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Description

Unlock the full potential of your display with the UPTab USB-C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter 4K@60Hz. Engineered for professionals, creators, and everyday users, this compact adapter is the only Mini DisplayPort adapter on the market featuring a USB-C power pass-through port. That means you can charge your laptop while using the adapter—freeing up your other USB-C ports for drives, peripherals, or accessories.

Unlike generic adapters, UPTab’s precision engineering ensures smooth Ultra HD 4K resolution at 60Hz with 8-channel audio, zero lag, and crystal-clear visuals. Housed in a durable aluminum shell for superior heat dissipation and reliability, it’s the go-to solution for connecting your MacBook, iPad Pro, Chromebook, or PC to legacy Mini DisplayPort monitors—including the classic Apple Cinema Display.

  • Charge & Connect Simultaneously – Exclusive USB-C power pass-through design lets you charge your laptop while driving a Mini DisplayPort display.

  • Stunning Visuals – Supports Ultra HD 4K @ 60Hz for smooth video playback, gaming, and professional editing.

  • Broad Device Compatibility – Works seamlessly with Apple MacBook Pro/Air, iPad Pro, iMac, Mac Mini, Chromebooks, Lenovo, HP, and more.

  • Future-Ready Engineering – Built with DP 1.4 Alt-Mode compliance, HDCP 1.4/2.2 support, and advanced EMI reduction.

  • Premium Build – Durable aluminum shell for heat dissipation and long-lasting reliability.

  • Portable & Travel-Friendly – Lightweight, compact design perfect for mobile professionals and students.

Can only convert signal from USB-C (Type-C) to Mini DisplayPort. This is not a bi-directional Adapter. This adapter is NOT compatible with Intel Thunderbolt 2.

Highlights:
  • Small, compact design
  • Sleek silver color
  • Self-powered - no external power required
  • Connects to Mini DisplayPort
  • Aluminum shell - excellent heat dissipation
  • Power delivery pass-through for charging
  • Supports Ultra HD 4K at 60Hz resolution
  • Compatible with Apple MacBook, Google Chromebook Pixel and more
  • Includes on-chip microprocessor with internal SPI ROM
  • Supports content protection formats HDCP 1.4 and HDCP 2.2
  • HDCP 1.4 and HDCP 2.2 repeater function with on-chip keys
  • Supports TMDS scrambling for EMI/RFI reduction
  • Supports SCDC (Status and Control Data Channel)
  • Audio support up to 8 channels LPCM
Compatible Devices:
  • Apple MacBook Pro M1 and later including new 14/16" M4 Pro and M4 Max
  • Apple MacBook Air M3 and later
  • Apple iPad Pro with USB-C and later
  • Apple iMac 2017 and later
  • Apple Mac Mini M1 and later
  • Apple Mac Pro 2019 and later
  • Android Smart Phones and Tablets with USB-C
  • Google Pixel
  • Google Chromebooks with USB-C
  • Lenovo Laptops with USB-C
  • HP laptops with USB-C
  • Any Computer with Thunderbolt 3 and USB 4.0

    Smartphones and tablets that support video output: Full List

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions – USB-C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter

 I connected the adapter but no image on my Monitor.
  • There are several different reasons why video is not showing
  • Your Monitor is the Thunderbolt version of Apple Cinema Display. You can check my finding the small icon on the white cable coming from your monitor. If showing a small Thunderbolt our adapter will not work, if showing a small square with two lines on the side our adapter will work as expected because your monitor is the Mini DisplayPort version of the Apple Cinema Display.
    Please make sure your apple monitor is connected to power and operational.
Why I can not control the brightness, Audio, and the iSight Camera on my Apple Cinema Display?
  • You must connect the USB-A Cable from your Apple Cinema Display to your Laptop to be able to control brightness, audio, and iSight Camera.
I am only getting 4K 30Hz when using the UPTab Adapter. How can I get 4K @ 60Hz?
  • There are several different reasons why a 4K display would be limited to 4K 30Hz using our adapter. We would recommend first checking:
  1. The USB C output port must support  DP1.4 ALT compliant to get 4K @ 60Hz or DP1.2 for 4K@30Hz.
  2. System specifications to ensure that the internal graphics processor can support 4K @ 60Hz and that the output port on the system/GPU can support 4K @ 60Hz.
Is this adapter compatible with MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iPad Pro, and other USB-C devices?

Yes, it works with USB-C and Thunderbolt 3/4 devices such as MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iPad Pro, Mac Mini, iMac, and many Windows laptops that support video output via USB-C.

