Cable Matters Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter (101001), Black
A dependable 1080p adapter for older Mini DisplayPort machines, not for USB C laptops.
We bought Rankie Mini DisplayPort (Thunderbolt) to HDMI Adapter, Gold-Plated. It's no longer documented anywhere, so this page reviews the closest well-covered match. It is the same kind of small, gold plated, passive Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter at a similar price, with a full spec page from its maker.
The short version
- Owners of older Macs and PCs with Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt 2
- Anyone hooking a laptop to a 1080p TV or classroom projector
- Your computer has Thunderbolt 3 or USB C ports
- You want 4K output
- You need to send HDMI into a Mini DisplayPort monitor
What owners like
- Works straight away for mirroring or extending to a 1080p screen
- Small and light enough to leave in a laptop bag
- Sturdy build with a strain relief collar
Common complaints
- Tops out at 1080p, so it is not a 4K solution
- Easy to buy by mistake for a newer Thunderbolt 3 or USB C laptop
- Only works one way, from computer to HDMI display
Based on The maker's product page plus two buying guide roundups of Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapters. Amazon review text was not used..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
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What it does
A small passive adapter that lets a Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt 2 computer drive an HDMI screen at up to 1080p, reviewed here as the closest well documented match to the Rankie adapter that was bought.
- Plug and play video and audio to an HDMI TV, monitor or projector
- Low profile head that does not block neighboring ports
- Textured grip on the connector for plugging and unplugging
- Maker lists compatible MacBook, iMac, Mac mini, Surface Pro, ThinkPad, Dell XPS and other models
A sensible buy for anyone with an older Mac or PC that has a Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt 2 port and a 1080p TV, monitor or projector. The trade-off is the 1080p ceiling, and it will not work from Thunderbolt 3 or USB C ports.
How it compares
Specs
- Input
- Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt / Thunderbolt 2 (male)
- Output
- HDMI (female); HDMI cable sold separately
- Max resolution
- 1080p Full HD
- Audio
- Uncompressed digital 7.1, 5.1 or 2 channel
- Type
- Passive, one direction only (computer to HDMI display)
- Connectors
- Gold plated, low profile Mini DP head
- Not compatible with
- Thunderbolt 3 and USB C ports
Questions
Does a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter carry audio?
Yes. Cable Matters says this adapter passes uncompressed digital 7.1, 5.1 or 2 channel audio along with video.
Will it work with a Thunderbolt 3 or USB C MacBook?
No. The maker says it works with Mini DisplayPort and Thunderbolt 2 ports only. USB C laptops need a USB C to HDMI adapter.
Does it support 4K?
No. It supports up to 1080p. Cable Matters sells a separate 4K version.
Is an HDMI cable included?
No. You need a separate HDMI cable.
Sources
- Cable Matters: Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter
- NerdTechy: Reviews of the Best Mini DisplayPort (Thunderbolt) to HDMI Adapter
- Ezvid Wiki: Top Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Cables and Adapters
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.
