-MSTH2 |  USBC-6950M |  USBC-6950U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Customer Reviews | — | — | — | — |
Price | — | — | — | — |
Connection to host | USB-C, Thunderbolt, USB4 | USB-C, Thunderbolt, USB4 | USB-C, Thunderbolt, USB4 | USB-C, USB-A, Thunderbolt,USB4 |
OS Compatibility | Windows, ChromeOS | Windows, ChromeOS | macOS, Windows, ChromeOS | macOS, Windows, ChromeOS |
Number of displays supported | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Driver Required | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Display Port(s) Included | 3x HDMI | 2x HDMI | 2x HDMI | 2x HDMI, 2x DisplayPort |
Multi Monitor Adapter
Merchant Video
Tech Specs
| Host Interface | USB-C with video output including USB4 and Thunderbolt ports. Check your system specifications to confirm external display support. |
|---|---|
| Video Protocol Support | For maximum resolution and refresh rate, computer must support DisplayPort 1.4 with Display Stream Compression (DSC), such as Intel 11th Gen CPUs and newer |
| Display | 1x HDMI Display up to 8K 60Hz or 2x HDMI Displays up to 4K 144Hz or 3x HDMI Displays up to 4K 60Hz *Max resolution and refresh rates dependent on host system video capabilities |
| Operating System | Windows 10 or 11 and ChromeOS 100 or newer that support external displays over USB-C or Thunderbolt. Macs do not support multiple extended displays with this adapter. Not recommended for macOS |
| Features | HDR and HDCP 2.2 & 1.4 supported |
| Cable Length | 6.7in (17cm) |
Will this hub work with any laptop?
Windows and ChromeOS laptops with a USB-C, USB4, or Thunderbolt port that supports external displays are supported. Check your system specifications to ensure your USB-C port supports video output.
Is my Apple Mac computer compatible with the Plugable USBC-MSTH3?
The USBC-MSTH3 is not recommended for Mac computers because they do not support multiple extended displays with this adapter. On macOS, screens can mirror (duplicate) only
Do I need to install software or drivers in order to use the hub?
No drivers or software requests. For best results, keep your graphics drivers up to date.
Are my monitors compatible with the USBC-MSTH3 hub?
Monitors with an HDMI input are compatible with the USBC-MSTH2. For 4K@60Hz resolution, monitors must support HDMI 2.0 and use certified HDMI 2.0 cables. For 8K@60Hz resolution, monitors must support HDMI 2.1 and use certified HDMI 2.1 cables.
What type of work or applications is the USBC-MSTH3 suitable for?
The USBC-MSTH3 connects directly to your system’s GPU for high-performance multi-monitor setups, making it ideal for applications like CAD, CGI, and gaming. It also enables streaming from services like Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video.
Plugable Adapter's
USBC-MSTH3 | USBC-MSTH2 |  USBC-6950M | USBC-6950U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | |||
| — | — | — | — |
| Price | |||
| — | — | — | — |
| Connection to host | |||
| USB-C, Thunderbolt, USB4 | USB-C, Thunderbolt, USB4 | USB-C, Thunderbolt, USB4 | USB-C, USB-A, Thunderbolt,USB4 |
| OS Compatibility | |||
| Windows, ChromeOS | Windows, ChromeOS | macOS, Windows, ChromeOS | macOS, Windows, ChromeOS |
| Number of displays supported | |||
| 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Driver Required | |||
| No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Display Port(s) Included | |||
| 3x HDMI | 2x HDMI | 2x HDMI | 2x HDMI, 2x DisplayPort |
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