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If you want to connect your USB-C MacBook or MacBook Pro to an older VGA display, second screen, or projector, you will need an adapter. Apple’s newer laptops use USB-C ports instead of standard USB or Thunderbolt. To connect to devices with VGA interfaces, you need to use an adapter or dongle to extend the cable connection.
You can buy genuine Apple adapters such as the USB-C VGA multiport adapter, which might be expensive at £69 or $69 if you order it from the US. This adapter includes a VGA port and two other ports for USB and USB-C connections, enabling you to connect to projectors, screens, and TVs up to 1080p HD. This is a handy tool for presentations or movie watching, especially when your MacBook’s battery is low.
If you are on a budget, you can use third-party USB-C to VGA adapters like the Benfei and Lention adapters, which cost only £12.99 or $13.99 and £25.99 or $25.99, respectively. Benfei only offers VGA connectivity, while Lention features both HDMI and VGA ports. Lention is almost twice the price of Benfei.
Arktek is another brand that produces USB-C to VGA adapters, offering VGA, USB, and USB-C charging ports similar to the Apple multi-port adapter for only £13.99 or $17.99. You can find many more non-Apple VGA adapters on Amazon that are worth exploring if you need more options.
FAQs
Does Apple make cheaper VGA adapters for MacBook users?
The cheapest and most basic USB-C VGA adapter provided by Apple costs £69 in the UK and $69 in the US. Apple does not offer other options or a more affordable price point for USB-C to VGA adapters.
Which is the best USB-C to VGA adapter for a MacBook or MacBook Pro?
There are many brands of USB-C to VGA adapters available for purchase, including Benfei, Lention, and Arktek. It depends on your budget and requirement, but Arktek’s multiport adapter is the closest to the design, function, and price point of Apple’s adapter at £13.99 or $17.99.