ROLINE 12.03.3165 USB Graphics Adapter

Connect your MacBook, Ultrabook, notebook, laptop or PC with a USB Type‑C port to an external HDMI or VGA display or projector using the ROLINE 12.03.3165 USB graphics adapter. The adapter has an aluminium housing in black and gold and supports up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz via HDMI, providing compatibility with high‑definition displays while remaining compact and lightweight (approx. 20 g).

Advantages

The adapter offers a compact aluminium design in black and gold, low weight for easy portability and support for UHD resolution over HDMI (3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz). It provides a straightforward plug‑and‑play solution to add video output from devices with a USB Type‑C interface to HDMI or VGA displays. The ROLINE model 12.03.3165 is suitable when a slim, metal‑cased adapter is preferred for travel or office use.

Suitable for

• Connecting MacBook or Ultrabook with USB‑C to an HDMI monitor or projector
• Adding an external display to a notebook/laptop or PC with USB‑C
• Presentations with projectors using HDMI or VGA input
• Portable setups where a lightweight adapter is required

Key specifications

• Brand: ROLINE
• Model / MPN: 12.03.3165
• EAN: 7630049614680
• Interface: USB Type‑C (host) to HDMI and VGA (display)
• Maximum resolution (HDMI): 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz
• Housing: Aluminium
• Colour: Black, Gold
• Weight: approx. 20 g

How to use

Plug the USB Type‑C connector of the ROLINE 12.03.3165 into the USB‑C port of your MacBook, Ultrabook, notebook, laptop or PC. Connect an HDMI or VGA cable from the adapter to the external display or projector. Select the appropriate input on the external display; the system should detect the external monitor. For UHD output use an HDMI cable and ensure the host device supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode over USB‑C and the required video resolution.

Recommendations

Use a high‑quality HDMI cable rated for 4K @ 60Hz when targeting 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz. Verify that your computer’s USB‑C port supports video output (DisplayPort Alt Mode). If the connected display uses VGA, note that VGA is analog and may not reach the same sharpness as HDMI.