Compatibility List
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| Model | Compatible Systems | Compatible Devices | Incompatible Devices |
|---|---|---|---|
| U2/U2C | This adapter is plug-and-play on: • Windows 11 / 10 • macOS 13.2 or higher • iPadOS 16.4 or higher • iOS 17 or higher • Linux Kernel 5.13 or higher • ChromeOS For older systems, a driver software download from our official website may be required. | Compatible with devices with USB-C/Thunderbolt ports, such as MacBook Pro/Air, iPad Pro/Air, Dell XPS, Surface, Chromebooks, and more. MacBook Air (2018 and later) MacBook Pro (2017 and later) iMac (2017 and later) Mac mini (2018 and later) Mac Studio (2022 and later) Mac Pro (2019 and later) iPad Pro • 12.9"" (3rd generation and later) • 11"" (1st generation and later) iPad Air (3rd generation and later) iPad (9th generation and later) iPad mini (6th generation) Dell PC: XPS 13/15/17, Alienware m15/m16/m18, x17/x16/x15, Latitude Series, etc. HP: Spectre Series, Envy Series, Omen Series, EliteBook Series, Pavilion Series, etc. Lenovo: ThinkPad Series (X1 Carbon, X1 Extreme, T Series, X1 Yoga), Legion Series, IdeaPad Series, etc. Microsoft Surface: Surface Pro X/9/8/7+/7, Surface Laptop 5/4/3, Surface Go, Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Book 3/2, Surface Laptop Go, Surface Studio 2+/2, etc. ASUS: ZenBook Series, ROG Series, VivoBook Series, ProArt Series, etc. Google Chromebook Pixel, Razer Blade Stealth Series iPhone 15 Pro / 15 Pro Max / iPhone 16 Pro / 16 Pro Max / iPhone 17 Pro / 17 Pro Max | Not compatible with USB-C devices such as Nintendo Switch / Switch OLED, Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5), Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE / SM-P610, Android smartphones and tablets, some set-top boxes / smart TVs with USB-C. |
| U5 | This adapter is plug-and-play on: • Windows 11/10 • macOS 14.5 or higher • iPadOS 17.5.1 or higher • iOS 17.5.1 or higher • Linux kernel up to 6.10 • ChromeOS For some operating systems or earlier versions, a driver download from our official website may be required. | Compatible with devices with USB-C/Thunderbolt ports, such as MacBook Pro/Air, iPad Pro/Air, Dell XPS, Surface, Chromebooks, and more. MacBook Air (2018 and later) MacBook Pro (2017 and later) iMac (2017 and later) Mac mini (2018 and later) Mac Studio (2022 and later) Mac Pro (2019 and later)Upgradable to macOS 14.5 or higher iPad Pro • 12.9" (3rd generation and later) • 11" (1st generation and later) iPad Air (3rd generation and later) iPad (9th generation and later) iPad mini (6th generation) Upgradable to iPadOS 17.5.1 or higher Dell PC: XPS 13/15/17, Alienware m15/m16/m18, x17/x16/x15, Latitude Series, etc. HP: Spectre Series, Envy Series, Omen Series, EliteBook Series, Pavilion Series, etc. Lenovo: ThinkPad Series (X1 Carbon, X1 Extreme, T Series, X1 Yoga), Legion Series, IdeaPad Series, etc. Microsoft Surface: Surface Pro X/9/8/7+/7, Surface Laptop 5/4/3, Surface Go, Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Book 3/2, Surface Laptop Go, Surface Studio 2+/2, etc. ASUS: ZenBook Series, ROG Series, VivoBook Series, ProArt Series, etc. Google Chromebook Pixel, Razer Blade Stealth Series iPhone: iPhone 15/16/17 Pro & Pro Max | Not compatible with USB-C devices such as Nintendo Switch / Switch OLED, Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5), Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE / SM-P610, Android smartphones and tablets, some set-top boxes / smart TVs with USB-C. |
| U6 | This adapter supports Windows 11/10, macOS, Linux, iPadOS, iOS, and ChromeOS. Actual speeds may vary depending on operating system, drivers, and device configuration. Note: • Windows 11/10: Download the latest driver from the official website. • macOS: Supports up to approximately 5 Gbps depending on system configuration and native driver support. • Linux: Kernel 7.2+ systems work out of the box with the r8152 in-kernel driver. For Linux kernels older than 7.2, we provide a manual driver installer for supported Debian-based distributions. Internet connection is required during installation. | Compatible with laptops, desktops, MacBook, mini PCs, and iPads with USB-C ports. | Not compatible with Nintendo Switch / Switch OLED, Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5), Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE / SM-P610, Android smartphones and tablets, and some set-top boxes, smart TVs with USB-C. |