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Diamond Multimedia USB to HDMI 4K/2K Video Graphics Adapter with Audio for Multiple Monitors ( 3840 X 2160 ) supports Windows 10,8.1,8,7, (BVU5500H)

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  • Easily Connect Multiple Displays- to your Notebook, MacBook or Desktop PC (One adapter per display required) using a single USB 3.0 connection in minutes, Perfect solution to expand your view, works space and productivity, Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 too
  • Add Stunning 4K support – With the Diamond BVU5500 you can upgrade your non 4K Notebook, MacBook or Desktop PC to 4K resolutions, Supports Display Port enabled displays, up to 3840x2160@30Hz
  • Support for Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Mac OS 10.10 Use as an upgrade for your PC to support up to 4K resolutions
  • System Requirements: Compatible with Microsoft Windows 10, 8.1, 8, Windows 7 and MAC OS 10.10 and higher. Processor: 1.2 GHz or faster For 4K displays, Intel Core i5 2 GHz or higher. 4K capable display. One USB 3.0/2.0 or Type C port. 30 megabytes (MB) of free disk space 10MB Hard Disk space 4GB System Memory. Internet access for driver download
  • USA Technical Support- Diamond Multimedia has over 30-years, experience in Graphics Computer Technology and offers support via Toll Free 800 telephone number and On-Line. Customer Support is available from our home office in Los Angeles, Ca. Diamond Multimedia offers a one-year warranty for all our products
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Diamond Multimedia UGA USB 3.0/2.0

Diamond BVU5500 USB 3.0 Ultra HD 4K Multi-Display Adapter

BVU5500H New2

System Requirements:

  • Compatible with Microsoft Windows 10, 8.1, 8, Windows 7 and MAC OS 10.10 and higher
  • Processor: 1.2 GHz or faster
  • For 4K displays, Intel Core i5 2 GHz or higher
  • 4K capable display
  • One USB 3.0/2.0 port or Type-C port
  • 30 megabytes (MB) of free disk space
  • 10MB Hard Disk space
  • 4GB System Memory

The Diamond BVU5500 is a USB 3.0, Ultra HD, 4K display adapter allowing you to connect your laptop or tablet to monitors with resolutions up to four times that of 1080P. Simply connect the BVU5500 to your PC, laptop or tablet, then connect to your extra display monitor. Move your content from screen to screen and enjoy more clarity than ever before.

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Compatibility

The Diamond BVU5500 works across computing platforms and connector types. It provides a solution to connecting multiple displays. The BVU5500 is compatible with Microsoft Windows10, 8, 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Apple Mac OS, OSX 10.6, and higher.

Up to 6 BVU Adapters per Computer

Add additional displays to your PC, laptop or even your Android-based tablet or smartphone*. The Diamond BVU5500 provides a single solution for connecting multiple displays to any PC or Mac platform, making them highly interactive with ultra low latency and support for the highest mainstream displays.

4K Resolution - Ultra HD

The BVU5500’s maximum resolution capabilities are truly impressive. Now you can enjoy a screen that contains 4 times the amount of pixels of a standard HD 1080P monitor. The maximum resolution capability is a staggering 3840 x 2160 pixels.

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Diamond Customer Support

The technical team at Diamond Multimedia is committed to helping you. Our U.S. based support is always there to answer any and all of your questions on how to set up and use our products. Let us help find solutions on how Diamond products can be compatible with your devices.

* A USB OTG cable is required to connect to an Android tablet or smartphone. Is not compatible with iOS devices. Works with Android device (tablet or phone) running OS version Lollipop or later (5.0 or later). USB Host Mode enabled on the Android device is required. If the device is USB bus powered, you may have to attach it to an externally powered USB hub first, as the Android device might not be able to provide enough power.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Question: How do you adjust the resolutions

Answer: To adjust screen resolutions you will use the Windows or Mac OS Display Manager, just as you would your main display settings.

Frequently Asked Questions Continued:

  • Question: Does it work with Windows 10?
  • Answer: Yes
  • Question: Does it work on Mac OS?
  • Answer: Yes
  • Question: Does it support audio?
  • Answer: Yes
  • Question: Can I use more than one BVU5500 on my PC?
  • Answer: Yes, for windows you can use up to 6 adapters for 6 displays and 4 adapters on Mac OS.

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Product Description

The Diamond BVU5500H USB 4K to HDMI Graphics Adapter allows you to connect almost any HDMI monitor, TV or Projector via a standard USB 3.0/2.0 with support resolutions up to 4K (3840 x 2160 resolutions). The BVU5500H is designed to be simple and easy to use - just install the software and plug in your BVU5500H and within a few seconds you've got an extra display or projector. (Up to 6 displays max and one BVU5500H is required for each display).

