Apple updates USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter with HDMI 2.0 support

The new part, model A2119, replaces the outgoing model A1621 and is on sale now through Apple's online storefront.

A must-have for some users, especially MacBook owners with multi-screen setups, the adapter enables HDMI output from a USB-C-enabled Mac or iPad Pro. In addition to HDMI, the accessory features a USB-A port and USB-C port, the latter of which is limited to transferring power from a wall charger or battery pack.

A Support Pages document published Friday details the differences between the USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter generations, which share an identical design.

With HDMI 2.0 capabilities, the new adapter can handle a refresh rate of 60Hz at resolutions of 3,840-by-2,160 pixels when connected to a 2017 or later 15-inch MacBook Pro, 2017 or later iMac, iMac Pro or iPad Pro. Like the deprecated A1621, resolutions and refresh rates of 1080p at 60Hz and 3,840-by-2,160 pixels at 30Hz are also supported on compatible hardware.

In addition to higher throughput, the updated USB-C dongle is compatible with HDR formats HDR10 and Dolby Vision when connected to a compatible playback device and display.

USB-A and USB-C ports operate in line with the outgoing variant, with the former port providing USB 3 data transfer speeds up to 5Gbps, Apple says.

The updated USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter retains a $69 price tag and orders placed today are due to arrive by Aug. 12 or 13, depending on delivery speed. Brick-and-mortar Apple Stores will receive stock on Aug. 13.