List of devices with video output over USB-C

This list provides an overview of the devices that support video output over USB-C. List of devices with video output over USB-C. Not all USB-C ports support video output; a device is required to specifically provide support for USB-C Alternate Mode, which dedicates some of the physical wires in a USB-C 3.1 cable for direct device-to-host transmission of alternate data protocols.

Prior to the introduction of USB-C and Alternate Mode, devices that did not have standard-size DisplayPort or HDMI ports (such as smartphones and tablets) provided video output over the Micro USB port, either through the Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) or SlimPort standards.

Devices with Thunderbolt 3 and DisplayPort Alternate Mode over USB-C

Thunderbolt 3 Alternate Mode streams DisplayPort 1.2 or DisplayPort 1.4 (with Titan Ridge) video within the Thunderbolt 3 stream. Also all Thunderbolt 3 controllers additionally support “DisplayPort Alternate Mode”. Therefore all devices listed here also support DisplayPort Alternate Mode over USB-C.

Desktops

Laptops

2-in-1 PCs

Devices with DisplayPort Alternate Mode over USB-C

The following devices have USB-C ports that implement the DisplayPort Alternate Mode on USB Type-C Connector Standard specification, and are capable of providing a video output to DisplayPort, HDMI and VGA (with active adapters). SlimPort products are also compatible with DisplayPort Alternate Mode over USB Type-C.

Desktops

Laptops

2-in-1 PCs / Tablets with desktop OS

Tablets with mobile OS

The 3rd-gen iPad Pro is the first iPad to drop the Lightning connector in favor of the USB-C port in November 2018. This was followed by the 4th-gen iPad Air in October 2020, 6th-gen iPad mini in September 2021, and 10th-gen iPad in October 2022.

Smartphones

As Android and, the now-defunct, Windows 10 Mobile are mobile operating systems, most manufacturers do not include support for wired video output. Even if support is present, it may not be prominently indicated on a device’s specification list.

All iOS devices (iPhone 4 and later, iPod touch 4th gen and later, iPad 1st gen and later) support wired video output. iOS devices, which traditionally did not use Micro USB or USB-C, are able to provide wired video output with adapters for the proprietary 30-pin dock connector (Apple 30-pin to VGA Adapter, Apple 30-pin Digital AV HDMI Adapter) and Lightning connector (Lightning to VGA Adapter, Lightning Digital AV HDMI Adapter).

• The iPhone 4, iPad 1st gen, and iPod touch 4th gen (devices with Apple A4 system-on-chip) only display videos, photos, presentations, and slideshows on a secondary display, and cannot mirror the entire screen.
• The iPhone 4S, iPad 2, iPad Mini 1st gen, iPod touch 5th gen (devices with Apple A5 system-on-chip) are the first devices that support screen mirroring.
• A teardown revealed that the Lightning Digital AV Adapter contains an ARM system-on-chip (SoC), which decodes the output stream and sends it over HDMI. Currently, the maximum supported resolution is 1600 x 900.
• Currently, the only iOS devices that use a USB-C connector and comply with Alternate Mode are iPad Pro (3rd gen and later), iPad Air (4th gen and later).
• On iOS, major content service providers that allow screen mirroring in their apps include: Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Tubi, Pluto TV etc. (as of Jan 2021).
• On iOS, some content service providers (especially paid cable TV subscription companies that also provide a traditional set-top box) explicitly blocked screen mirroring in their apps. In such cases, DRM restrictions implemented in the app would either block the video from playing, or display a black screen with only audio playing. These apps include: ESPN, Now TV, All 4, My5, UKTV Play etc. (as of Jan 2021).

HTC, Samsung, Huawei have supported DisplayPort on most of their flagship HTC U series, Samsung Galaxy S series, Samsung Galaxy Note series, Huawei Mate series, Huawei P series phones.

