Cheap ($10) MHL 2.0 to HDMI Review

babyshanks · Dec 6, 2013

There's been some discussion about MHL adapters recently so I thought I'd share the one I got since it works well and is affordable. It's a VicTsing MHL 2.0 Micro usb to HDMI adapter I got off of amazon for $10 shipped.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ENETITI/ref=cm_cr_mts_prod_img

http://youtu.be/GSetj1ehv5Q

It's the 11-pin version so it supports the Note 3. I had some screen cropping issues at first (not shown in video), but alittle tweaking of the TV settings fixed this. Also you may notice that it disconnected while I initially connected it, but that was because I wasn't pushing it in very much (user error). I've played real racing (tilt steering) without disconnection problems.

mnlmnv · Dec 6, 2013

Amazon does not give free shipping,

Newegg does, not sure it the same one though.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1ZZ0Y42082

babyshanks · Dec 6, 2013

mnlmnv said:
Amazon does not give free shipping,

Newegg does, not sure it the same one though.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1ZZ0Y42082

Ya it looks the same. Odd that it isn't free shipping for you on Amazon, says free for me.

krelvinaz · Dec 6, 2013

The amazon listing he provides shows free shipping to me. it is from the seller, not Amazon.

haza12d · Dec 14, 2013

Mine stopped working. It only works now when you plug it in with a power source.

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babyshanks · Dec 14, 2013

Contact them, I had issues with one initially and they sent me a new one free of charge

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haza12d · Dec 14, 2013

I just did. Hopefully they'll get back to me soon.

I wonder if their stock is all the same. My user manual looks a little different from yours.

CZroe · Dec 14, 2013

haza12d said:
I just did. Hopefully they'll get back to me soon.

I wonder if their stock is all the same. My user manual looks a little different from yours.

The Apple charger is only 1200mA when used with an Apple device. It's probably outputting 450 or 500mA (USB standard) because it doesn't recognize the charge capabilities of the connected device. Unfortunately, they only support proprietary signaling for Apple device charging capabilities. You should have known considering how notorious Apple is for such things! Granted, a standardized way for microUSB chargers didn't exist when they first needed it, but I doubt they ever added support in any of the revisions. FWIW, the HP TouchPad uses proprietary signaling as well.

I wonder if the MHL adapter is using 100-150mA or if the charger outputs even less than 450mA for non-Apple devices. Apple was notorious for doing just that on Macs back when they wanted to push their IEEE 1394 Firewire iSight camera and it continues today where Macs can charge an iPad but not a 10" Android tablet.

pewterwest · Dec 16, 2013

mnlmnv said:
Amazon does not give free shipping,

Newegg does, not sure it the same one though.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1ZZ0Y42082

Amazon does give free 2 day shipping when you have Amazon Prime. That was the main reason I signed up for Prime. I buy stuff on amazon very frequently so it made sense:good:

babyshanks · Dec 17, 2013

CZroe said:
The Apple charger is only 1200mA when used with an Apple device. It's probably outputting 450 or 500mA (USB standard) because it doesn't recognize the charge capabilities of the connected device. Unfortunately, they only support proprietary signaling for Apple device charging capabilities.

Ya I remember reading about it but didn't know if the propriety thing was still an issue, I use that Apple adapter as my travel charger for my n3 and still pull 1200mA at least according to galaxy charge current.

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haza12d · Dec 17, 2013

Just heard back from customer service. They say that it is supposed to work with and cannot be used without a power supply. I told them that it worked without a power supply and even showed them the video. They insisted that the unit I received wasn't defective. I'll be returning this and I'm picking up the Samsung one instead.

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Chase.XDA · Dec 18, 2013

haza12d said:
Just heard back from customer service. They say that it is supposed to work with and cannot be used without a power supply. I told them that it worked without a power supply and even showed them the video. They insisted that the unit I received wasn't defective. I'll be returning this and I'm picking up the Samsung one instead.

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The one I received does not work at all, even with the power connected. I'm not sure if I should try and get a replacement or just get a refund since they state it DOES NOT work without power, even though the video shows that it can.

Customer Service said:
Cable must be used with power supply.
Do not support the phone has root ROM.
Not Support Contract Smartphones，Such as the AT&T, Sprint, Verizon Cellphones

babyshanks · Dec 18, 2013

CZroe said:
The Apple charger is only 1200mA when used with an Apple device. It's probably outputting 450 or 500mA (USB standard) because it doesn't recognize the charge capabilities of the connected device. Unfortunately, they only support proprietary signaling for Apple device charging capabilities. You should have known considering how notorious Apple is for such things! Granted, a standardized way for microUSB chargers didn't exist when they first needed it, but I doubt they ever added support in any of the revisions. FWIW, the HP TouchPad uses proprietary signaling as well.

Didn't know that proprietary thing was still an issue, figured it'd be the same since I do get 1200mah (according to galaxy charging current) charging from it using the N3. I'll grab my roommates s2 charger when I get a chance and see if it makes a difference.

haza12d said:
Just heard back from customer service. They say that it is supposed to work with and cannot be used without a power supply. I told them that it worked without a power supply and even showed them the video. They insisted that the unit I received wasn't defective. I'll be returning this and I'm picking up the Samsung one instead.

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Chase.XDA said:
The one I received does not work at all, even with the power connected. I'm not sure if I should try and get a replacement or just get a refund since they state it DOES NOT work without power, even though the video shows that it can.

Sorry to hear that guys, guess it's a really inconsistent product. I've had a good experience using it, but I wouldn't have recommended it knowing it had could have such issues.Customer service for me was quick to replace my first one which didn't charge but worked without a power adapter. Also on the product description it says that it works without a power adapter for some phones "Supports use without connecting the charger with some smartphones." so maybe you could use that as an argument if you didn't decide to just return it.

CZroe · Dec 18, 2013

I tried the Apple charger and I get 1200mA too. I guess they did add standard signaling for device charge capabilities. Once I even measured 1800mA (immediately went back down to 1200mA)!

haza12d · Dec 18, 2013

They are sending me a new one. Hope this one works like the one in the video :fingers-crossed:

haza12d · Dec 22, 2013

I just received the replacement and it still needs power to function. I'll be getting my $10 back and grab me the Samsung one. I heard theirs didn't need a power supply.

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christianpeso · Dec 22, 2013

haza12d said:
I just received the replacement and it still needs power to function. I'll be getting my $10 back and grab me the Samsung one. I heard theirs didn't need a power supply.

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100% confirmed that the Official Samsung MHL cable works without an extra power cord.

aznmode · Dec 23, 2013

There's a lot of these circling around eBay. Made to look like Samsung. Even has the Samsung logo and Samsung box. But just like previous mhl it still requires power. Complained to the seller and maybe a few others dud as well so they've taken it off their site. Maybe due to copyright thing as well.

In my review it, it's not a bad unit but some TVs it will only out put 720p but less stutter. At home on my Samsung it outputs at 1080p but stutters.

I wonder how well the OEM version handles 1080p. And I do like that OEM ones do not require power.

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