Customer Reviews for StarTech USB VGA External Monitor Video Adapter
26 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Sep 24, 2025
Excellent device!
Excellent option for creating a 2nd monitor for my workstation. Plug and play...super easy!!
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Jul 13, 2015
Recent Cable Purchase
Disappointing. Not only did I need to wait 3 days to get the cable only to find the representative ordered the wrong item which set my work behind even longer then I had to take it to the store to get a refund. If someone does not know what is needed I would prefer that they say that instead of wasting my time efforts and funds.
Steve G
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Posted Sep 24, 2025
Excellent device!
Excellent option for creating a 2nd monitor for my workstation. Plug and play...super easy!!
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plumbus
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startech.com
Posted Feb 2, 2021
decent ol thing
its okay for secondary stuff. don't expect video or anything beyond that to work. good for a chat service or to google things while remaining in game.
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Response from Staples :
Thank you for your feedback. USB video adapters are not designed for use with video games. More information, including USB adapter use with video games, can be found here: https://www.startech.com/en-us/faq/usb-video-adapters-what-is-a-usb-video-adapter. If you have any additional questions please feel free to reach out to one of our Technical Advisors.
Stacey, February 3, 2021
Amy
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staples.ca
Posted Jan 10, 2021
VGA adaptor for computers with USB port
works fine but a little pricey. These adaptors are hard to find so I'm glad staples carries it.
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Pedro Martins
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startech.com
Posted Jun 15, 2020
Good image quality
Hi! I'm currently working with a laptop running Windows 7. I use the laptop's screen and an aditional external monitor hooked up via VGA cable and it works perfectly. I now added the USB to VGA adapter and the image I got on the third screen is very detailed, very good. Althought all I got was the option to duplicate one of my two pre-existing screens onto this third mo...
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Response from Staples :
Hello,
Thank you for your review. We are reaching out directly to determine the details of your exact set up in regards to your question. Our Technical Advisors should be able to help you get this working.
Stacey, June 16, 2020
DAVE V
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Posted Dec 11, 2018
Awesome
Easy to set up and works great!
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GURBEL B
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Posted Nov 29, 2018
Great product
its great product. works great, using from very long time. worth the price.
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CASP
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Posted Mar 16, 2018
Works Great!
This works better than anything I've tried to extend screens on multiple monitors from a laptop. Easy install, no monitor freezing, great with excel sheets! So glad a spent a little more $, so worth it!!!
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ThomasSte
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startech.com
Posted Dec 10, 2017
It works!
My computer tech guy said it couldn't be done, said you could not connect a second monitor to my USB 2.0 port, after trying one purchased online from China. Well, this StarTech adapter proved him wrong! Setup was simple, and my second monitor works great! It was very easy to shop for it on the StarTech website...excellent descriptions of your items and their capabili...
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hey man
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Posted Sep 7, 2017
Issue
Have windows 7 enterprise, now using office 365 through citrix. any of the office 365 programs like outlook, excel and word will expand but looks messed up and is unusable on the USB monitor. is semi useable minimized. It seemed to run ok with an earlier version of office.
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Response from Staples :
Thanks for your feedback. We're sorry the adapter did not work well in your configuration with the updated software. Please ensure you are running the latest version of the drivers, available here: https://www.startech.com/USB2VGAE2#dnlds
We would be happy to discuss and troubleshoot this with you, so please reach out to us by chat, phone, or email using our support page: https://www.startech.com/support
Malcolm, September 8, 2017
Paula K.
Posted Aug 15, 2017
Product I wanted - it worked! BUT.....
This adapter worked perfectly - however - I emailed Customer Service about no being charged tax - (non-profit purchase) unfortunately - I was still charged the tax. I'm hoping that someone can remedy this for me.
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Summit
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Staples Business
Posted Apr 26, 2017
Worked perfectly!
One computer we added to was plug and play. The other two we needed help but the help desk at StarTech is awesome! They did a remote session and fixed it in five minutes! Buying more definitely recommend!
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Posted Apr 26, 2017
Worked perfectly!
One computer we added to was plug and play. The other two, we needed help, but the help desk at StarTech is awesome! They did a remote session and fixed it in five minutes! Buying more, definitely recommend!
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Summit
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Posted May 16, 2016
Hard to Find
This particular adapter was proving hard to find at any stores. Looked it up on Staples and found it right away. It is exactly what we were looking for.
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Robbie
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Posted Jan 17, 2016
Adapter works Well
We have purchased eight adapters and installed all of them. They work with different computers (Windows 7 and Windows 8.1) to a multitude of monitors (Acer to Samsung). Thank you for a great product.
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Paula K.
Posted Jul 13, 2015
Recent Cable Purchase
Disappointing. Not only did I need to wait 3 days to get the cable only to find the representative ordered the wrong item which set my work behind even longer then I had to take it to the store to get a refund. If someone does not know what is needed I would prefer that they say that instead of wasting my time efforts and funds.
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Professor
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Posted Apr 9, 2015
Life made easy
Since I connected a second monitor, thanks to Startech USB2VGAE2, I tripled my poductivity. I am a professor, and it was so easy reviewing student papers on one screen and posting my comments and grades on another screen. Now, I do not have to open and close windows, like before.
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LarryD
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startech.com
Posted Oct 28, 2014
Just the item needed!
I needed a USB2-VGA adapter and your sales staff got me the exact item needed. It enabled me to project the PowerPoint presentation without any problem! Thanks
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Jack
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Posted Mar 7, 2014
Great Support Team
i have had this product of a while now upgraded to window 8.1 from window 7 and had problems with it. Thanks to Star Tech Quick support service i revived an email from then about an hour later said they where getting there technicians to email then in that hour i revived a VERY HELPFUL Services from Star Tech Support team and was Back up and running in no time
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goodguy
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Posted Feb 27, 2014
Solid Product
I have used these for many businesses to get them on dual monitors. It is easy to install and works well with minimal effort. I have used this on old and new computers, windows XP, 7, and 8.
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MultimonitorUser
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Posted Jun 28, 2012
Excellent value for multi-monitor users
Bought three to have triple screens on my laptop.Does EXACTLY what I needed it to! Easy to use once set up. Plug and play ease...
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