LG formerly supported DisplayPort on their LG G series and LG V series phones, but dropped support in the G6, G7, V35, V40 phones. With the December 2018 software update, LG enabled DisplayPort output in G7, V35, V40 phones. 

Samsung’s DeX mode, Huawei’s Easy Projection, and Microsoft’s Continuum allow phones to offer a PC-like experience. In addition to regular screen mirroring, they allow apps to be used in multiple windows with a desktop-like interface when connected to an external display with keyboard and mouse.

The gaming-oriented smartphones, ROG Phone and Razer Phone, support DisplayPort. The ROG Phone, when connected to the Mobile Desktop Dock, outputs 4K UHD video through HDMI and DisplayPort. Razer’s Project Linda, a work-in-progress concept, allows a docked phone to power a laptop and run apps on a larger screen, with the phone acting as a touchpad or second screen for custom interfaces.

A bug introduced in Android Oreo resulted in performance issues (unreliable video/audio). This bug affects phones running stock Android (Razer Phone and Essential Phone) that have been updated from Android Nougat to Oreo.

Android 10’s first beta, released on 13 March 2019, introduced a native desktop mode, but it is hidden by default in the final release. LG made modifications to improve this desktop mode, and included it the LG V50 ThinQ and LG G8 ThinQ.

In Nov 2019, it was discovered through the Android source code that Google had explicitly blocked the DisplayPort function in the Pixel 4.

On devices with no native DisplayPort support, the DisplayLink Presenter app, when used with adapters and docking stations with DisplayLink chipsets, can provide limited screen mirroring functionality. However, as a third-party solution, playback of HDCP-encrypted video content might be disabled.

In May 2020, the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) released version 2.0 of DisplayPort Alternate Mode (Alt Mode), which enables up to 16K video output over USB 4 Type-C ports.

Smart devices

• Facebook Portal  Supports USB-C to DisplayPort, USB-C to HDMI and USB-C to Ethernet.

Devices with MHL Alternate Mode over USB-C

Devices with HDMI Alternate Mode over USB-C

A better-than-nothing list is available here: http://www.mhltech.org/ (MHL consortium)

Devices with VirtualLink Alternate Mode over USB-C

• USB-C Hardware support
• USB-C Alternate Mode Specifications
• DisplayPort
• Mobile High-Definition Link
• Thunderbolt 3
• HDMI
• VirtualLink

Here is a ready refference list of devices which DO SUPPORT video stream over USB Type C.

Not all USB Type C ports are same. USB-C port is just a connector shape. An USB-C port belongs to a specific USB version (USB 2.0, 3.0, 3.1, 3.2) and hence has predefined features and capabilities. Only USB-C port with USB 3.1 or above version can stream video.

USB 3.1 or above versions support DP Alt Mode feature. This feature enables them to stream video signal.  You need to confirm if your device’s USB Type C port is with USB 3.1 or above version before trying USB Type C to HDMI/VGA applications. To do this, check your device’s specifications or consult the manufacturer.

Smartphones/Tabs with mobile OS (not a complete list)
Acer Liquid Jade Primo Asus ROG Phone Asus ROG Phone 3 Asus ROG Phone II Asus ROG Phone II Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra Asus ZenFone AR BlackBerry Key2 BQ Aquaris X2 Essential Phone [lower-alpha 1] HP Elite x3 HTC 10 HTC Exodus 1 HTC U Ultra HTC U11 HTC U11+ HTC U12+ HTC U19e Huawei Honor Note 10 Huawei Honor View 20 Huawei Mate 10 Huawei Mate 10 Pro Huawei Mate 20 Huawei Mate 20 Pro Huawei Mate 20 X Huawei Mate X Huawei Mate Xs Huawei P20 Huawei P20 Pro Huawei P30 Huawei P30 Pro Huawei P40 Huawei P40 Pro LG G5/G6/G6+ LG G7/G7+ LG G8 LG Q8 LG V20/V30/V30+/V35/V35+ LG V40/V50/V60 Microsoft Lumia 950 Microsoft Lumia 950 XL OnePlus 7 OnePlus 7 Pro OnePlus 8 OnePlus 8 Pro OPPO R17 Pro Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Oppo Reno 5G PINE64 PinePhone Purism Librem 5 Razer Phone 2 [lower-alpha 1] Razer Phone [lower-alpha 1] Samsung Galaxy A90 5G Samsung Galaxy Fold Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Samsung Galaxy S10/S10+/S10e Samsung Galaxy S20/Ultra/S20+ Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Sharp Aquos R5G Smartisan R1 Sony Xperia 1 II Sony Xperia 1/5 Xiaomi Black Shark 2 ZTE Axon 10 Pro ZTE Axon 9 Pro iPad Pro (3rd generation) iPad Pro (4th generation) Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Asus ZenFone Ares, One Plus 7 or above

