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Club3D CAC-2505 USB-C to HDMI 2.1 Adapter
A compact USB-C to HDMI 2.1 adapter for 8K60 or 4K240 with DSC, with VRR unlocked by default.
- USB-C (DP 1.4 Alt Mode)
- HDMI 2.1
- 8K60Hz or 4K240Hz (DSC)
PCPR score
7.3
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The short version
The CAC-2505 converts a USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode source to HDMI 2.1 using a VMM7100 chipset, outputting up to 8K60 or 4K240 with DSC and HDR. Club3D says VRR, G-Sync and FreeSync support is unlocked by default, with results that vary by hardware and cables. It suits laptops and tablets feeding high-refresh HDMI TVs. No retail price could be confirmed, and no independent test of this model was read here.
Pros
- USB-C to HDMI 2.1 up to 8K60 or 4K240 with DSC
- VRR, G-Sync and FreeSync unlocked by default, per Club3D
- HDR support
- Compact and portable
Cons
- Needs a USB-C port with DP 1.4 Alt Mode
- Club3D's shop shows no retail price
- VRR results vary by hardware and cables, per Club3D
Best for
- USB-C laptops and tablets driving high-refresh HDMI TVs
- Portable connections to 8K displays
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Full specifications
Core
- From
- USB-C (DP 1.4 Alt Mode)
- To
- HDMI 2.1
Performance
- Max video
- 8K60Hz or 4K240Hz (DSC)
Features
- Active
- Yes
Compatibility notes
- The USB-C port must support DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode; ports without Alt Mode will not output video.
- High-refresh modes rely on DSC.
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Common questions
Does it work with any USB-C port?
It needs a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort Alt Mode, and Club3D lists DP 1.4 Alt Mode as the host requirement.
Does it support G-Sync or FreeSync?
Club3D says VRR, G-Sync and FreeSync support is unlocked by default, but results depend on the hardware and cables in use.
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