Do I need to install drivers or software for this adapter to work?

No drivers are required. This adapter is plug-and-play, so once connected, your display should be recognized automatically.

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Customer Reviews

Based on 218 reviews
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Allan L. Hoeltje
Does not support the Apple Cinema DVI monitor

I recently upgraded my MacBookPro for a newer 2019 model which has four USB Type C ports. My old MacBookPro had a MiniDisplay port with which I ran an Apple Cinema HD 23" DVI monitor with an Apple DVI-to-MiniDisplay adaptor. I assumed that an Apple MiniDisplay-USB Type C adaptor would work with the new MBPro. It did not.So I tried the CableCreation USB Type C to DVI adaptor which claims compatibility with the 2019 MBPro. It did not work.Then I tried the Benfei USB Type C to DVI adapter which also claims compatibility with the new MBPro. It did not work.Next I tried the UPTab USB Type C to MiniDisplay adaptor thinking that it would work with my Apple DVI-MiniDisplay adaptor. It did not.Finally, I tried the "Club 3D CAC-1510-A USB C to Dual Link DVI-D Adapter HDCP Off" adaptor. IT WORKS!!! You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/CAC-1510-Adapter-Displays-3840x2160-2560x1600/dp/B08B7FSVTL/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Club+3D+CAC-1510&qid=1615575897&sr=8-3Note that Club makes two models, one with "HDCP Off" that supports the Apple Cinema monitor, and one that has HDCP. The HDCP On model will not support the Apple Cinema.Thank you Amazon for offering free returns for devices that make false support claims.It is worth noting here that Apple does not provide an adaptor to support their own older, perfectly functional, DVI monitors.

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The Measured Reviewer
Defective product. Buyer beware.

I Bought this adapter in January 2022. It worked when it arrived. However, I noticed that it became warm when connecting my Apple Cinema Display to my Mac mini M1. Today, March 3, 2022, the adapter was BLAZING hot and then it stopped working completely. I connected the Display directly into another laptop and had no problems. So, the Cinema Display works fine but I can’t connect it to my Mac mini any longer. The return window closed 8 days ago and now I’m sitting here with a $35 brick. I feel like if a company makes a faulty product, they should stand behind it and refund or replace it when it doesn’t work. It’s funny how it seems like products fail after the return window or the warranty closes. This is Designed obsolescence at it’s worst. Terrible.

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Ted
poor resolution & colors

connected this to a iMac (27" Retina 5k, 2019). the iMac detected the second display (Apple 27" Cinema Display), but the colors were way off. the white's were more grayish. also, there was this weird banding issue down the left-side of the display. just to make sure it wasn't the display, i connected it back to an old macbook ... no issue. so it was definitely this adaptor. not recommended.

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Nah
Worked ONCE and never again!

The adapter arrived timely and safely packaged. Connected to the laptop to Maher easy set up and it worked! But THEN, once the laptop switched off and restarted, it never connected again. Waste of good money!

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Avid Shopper
Finally a Fix...just not what you think !

Are you trying to connect your Apple Cinema Display to a current model USB-C laptop?Having purchased and returned several adapters on Amazon that claim to enable this connectivity, surprise surprise, none worked.After substantial trial and error, I found an apple native approach that works 100% flawlessly.To enable connectivity from the native DVI equipped Apple Cinema Display, purchase a genuine Apple HDMI to DVI Adapter.At this point if your Apple laptop provides a native HDMI port as several models had years back, you now have multi-monitor capability and you are done.If your machines is a more current USB-C only model like the Touch Bar MacBook Pro...you will need to use the Apple HDMI to DVI Adapter 'and' the Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter which lets you connect your USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) enabled Mac to an HDMI display, while also connecting a standard USB device and a USB-C charging cable.Having tested both options above, each work perfectly.With luck this review will save others a lot of hassle and also spare Amazon a few bucks on Prime return shipping.

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Marlon Torres
No funciona con la pantalla Cinema Display

Compré este adaptador para poder conectar mi mac book pro con la pantalla Cinema Display de Apple, sin embargo no fue posible

Comparison of Apple LED Cinema Display and Apple Thunderbolt Display connectors on a white background.

Cinema Displays

Apple made two very similar-looking Cinema Displays, but you can tell them apart by the connector logo on the white cable:

  • Apple Thunderbolt Cinema Display – The connector shows a lightning bolt symbol (⚡).
  • Apple LED Cinema Display (Mini DisplayPort) – The connector shows the Mini DisplayPort logo (a square with two vertical lines on each side).

Checking this small logo on the cable is the easiest way to distinguish between the two models.

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