Does USB 3.0 Improve Performance?

BMT · 05-20-2014, 03:33 PM

I ordered a USB 3 -> HDMI (DL-3500 based) device for home which should arrive some time next week, if no one else has responded by then I'll let you know how I get on with it.
I'm currently using a USB 2 -> HDMI (DL-165 based, I believe) device at work so I'll be able to compare it to that.

My Mac however, is a MacBookPro6,1 (Mid 2010) so only has USB 2 and you'll have to keep that in mind when I provide any results.

Most poor performance however is also due to the Mac DisplayLink drivers. If you're not already using them give the 2.2 Beta drivers a try as they definitely improve performance.

05-20-2014, 03:33 PM	#3
BMT Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 18	I ordered a USB 3 -> HDMI (DL-3500 based) device for home which should arrive some time next week, if no one else has responded by then I'll let you know how I get on with it. I'm currently using a USB 2 -> HDMI (DL-165 based, I believe) device at work so I'll be able to compare it to that. My Mac however, is a MacBookPro6,1 (Mid 2010) so only has USB 2 and you'll have to keep that in mind when I provide any results. Most poor performance however is also due to the Mac DisplayLink drivers. If you're not already using them give the 2.2 Beta drivers a try as they definitely improve performance. Last edited by BMT; 05-20-2014 at 03:38 PM.