Plugable's Thunderbolt 3 to Dual DisplayPort Display Adapter
Leveraging 40Gbps of bandwidth made possible by Intel's Thunderbolt 3 technology, Plugable's Thunderbolt 3 Dual DisplayPort Display Adapter (TBT3-DP2X-83) enables content creators and power users to connect two additional displays to their Thunderbolt 3 enabled laptop with uncompromising graphics performance. The adapter housing is made from sleek, lightweight aluminum allowing for easy expansion of your Thunderbolt 3 laptop or tablet on-the-go.
Not all Thunderbolt 3 systems are compatible with dual display graphics adapters. See important details regarding system compatibility in the section below.
Dual Video Outputs From a Single Thunderbolt 3 Display Adapter
Thunderbolt 3-attached displays tap directly into the power of your system's graphics processor to enable high-performance, low-latency output without utilizing additional system resources.
Supports two DisplayPort displays up to 4096x2160 @ 60Hz (4K/UHD). Backward compatible with 1920x1080 (1080p) displays as well.
Thunderbolt 3 is a powerful technology, and system manufacturers have substantial discretion in how they implement various Thunderbolt 3 technical elements and features. As a result, compatibility information is complex and some currently available Thunderbolt 3 systems aren't compatible with our dual graphics adapters.
To work as expected with our Dual DisplayPort Adapter, the host Thunderbolt 3-enabled system must meet the following requirements:
- The system manufacturer must have physically routed two DisplayPort video output lanes to a single Thunderbolt 3 port. Thunderbolt 3 systems from Apple and Dell meet this requirement, the specifications for Thunderbolt 3 systems from other manufacturers may vary
- Current Thunderbolt 3 host firmware ("NVM") from the system manufacturer must be applied to the system
- Requires updated system UEFI BIOS, Thunderbolt 3 drivers, and graphics processing unit (GPU) drivers from system manufacturer
- Please note this adapter connects to monitors using the DisplayPort standard, which is different from HDMI. A separate HDMI version of the adapter is available if connectivity to HDMI displays is needed
Please refer to the attached Specification Sheet for additional compatibility information.
Host System Requirements
Windows 10, 8.1, and 7 systems with Thunderbolt 3 support built-in. Apple systems running macOS 10.12 or later with Thunderbolt 3 support built-in.
Adapter will not function if attached to a non-Thunderbolt 3 capable USB-C port. Thunderbolt 3 port required for operation.
Usage With Non-DisplayPort Displays (HDMI/DVI/VGA)
Adapter video outputs are pure DisplayPort, not Dual-mode (DP++)and are incompatible with ‘passive’ DisplayPort to HDMI/DVI/VGA adapters. You must use ‘active’ adapters if protocol conversion is required. If HDMI connectivity is required, please use our TBT3-HDMI2X-83 adapter.