What's in the box

  • BVU5500H USB 3.0 to HDMI 4K Graphics Adapter
  • Quick Installation Guide
  • Installation CD

    • Customer reviews

    4.2 out of 5 stars
    275 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the performance, ease of use, and quality of the computer input device. For example, they mention it works well, is easy to setup, and is convenient. That said, opinions are mixed on picture quality and refresh rate.

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    69 customers mention "Performance"57 positive12 negative

    Customers like the performance of the computer input device. For example, they say it works well if one doesn't need HDCP, works great for development, and word processing. Some mention that it runs flawlessly for many months with no glitches or quality loss. That said, most are happy with the performance at 1080P resolution.

    "...drivers from the displaylink website and rebooted, it started working great! Note: I'm using X, not Wayland...." Read more

    "...Works perfect. I have a 2011 MBP (macOS High Sierra) setup with two LG 32-Inch IPS monitors...." Read more

    "...The third monitor works fine for what I need it for (computer programming), but I probably wouldn't recommend it for high-end graphic editing, video..." Read more

    "...Despite these shortcomings, it worked very well and brought new life to my laptop with its limited 1920x1200 ext. resolution." Read more

    10 customers mention "Ease of use"10 positive0 negative

    Customers find the computer input device easy to use. They mention it's quick, easy to setup, and elegant in its extreme simplicity.

    "...Elegant in its extreme simplicity to setup and a truly magnificent output." Read more

    "...It was easy to setup with both (windows installed it automatically, for ubuntu, download the drivers from displaylink)..." Read more

    "It works well on USB 2.0 at 1080P. Installing it and it's software was easy...." Read more

    "...The software was simple to install, just go to their website and download the drivers. I’ll recommend this to everyone with a MacBook." Read more

    10 customers mention "Quality"10 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the computer input device. They mention that it's well built, has a phenomenal display link chipset, and holds up well on 4K under heavy load. Some say that it works well on Linux kernel 4.4 with the DisplayLink. Overall, most are happy with the performance and functionality of this product.

    "This is a great USB video card. Holds up well on 4k under heavy load. Plug and play in Windows 10...." Read more

    "...I did not have to load any drivers. Very Cool. We use Windows 10 Professional" Read more

    "More stable in Windows than it does in Linux. I guess that should be expected as probably more time went into the Win driver than the Linux driver...." Read more

    "...it's advertised to do and/or what you want it to do, but Diamond products are awesome. I now have 3 large monitors plugged into my work laptop...." Read more

    32 customers mention "Picture quality"21 positive11 negative

    Customers are mixed about the picture quality of the computer input device. Some mention that the picture is great, with high resolution and high frame rate. They also say that the video quality is great and the picture looks great when working properly. However, some customers say that it's a cheaper product and the video is terrible. They say that in Windows the display is not as sharp as in Linux, and it slows down to a crawl and becomes unusable even at low resolution.

    "...Note: I'm using X, not Wayland. The picture is clear, resolution is 4K, and there isn't any graphical glitching for me under gnome-shell..." Read more

    "...I tested this with a 2560 x 1440 monitor. It was able to render a youtube video full screen. Some things to consider...-..." Read more

    "...Probably just not so good for watching full screen video or using Illustrator (which crawls, even on my laptop screen)...." Read more

    "...No problems with full screen video from netflix or hulu or local video...." Read more

    24 customers mention "Refresh rate"11 positive13 negative

    Customers are mixed about the refresh rate of the adapter. Some mention it's fast and has great picture even with 10 windows fully active, while others say that it slowed their system and is a little sluggish occasionally with big screen updates. The refresh is slightly slower and it'll lag on a 2014 MacBook Air.

    "...WOW!!! and NO lag what so ever!!! Very good 4k display adapter! Will be getting another one soon!" Read more

    "...youtube video, but since this isn't a real graphics card the frame rate was not good...." Read more

    "...I notice little to no lag on my external. I bought two of these and run them from both of my USB ports...." Read more

    "So it's a little sluggish occasionally with big screen updates. Drag a huge window around quickly on 4k and it's less than buttery smooth...." Read more

    5 customers mention "Temperature"2 positive3 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the temperature of the computer input device. Some say that it runs cool, while others say that the unit gets hot.

