Dual Monitor Setup Pack — USB-C to HDMI + USB-C to DisplayPort | Eplugit

Two monitors off one laptop, without buying a dock

Most people who want a second screen assume they need a docking station. Often they do not. If your laptop has two USB-C ports, the simplest and cheapest way to run two monitors is one cable straight to each screen — no power brick, no hub, no driver, nothing extra sitting on the desk collecting dust.

The catch is that monitors rarely match. One has HDMI, the other has DisplayPort, and buying two of the same cable leaves you one screen short. This pack contains one of each, so whatever combination is in front of you is covered.

What is included

• Eplugit USB-C to HDMI Cable, 2 metres — USB-C male to HDMI male, up to 4K@60Hz, in black and grey.
• Eplugit USB-C to DisplayPort Cable, 1.8 metres — USB-C male to DisplayPort male, up to 4K@60Hz, in black and grey.

What it saves you

What it works with

Both cables require your laptop’s USB-C ports to support DisplayPort Alt Mode — the feature that lets a USB-C port send video. Most current business laptops and MacBooks have it, and it is usually marked with a small DisplayPort or lightning-style symbol next to the port.

On the monitor side, one screen needs an HDMI input and the other needs a DisplayPort input. If both of your monitors use the same connector, buy two of that single cable instead of this pack — it will cost you the same and suit you better.

Read this before you order — two honest limitations

You need two USB-C ports. One cable per port. If your laptop has a single USB-C port, this pack cannot give you two displays and you should look at a hub or dock instead.

Your laptop must support two external displays. This is a limitation of the computer, not the cables. Some machines — including base-model Apple silicon MacBook Air and 13″ MacBook Pro — will only drive one external screen no matter what you plug in. Check your laptop’s display support before ordering, and if you are unsure, ask us.

Why buy from an Australian seller

Setting up a second screen is the kind of job you do on a Saturday because you want it working on Monday. Ordering the cables from an overseas marketplace means roughly three weeks and a monitor sitting unplugged in the corner. These ship from Australian stock in one parcel and generally arrive in 2 to 5 business days.

You also get one Australian tax invoice for the pair — worth having if this is a home office or business claim — plus an Australian warranty behind both cables, a 30-day money-back guarantee and local support. If it turns out your laptop only drives one screen, you are dealing with an Australian returns process rather than posting cables overseas.

Frequently asked questions

Will this let me run two monitors from one USB-C port?

No. Each cable needs its own USB-C port — one cable per monitor. If your laptop has only one USB-C port, you need a hub or dock with multiple video outputs instead.

How do I know if my laptop supports DisplayPort Alt Mode?

Most current business laptops and MacBooks do. Look for a small DisplayPort or display symbol beside the USB-C port, or check the laptop’s specifications for “DisplayPort Alt Mode” or “video output over USB-C”. If you are not sure, contact us before ordering.

What if both of my monitors use HDMI?

Then this pack is not the right buy — you would be better off ordering two USB-C to HDMI cables. This pack exists for the common case where the two monitors use different inputs.

Will both screens run at 4K?

Both cables support up to 4K@60Hz. Whether your laptop can drive two 4K screens at once depends on the laptop’s graphics capability, not on the cables.

How fast is delivery?

Both cables ship together from Australian stock, usually arriving in 2 to 5 business days, with one Australian tax invoice.