Desktops/Laptops/2-in-1 PCs/Tabs with Desktop OS (not a complete list)
Acer Chromebook R13 Acer Nitro 5 Spin Acer Spin 5 Dell Inspiron 13 7000 2-in-1 Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (9365) Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 (9575) Google Pixelbook HP Spectre x360 HP Zbook Studio x360 Lenovo Yoga 900 Medion Akoya s4403 Acer Switch 5 Cube i7 Book Google Pixel Slate HP Chromebook x2 Huawei MateBook Microsoft Surface Book 2 Microsoft Surface Go Samsung Galaxy TabPro S ASRock Thunderbolt 3 AIC Asus ThunderboltEX 3 Thunderbolt 3 AIC Gigabyte GC-ALPINE RIDGE (rev. 1.0) Gigabyte GC-ALPINE RIDGE (rev. 2.0) Gigabyte GC-TITAN RIDGE (rev. 1.0) MSI Thunderbolt M3 Thunderbolt 3 AIC Sunix UPD2018 Apple iMac (Mid 2017) and newer Apple iMac Pro Asus Zen AiO Asus Chromebox 3 Acer Swift 5 Acer Swift 5 Acer TravelMate P2 Any Chrome OS device incl. Pixel (2015) Apple MacBook (Early 2015) and newer Apple MacBook Air (Late 2018) and newer Apple MacBook Pro (Late 2016) and newer Asus Zenbook 3 Dell Latitude 5490,5400 (2019) Dell Latitude 7373, Dell Inspiron 5570 Dell XPS 12 (9250) Dell XPS 13 (9350, 9360, 9370) Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (9365) Dell XPS 15 (9550, 9560, 9570) Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 (9575) Gigabyte Aero 15 x9 Gigabyte Aero 15 y9 Gigabyte Aero 15x HP EliteBook Folio G1 HP Envy 13 x360 (2018)[67] HP ProBook 430 G6 HP Spectre 13 HP Zbook HP Zbook Studio Lenovo Legion Y520, Y530, Y7000, Y740 Lenovo ThinkPad A485, A285 Lenovo ThinkPad E485, E585 Lenovo Thinkpad E580 Lenovo Thinkpad T470 Lenovo Thinkpad T470s Lenovo Thinkpad T480 Lenovo Thinkpad T480s Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon (2017) Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon (2018) Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon (2019) Lenovo ThinkPad X270 MSI GS60 6QE Razer Blade Stealth Series (All) Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air 12,5″ Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air 13,3″ Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro 15,6 HP Envy 13 x360 (2018)[15] HP Envy 13 x360 (2019)[14] Apple Mac Mini (Late 2018) and newer Zotac PI225 Intel NUC (i3 models) Intel NUC[lower-alpha 1] Acer Chromebook Tab 10

List of devices below which DO NOT SUPPORT video stream over USB Type C (includes models released 2019 or before)
Samsung M series, A series, light version of Galaxy S10, OnePlus 6T or below versions, REDMI, XIAOMI, POCO, REALME,, OPPO, VIVO,LENOVO, LG, MOTOROLA, HTC, NOKIA.

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