    "...It works for that purpose. Also should mention that the unit gets hot." Read more

    "...The picture is good with no flicker. This one runs a lot cooler than another brand of the same type device...." Read more

    "...Some things to consider...- The adapter does get warm, but not hot.-..." Read more

    "...It runs cool. No issue what so ever." Read more

    4 customers mention "Brightness"0 positive4 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the brightness of the computer input device. For example, they mention that the blue light is too bright and the green LED lights are not as bright as they'd like. Some say that the monitor disconnects and goes dark every so often.

    "...to work on usb 2.0 ports but the monitor would disconnect and go dark every so often for a moment which got annoying...." Read more

    "...The only down side is that it has a blue status LED that is as bright as the sun...." Read more

    "Expensive. Subtracted 1 star because the blue light is so bright...." Read more

    "...I tested in 3 other laptops Dell/MSI and the last Acer. Now not even the green LED lights...." Read more

    Image is fine and clear
    5 out of 5 stars
    Image is fine and clear
    I use it to connect my MacMini late 2012 to the second Dell U2515H 2k monitor. Image is fine and clear, the displaylink driver might need some treak thou as there are some artifacts in Mail menu bar area.
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    Carl P
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works with Ubuntu 20.04 / PopOS, but download and install the displaylink drivers
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2020
    Style: DisplayPortVerified Purchase
    I was worried at first that this might not work on my laptop, but after installing the displaylink drivers from the displaylink website and rebooted, it started working great! Note: I'm using X, not Wayland. The picture is clear, resolution is 4K, and there isn't any graphical glitching for me under gnome-shell (even with the desktop effects and such turned on). The internal sound card registers and works, and audio came out of my monitor with no extra cables. I was even able to view a 4k youtube video, but since this isn't a real graphics card the frame rate was not good. If you are trying to use this for an extra screen to do work, web surfing, email, coding, etc it's great. Just not good for gaming or watching movies.

    For reference, I've got an Intel HD Graphics 620 and a dual core i7. It can do 4K through the internal HDMI port, but I needed to connect two 4K screens instead of just one. It works for that purpose. Also should mention that the unit gets hot.
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    Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly awesome on macs
    Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2015
    Style: DisplayPortVerified Purchase
    So it's a little sluggish occasionally with big screen updates. Drag a huge window around quickly on 4k and it's less than buttery smooth. But my mac isn't that new and it's trying to push 4k over usb. Given that, it's a stunning bit of work. Perfectly good enough for typing, coding, web browsing. Probably just not so good for watching full screen video or using Illustrator (which crawls, even on my laptop screen). But I have my laptop screen and the native video out for those.

    I downloaded the display link drivers on both my 15" and 13" MacBooks and so far it's working like a charm on both.

    Mainly, I have a laptops that are a couple of years old now running dual monitors perfectly well enough for work. And an older 13" macbook that can now drive 4k. Still need to check the speeds while running native 4k out with a second 4k over usb, but so far so good. One of the best purchases I've made in ages.

    4k AOC monitors btw are pretty damn good also.
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    Ronald H. Detiger
    4.0 out of 5 stars Works perfect. I have a 2011 MBP (macOS High Sierra) ...
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2018
    Style: HDMIVerified Purchase
    Update 04/09 : does not work with the latest version of High Sierra. They are working with Apple on a solution as per a message posted on their site.

    Update : I did notice after using it now for a week, that occasionally Grey colours in the top bar of an application window are lagging a bit. Does not bother me .... just mentioning it. ( connected via USB2.0)

    This is my review for the Diamond USB 3.0 4K multi-display adapter, model BVU5500H installed on Mac OS.

    Works perfect. I have a 2011 MBP (macOS High Sierra) setup with two LG 32-Inch IPS monitors. One monitor via the display port ( Mini DP to DP Cable ) and the other monitor connect via the USB 2.0 port ( using the BVU5500H )

    I have tested and installed the BVU5500H successfully on :
    2008 iMac via USB 2.0 (OSX El Capitan)
    2016 MBP via USB 3.0 (macOs Sierra)
    2011 MBP via USB 2.0 (macOS High Sierra).

    I have not seen any noticeable 'lagging".

    Few thing to help you with the setup :
    1) You need to download the latest driver as it only comes with the Windows drivers from displaylink
    2) As for installing and connecting the BVU5500H on a machine running "macOS High Sierra" read a support article on Displaylink's knowledge base articles about "macos-high-sierra-video-functionality-not-enabled"

    Hope this helps.
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    That Guy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for 2012 Mac Mini
    Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2016
    Style: DisplayPortVerified Purchase
    I'm using it on a Mac Mini 2012 version. I needed a way to get a third monitor hooked up, using the monitors I already have (Dell 21" HD monitors with DisplayPort).

    The install process took only a few minutes. Plug the adapter in, go to the DisplayLink website to download the Mac OS drivers, install drivers, restart computer, done.

    The third monitor works fine for what I need it for (computer programming), but I probably wouldn't recommend it for high-end graphic editing, video editing, or hardcore gaming. There are a few anomalies between the native monitors and the monitor run through the adapter. The refresh is slightly slower, the colors for the monitor on the adapter don't match perfect with the monitor hooked directly to the mini-DP on the Mac Mini, and there are some slowdowns or artifacts when the adapter renders certain transparencies.

    Other than that, good to go.
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    HipsterDoofus
    5.0 out of 5 stars Happy Ubuntu user
    Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2017
    Style: DisplayPortVerified Purchase
    This review is for the Diamond USB 3.0 4K with the DisplayPort connector.

    Very satisfied with the performance of this product. I am using this on an old ASUS K55A laptop running Ubuntu 16.04. Downloaded the latest drivers from the DisplayLink website. I tested this with a 2560 x 1440 monitor. It was able to render a youtube video full screen. Some things to consider...

    - The adapter does get warm, but not hot.
    - CPU usage averages 20-30%, but can get reach 80% every now and then.
    - Interferes with a Bluetooth adapter if it is plugged in next to the Diamond adapter.

    Despite these shortcomings, it worked very well and brought new life to my laptop with its limited 1920x1200 ext. resolution.
    3 people found this helpful
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    Ed J
    1.0 out of 5 stars Died after less than two years
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2020
    Style: HDMIVerified Purchase
    I ordered the Diamond DisplayLink 4K USB 3.0 adapter, model BVU5500H in October 2018. It died today, June 10, 2020 after less than two years.

    While it generally worked well, I was quite annoyed by the device occasionally wigging out, going offline momentarily, and coming back on line. The screen would blank then come back, as though the USB connection was lost and Windows had to rediscover it. At one point, I updated all display-related and USB drivers for my laptop and the dropouts seemed to go away for a while, but that might have been an illusion because the dropouts started happening again.

    I noticed that it was always warmer than I would expect for such a device, which probably explains its short life.
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    The Count
    5.0 out of 5 stars HDMI version works as advertised
    Reviewed in Canada on December 30, 2018
    Style: HDMIVerified Purchase
    To my initial surprise, this USB device is excellent on a 2 year old HP Windows 10 Desktop machine (64bit/16GB/3.4Ghz). Installed the most up to date driver from the Diamond website, plugged in the device, connected a new HP 24" HDMI back-lit monitor. Same 1920X1080 excellent screen display characteristics as the other 2X25" monitors. This monitor is used to display MS Office documents and spreadsheets as well as various websites along with financial charting software. No difference from the (HDMI and DVI) monitors attached directly to the Nvidia 730 video card.
    HDCP compliant. iTunes purchased videos run without any difference to any of the other monitors. Sound and image in sync in the few HD movies tested.
    After 1 week of use, the only minor issue is when PC returns from sleep mode, all programs restart on the main screen and need to be separated manually. At first, after restarts, the USB device had to be unplugged to get the USB screen functioning, but has not been the case since the first few startups. Everything works automatically since.
    Since the monitor does not attach to the video card, adjusting brightness and other characteristics must be done manually, not a problem just an inconvenience.
    Overall I am very satisfied with this USB device.
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    HanuBom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works perfect.
    Reviewed in India on September 17, 2020
    Style: DisplayPortVerified Purchase
    After trying so many other usb to hdmi/Dp which failed, this Diamond usb3 to Dp worked perfectly with my laptop. Haven't tried 4k in it but 1080p worked fine and there was no lagging of any kind. CPU usage is same with or without this device. The size of the device is handful or somewhat large for a usb device. It gets warm.
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    Rafael López Reyes
    5.0 out of 5 stars 4K a un precio inmejorable
    Reviewed in Mexico on October 7, 2018
    Style: HDMIVerified Purchase
    No podría conseguir otro igual con las mismas especificaciones a este precio. Sirve a la perfección y a diferencia de otro que compre hace años que solo era USB2, este responde en tiempo real a una resolución Full HD
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    madiha farhan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality
    Reviewed in Australia on January 25, 2020
    Style: DisplayPortVerified Purchase
    Functions well but mouse lags sometimes
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    Ruben Dario Amortegui Medina
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
    Reviewed in Canada on July 31, 2017
    Style: HDMIVerified Purchase
    worked perfect in Ubuntu 16.04
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